You can also create an illusion of more space by neutralizing 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 once your home sells. Until that happens, 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 you will also need to understand the concept of creating space by keeping furniture at a minimum. Buyers are attracted to homes flooded with light and roominess. They are equally repelled by homes filled with cramped and unnavigable spaces. Remove all unnecessary furniture from your living spaces. Store them elsewhere while your home is on the market. Home shoppers want to walk through your home without restrictions in the way. Remember that space and storage are high on the list for buyer's requests so every area of your home should feel spacious. All closets, pantries and storage rooms must be free from clutter and look organized. By pruning back on what fills up space and relegating it to a storage unit, your home will create interest by showcasing space and storage. Furniture placement is an easy way to highlight unique features of your home. A grouping of chairs in front of a fireplace, for example, will draw attention to it. Avoid
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