When staging, my goal is to make sure rooms look as big as possible. Why? Bigger rooms look more inviting and brighter. You need to scale the furniture to fit the size of the room and don’t block walking pathways. Oversized sofas or too much furniture will make the living room look smaller.
Here are some pictures of a home I just staged that is 480 sq. ft. I loved doing this house. It was fun to stage:
I left plenty of space in the living room, using smaller furniture. The walls were painted one neutral color throughout the home, making it look larger. We installed blinds, but they are left open during showings, to bring in light.
In the bedroom, I installed valances only. The open windows make the room feel more spacious. Note, I left the room "simple"….no chest of drawers.
The bathroom was a challenge, but we removed the door and replaced it with a folding door. This made the hallway between the bath and bedroom much larger.
When staging you own home, remember…..less is more…..
Jeri Pischke
TENDER HEART TRANSITIONS INC.
www.tenderhearttransitions.com
