Movin’... property
APPLY COLOUR
use Mirrors
Colour can be a very effective way of creating space in a home. A dark colour on the walls will always make the room feel smaller than it is. I advise when selling to use soft and light colours on the walls and floors. Darker colours can be used, but keep them for the smaller things, such as accessories.
Mirrors automatically enhance the feeling of space by reflecting the room in which they are placed, but they also help to bounce light around the room. Used in dark hallways, they work wonders to increase the space that buyers perceive.
GIVE THE ROOM A PURPOSE Now that you’ve created space, you need to give every room a clear purpose. If you’re selling a three-bedroom house, make sure it has three bedrooms and not two bedrooms with a store room or office. Buyers will think that it’s an overpriced twobedroom property, as many cannot see past how you use the space. Think about what activities will be taking place in the house (relaxing, sleeping, eating, etc.) and ensure that you have a defined space for all of these things.
Space Sells
Create more space in your home to add value to your property
STAGE AN EMPTY PROPERTY Rooms tend to look smaller when empty. This can put off some buyers and make them assume that their furniture won’t fit. If they can’t envisage themselves living in the space, then they won’t make that all-important offer. Stage your property using just enough furniture and accessories to show the room’s potential, but not to overcrowd it.
MAXIMISE NATURAL LIGHT Make the most of the natural light in a space to make it feel larger. Take away nets and pull back curtains from the window to allow light to flood in – you’ll be amazed at the difference this makes.
If you would like to find out more about home staging and creating the impression of space in your home, contact Chrissy Halton by visiting her website at www.innerspaceinteriordesign.co.uk
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