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26 Comments on Creating WOW...Make the Fireplace the "heart" of the home!
Right on, Jo. You did a fantastic job with each of these!
Kathy
Great job. I know we can't be sure there is a fire going for showings, but for photos, it is SO nice to have it lit. Really warms up the space and makes it even more inviting. I made the mistake of using an unlit fireplace picture in some marketing materials. Someone pointed it out to me, and it has bothered me ever since because THEY WERE RIGHT!!!
Kim Dillon, Creative Eye Home Staging
Kim,
Thansk so much for the tip. So often now it is as easy as a flip of a switch to "light" these fireplaces. I will talk to our photographer.
Jo
Susan and Vincent, Thanks for the comments. I think one important tool in making sure these fireplaces pop is to have the right size artwork. In most situations one fairly large piece of artwork is the best but you may also find smaller pieces in a series can be effective as well.
I agree just last Sunday my husband and I were relaxing by our fireplace, listening to classical music and I thought THIS IS HOW EVERY REALTOR should show a home with a fireplace. So many don't even light it during the Open House. Hmmmm, MISTAKE
Phyllis Pafumi
Yes the fireplace is a focal point where potential clients will envision themselves celebrating the holidays, birthdays,anniversaries and more. Elevate the buyer's desire for the home by creating and atmosphere they can envision themselves living in. Great post.
Brenda
HiddenPotentialhomestage.com
Great job making the fireplace the focal point on each of these...I especially like the third photo.
Sheri, I would be tempted to play it safe and just hang a large piece of artwork. I try to avoid anything that could cause confusion in the sale of the home. If you are willing to leave it in the event of a question you could use it but otherwise the picture would be best. Jo
they are all lovely examples.
Thanks for posting
Thanks Liz. I am sure you have some fantastic fireplaces to work with in
Montreal!