focal point: CASE STUDY: Showcasing the Room, not the Things in the Room
- 08/18/08 07:28 PM
Are you familiar with the saying "You can't see the forest for the trees"? Successful home staging corrects a situation where "You can't see the house for the things". THE CHALLENGE: BEFORE: In this family room, the furniture overpowered and crowded the space, and distracted from appreciating the dimensions of the room itself. Though quite spacious, it felt cramped and crowded. A room arranged for living, the TV unit was the focal point and the fireplace ignored. The wall color and window coverings needed updating.
THE SOLUTION: FAMILY ROOM AFTER: Redesigned to sell, the fireplace and view became the key features of the room to draw attention to (6 comments)
ARE YOU GETTING READY TO LIST? Want to increase value, and wondering where to start and where to stop? Make minor improvements to maximize appeal. TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF PREPARING TO SELL