We’ve talked a lot about staging a home interior, but what about the exterior? You can never underestimate the importance of a good first impression, and the outside of your home informs the first impression of a potential buyer. Curb appeal means making a buyer feel welcomed, and showing that you’ve taken good care of the home. While there are a few differences between staging an exterior versus an interior, the basics are the same. You want to keep the area clean, well-maintained, functional, beautiful, and winsome, with a balance of being a clean slate with some touches of personality. Here are five tips for staging a home exterior to sell.
Temporary Accent Walls for the Indecisive Homeowner
Accent walls are a classic way to add a burst of color or texture to a room. For an indecisive homeowner though, committing to an accent wall can be intimidating. There are other reasons you may want to try a temporary solution instead of a permanent one as well. You may be in an apartment or renting a home and may not be allowed to paint, or perhaps you’re staging a home to sell. No matter what the reason, there are plenty of creative alternatives to try, and most of them are easy DIY projects! Here are four temporary accent walls to try.
How To Whitewash Anything
As we looked at in 4 Steps For Preparing to Whitewash Anything, whitewashing is a simple, relatively inexpensive, and chic way to update your home. Whitewash paint creates a protective covering on materials than can make them last longer. You can whitewash brick and wood, meaning fireplaces, furniture, and accent walls are ideal candidates for this easy DIY project. Once you have decided what to decorate and have all the materials for it, here is how to whitewash.
4 Steps For Preparing to Whitewash Anything
Whitewashing is a tried-and-true method that can give a piece of furniture, a fireplace, a wall, or even an entire home exterior a major makeover. Even more impressively, when used on brick, whitewash provides a resilient and protective coating that can help preserve the brick. In many cases, whitewashing is a relatively inexpensive and easy way to remodel and spruce up features of a home. Whitewashing is a classy, elegant aesthetic that most homeowners (and potential buyers) love. Here is how to whitewash your home.
Minimalism and Maximalism in Home Staging
Contemporary decor trends are moving away from minimalism towards maximalism, but when it comes to home staging, finding a balance between the two is key. Minimalism is marked by clean lines, neutral colors, and sparseness. Maximalism is characterized by bold colors and whimsical decor. When staging a house you want buyers to be able to see themselves in the home, but that doesn’t mean a staged house must be devoid of personality. Here are some ways to find the balance between minimalism and maximalism in home staging.
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What Are Current Home Staging Trends?
When it comes time to stage your home for selling, it’s important to keep up with contemporary home staging trends to make sure your house is as appealing as possible. You want your house to be a place buyers can imagine living in and you want it to represent something aspirational. Here are some things to keep in mind.
