Fashion applies to home staging. Colors that appeal to buyers in fashion, can translate into home fashion as well. Did you ever wonder what colors to use in a room? Take a look in the closet. Basic colors usually are found in abundance, and the bright colors in smaller numbers. Neutral colors with pops of more intense colors also appeal to the home buyer. Build a wardrobe around basic clothing colors, a room around basic neutrals. Accessorize with the stronger colors in your wardrobe and do the same in a room.
Stagers go into homes and usually start by de-cluttering, depersonalizing and redefining what is already there. I think we need to take a look at what we bring in, too. Some of the fun of home staging is putting your signature on the room. Maybe you add a signature artist, or a color, a floral arrangement, or another accessory to the homes you stage. It is a good idea to analyze the accessories you use. Are you adding too much? Are they appropriate for the space?
Coco Chanel's advice on accessories was to" always take one thing off before leaving the house." Her mantra of "less is more" is important in home staging. When staging a room, accessories should be simple, add something meaningful to the room, and when you are done, take one away. Use the advice of Coco Chanel and apply it to the room you are staging. LESS USUALLY IS MORE!
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