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Home Staging Less is More

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Real Estate Agent with The Thomas Group Brokered by eXp Realty

When clients ask me about home staging, I always tell them "less is more".  What I mean by that is being a minimalist.  This is when the look of the home is streamlined and orgnaized.  It creates a feeling of calmness and relaxation. 

Many people think by "less is more" that I want their home bare.  Basically it means get rid of all the clutter, collections, extra furniture, etc.  When selling your home, this means less to clean and dust as well, which helps your home stay show ready. 

A "less is more" type home staging doesn't mean you have to change your colors.  While minimalists use white, you can also use beige, tan, or gray as the common color.  The accents in the home can be the texture to add depth.

Below are a few tips to stage your home with the "less is more" mentality:

  • Make one element the focal point in the room.
  • Use other decorative pieces to support it
  • Hang limited pieces of artwork on the walls, leaving some walls blank
  • Use one vase of flowers or one scuplture as an accent piece of surfaces
  • Use solid colors not a pattern
  • Use textures to add visual interest
  • Use calming colors for flooring, window coverings and bed linens 

For more information on home staging tips, visit my website www.JoyceThomasTeam.com.

 

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Joyce Thomas, Associate Broker

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This article is provided by Joyce Thomas, a Nationally recognized Realtor in the top 1% of the Phoenix Market for sales and service.  Joyce Thomas in Arizona has helped thousands of people buy and sell their home.  Servicing all of Pinal and Maricopa Counties in Arizona. Visit My Arizona Home Guide to find your dream home or to sell your home.

 

Comments (3)

Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Don't cha just love it when people feel that every single flat surface must have some sort of knick knack, picture, whatever on it.  It's the reaason I never had a table in the garage all those years my kids werw growing up.  If it's there people will use it.

Sep 04, 2015 05:38 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Joyce Thomas good point - yep, less is more! Less clutter and openness give ideas to buyers on what they can do with the space.

Sep 04, 2015 03:29 PM
Joyce Thomas
The Thomas Group Brokered by eXp Realty - San Tan Valley, AZ
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Thank you!

 

Sep 05, 2015 01:16 AM