Is Your Kitchen Up to Date?

Home stagers will look at a few popular decorating styles that are current.  Decorating styles are always changing. Is your home up to date on the latest fashion trends and decorating tips?

Home stagers are always up to date on popular decorating styles that are fun, interesting, and will spice up your old, tired kitchen.  If you are considering putting your home on the market, reach out to Showhomes Tampa, who knows what they are doing in the home staging department.  Stagers know what today's more popular choices are and are sure to find one, or two that will truly help your home sell quickly!

Here are a few different choices when it comes to decorating your kitchen for a quick sale:

Traditional:

The stager will start with the traditional look because it never goes out of style.  Here, the look of the furniture will be early American trends with a wide range of other formal styled items.  Stagers are looking for traditional to come through in the upholstery, in the window treatments and even in the accents that are placed around the room.  Traditional is a style that is highly inexpensive to pull off with exceptional quality furnishings.

Shabby Elegance:

Who's to say that this is not one of the best methods of decorating?  Shabby elegance is that of chic. The home stager will feature light toned walls and furniture colorings, old china pattern looks.  A shabby elegant kitchen will resemble a warm and comfortable area that will create a sense of relaxation when you walk into the room.

Contemporary:

Modern contemporary looking kitchens refer to the current style.  The stager will put into consideration the year and season that the house will be on the market.  The first thing that will come to the stagers mind will be incorporating new technology in the kitchen, mainly updating the appliances to stainless steel.  The stager will want to add a backsplash over the countertops because this is what is in the current, contemporary style homes. They may even change the cabinet faces and add a little more character by adding a textured or patterned color to do something out of the ordinary.

Art Deco:

Home stagers like art deco because it looks luxurious and sleek.  This popular decorating style is one that seems quite a bit like the modern contemporary yet it has a more flowing look to it. The stager will make sure the cabinet doors have thick borders.  They will also make sure the lighting is luxurious and sleek. The home stager will also make sure that the lighting over the work-stations is bright.

Rustic:

Nature is key when going for the rustic kitchen look.  To get a rustic feel, the stager will use woods of various types. Stone is also an important element for a rustic kitchen.  It will have a laid-back feel with warm throws and soft, comfortable furniture. The stager will make sure the wood and the stone do not clash.  The stager will also make sure that there are metal or industrial touches throughout the kitchen. The color scheme here is warm and rich colors that complement the woods and the stones.

There are so many ways a home stager can spruce up your kitchen for a quick sale.  Showhomes Tampa is sure one of these popular decorating styles will work perfectly in your home. There are plenty options to select from to help you and the home stager transform the look for your home into something that is amazing.

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Staging the Master Bedroom

Home stagers take pride in everything that they do, outside and in.  They want to make sure the outside of the home, along with the inside of the home, are set up to make the home will sell quickly.

In doing this, the home stager will focus on focal points in the home:  the exterior or the curb appeal, the kitchen; where everyone gathers, and the master bedroom; where the potential homeowners will want to retire at the end of the day.  A good home staging company will make sure that the home is brighter, appears bigger, cleaner, is welcoming and will sell quickly.

Staging the master bedroom is very important.  No two homes are the same. The home stager will need to take a close look at all the rooms and figure out which room would be the most obvious room as the master.  The stager will put their attention and efforts towards this room because this will be where the new homeowner will want to retreat at the end of the day.

Here are some items that the home staging company will focus on in the master bedroom:

Declutter

If the homeowner is still in the house while it is on the market, the home stager will make sure there is little to no clutter.  It is important to make sure the room looks airy and welcoming. There should be very minimal items in the master bedroom. The stager will make sure that there are only a bed, one or two nightstands (depending on the room size), a dresser, and a mirror.  The stager will "dress-up" the night stands with a little table lamp and maybe book or small vase with a single flower in it. It is also important that if there is a television in the room, it should also be removed.

If the home is vacant while it is on the market, again the stager will keep it simple.  There will be a bed, with a small headboard, nightstands with a little table lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.  They may even through down a little rug that matches the rest of the decor in the master bedroom.

