Home Staging to sell your house
Do you know all types of Home staging what you can have in your house?
Do you know how to apply all the techniques and actions of Home staging to sell your flat?
Next we explain them to you:
Home Staging is the creative and decorative technique of Real Estate Marketing applied to make homes for sale more attractive. They provide extra value and can make a difference of up to a 20% increase in sale price. Buyers prefer to see finished homes and be able to imagine what their new home will be like. In this way, wearing, depersonalizing and arranging both the interior and exterior of these properties, a more successful sale is achieved.
✅ Home Garden Staging (Garden Staging)
The garden is undoubtedly the business card of your home. It is the first view that the house offers us when visited. For this reason, It is what we must take care of the most.
A clear and well-kept garden will delight any buyer. For this we must show a balance between the floral zone and the habitable, es decir, there should be enough space for people to sit and enjoy the space without it being overrun by too many plants.
THE FURNITURE: Garden furniture must be adapted to the available space, allowing the free movement of potential buyers and offering sufficient convenience and comfort. Avoid outdated furniture, too baroque or mismatched. Opt for simple and curved lines that offer an image of cleanliness and harmony. To dress the seats, always look for natural and soft colors (Green, browns, orange…), always in fabrics that withstand the elements. If space allows, enabling a barbecue area can be essential and will increase the value of the home.
THE WEATHER: Knowing the climate of the area is essential.
If the house is located in an area of warm weather, dry and desert, we can create a beautiful garden of succulents adorned with stones and boulders, that will blend well with the landscape.
If, on the other hand, we find a humid and tropical climate, we can choose to incorporate a pergola with some native vine plant, that allows to cover that shaded area. In this way, we offer a comfortable space to enjoy the outdoors.
As for the Cold climates, we will opt for covering them with wood or warm tones that invite to be enjoyed. We will avoid stone or marble. We will always look for native plants that can withstand low temperatures, preferably evergreen so it doesn't look peeling or faded in winter.
THE SIZE: If our garden is small, we can opt for installing a vertical garden on the facade, and alternate the space with pots that match the furniture. If, on the other hand, we are lucky enough to have a large garden with trees, let's take advantage of the space to install aviaries and recreation areas. A large table for several diners, or a small organic garden, it is always an ideal claim. You can create a path that circulates through the different areas and in this way, visitors will be able to guide themselves to see the best parts of the house before entering the interior.
✅ Terrace Home Staging (Balcony Staging)
The terraces and balconies are a very special area of the flats. Sometimes they are very wasted and end up being used as a storage room or outlet. The first action we must take, is to give them back their splendor. Clearing and evacuating this area is essential. First of all, you must check that the closing of the sliding access door works perfectly and that the windows are clean..
THE FURNITURE: Usually the terraces of the flats are not usually very large, so we will seek to make the most of the space. A small table and a couple of chairs will perfectly dress this environment. Arrange some pots with seasonal flowers that fill this corner with color. Another option is to install a vertical garden that provides that vegetable environment that is currently in demand..
SPACE: If space allows, you can incorporate a small storage unit and add utility to this area. Shoppers will be delighted to see how many things fit in one tidy space., clean and colorful. If it has bars or railings, renew them with a coat of paint that protects against bad weather and rust. Cover the floor with artificial grass or some imitation wood sheets. This will provide extra comfort to the stay.
✅ Bedroom Home Staging (Bedroom Staging)
The bedroom is the most intimate area of the house. These can be double (of marriage) or individual, that can be used for guests or for the children of the family. Several important factors enter into this room.:
THE LIGHTING: We will take care that the artificial light is warm, not too bright, if possible dimmable. It is ideal to have both a ceiling lamp that provides general light, like some individual reading lamps on the bedside tables. preferably focused, not very bright, and functional design. We will avoid installing ostentatious lamps, since our focal point in this room will correspond to the headboard of the bed.
SPACE: We will paint the walls a neutral color, preferably white, or a very soft pastel tone that invites you to relax. As, the curtains will be chosen in a tone that matches the cushions and bedding, always soft colors, to create a harmonious environment. Some pictures on the wall and a decorative detail on the desk or table, are the touches of color that the bedroom needs to give it character.
THE FURNITURE: Whether for the double or single bedroom, We will choose a bed to measure and depending on the available meters. If the single room is very narrow, we can condition it with a sofa bed with straight lines, that give a more welcoming vision. In the same way, the nightstands, dresser or closet, must be well adapted so that they do not “eat” the room. If our furniture is outdated or too big, it is better to replace them with others that are visually lighter .
✅ Home Staging of salon (Living room Staging)
The living room is the main part of the house, where visits are received, family and friends. This is where we organize our lives and spend most of our time.. If we have a spacious room, It is ideal to set up a rest area and a dining area.
THE LIGHTING: This must be the brightest room in the house, so we will try to place a clean white light on the ceiling, as well as other auxiliary lamps to create atmosphere. Some decorative LED strips can be the touch of light that our living room needs to look alive. The decoration with aromatic candles is also a point in favor to turn this room into a perfectly cozy place..
