Staging 201, Beyond the Basics
I came across this terrific blog post today when I was searching for a partner for Russel Rae's new guerilla marketing team contest. Click here to read about the contest. So now I am actually re-blogging two different posts.
And how did I find out about Russel's post? Well via Al & Peggy Cunningham who had re-blogged Russel's contest to get the word out. And isn't that how the word gets out here at AR and how things go viral?
Getting back to the post below, I had never run into Fabia on AR before although she just lives up the road about 45 minutes. Fabia has been a member here too long to partner up with for the contest according to Russel's rules.
But I checked out her posts and really like what she has contributed here. So pop over and say hi to her and pick up some great staging tips.
So you've read all about how to Stage your home and everyone says the same things. Declutter, clean up and paint it neutral. Well you've done that, now what? If you really want your home to stand out, there are a few more things you should focus on.
1. Coordinate your room décor. To help a room look professional decorated pick a
colour scheme and stick to it. Walk into your favorite Paint store and pick a scheme you love. Then buy artwork, rugs, pillow, throws and décor that coordinate with it. Get inspired with a few of my favorite colour schemes on our Styling Spaces website.
2. Emphasize Luxurious Surroundings. Think five star hotel and make your Kitchen, Master Bedroom and Ensuite as luxurious as you can afford. Complete with luxury bedding, fluffy pillows, plush robes/towels, and chair to sit and read. You can also update faucets, door handles, and hardware and a frame to the mirrors in the bathrooms.
3. Get the Lighting Right. I mean both the right lighting and the right way to light a room. Change out those builders grade fixtures and light your rooms with three basic types of lighting General, Task and Accent. Use all of them and watch your room shine!
4. Choose wisely where you spend your Renovation Dollars. Kitchens, Bathrooms and floor are where you will get great bang for your buck. So if these things need updating consider doing it or break my heart & your pocket book and leave that equity to the next buyer. Find out more about the return on your home staging investment at wwwStylingSpaces.ca
5. Add square footage with an outdoor room. Use attractive patio furniture, outdoor rugs and curtains to highlight outdoor spaces. And a focal point by hanging outdoor artwork on a fence or potted plants with brightly coloured flowers.
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