The Bedding

The bedding will be kept simple, yet elegant since this is the main focal point of the room.  The colors of the bedding will be the determining factor of the whole room. The sheets will be white so that it gives the bed a "crisper" look.  The comforter will be simple with neutral colors like white, beige or grey. The stager will add a couple extra pillows on the bed to make it feel like an elegant hotel.  

They may even throw on a jeweled or designed small pillow that goes with the colors of the room. If this is a smaller size master bedroom, the stager will be sure to stay away from heavy fabrics so the room doesn't feel claustrophobic.  The potential homeowner needs to see themselves walking into the master bedroom after a long day and just relaxing.

Windows and Lighting

Sources of natural light are visually appealing and welcoming, so the home stager will make sure that the window or windows are another focal point in the master bedroom.  The stager will make sure that the drapes or curtains are simple, yet elegant and go in sync with the bedding. The stager will also make sure that the curtains or drapes are open during a showing because natural light is desirable and visually appealing.  The glass will also be free of spots, smudges, and fingerprints!

Increase the wattage of the light bulbs to help enhance the lighting of the master bedroom.  To enhance the mood lighting, use a more ambient light. Add task lights above the headboard or on the nightstand so the potential homeowner can see themselves sitting there in the evening reading a book and relaxing for the evening.  If the home stager wants, and power allows, they will add accent lights to the walls.

Lighting is crucial to staging and making sure the lighting is just right and brings the best qualities that the home has to offer.

The Closet

The main focus of the master bedroom is the room itself, however, you don't want to forget the closet.  This is an important feature of the master bedroom. The potential home homeowner will want to see their clothes hanging in the closet.  If the seller is still living in the home while it is on the market, they need to keep in mind that every door will be opened so that potential homeowner can see their own items in each and every room or closet of the home.

It is important to make sure the closet is also no cluttered.  The stager will make sure the current homeowner uses storage containers to help declutter the master bedroom closet.  Declutter the closet will also make it bigger to the potential homeowner.

Curb Appeal Can Make or Break Your Closing

The exterior of the home can either make or break your home sale.  Just like books, homes are judged by their front covers. This is where the design to sell staging of a home can be very helpful.  

So what is "curb appeal"?  It is the first impression.  Yep, you guessed it, the exterior of the home and the landscaping is the first impression.  Now-a-days, when people are looking for a home, they check the internet first. Usually the first photo they see is the front of the house, so first impressions are very important.  According to the National Association of Realtors, 63 percent of homebuyers will drop by a home after viewing it online, if they like it.  If they don't like the look of the outside of the home, they move on to the next one. This includes the front door way, the bushes, the lawn and even the driveway and sidewalks.  Home staging can definitely help with the potential home buyer's first impression.

Here are 7 tips to help you spruce up your curb appeal and stage your home for a faster sale:

DIY or Hire a Contractor?

The homeowner and or realtor needs to decide if they are going to do the work themselves, or hire a contractor to get it done.  There are ups and downs to both. If the homeowner and/or realtor decide to do it themselves, it helps save them money because they don't have to pay the contractor, right?  But does the homeowner have the proper skills to get it done correctly and in a timely fashion? Home staging companies have contractors that they already work with.

If the homeowner does not have the proper skills, the potential buyer would spot out the flaws and move on to the next home.  If they decide to hire a contractor to get it done, the contractor knows what needs to be done and how it needs to look. This may cost the homeowner a little bit more, but if they want their home to be sold quickly, then they would have to pay to get the work done.

Front Entry

How you decorate the front entry is very important.  It needs to be very welcoming. To spruce up the front entry, it could be a simple as updating the light fixture and give the front door an updated paint or stain job.  You can easily change the door knobs, which is fairly inexpensive. You could even add an inexpensive potted flower or bush.

If there is room for a little bistro set, a table and 2 chairs, that would make the front entry even more welcoming, home staging companies are known for this. The potential homeowner can see themselves sitting on the front porch in the morning sipping their morning coffee and enjoying nature and listening to the birds sing in the morning.  You can find something like this at the local flea market or even at a garage sale. This could be something the homeowner could do his or herself.

