Home Staging and Redesign

Benefits

One benefit of home staging and redesign is that it gives buyers a frame of reference of how big or small a space actually is. When you look a kid’s bedroom with a twin bed or master bedroom with a king bed, you can mentally compare those beds with the beds you own. If the house was vacant, then you would have no reference point.

Home staging and redesign also allows you tell “stories” with your furniture, decorating and accessories. A cozy seating area near the fireplace reminds buyers that this living room would be great for entertaining.

Focus on Kitchen and Bathrooms

Fix any major or minor plumbing, electrical or structural issues, if possible. Look at your home critically and fix anything that stands out as being a problem.

Update the kitchen and bathrooms first. Many homeowners feel as though they must upgrade everything. But often times, buyers are looking for more practical upgrades. Bathroom upgrades like adding: a double vanity, a shower stall, updated lighting, modern faucet fixtures, new flooring or bath tile are usually worthwhile investments. For the kitchen, the main expense will be for new appliances. To remodel your kitchen, you may replace all or some of these items: oven/range, kitchen sink and fixtures, flooring, cabinets, cabinet hardware and countertops.

Smaller bath redesign elements like fresh towels, new shower curtains, artwork, bath accessories and window treatments help finish the look. Adding kitchen redesign elements like pretty curtains, crown molding, bold kitchen textiles, rugs, and wall art can complete the redesign.

Quick Tips

Not all home staging and redesign tips involve a lot of work; some advice is quite easy to follow. Make sure you house smells good. Open all the windows before a showing. Some home stagers even bake cookies or apples in the oven for a sweet “homey” scent.

Keep your blinds and windows open so the house is bathed in natural light. For dark rooms, invest in a floor lamp and paint the room a lighter shade.

Remove all clutter. Even items that you use every day should be put out of sight. Be prepared when a buyer comes in to see the home.

Upgrade Advice

Any upgrades that you do should match with the rest of the home. Seriously think about installing marble floors in a neighborhood where no one else has it. You maybe overspending, when all you need is new ceramic floor tiles. If you spend too much for your home staging and redesign, then recouping all your costs can be difficult.

Home staging and redesign can aid in selling and marketing your home. However, factors like location, price, home condition, floor plan, and the overall real estate market will ultimately affect your final selling price.