The Power of Presentation: Interior Design and Staging Tips When Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, appearances matter. A well-staged home can make a huge difference in the price and the speed of the sale. In this case, it’s about ensuring your home looks its best and gives potential buyers a sense of the potential of their lives within your walls. To achieve this, it’s often a strategy of showing less rather than more. Here are some interior design and staging tips to help you create a welcoming space that appeals to a wider audience.
Editorial Eye
Let’s face it — less is more right now. This is about selling your home. Too much furniture and too many personal items will make your home feel cramped, cluttered and possibly uninviting. It can be overwhelming to some and is defintiely a turn-off to others. Edit ruthlessly right now.
Start by removing any unnecessary items. Magazines can be recyled, toys can be donated and clothes given away. We recommend a deep purge of high-density areas such as pantries, closets and garages.
Be the Light
When it comes to staging, neutral colors are your best bet. Lighter shades can make your home feel brighter and more spacious. Neutral colors are also less distracting and allow potential buyers to imagine themselves living in the space. The same goes for patterns.
Decorate Like a Pro
Consider swapping out busy decorative pillows with solid, textured ones in subtle hues. We love beige, blush and taupe options right now. Modern decorative accessories, such as sculptural vases and bowls also make for nice elements to give the rooms a new look.
Color Theory
Willing to invest a little time and money to the project? Consider paint. Painting your walls a neutral color, such as white, beige, or cream will not only brighten the spaces it will unify the home. Carry the color throughout your home for a high-end result.
Nix the Pix
Family vacation pix and wedding photos may add warmth to your home, but they can also make it difficult for potential buyers to imagine themselves living there. Think: less “you” more them when staging. You don't have to remove all of your personal items, but any good realtor will tell you the same — tuch away family photos and replacing them with artwork or decorative mirrors. You’ll thank yourself when your home sells.
Get Fresh
Make sure your home is clean and fresh before ever showing it to potential buyers. This includes deep cleaning the carpets and floors, wiping down all surfaces, and cleaning the windows. Consider adding some fresh flowers to your spaces to brighten up the atmosphere and add additional sophistication and appeal.
Pick a Pro
If you're not certain where to start, consider hiring a professional stager or designer. A good stager can help you edit and arrange your existing furnishings and accessories in a way that highlights the best features of your home. They can also provide advice on which accessories and artwork to use to ensure your home photographs well and is the most appealing to buyers.
These interior design and staging tips will ensure your home is appealing to a wider range of potential buyers — without spending a fortune. A well-staged (and edited!) home tends to attract more online shoppers (and agents!) eager see your beautiful home in person.
Happy selling!