Bushes, Brush, and Hedges

If you have bushes, brush or hedges around the yard, these also need to be trimmed up.  Make sure the bushes trimmed and shaped. If the bushes, brush or hedges are not taken care of, the potential home buyer is going to be turned off.  They could be thinking, "If they can't take care of the outside of the home, what does the inside look like?" That is why it is so important for the outside to look presentable.  The homeowner could potentially do this on his or her own as well, saving them some more money. If they would rather contract the yard work out, the home staging company has just the right contractor for the job!

Add Some Color

If it is Spring or Summer time, home stagers will add a little color to the front of the house by planting some flowers. If the holidays are around the corner, add some holiday decor, and the stagers don't over do it.  Hang a wreath or welcome sign on the front door or in the yard. All of these little, inexpensive things could really help you spruce up the front of the home and close the home even faster,

The Lawn or Zero-Scape

Spring, Summer, or even the beginning of Fall calls for the grass  to be green and clean! If the lawn is not freshly mowed, it does not look clean or appealing.  Is the grass growing onto the sidewalk? It does not have a clean look to it when there is overgrowth, so you would need to edge it with the edger.  If you have a zero-scaped lawn, meaning it is rocks and/or mulch, you need to make sure you have clean lines. You don't want your different colored rocks mixed in with the mulch.  If there is room, add a small garden to break up the rock or mulch. Maybe plant a few perennials in there just to give it a little "pop". You could also plant a small tree in there too!  This will help make the home look welcoming from the curb.

Driveway and Sidewalk

Oil stains, or any other stain on the driveway is not very pretty either.  This can be fairly easy to take care of with a pressure washer. If you don't already own one, you can easily rent one.  Your home staging company may know where to find one a little less expensive too! Raised concrete because of tree roots or a shift of the earth can be an issue.  For this, you may need to call a contractor. Make sure you get several quotes, for this is not a cheap task.

Home Must Have Curb Appeal

Curb appeal can set you apart from your competition.  Be mindful of what is going on around you and make your home "pop" just a bit more than the others in the neighborhood.  Update a few fixtures, add some color, trim the grass and the hedges, and take some extra time to clean up the drive-way.  This is why Tampa sellers will hire a home staging company in Tampa to help sell the home.

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How to Use Plants to Show a Healthier Home

As cities grow, we are seeing less and less natural plant life. Wouldn't it be nice to have a little nature in your home? Having houseplants in your home make for a healthier, happier, and more welcoming home. Home buyers want a natural feel to a home and adding plants does just that. You want to be sure to choose that right plants for your home. Obviously, you wouldn't put large tree like plants in a small condominium. Just to be clear, you want real plants in your home, not fake.

How to bring plant life into your home

Small plants

Small plants can be added to any room to make it feel fresh and alive. Imagine a small green clover plant on an entry table. How inviting! A great idea is to use the small succulent plants or cactuses. They are affordable and small enough for any room, like the bathroom. Leafy plants in the window bring life to the whole room.

Don't forget a fresh set of flowers is always welcoming when showing your home. Flowers don't just look great, they help the home smell great too.

Hanging plants

Plants that hang are eye-catching, especially if they have a beautiful rope swing. The flow of the leaves or vines capture the attention of the future home buyer and can help show the space of a room.

The newest trend in plants is air plants. They require very little care and water. However, they look amazing in little rock gardens hanging from your ceiling in a see-through glass teardrop. Air plants can also stem from or hang on your wall.

Large potted plants

Plants also improve air quality in the home. We spend most of our time indoors (unfortunately), might as well spend that time breathing clean air. These larger plants are going to give your home the best air quality. Large leaf plants look great in living rooms. They help brighten the room and give it the sense of nature you're looking for. Larger plants, like peace lilies, are also low maintenance and use very little light. Putting plants in large accent colored pots can accentuate a room.

There is such thing as too many plants in the home. Don't overdo it and make it feel like a rainforest. A plant or two per room will suffice. When you want to show your home, be sure to spruce it up by adding a few plants to bring your home to life!

