Tips For Staging Living Room
Declutter
The first thing you should do to prepare your home for sale is to get rid of clutter. One thing that can make your home feel cluttered is too much furniture. When professional stagers prep a home to go on the market, they will take away about half of the homeowner's furniture and the house looks much bigger. Although you don't have to take away that much, but look at what you have and ask yourself what you can live without.
Lighting
One thing that will make your home seem warm and inviting is great lighting. Many homes are improperly lighted, so to fix the problem, add more lighting and not just to the living room, but all rooms of your home. Aim for a total of 100 watts for each 50 square feet. However, don't just depend on one or two fixtures per room. It is a good idea to have at least three types of lights including general overhead, task (pendant, under-cabinet or reading) and accent (table or wall).
One thing that will make your home seem warm and inviting is great lighting. Many homes are improperly lighted, so to fix the problem, add more lighting and not just to the living room, but all rooms of your home. Aim for a total of 100 watts for each 50 square feet. However, don't just depend on one or two fixtures per room. It is a good idea to have at least three types of lights including general overhead, task (pendant, under-cabinet or reading) and accent (table or wall).
Rearrange
Many people believe that rooms feel larger and easier to use if the furniture is pushed against the wall, however, that is not always the case. Instead, furnish your space by floating furniture away from the walls. Also, reposition sofas and chairs to cozy conversational groups. Not only will this make the space more user-friendly, but it will open up the room and make it seem larger.
Make it Bigger
Make your home seem bigger than it is by simply switching up the color. If you paint the room the same as the adjacent room, it will give it a seamless look and make both rooms seem like one big space. If you also paint the wall the same color as your drapery, it will give a seamless and sophisticated look.
Paint Neutral
If you paint your living room a neutral color, it will help create a sophisticated backdrop that makes everything look more pulled together. Neutral colors also appeal to more people. However, you do not need to paint your walls a boring off-white color. Rich mid-tone neutrals like mocha or an earthy gray will bring a lot of attention to your living space.
Look Down
Make sure all the floors in your house have been thoroughly cleaned. If you have hardwood floors, it may be a good idea to have them refinished if they are in poor condition. In addition, adding a rug could bring more warmth to the room.
Clean Up
Having your home clean and free of excess clutter is important. People do not want to feel like they are invading your space while being shown your home. Make sure that toys are picked up and that there is no clutter on the coffee table. If you have pets, make sure their toys, beds and other items are put away. Although you love them, others may not.
Sell Your Home With The Platinum Group, REALTORS
Staging your home is an important step in getting your home ready to be placed on the market. If you need help selling your Colorado Springs home, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS. Our expert Colorado Springs real estate agents can help you sell your current home and help you purchase your new one! To speak with one of our agents about placing your home on the market, call 719-536-4444.
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6760 Corporate Drive, Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 536-4444
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