One of the most important skills when selling your home is the art of furnishing to enhance the impression of space, purpose and natural light.
Buyers love the idea of having lots of space, but you also need to arrange your furniture so each room has an obvious purpose.
It’s underwhelming to walk into a room and wonder exactly what it might be used for.
Designers and stylists have a variety of techniques designed to give the impression of size in smaller rooms. They also know the mistakes to avoid, such as choosing the wrong rug size. Small rugs shrink the feeling of space.
If you’re ready to invest in delivering a five-star presentation as part of your sales campaign, hiring a stylist or interior designer can be a great investment.
Their services, together with the renting of appropriate furniture, may cost a few thousand dollars, but they’ll make your online listing pop, which in turn will attract more buyers and more offers.
It’s also a really useful strategy for landlords who are looking for a top-dollar return on their investment property.
If hiring a stylist and renting furniture is a little beyond your current budget, here are five techniques to help you present your home in the best light:
It’s curtains – Hanging your curtains close to the line of the ceiling will enhance the feel of room height and space. Move the curtain rod higher so that it’s two-thirds between the window frame and the ceiling.
Storage aplenty – Buyers put a premium on built-in cabinets and bookcases that reduce the clutter. Conversely, standalone bookcases and cabinets really eat up the space in any room.
Reflect on this – Mirrors not only add to the impression of space but also reflect the amount of natural light that comes into a room. It’s a fantastic and largely inexpensive technique to enhance the impression of light and space.
Go minimalist – Reducing the amount of furniture throughout the home will significantly improve the impression of the space. Taking out a sofa, armchair or coffee table can make a real difference. Too much furniture will make your home feel cramped and insufficient.
Art works – Big artwork makes a strong statement and enhances the feeling of space. Conversely, small pictures can feel a little choppy and inadequate. Visual clutter on the walls is “a thing”.