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Staging Props For Under $20

Other than taking out the obvious personal features when staging a home, you can add props and decorations to help make the house look and feel inviting. Adding updated props to a room can get expensive but it doesn't have to be. You'd be surprised how much a little change can go a long way. Here are some ideas of what you can add to your home in the most inexpensive way.

Lights- Small table lamps can help brighten up the room. Not only will the lights enhance the look, but it can also bring about a certain comfort. Buyers want to see lit rooms not dungeons.

Pillows- Throw pillows on the couches or bed can make a huge difference. Bright colored pillows can make the room come to life. Imagine a plain boring couch in the living room and adding small teal pillows. The couch and the room instantly feels more welcoming and has better fung shui to the living room.

Towels-  Everyone likes the look and smell of freshly done laundry, especially towels. Clean, fresh towels in the bathroom make a small bathroom feel elegant. Staging the bathroom is just as important as the rest of the home.

Small mirrors- Did you know that most people enjoy looking at themselves in a mirror no matter what room they are in? By adding mirrors to smaller rooms, it can make a room feel larger. Small circular mirrors can add the modern feel to a small, plain, boring, square room.

Flower/ table arrangements- These can be anywhere from a small fake flower arrangement or a bowl of lemons on the kitchen table. They imply the feeling of fresh and clean. Fresh fruit and flowers not only make a room smell nice but helps give any room a pop of color.

Candles- This isn't just for looks. When showing a home you want to be sure that the house smells pleasant. Buy a few vanilla or other neutral scented candles to have the house smell welcoming.  

Home buyers are always looking at the little things too. They want to imagine their future home within your home. Purchasing the "Knick-knacks" gives the buyer ideas and sets the stage for their future home.

4 Tips to Staging The Garage

Next to having a large kitchen, the garage is one of the most looked at and important rooms in a home when considering buying a house. When you think about it, we use our garages for everything, not just storing our vehicles.  Staging the garage is essential to selling your home. So, how does one stage their garage? Here are a few tips on how to make your garage the selling point to your home.

1.      Organize

It's easy to throw all our unwanted stuff in the garage. However, put things in organized totes and bins and label them. This will also help you in the long run when you go to move. Be sure to have all tools and bikes put away. Optimize the space of the garage by hanging things on the walls or even the ceiling. Having a few shelves would help to store all the extra belongings. An organized garage will help the buyer imagine their future space.

2.      Add Lighting

A garage door opener light is not sufficient in a garage. Many people work in their garage on projects or cars. Add large lights to have an adequate light source for your future homebuyer to work in that space. If there is a window on one side, be sure that it's clean so the sun can light up the area. Don't forget to add a few extra outlets as well for those who might have many tools or accessories.

3.      Paint

After a while, garage floors can get dirty with oils and other debris. Adding a fresh coat of paint on the floor can make it feel more inviting and clean. It can also make the surface area look bigger with a brighter color on the floor. If the walls are not painted, go ahead and add a light primer coat to help it feel new again.

4.      Clean

Sweep, dust and get rid of any trash. Clean out the old Christmas decorations that are broken or unwanted. One of the most used doors is the one from the garage into the house. We don't think about it, but it can become pretty dirty; wipe down the handle and door. A clean garage will help the seller truly see its potential. If possible, try not to store your moving boxes in the garage. The future buyer wants to see the available space.

5 Features Millennial Homebuyers Want in Their Home

There's a new generation buying homes on the market. We call them millennials. People look for many different things in their home today than when these homes were built. Staging your home to the current audience is important to make it sell fast. Here are a few ideas of what you can do to your home to make it appeal to this upcoming home buying generation.

1. Open Spaces

Open spaces like kitchens or living rooms are ideal. The larger it feels, the more comfortable buyers are in the space.  It doesn't take too much time to knock down a wall or two in your home to make a living space feel larger. In many of the older homes of the 1960's, each room is very closed off which makes it feel small. You can update your home by knocking down a wall that may be hindering an excellent view of your living room from your kitchen. Can't knock down a wall? Try using smaller furniture or more mirrors to make a room feel larger when showing your home.

2. Energy efficient

What's great about this is that energy efficient things are becoming more affordable and popular. Start with the basics of getting an energy efficient washer, dryer or dishwasher. Updated appliance truly helps sell a home. Don't forget to change all your light bulbs to the energy efficient ones as well.

