When you bought your current home, you likely encountered three types of listings. There were the ones that were completely empty and felt a little creepy.
Then there were the “we’re-still-living-here listings,” meaning that the houses looked lived in, with photos, decorations, and personal belongings.
You must have also seen perfect houses, which made you wish the price included the Home Staging layouts. Most likely, those homes were the most competitive from a pricing perspective.
And that’s not a coincidence. People like homes with thought-out staging. If you want to know where to put your resources when it comes to your own home staging, read below.
Make the Most of Staging Layouts
Staging all the rooms in your home can be expensive, and we understand that. That’s why we want you to concentrate on the following spaces instead of spreading your budget too thin.
The Entryway
When walking into your home, potential buyers should feel welcome. Other than the outside of your house, the entryway is the first thing they see.
Luckily, entryways don’t need much in terms of Home Staging. A table, a piece of art, and some accessories are enough. You can also add a nice runner rug if you’re willing to ask people to take off their shoes.
Give them the warm fuzzies when they walk through, and they’ll last throughout the entire tour.
The Kitchen
Where does most of the action in your house happen? For us and our families, it’s the kitchen. It’s where people gather to make conversation and enjoy their meals.
If you have small children, the kitchen is probably the messiest room in your home too. That’s okay — but it’s an extra reason to clean it up and stage it.
Some cute dish towels, a nice fruit bowl, and other accessories go a long way. Check out some options here.
The Living Room
Where you spend most of the time in your home has a lot to do with its unique layout. For most people, the living room is a preferred choice.
When you’re staging it, opt for a big comfy couch and cute throw pillows. Keep it light and airy, but don’t shy away from family pictures. It’s okay for this room to have a family vibe.
The Bedroom
Probably the third most popular room in the house — after the kitchen and the family room — is your bedroom. Invest in a luxurious looking staging with bedspread and pillows.
You want your potential buyers to imagine themselves waking up there with some coffee in the morning. This may be the center where they’ll start or nurture their new family.
Make it comfy, welcoming, and full of light.
Find Inspiration for Your Staged Home
Finally, what’s the message you’re trying to get across with your home? Your staging layouts should match that vibe.
If your realtor listed it as a modern home, opt for contemporary furnishings. Cute and charming? You can go a little quirky.
Need some ideas? Click here for inspiration!