Size: I’m sure size is a challenge that is relevant to all large cities, not just Toronto. Undeniably condos come in a number of sizes and configurations which can make furniture space planning especially challenging. This is when understanding the importance of scale is critical to the success of a successful home staging. At the end of the day, people want their spaces to feel spacious and not cluttered, make sure the scale of your furnishings match the scale of the room your staging.
Configuration: The floor plan is relevant to all types of homes not just condominiums in Toronto. The floor plan will dictate the space and how you use the furniture. One suggestion is to look outside the box or the floor plan. Just because a builder has designated a particular space for the living room does not mean it has to be the living room. Transform the space into what makes sense.
Flow: When furnishing a vacant condo it is important to make sure there is a logical flow to each room. For example you should not have to walk from the kitchen through the living room to get to the dining room. This doesn’t make sense and will not leave a good impression with buyers. Although the condo may look good, intuition will tell the onlooker something doesn’t feel right. “It has a bad lay out.” This will de-value your condo and leave you with less money.
Style: Condos, at least in Toronto, come in a variety of different architectural styles and it is important to consider this when home staging. You don’t want to put traditional style furniture in a contemporary style condo. It will make the space feel dysfunctional and not connect with buyers. Always look at the architecture of the building, when buyers come to look at a condo in a particular building they have an expectation of the architectural style of the building itself and the buyer will most likely be expecting that same style when they enter your condo.
Elevator Availability: This should never be overlooked. I’m not sure how it is in other cities, but in Toronto security in a building can get very upset when tenants do not follow the policies for elevator reservations. Always ensure you book the elevator and do not wait until the day of delivery to try and make a reservation. Some security can be very strict and may not let you even unload. That can leave you either having to carry a sofa up possibly 10 flights of stairs or pay for a second delivery. When in doubt, ask.
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