If you’re looking to stage your home yourself, you’ve come to the right place! There are certain rooms that are more valuable to focus your attention on. So in this article, we will outline the most important rooms to stage to sell your home. Starting with first impressions, which are integral to catch the attention of your potential buyers. Then moving on to the “hero shot”, a crucial element that is the most impactful and visually appealing photo of your home. Finishing with ‘The Key Three’ spaces to style to maximise first impressions of the potential buyers that walk through your home.
First Impressions Count
First impressions are everything when it comes to selling your home. So, put yourself in the shoes of a potential buyer and look at the entry point into your home. This space often includes multiple rooms, sometimes an entry leading to a living room, other times a hallway with some bedrooms. Think of it as an invitation into the space and the beginning of the story that your home is telling, and style it as such. It’s the hook to get people looking further into the property, so it’s vital to get that space looking tremendous!
This property would definitely stop us in our tracks on realestate.com and make us want to see more, having an experienced photographer that knows how to capture the good angles of your home is definitely something to keep in mind when selling your home.
Take a look around your property. What’s your favourite part? Put yourself in the shoes of a home buyer and think about which area is unique or a standout. What catches your eye, and captures the essence of your home? That will most likely be your hero shot. So, make sure you’ve done all you can to that area before photos. If it’s your beautiful back garden, make sure it’s hedged and clean. If it’s the beautiful cathedral ceilings, or the phenomenal cityscape backdrop, the goal is to ensure this space looks its absolute best! A well-composed and visually appealing hero shot will grab the attention of potential buyers and make them want to see more.
The Heart of the Home
The kitchen is the heart of the home and is a crucial room to stage when selling your property. A well-staged kitchen can create a welcoming atmosphere and showcase the potential of the space. The kitchen demonstrates to potential buyers that your home is functional and practical for everyday living, making it a major selling point. Focusing on the kitchen during home staging can highlight the value of your property. While also creating a lasting impression for potential buyers. Styling kitchens is all about adding interest and purpose to the already functional space. Like always, start with the basics: decluttering. Once the benches are clear and your personal items are out of view, we can get on with the fun part! By adding utensils, tea towels and greenery we add texture, and interest to the kitchen.
Scrub a dub dub
The bathroom can make or break a potential buyer’s impression of your home. A clean, well-staged bathroom creates a sense of luxury and relaxation, while a dirty or cluttered bathroom can be a major turn-off. A bathroom highlights the value and function of your home, as it is often one of the most used rooms in the house and an expensive one to renovate! So, by investing time and effort into staging your bathroom you help to maximise your home’s potential and increase the chances of a successful sale. It’s such a vital room for staging that we have them as a standard complimentary room in our quotes. This means we always style a bathroom!
Put Your Feet Up
Living areas are where we spend the bulk of our quality time. So, it almost goes without saying that living areas have a massive importance when you’re selling. A general rule we follow is to revert to the original floor plan. Styling the home as intended, rather than for personal functionality will help your audience envision themselves living in the space. While also showcasing the most that the property has to offer. Living areas add both emotional and monetary value when selling. Which is why when we were staging the following large family home, we reverted the client’s music and game rooms back into extra living areas.
By focusing on key rooms like the living room, bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor areas, you can create an inviting space that potential buyers will love. Always remember, don’t forget about the hero shot and first impressions. They’re like the star of the show that will grab buyers’ attention and make them want to see what else your house has to offer!
Thanks for joining us on ‘The Key Three’ spaces to style when selling your home.
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