Home Staging: How do I make my home look more spacious?
In today’s market, buyers seem to be more interested in homes that are spacious with open floor plans, but even if your home is smaller or you have a floor plan that is not so open you can visually create a larger room. There are lots of simple ways to add space without remodeling your entire home. Make your rooms look larger by trying some of the following tips:
• Use a light and neutral color scheme to make your room look bigger. Cream colors and warm yellows are just a few of the best color combinations that can open up a tiny room into a bigger living area. Light colors make your room look bigger and brighter because they are reflective making a space feel open and airy.
• Mirrors can make your room look larger. Use a focal point and angle your mirrors towards it, which will give the illusion of depth. Mirrors also reflect natural light to make a room brighter, ultimately making the room appear larger. This is especially effective when the mirror is placed across from a window so the outdoors can be reflected, giving the room a more open flow.
• Reduce clutter and keep rooms tidy and organized. There’s nothing that makes a small space feel cramped more than having too much stuff. Keep decorative objects to a minimum, as figurines and ‘collectables’ are distracting. Remove unnecessary items from countertops in the kitchen and baths.
• Remove heavy and/or patterned curtains. Many times a simple grass blind or white sheer curtain goes a long way.
• Minimize the amount of furniture you have in each room. If possible store any large and bulky furniture pieces. You want the potential buyer to see the house, not your furniture.
Consider these tips to help you create a sense of spaciousness. When in doubt on what to remove and what to keep, try to follow the ‘less is more’ theory. Excessive furniture and decorations contribute to the rooms looking smaller and more cluttered—and ultimately distracting potential buyers from seeing themselves living there. A clean, well-maintained, and spacious home is not only more marketable, but can often command a higher price.
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