Staging 101:
The Living Room of this property needed some updating and warming up as well. Our goal was to make it a cozy spot for relaxing by the fire and entertaining guests. Formal spaces can be tricky because you don't want them to feel too formal, but you want to define them as valuable real-estate in the home.
We did that by clearing out the non-essential distracting decor items like the large plant, and the lights and sconces that surrounded the fireplace. Remember, when you are staging, the goal is to bring attention to the positive features and architectural details of the property.
We also removed the dated loveseat and wingback chair. The colors did not complement the warm color palette we selected and they made the space feel less inviting. The new pair of leather club chairs invite people to sit back and relax and bring much needed warmth and texture to the space. Another thing to remember when you stage, is to create inviting areas for people to sit down and take in the environment. The longer a potential buyer lingers in the space, the more they are able to envision themselves living there.
We also updated the art. The previous art was cold and dated, so we added in some contemporary pieces in a warmer palette. One of my favorite things to do with a fireplace that has a mirror built in above the mantle, is to layer it with a smaller framed mirror. This brings the focal point to eye level, adding texture and dimension, and warms up the cold edges of the oversized mirror.
Lastly, we utilized the homeowners sofa and simply gave it a facelift by removing two of the oversized back pillows (you will see where we used those later :)) and added in new decor pillows, and an elegant throw.
Up next, the Master Bedroom Suite!
The Living Room of this property needed some updating and warming up as well. Our goal was to make it a cozy spot for relaxing by the fire and entertaining guests. Formal spaces can be tricky because you don't want them to feel too formal, but you want to define them as valuable real-estate in the home.
We did that by clearing out the non-essential distracting decor items like the large plant, and the lights and sconces that surrounded the fireplace. Remember, when you are staging, the goal is to bring attention to the positive features and architectural details of the property.
We also removed the dated loveseat and wingback chair. The colors did not complement the warm color palette we selected and they made the space feel less inviting. The new pair of leather club chairs invite people to sit back and relax and bring much needed warmth and texture to the space. Another thing to remember when you stage, is to create inviting areas for people to sit down and take in the environment. The longer a potential buyer lingers in the space, the more they are able to envision themselves living there.
We also updated the art. The previous art was cold and dated, so we added in some contemporary pieces in a warmer palette. One of my favorite things to do with a fireplace that has a mirror built in above the mantle, is to layer it with a smaller framed mirror. This brings the focal point to eye level, adding texture and dimension, and warms up the cold edges of the oversized mirror.
Lastly, we utilized the homeowners sofa and simply gave it a facelift by removing two of the oversized back pillows (you will see where we used those later :)) and added in new decor pillows, and an elegant throw.
Up next, the Master Bedroom Suite!
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