The Importance of Artwork in Preparing A Home for Sale

Terri - so true!  Great art has a huge impact in both vacant and existing homes.  It seems to be a common problem area in existing homes too. I often bring in accessory rentals for existing homes and it always includes art.  The most common mistake I see is choosing art that is too small. 

Terri - I agree. Artwork is very important and really takes a space up a notch. I have had a couple of clients who were very adiment about not hanging any artwork. That forces you to be more creative. lol

Terri -- great post!  Art, well sized and correctly hung can make all the difference in a room!  I have also used easels when a client doesn't want the art hung on the wall.  Not quite the same effect, but better than bare!

You hit the nail on the head, Terri!  Artwork can definitely make or break a room... like that massive paper machett "art piece" above a bed I did a while back - lol.  Hopefully more people will heed your advice.

Terri ~ I find that I spend quite a bit of time picking out the artwork.  It has to "hit me" for the room it will be going in.

I think art work is such an essential part of staging I include it my liabiltiy waiver form.  They know up-front that we'll be hanging art as part of the process.  No one has complained, in fact since they are selling, they don't care for the most part.

Client/seller also understands that part of the staging process will include hanging art work and client/seller is responsible for patching nail holes and touch up paint.  StageAZ will attempt to patch and touch up if owner provides the original touch up paint. 

Hi Terri, Great advice, Art is so very important. I am like many others, it has to hit me! I found a perfect art piece for a lake home that had a lake,sunset and boat dock... thank the Lord ! God bless,

Aloha Terri,

Art work is very important, especially when you are in the luxury market. Original piece's of oil or latex, landscapes, subjective, and interpretive work's should all be in a stagers arsenal. However, artwork should never distract a buyer from focusing on the home; political, realistic nudes, and religious pieces should be avoided. If your renting art, expect to pay between 3 to 5% a month and make sure your are insured, if it is large and cumbersome hire professional movers who specialize in installing art! Thanks for the post.

Peace,

Teri- Great post!I look forward to meeting you at the at the RT in November :)

Teri: I have found that nice artwork can definitely "lift" a home or a room. Per Kimos recommendations, above, I use very little figurative artwork in staging as it can be distracting. Most of the artwork I own for staging is landscapes and still lifes. I also use a lot of antique botanical prints as well. Thanks for this informative post.

I agree completely.  Art work can make all the difference when staging.  It can draw you into a room, or move your eye beyond the room to another focal point.  I recently staged a home with orange counter tops and I used lots of beautiful, large, contemporary art pieces to pull it all together.

  

Thanks for the suggestions. I have seen several homes who have tidied and tried their best to declutter - but with no artwork, it still looks bare.

Terri:

I absolutely agree. Art work and the focal points they create can make or break a stage. I have also had the "NO HOLES" in their wall clients as well. I have still hung minimal artwork with a written promise to patch and paint all holes to buyer/inspection approval. It had worked so far.

I am fortunate to never have had the client who wouldn't let me put holes in their walls..or I have talked that client out of it.  I don't see how we could do our job effectively without hanging art.  It's like not wearing any jewelery with an expensive "little black dress".  It's a must when I stage!!

Donna Lynch ~ Welcome Home Furniture Rental & Staging