One of the quickest and easiest rooms to stage in a property, due to the lack of furniture, is the main bedroom. Even though this area is simple to stage it doesn’t mean you can put a half hearted attempt into it.
Start off by clearing the room of all clutter and your personal possessions, as well as giving it a good clean, before stepping back to concentrate on what a probable purchaser is looking for in the bedroom. The aim of a completed stage is to make the room look spacious and comfortable as well as being neutral.
To accomplish the neutral atmosphere we must first look at the walls. White or white with a hint of color make walls seem peaceful and neutral. Avoid colors that make an impression such as yellow or orange. This also applies to the bed linen – you can throw in a pillow or two of a bold color, but that’s all you really want.
Spacious bedrooms allow people to move freely inside the room without any obstacles. Even in a tiny room, staging can help you to make the room seem greater than it actually is. The bed, closet and probably a small nightstand are the only items of furniture required in the bedroom. Move the bed as far as possible away from the doorway and remember to treat the depressions in carpet with steam or hot water and be sure the door can open freely without obstruction.
Use a double bed in only the smallest of spaces in all other rooms make sure the bed is king or queen sized. Make the bed look fantastic so that it attracts attention as it is the focal point of any bedroom. Employ or ask advise from a professional stager if design is not your strong point and consider purchasing new bedding to use when potential buyers arrive.
The next act would be to clear the closets and shelves if there are any and leave just a few items of clothing, mainly as decoration. Use wooden or padded hangers in your closet, although these could cost a little more, they give a favorable impression.
Please refer to our original article Master Bedroom Staging to see more usable suggestions on staging your master bedroom.
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