Adding solar panels can be a huge selling point for your home. Buyers want to save money on the expensive utilities such as electric.

3. Low maintenance

Many people today have very little time to keep up on large yards and gardening. You can make a backyard look gorgeous with some zero-scaping. Adding large rock areas or mulch is a great way to keep your backyard low maintenance.

Vacuuming and getting your carpets cleaned can be time-consuming and expensive. Hardwood or vinyl floors are another great low maintenance idea for a home. They are easy to keep clean and take care of.

4. Technology

"Alexa, can you add touchscreen thermostat to the list."

That's all you have to say in this world of technology. Adding small updates like a touchscreen thermostat makes your home feel like it's up to date with the times. Other things like electric fireplaces, security cameras, and home systems are great additions to help sell your home fast. Outlets with USB ports are easy to install and affordable to get. With phones and computers all having USB ports, it's important to millennials to have many places in the home to plug in their devices.

5. Simplicity

Wouldn't it be nice to have your future home look like it came from a magazine? The secret is to keep it simple. Millennials love to see clean and simple decor and colors. Neutral wall colors and white cabinets in the kitchen make a home feel fresh and clean. Simply move in ready is what buyers are looking for today.

How To Find The Best Home Stager For Your Listing

Key factors to look for in a home staging company

When wanting to sell your home, it's important to think about hiring a home stager to have the quickest sale with the highest value. We all want our home to sell for more than it's worth!  There's a lot to think about when it comes to hiring the right company to stage your home. Here are a few questions to ask and a few key factors you want to be sure to look for.

Are they certified or accredited?

While there is no four-year degree for a home stager, there are different programs of training that a good home stager is willing to go through. RESA, the real estate staging association, is something to consider and you may want to look for in certifications of your future home staging company. This training helps solidify that they are serious about their business. It's training to make sure that they have the "eye" to stage a room according to a large audience. This certification should not necessarily make the cost of your home staging company expensive but provide reassurance and ease to your mind.

What does their portfolio look like and is it what you're looking for?

Every home stager will have a portfolio. It should include before, and after pictures of several different rooms and homes, they have done in the past. These should be professional photographs with their company's label on them to be sure that it is their work. Unfortunately, it's very easy these days for people to steal photographs of other great staged homes, so be careful. Is their style what you are looking for? The stager may be too modern for your home or have an "old" way of staging. A great home stager will make a room suitable for a larger audience by taking away the things that make a room too personable. They will have a variety of accessories that you will be able to rent from to make a room look outstanding.

How long have they been in business?

Obviously, a lot of experience is preferred in this kind of business. The more years of experience, hopefully, the more homes they have helped sell to its greatest potential. Have they been doing this for a hobby or is there a business in their name? Be aware of people who are doing this as a hobby, for they may not be the best choice in staging your home. However, if they are new to the business, it may be beneficial because they have that "new eye" into the staging world. Don't rule out these people either.

How current are they with the real estate market?

You want your home to sell! How you stage your home will determine who you are selling to. You can't add expensive props to a home that only cost $180,000 to try to make it look $300,000. That would worsen the situation. A home stager will know how to stage the home according to area and value. He or she will make it look fabulous no matter the selling point of the home.

Conclusion

You want to feel confident in who is staging your home. Don't go with your neighbor who majored in interior design 30 years ago and is a coffee barista. The best home stager will work with you and your budget as well as only want best for you. Once you've found the home staging company of your choice, don't forget to write a review so others can experience their magical home touches.

Colors for 2018

New year, new home, new colors! Stay up to date with the most memorizing colors in your home. From the living rooms to the bedrooms, these futuristic colors will be sure to capture you and your guests' eyes. They are bolder then than the past "neutrals" we are all used to seeing. Freshen up your home with these colors that are trending in 2018.

1. Violet/ Ultra Violet

This color helps brighten just about any room! Purple isn't just for girls anymore! Kitchens look amazing in this unique color. The backdrop of the wall can make counters sign and appliances stand out! Who wouldn't want a fancy bright kitchen?

