WHEN it comes to selling your house, it’s important to accentuate your home’s best features, while taking measures to downplay its less appealing characteristics.
Potentially lifting your house price by hundreds of thousands of dollars, your investment in creatively staging your home will not only ensue a solid offer from a vendee, but one that will bring a genuine smile to you, the vendor.
Tried-and- true home staging tips to boost your home’s appeal:
1. Cover any flaws: Make the most of neutral rugs to hide any marked floors and strategically hang wall art or mirrors to cover wall blemishes and to draw attention away from any imperfections.
2. Conceal unsightly elements: Thoughtfully place furniture and decorative items such as plants, to hide outlets and cords.
3. Update appliances: Use appliance covers or peel-and-stick contact paper to refresh outdated kitchen elements.
4. Optimise lighting: Illuminate well maintained and attractive areas of your home while using softer, warmer hues to minimise any flaws.
5. Use curtains: Install sheer curtains to soften unattractive views while allowing natural light and use blinds to conceal open storage.
6. Neutralise bold colours: Repaint walls in neutral tones to attract a wider range of buyers and update outdated wallpaper for a fresh look.
7. Repurpose spaces: Transform cluttered areas into functional spaces like reading nooks, showcasing their potential with smart staging.
8. Tidy utility areas: Use curtains and storage solutions to organise less appealing spaces and ensure a deep clean throughout the home.
9. Make temporary repairs: Address noticeable flaws to minimise their impact and create attractive focal points to divert attention.
10. Enhance curb appeal: Invest time in garden maintenance, adding colorful pots and fresh landscaping to improve first impressions.
