Home Staging

Dress To Impress...

It’s time to sell your home for more!

Are you selling your home? Home staging is a growing trend that can help you sell your home faster. It allows your home to stand out in a competitive marketplace - it’s all in the details.

One room in particular that can maximize your ROI is the master bedroom. When staging, consider showcasing your master bedroom as a place of luxury and comfort - think luxury hotel! You want potential homebuyers to envision a stress-free, calming place to escape to every night. As such, the master bedroom is a pièce de résistance - a retreat, if you will.

In today’s marketplace, home staging goes well beyond keeping the grass cut and cleaning up the toys in the kids’ rooms This applies to the master bedroom, in particular Don’t kid yourself; potential buyers will judge your home based on its contents - so it’s time to put your home’s best foot forward!

Don’t worry, it’s not too difficult and it can be done inexpensively. Remember, it’s about showcasing your home’s potential. Nowadays, staging your bedroom involves more than picking up the work clothes and vacuuming. A thorough cleaning can go a long way towards impressing potential buyers. Give those draperies and carpets a professional clean!

First thing’s first - remove the desk and the stationary bike. In order to convey your bedroom’s ability to offer serenity, you need to simplify. Remove the clutter and anything that makes your room an area for work, or an area that doubles as another space. You don’t need to have a massive room to achieve a sense of calm. Stick to neutral tones and remove any excess furniture. A monochromatic colour scheme will aide in creating that boutique hotel luxury, as well as make the space seem larger.

Simplifying the space also adds a sense of calm Remove the porcelain cat collection from its shelves - de-personalizing your room will allow potential buyers to imagine themselves living there Don’t forget to pack up any unnecessary clutter on top of your dresser and nightstand This rule applies to the walls too!

A general rule to follow is the bed should be the focal point of your master bedroom. Don’t place the bed in a corner, because you should be able to walk on both sides. Add new linens in a neutral tone, free of pattern to make the space seem open and airy. Try adding some decorative pillows to tie in an accent colour. Want to take it to the next level? Use your iron to steam out any wrinkles before showing your home.

Now that you ’ ve de-cluttered and freshened up the master bedroom, think about the power of scent. We’ve all heard of the cliche of baking cookies to attract buyers, but don’t under estimate the power of a nice, inviting room spray.

A bit of home staging can go a long way - and with a few simple touches, your master bedroom can convey the luxury of a high-end hotel suite!