buyer is to “think fresh” and paint every room a neutral colour. A wide range of neutrals from soft grays to warm beiges is readily available at any home improvement centre. 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 colours can dampen interest in a home if used in large spaces but can be used effectively as accent colours. If you aren’t a designer, you might not know this, but it’s neither hard nor expensive to find a store associate who does! Painting the interior not only gives a newness to your home, but it can also make it appear more spacious. By using the same colour 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 visibly 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 chapters, 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 homes flooded with light and roominess. At the same time, they are repelled by
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