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As we have mentioned before, summertime is one of the most popular times for moving in Sparta, NJ area. Subsequently it is also the best time to sell your home. Putting your home up for sale can seem like a daunting task. First you have to hire a realtor, then clean everything from top to bottom, and deal with prospective buyer drop-ins at all hours of the day. So how does anyone find the time to stage their home on top of it all? Staging a home has been proven to increase its value on the open market, but the whole process can be time consuming and expensive. You have to shell out to hire a stager and rent furniture and art. If professional staging isn’t in your budget, have no fear. We are here to save the day with your complete and easy guide to staging your home for sale.  These DIY ideas won’t break the bank either.

Float Your Furniture

Most people think that pushing furniture against the walls of a room will make a space feel larger. It doesn’t. The best way to give the illusion of space in any room is to float the furniture away from the walls. Sofas and chairs should be positioned in the middle of the room pointing towards each other, a conversational arrangement. Just be sure not to block the flow of traffic in the room. Not only will this make the space more user-friendly, but it will open up the room and make it seem larger.

Transform a Space

Potential buyers will be confused by extra rooms that have a hodge-podge of uses. If you have a room that serves only to gather junk, repurpose it into a space that will add to the value of your home. With the addition of an armchair and small table with a lamp you can create a cozy reading nook. A desk with a chair will stage it as a home office, appealing to those buyers who want to get down to business.

Light It Up

One of the things that make staged homes look so warm and welcoming is great lighting. Show your home in its best light by purchasing good quality bulbs with appropriate wattage. Some bulbs have warmer hues, which are more flattering to skin tones. Also aim for a total of 100 watts for each 50 square feet. It’s also a good idea not to depend on just one or two fixtures per room, either. Use a combination of general overhead lighting, task lighting (like under cabinets), and accent lighting.

Make It Bigger

For the price of a few cans of paint you can add the illusion of square footage. To make a room appear to be bigger than it is, paint it the same color as the adjacent room. Have a small kitchen? Paint your adjoining dining room the same color for a seamless look that will make both rooms feel like one big space. Be sure to stick to neutral toned paint. Another trick: Paint the walls the same color as your drapery. It will give you a seamless and sophisticated look.

Stick to the Odds

Accessorizing can make a room look more inviting. When it comes to eye-pleasing decorating, odd numbers are always preferable, especially in threes. Imagine a triangle and place one object at each point. Scale is important too, so in your group of three be sure to vary height and width, with the largest item at the back and the smallest in front. For maximum effect, unify the group accessories by color, shape, texture or some element.

Raid Your Yard

Professionally staged homes are almost always enhanced with fresh flowers and pricey floral arrangements. You can get a similar effect simply by raiding your yard. Look for fresh summer flowers, or green leaves that will add a pop of color to your rooms. Wild foliage, like 6-foot branches, placed in a narrow vase can also provide the illusion of height in a low ceiling room.

Say Goodbye to Clutter

If you do nothing else, the best way to stage your home is to remove all of the clutter. One of the major contributors to a cluttered look is having too much furniture. When professional stagers prep a home, they often eliminate as much as half the owner’s furnishings, and the house looks much bigger for it. Take a look at what you have and ask yourself what you can live without for the time being. Since potential buyers will open your closets, it’s a good idea to clear out unnecessary clutter, and organize your shelves. Plus, it gives you a chance to start packing, as you will definitely be moving once buyers see all that closet space. Consider it pre-packing for your move. Box up books, clothes, and personal items and place them, along with excess furniture, in your storage unit.

Staging your home for sale is all about emphasizing your home’s best features. Your home staging efforts should be designed to appeal to the widest possible range of buyers, but can utilize your existing resources. Keep in mind your storage unit is one of your best resources. Conceal those packed boxes of clutter, hide away your outdated furniture, or dust off some long-lost accessories.  Don’t have a Sussex County storage unit? Check out our current deals and specials and call us to see how we can make your move even easier.

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