What message is your Foyer or Entrance making? In a previous
article, I talked about the outside entrance. Now, I want to talk
about the inside entrance. The outside entrance is like the cover
of a book. An interesting cover and title will cause the reader to
open the book and want to read further.
Once the reader has opened the book, the Foyer or inside Entrance
is like the introduction or Chapter 1. The seller wants to get the
potential buyers attention, stir interest and the desire to continue
looking at the house as their future home. As in the first Chapter,
if the reader is bored or tuned off, there is the chance they will
not continue or just skim through without taking in the essence
and all there is to offer.
This is where the first impression is made. I can't stress enough
the importance of the first impression. There are various beliefs
on how long it takes to make a first impression, but the consensus
is that it is not very long and hence the ever popular expression,
"You only have one chance to make a first impression."
The main factors to consider are: cleanliness, clutter, the lightness and
brightness, and the décor and color. Is the door mat, new, clean and
co-coordinated with the entrance? Is the area clean and uncluttered or
do the potential buyers have to step over a pile of shoes to get inside.
Is there a pile of coats, gloves and hats on the banister, railing or a chair?
Is the entrance dark or dated? Update the light fixture to one with
several light bulbs, putting in the highest wattage allowable. Is there
dark or dated wallpaper or paint? Remove old wallpaper, brighten
and freshen with a coat of neutral colored paint. Paint is the quickest
and cheapest way to update. A mirror strategically placed can make
the space look more spacious and open, as well as reflect light.
Every entrance is different. What can you do to make your entrance
welcoming, appealing, and interesting so the potential buyer will want
to see more?
Home Staging can help.
Lydia Pollard
Owners Pride Home Staging & Design
Serving Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Milton & Etobicoke
905-272-4764
www.ownerspride.ca
lydia@ownerspride.ca
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