The most important aspect of staging your home lies in removing all distractions that may prevent the home shopper from imagining themselves living in each space of your house. One of the most effective ways to appeal to the buyer is to “think fresh,” and paint every room a neutral color. A wide range of neutrals, from soft grays to warm beiges, is readily available at any home improvement center. Many stores offer the expertise of associates who are often well-acquainted with preparing a home for sale and can assist you in selecting just the right hues. For instance, dark or bold wall colors can dampen interest in a home if used in large spaces but can be used effectively as accent colors. (If you don't feel comfortable making these decisions yourself, you can always look online to get ideas via Google, or home design magazines and websites. Often, simple and tasteful examples are right at your fingertips). Painting the interior not only gives a newness to your home, it can also make it appear more spacious. It's important to remember that light, neutral colors will enlarge small spaces. Additionally, by using the same color in visibly adjacent rooms, your house will have a seamless look and uninterrupted flow. You can also create the illusion of more space by changing your window coverings to match the walls.
FOCUS ON FURNITURE — LESS IS MORE
Staging is the art of creating a "universally" inviting space. Like any homeowner, you will take your furniture with you when you move out of your home. Until then, your personal taste and style will be showcased while your home is on the market. In upcoming pages, you will learn about depersonalizing your home — but first, we’ll examine the concept of creating space by keeping furniture to a minimum. Buyers are attracted to spacious homes, flooded with light. At the same time, they are repelled by
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