Size isn’t everything but when it comes to bedrooms buyers are influenced heavily by space and storage.
Built-in wardrobes are a huge plus for today’s buyers.
Except in older houses and apartments, most buyers expect to see built-ins and are disappointed when they haven’t been installed.
While owners preparing for a sale rightly focus on their kitchen, bathrooms and living areas, the bedrooms cannot be ignored.
Staging each bedroom will make an important contribution in your effort to impress and maximise the value of your home.
Many agents will recommend you change the bedding for viewings, putting crisp white sheets, pillow cases and doona cover on each bed.
Why white? Because busy, colourful linen draws the eye and makes the space feel smaller. White is a neutral colour that enhances the impression of space in each bedroom.
Here are six rules for organising the layout of bedrooms:
- First Impression: You should always be able to see the bed from the door. A bed that faces the entrance is ideal. With this approach, buyers will get an immediate impression of the layout. It allows the bedhead to make its maximum impact, too.
- Make It Match: All bedroom furniture should match. In such an intimate space, you want to create the impression of cohesion. Random pieces of furniture can make the space feel a little like a second-hand store.
- Don’t Oversize: Pick furniture based on the available space. Your bedroom will suffer if you try to squeeze a queen-size bed into a small room.
- Corner Curse: Never put a bed against a wall or in the corner of a room. You limit access to the bed and reduce your storage options. The only exception might be for twin beds in a very small room.
- Dresser Debate: Not every room needs a dresser. Certainly, you can forgo this piece of furniture in your guest room. The principal reason for a dresser is to increase storage space.
- Quiet Reflection: It’s ideal if every bedroom has a full-length mirror.