9 ways to stage your home like a pro!

I don’t know about you but I love looking around beautiful homes… and so do buyers! How is your home currently presented? Showhomes go beyond a lick of paint and a good clean, they packed full of “staged” items and most importantly they make buyers want to buy them. We have prepared a list of our top 9 home staging secrets for you – whether you are selling your home or not!

1. Add flowers 

This is my favourite trick of styling a home. If you have a simple theme in your home, flowers can really add colour giving you extra impact. Not only do they improve the look of your home but they improve the smell too! However, if flowers are going to clash with your colour schemes, play it safe and stick to neutrals. Also get a vase that goes with the colour scheme!

2. Add tempting food

Tempt your viewers taste buds, get a Victoria sponge cake on a pretty cake stand or something that compliments your home. It is still important that your home looks like it is lived in so your potential buyers can see it as their home. Adding these touches will work wonders.

3. Consider Decorations – Especially in the bedrooms 

Having a beautiful bedroom matters, especially for buyers! Make sure your beds are made, ironed and that the linen isn’t too garish. Adding nice bedding with some tasteful cushions can really brighten up a room. The use of mirrors make a room appear bigger. If you want to hang artwork be aware that your tastes may not appeal to everyone so think wisely of what you choose!

4. Lay on the lifestyle

What is it like to live where you live? Why don’t you show it in your photos! Get the fire going, making it all cosy! If you are lucky enough to have a sunset, get a photograph and show off your location!

5. Fruit to go with your flowers and treats

Add a big bowl of fruit to your kitchen and it will add instant colour to your kitchen and it looks stylish!

6. Don’t forget the outside!

Curb appeal is huge! Don’t forget to remove all the clutter from the outside. Add flower pots and candle lanterns to give that extra feeling of warmth and welcome.

7. Accessorise with candles and books

Start by bringing out the candles, lighting little tealights can improve the ambience of every room with the lovely glow. They will fill a home with warm light and appealing fragrance.

8. Lighting 

Unless its an extremely bright day, have your lamps on in every room. These add warmth and makes it look while complimenting the surrounding decor. Not only do lights make the home seem fresh, it gives the viewer a sensation of cleanliness, positivity and spaciousness.

9. Home stage like a pro

First impressions are crucial so our final tip is simple, imagine you are a professional home stager and it is your job to guarantee that every single element of the interiors are perfect. Ensure there is no clutter, it is sparkling clean and that it looks like a 5 star hotel. This way you will impress any one that visits your home whether it be a potential buyer, family member or friend.

You can make your home a showhome with these little tips and it can go a long way.

If your home is staged it will attract more clicks on the online portals, get you more viewings and offers!

If you would like to know how you can add thousands to the value of your home, why not get in touch with one of our team today?