Imagine even your patio ultra-violet! If you have a concrete wall or some barrier, paint it violet! Add some white seating and colorful flower pots to make the color flow into nature.

2. Dark Grey/ Onyx/ black

Only a color this bold can make a home feel so contemporary and yet so welcoming. Offices, dining rooms, and bedrooms are best for this color!

Pair your dining room with some metallic furniture to make the room seem larger. Stage your table with silverware and metallic flower arrangements. Fancy fancy!

The best thing about a black color wall is that it's going to make all of your wall art "pop!" If you don't want to go overboard, just do one accent wall. For example, painting the wall behind your bed frame will help with making even your bedroom accents more alive!

3. Benjamin Moore, Black Beauty (2128-10)

The Shades of Blue. The best thing about different shades of blue is that you won't feel as if you need to change your whole house around. Blue can pair with almost any other color in your home. These two blues are great in living rooms.

4. Paint by Behr, Soul Search (T18-14).

Blues always give warmth and comfort to a home. -Open your shade and windows to make the room feel brighter, and this blue is sure to brighten your day. Don't forget to stage your home by adding an accent color with some cute throw pillows on the couch.

5. Paint by Behr, In the moment (T18-15)

The farmhouse look is still in! So, coloring your living room with a pale blue. Compliment this blue with white furniture and trim. Maybe you can add some distressed furniture with the same color. Add a "farmhouse" sign above a mirror for the official country farmhouse feeling.

6. Bold Red

You may be thinking, this is nothing new. However, think again! This red makes a statement and not just in your kitchen. What makes this color so unique is that it can go with almost any style and color of furniture: brown, black, white furniture, it doesn't matter!

7. Try Caliente (AF-290) by Benjamin Moore.

These colors are making home staging statements in 2018! The only thing to do now is to go to your nearest home store and pick up a gallon (or 3) of some of these exciting new colors.

Selling Your Home Faster With An Amazing Listing

Selling your home can be scary! You want it to sell fast and easy. However, it can be tough when your listing isn't attractive enough to buyers. If you truly want to sell your home, you're going to need to have staged photographs, descriptive words and some enticing features. But, not to worry, it's not as difficult as you may think.

1. Take Amazing Photographs

One of the first things buyers look at when shopping for a new home is the pictures. With no doubt that the photos of the exterior of the house will have them interested. They continue to click on your home. Now, you must make sure that not only do you have enough photos but also that each picture shows the highest potential for each staged room. Most people will hire a staging crew like Tampa Staging to set the stage for the most inviting photographs to help sell the home. The use of professional staging like ShowHomes Tampa; can make the home more inspiring, elegant and sell faster.

Note: Please do not use low-quality cell phone pictures.

2. Highlight the Greatest Features

What kind of upgrades have you done to the home? Maybe you've installed granite countertops or added a new spa Jacuzzi tub to the master bathroom. Your potential buyers want to know what makes the house unique. Be sure to include some of the homes best-selling features like the kitchen and bathroom.

Name brands are always a hit! If you have a top of the line, smart refrigerator, be sure to use its name! "Recently installed was an LG Signature series refrigerator with touch screen door." Most people will be looking at these name brand when they come to look at the home, but better yet they can know about it before!

Don't go overboard and keep it true. Make sure when you describe some features that they are amazing and not broken, cracked, or torn. There's nothing more disappointing than going into a home expecting to walk into a breathtaking sunroom, and seeing that the windows leak.

3. Words Words Words

Words are very important when trying to sell your home. Your audience should be captivated into wanting to read more about the house, so start off strong.

For example, saying "elegant" dining room or "luxurious" master bathroom will put the reader on high alert. These words help make the rooms stand out. However, there are a few words that you should avoid as well.

Words that stand out:

Beautiful

Impeccable

Luxurious

Words to avoid:

Clean (I'd hope so)

Best value

Must sell

4. Be Descriptive in Your Listing!

Remember to keep it short simple, and true. There's not a lot of room to go into detail about every room in the house, nor would you want to.  People want to know about their future home in the most captivating way. Personally, I want to be sold on the house before I even go to look at it!

