NEUTRALIZE FOR VISUAL APPEAL
The idea is to neutralize the home regarding personal taste or decoration, so buyers can easily envision the home as it would be outfitted in their taste or with their possessions without the distractions of the seller’s taste and possessions. In staging, distractions are removed so the home shopper can imagine living in each space of the house. An effective way to achieve this is to paint all rooms in a light neutral color. A wide range of neutrals is available, from soft grays to light beiges to linen white. Painting the interior gives newness and freshness and can make the home appear more spacious. Using the same color in visibly adjacent rooms gives the house a seamless look and uninterrupted flow. Painting, updating fixtures, and eliminating stained carpets and popcorn ceilings can affect the saleability of the home by 75%! Changing your window coverings to match the walls can also create an illusion of more space. Make sure blinds are open and any drapery is open to allow the natural light in. Often professional stagers will remove the window treatments completely. Sometimes no window treatment is better than a dark or outdated window treatment. What are your thoughts on each photo below. Which room can you envision being your new bedroom? It's the same room. The only changes were, the curtains were removed and furnishings were added.
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