Accessories are an essential part of every home staging plan. They introduce colour, vibrancy, and character into a room and can provide a real wow factor. Prospective buyers will immediately start thinking how impressed their guests will be when they visit. They’ll already be imagining themselves living in the house: a great first step in how to sell a home. So, how should you accessorize each room so that buyers feel they are in a luxury home?
Top 3 Kitchen Accessories
Many buyers will make their decision based on the appearance of the kitchen. Ensure that your kitchen has the best decorating and design you can afford. You’ll be surprised how cost-effective home staging and furniture rental can be in Toronto.
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Bowl of brightly coloured fruit—sticking to one colour (oranges or limes, for example) makes a real impact.
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New cabinet handles and knobs—this can be an inexpensive way to give new life to old cabinets or to add a touch of class or character to newer ones. Your home stager can help you choose the knobs with just the right look – whether your home has a modern or country kitchen or anywhere in between.
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Beautiful communal serving dish—placing an eye-catching serving set on a counter or island says, “This kitchen is a vibrant gathering place where you can entertain friends and family.”
Top 3 Living Room Accessories
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Accent cushions—use complementary and contrasting colours and a variety of fabrics to add a touch of luxury and visual interest in the room.
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Artwork—remember that artwork doesn’t have to be confined to the walls. An interesting sculpture on the floor or on an end table can add drama to a room and become a real focal point. Just make sure it won’t offend. Your home stager can provide affordable rentals to add that ‘Wow!’ factor.
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Plants—It’s preferable to use real plants or a fresh flower arrangement as both can add a sense of freshness and natural beauty. Be sure to keep the flower arrangement fresh and the real plants watered, otherwise, this powerful accent can impact your sale negatively. Another option is to use artificial arrangements, however, make sure you use top quality, the plants are dust-free and accent these arrangements with a beautiful vase to create an even greater impact.
Top 3 Master Bedroom Accessories
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Luxury bedding—make the bed look soft and inviting with rich colours and a mix of
textures. Adding accent pillows and a throw will add to the effect. -
Lamps—again, choose lamps made with high quality materials and a striking shape to add a touch of decadence. Lamps are one of our most popular furniture rentals and can add a feeling of intimacy and luxury to any home.
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Mirror—a beautiful mirror can create a stylish, classy look. On a practical level, it will reflect light and give a sense of
dimension and space.
Top 3 Bathroom Accessories
This is the other room that can ‘seal the deal’ with your prospective home buyers. When you are examining how to design this room, make sure you work closely with your home stager or interior decorator to get the right colour scheme and accessories.
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Towels—arrange folded, fresh towels to give a splash of colour and soften the feel of a room that’s otherwise full of hard surfaces.
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Candles—candles in a bathroom creates a sense of calm and a spa-like atmosphere, but be cautioned when lighting them during open houses as many people may be going through your home and you wouldn’t want an accidental fire when people (and children) walk by. A safe alternative would be to use high-quality battery-operated candles. They will still emulate a soft glow without causing any potential fire hazards.
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Resort items—scented soaps, lotions, and creams in attractive packaging will evoke positive emotions in your buyers—relaxation, self-indulgence, tranquility.
The most important thing to remember when accessorizing is not to overdo it. First, clear away all clutter. Then select and arrange accessories carefully to create a certain mood in each room—a mood that prospective buyers will identify with and want to share with their own visitors. Make your buyers love the way that each room makes them feel … and watch the offers roll in.
Rachel Craggy and her staging team’s unique combination of design and business sense makes http://www.cmstaging.com an incomparable home staging resource for homeowners, builders, and realtors looking to give their property a competitive edge in today’s Toronto real estate market.
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