If you truly believe your home will sell then write your listing from your heart. What do you love about your own home? How will others love it too?

Staging your Laundry Room

You finally decide to put your home up for sale and begin by making a checklist of home improvements. Making your list, you glance up at your laundry room door and with a deep sigh, and add it to the very bottom. It's just a laundry room, right!? It's not as important as the rest of the house, is it?

On the contrary, because the laundry room is the only room for laundry in the house, it is just as vital as the kitchen and bathrooms. Which means it needs just as much if not more attention than the rest.

The laundry room is a single location where shoes, dirty clothes, clean clothes, cleaning supplies, pet food, extra paper towels and coats find a place, either stacked, stuffed or propped up to store. Such a vast supply of extras for one single room don't you think?

Since, it is the only laundry room; you must give it the care it deserves.

To get started here are a few tips to help.

Non Essentials Clean Out

Clean the Clutter. Go through every stack, pile and corner of the room and clean out all the items that are not laundry room related.

List of Laundry room items:

Detergents

Bleach

Dryer sheets

Stain and odor removers

Ironing and Sewing Supplies

Cleaning Towels

Cleaning Supplies

Garbage Can and garbage liners

If your laundry room is by the backdoor, a nice coat hanger and shoe shelf will tidy things up.

Clean Things Up

Clean the surface of the washer and dryer from front to back then top to bottom. If your home is older and you have baseboard heating, give them a nice cleaning as well. Make sure you give your window attention with a nice curtain. Scrub, mop, and sweep. Nothing draws attention like a clean space.

Paint the Space

A fresh coat of paint goes a long way. Add a fresh coat with either the same color or a new color but make sure that it is calm and cool. A lot of time is spent in the laundry room, keep things neutral and relaxing.  

Add Some Shelves

You don't have to go crazy on the shelves. Simple wire shelves will do; they are easy to install and inexpensive. They come in all white and various sizes so it should be easy to match the space.

Use Some Baskets

There is no need to stock up on baskets if you already have a some. I would how every suggest you get a good set that matches and fits on the shelves properly. Just to store basic items out of view.

Hide the Essentials

All the items that you have deemed laundry room appropriate should now be put away and stored appropriately. Keep your laundry room clean with a place for everything and everything in its place.

Keep up with the Laundry Room

Cleaning is a job of itself but with great care you should be able to rally the troops to support you clean venture for the sale of your home. Keep up with your cycles and don't let things pile up on you. Your laundry room is the only room you, stage it for right and keep it clean.

The goal for home staging is to create an attractive or enjoyable experience for every home buyer by addressing each little detail with the utmost care by capturing each room's full potential. Some spaces are open and easy, but others might be more difficult especially when it comes to small rooms. For Showhomes Home Staging, the task could not be any more exciting, but for a homeowner, it presents a challenge. Lucky there a few things you can do to give your small bedroom a fresh look with a more significant appearance.

1. Choosing the Right Colors

When deciding the color of the room walls, you always hear that you must use a neutral color like white. Well, sometimes that is just too boring and bland. The idea behind white paint is it reflects the light better. Since white is a light color, scrolling down the palette in the light tones will do just the same. Take your pick because the array of colors is endless but remember keep your personal touches out of it.

2. Picking the Right Furniture

As with many homes, the small rooms always have a large bed. Do the space justice and select the appropriate size bed to show the room's full potential. Oversize beds crowd space, and anything smaller than a twin is impractical unless designated as toddlers room.

3. Get a Reflection

The use of mirrors adds depth to the room and different perspective. Placing a mirror above a desk or across from a window will visually expand the atmosphere. Small mirrors look great clustered together, and large mirrors look best alone.

4.Use your space wisely

Capitalize on the vertical space from the wall to the windows. Size the right curtains without crowding the space or touching floors. The use of open legged furniture allows for light to show you have nothing to hide. Vertical dressers or chest of drawers could complement your room with crowding space.  

5.Keep it Simple

Whatever room you prepare for showing, take great care and time to draw a full concept of design before you make your approach. Just keep things simple and comfortable. For other tips and ideas feel free to visit Showhomestampa.com for inspiration.