Dressing up your home to sell is extremely important and goes a long way when you have interested buyers trying to nail down the perfect home they’ve been searching for. Of course they want to see the home but more importantly, they want to envision themselves living in it. Styling and staging your living spaces in the right way will not only make your home more marketable, but it will also give potential buyers a glimpse of your home’s potential and sense of personality. Read along below for a few fabulous tips to keep in mind as you begin to introduce your home to interested buyers.
1. Incorporate Color
Don’t settle for bland colors throughout the house. Having pops of color will add a little more life to each room, while attracting the eyes of those who are previewing your home. Not sure where to start? Add a few colorful home accents here and there such a throw pillows, rugs, vases or lamps to really grab the attention of potential buyers.
2. Mismatching Furniture
It is easy to stick to symmetry and uniformity when it comes to furniture in order keep consistency throughout your home. Although not a bad thing, sometimes mismatching different pieces of furniture will help off-set or break up the redundancy and create a cozier, more visually authentic feel. Different styled or colored chairs around the dining room table is a good example of this.
3. Painted Cabinets
A great way to brighten up your kitchen or bathroom on a budget is by painting the cabinets. You can also embellish the cabinets by swapping out handles and knobs for more modern, edgier styles. These simple touches will make your kitchen or wash room feel crisp and modern!
4. Lighting
Believe it or not — lighting can make all the difference in a room. Rustic, glass or shimmering lamps provide texture and warmth to the room and will serve as more attractive, eye-catching accents. Chandeliers can also add elegance and grandeur to your living and/or dining rooms.
5. Maintaining the Outdoors
Nowadays, there is a strong desire for open and well-maintained outdoor living spaces. One way to appeal to this feature is by taking advantage of any patio space or decks you may have. Add a sitting area, pots and planters, a grill, and lighting/lanterns to provide your home with an outdoor retreat. If your home doesn’t have a patio or deck, create your own space by planting small, lush gardens with a few cozy chairs overlooking the flower beds. Complete the area by adding a stone walkway that leads you to the garden from your home.