SPACE: The living room can be a little more daring, but without going over. The white color will give us all the light that this room needs, but we can add a touch of color on one of the plain walls, avoiding garish or too flashy colors. The colors that best combine are the range of green, Blue, ocher and toasted. These natural colors should combine with the cushions and fabrics that we have in the living room, to create a harmonious and balanced environment.
THE FURNITURE: The rest area must remain clear and with simple furniture. a comfortable sofa, a side table, a cabinet for television and some shelves are more than enough. In this place, mirrors can be used to reflect light and increase the visual field., making it look bigger. Regarding the dining area, it is preferable to present a table dressed and composed as if it were going to eat, choosing a tableware with clean lines that combine with the colors mentioned above. A vase with fresh flowers will provide the aroma and positive energy necessary to make the presentation of the show to buyers an experience..
✅ Home kitchen staging (Kitchen Staging)
THE LIGHTING: Lighting in the kitchen should be as wide as possible. Preferably white light without getting cold. This will be reflected in the tiles and transmit cleanliness and clarity..
SPACE: Since kitchens usually have a narrow or irregular distribution, We will look for a way to organize it so that it is as symmetrical as possible. It is essential that all utensils are stored and well placed. If we want to integrate decorative elements, we will opt for those that are functional and give a touch of color, always in warm and rounded lines.
THE FURNITURE: The most important thing in the kitchen is storage and functionality. We will eliminate those expendable objects that take up a lot of space, like bedside tables, extra buckets or appliances, leaving only the bare minimum. Aquí, just like in the toilet, cleanliness comes first, so we will try to make the surface as bright and polished as possible.
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✅ Bathroom Home Staging (Bathroom Staging)
THE LIGHTING: Following the kitchen line, the bathroom must have general and white lighting. It is recommended to adapt a light directed to the vanity mirror, to facilitate visibility when putting on makeup or shaving, without producing shadows. A supply of aromatic candles to enjoy during the bath are ideal to give this room the warmth and personality that our buyers will fall in love with..
SPACE: Neutral colors are recommended, clean, in the range of blues, gray or green. Preferably white for the tiles and wood for the floor. It can be combined with a gray border, black or silver. Avoid yellow or ocher tones, which will give an aged appearance. Ensure that this space is completely free of personal effects (soap, toothbrush, razor blades or combs), since they will give an appearance of neglect.
THE FURNITURE: Replacing the old pedestal sink with a modern piece of furniture with clean and straight lines is essential to provide extra storage. Ensure that all the furniture is from the same family and combines, since having several pieces of furniture of different styles can give a vision of disorder. If our bathroom has a window to the outside, it can be the perfect place to place a plant that is comfortable in a humid environment, like the ferns. Avoid putting rugs or carpets as it is not the most suitable place to show them off as they can breed mold. On the other hand, take good care of arranging the towels perfectly framed and folded, preferably from 3 en 3, to create the “hotel suite effect”.
✅ Office Home Staging (office staging)
The office is the work area, study and leisure. A multipurpose area that must be tidy as well as welcoming. It is usually medium in size., so we will not be able to differentiate between two areas. If you have several hobbies, it is interesting to define which area belongs to each one.
THE LIGHTING: Just like in the living room, lighting is important to be both global and direct. In this area we will use goosenecks and directed lights, cool white light for easy reading and concentration. The global light must be glued to the ceiling to avoid unnecessary shadows. Here we can also use LED lighting for moments when we want to relax..
SPACE: The work area must be especially tidy. We will make use of the vertical space to arrange the storage of all the elements that make up our tools. shelves, shelves and hanging racks are essential to organize them. Other accessories such as buckets or small containers to put pencils or office supplies are perfect for keeping clutter at bay. In this room we can use rugs that make the space more welcoming. Remember to always combine it with the shades of the curtains and other textiles that dress the room. Warm tones are recommended for the office, wood and yellow or orange colors that stimulate creative activity.
THE FURNITURE: In a place where organization prevails, we will dispense with any surplus element. A desk adapted to the space and a comfortable work chair will be enough. If we have spare space, a floor to ceiling shelf is ideal to place the library or those utensils that we need in our work.
Remember that these tips are aimed at selling your home, Therefore, we recommend that you remove personal items from all rooms., (Photos, travel memories, work clothes, or references to belonging to groups or clubs), as these can divert the attention of a potential buyer.
keep the house clean, neat and well ventilated. Avoid food odors, pets, tobacco or those that may be unpleasant. You can make the visit of your buyers more pleasant by using air fresheners or aroma diffusers, especially those with white flowers, like the orange blossom, or fresh, such as mint or eucalyptus. Other aromas such as coffee or freshly baked bread awaken a very deep feeling of home that can be positive and awaken in our client the desire to buy the house..
If you are looking for more advice on how to carry out the set-up of your home before selling it, do not hesitate to contact any of our Planetacasa offices and we will help you.
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Drafting:
Sheila Gandulla
Communication and creativity
Planetacasa Marketing Department