How to Stage a Home Yourself

You finally got the approval to put your listing on the market, but there’s just one thing stopping you. You haven’t found anyone to stage the home. Interior designers and professional stagers can be very costly, especially if you live in an affluent area. What if you staged the home yourself? It’ll definitely save you money, and you can get the job done much quicker. Below are four tips on how to successfully stage your home.

 Know Your Clientele When Staging a Home

It would be absolutely tragic to spend thousands of dollars purchasing beautiful furniture that doesn’t even resonate with your target audience. Does your clientele consist of first time home buyers? Do they want a family? Are they single? Who are they? Paying attention to your clientele when staging a home yourself will help you to know which rooms to highlight and which rooms to add personality to.

How to Stage a Home for Couples

If you are looking to stage your home and gear it towards new couples, there are a few things to keep in mind:
● They Need Something Practical – Most couples who choose to be homeowners instead of having a fancy wedding are considered to be responsible and even traditional in their sense of style. Traditional doesn’t mean boring, but it does mean cute and simple. Decorate the home with big pieces of furniture that are trendy in style, but neutral in color. Reserve the pops of color for the smaller furniture pieces: side chairs, ottomans, and kitchen stools. This will give the staging a sense of maturity and style.

● They Need Something Family Oriented – This is not the type of home you want to showcase your appreciation for large statues and old renaissance portraits. Keep it playful and warm. Go for simple abstract paintings that incorporate blues, yellows, reds, and greens. Instead of placing encyclopedias down as decoration for the coffee table, try using colorful children’s books, or mom magazines. For the kitchen: place fruit on the marble island as decoration, add common kitchen appliances on the counter, and place kid cereals in sophisticated glass organizers on the counter. The key is to make the staging look warm and kid-friendly.

How to Stage a Home for a Bachelor

When staging a home yourself for a bachelor who is into tech, you want to appeal to his interests. Invest a great deal of emphasis on the living room. The living room should have a 65” mounted smart TV. Most men are interested in a large TV to watch sports, and play video games. Make the couch red or blue with black and white pillows. This will cater to his need to feel like his new spot is trendy and masculine.

How to Stage a Home for Investors

Airbnb is extremely popular today. This is true especially if you live in a popular city. Investors are buying homes like they are going out of style. So, when staging a home for investors, you want to be very intentional with your decorations. Investors want something that caters to vacation renters. This means that your staging should be centered around relaxation and comfort. Choose a trendy color scheme and furniture style while incorporating beautiful throw pillows and blankets throughout the home.