Written by: Max Shafer
Effective staging can make the difference between a home selling or sitting on the market. However, not all homeowners know how to go about dressing up their property to make it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers. To help those that need a place to get started, the following four interior design tips can help any home shine its brightest come tour time.
Find the Right Color Scheme for the Home Office
In the COVID-19 era, the home office has transitioned from a convenient “bonus” space in select homes to an absolute necessity in all. Whether your home office is a partitioned nook or a dedicated room in and of itself, choosing the right color scheme will go a long way in helping prospective buyers decide if your home offers an attractive remote work environment.
Neutral hues, such as gray, beige, or white, are considered classics for office spaces, creating a professional atmosphere that allows the homeowner to focus on his or her work. A neutral color scheme will also be the preferred play if the home office is a smaller space of a large room, such as a bedroom or flex area, as neutrals will not create distracting transitions between the spaces.
Bright colors can be a strong choice if you want to create a striking contrast between your work area and the rest of your home. Different types of wallpapers and accent walls can be used to incorporate lively tones such as yellow, aqua, or persimmon orange into the office, which will surely appeal to prospective buyers who need a break from the monotony to get them through the workday.
Make the Entryway Shine
Although the entryway may not be an area in which homeowners spend an abundance of time in the long run, it is absolutely critical in making a striking first impression when staging a home.
Even though it is important for the entryway to have a color scheme that matches the rest of the house, you will want to consider some accents that can help the area stand out by providing a subtle contrast. The use of patterns or textures is a simple way to accomplish this, so explore shiplap wall ideas and crown molding to make a statement with your entryway.
While on the topic of making a statement, a bold piece of furniture or artwork can truly help give the entryway some character. While available space will likely influence the type of statement piece you can use, something as simple as a decorative mirror or ornamental lamp on a narrow end table can be an effective means of staging your entryway to make a strong impression.
Reorganize the Garage
When staging a home, interior design does not have to be relegated to living spaces only–creating a stunning aspect for your garage’s interior can be equally powerful.
Potential buyers will be drawn to garage interiors that offer a wide array of possibilities, with cars crammed into an unorganized storage area doing little to appeal to these sensibilities.
Start by completely clearing the garage of everything, discarding or donating those items that do nothing more than contributing to the clutter. Once the essentials have been identified, look into hook, handrail, and shelf options that will allow you to neatly display tools, ladders, and extension cords. This clean, organized aspect is sure to appeal to prospective buyers who value the garage as something more than a storage space.
Minimalism is Still the Way to Go
Although some argue that the pandemic has necessitated a shift to busier interiors to give homeowners more to look at with increased time at home, minimalism is still the way to go when staging a home. Clutter will make a home feel smaller than it actually is, and visitors should have plenty of space to look around and appreciate all that the home has to offer.
In order to capture the minimalist theme, it is recommended to use hardwood or polished concrete flooring, large windows to allow more natural light to flow, kitchen bars and islands instead of traditional full-spanning walls, and floating staircases to make the home feel less closed-off.
Conclusion
Staging is an important aspect in making a home appear as attractive as possible come resale time. By considering the four interior design tips listed above, your home will appeal to the broadest range of buyers when it hits the market.
Max Shafer is a contributor to the Innovative Building Materials blog. He is a content writer for the construction and home improvement industries with an interest in landscaping, outdoor remodeling, and interior design. Max is focused on educating homeowners, contractors, and architects on innovative materials and methods of construction that increase property value, improve sustainability, and create a warm and welcoming ambiance.
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