Stage Your Home For Success
Home Improvements You Can Do to Enhance Your Home
Judith Sutton ABR CRS IDS PMN ASP IAHSP SRES GREEN
Judy@JudithSutton.com 908 803-0472
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Here are some tips for Staging Your Home with some thoughtful and easy elements to refresh any interior
Don’t overthink it. Besides the obvious placement of furniture, changing your coffee table décor—or any décor—seasonally keeps your home feeling fresh. It’s a great way to make your space feel ‘new’ and exciting without having to purchase new items. Seasonal décor doesn't have to be over-the-top themed; rather, the changes can be as simple as using floral arrangements and/or greenery with colors that are fitting for the season or swapping out an object or two that is more fitting for the time of year.
Begin with a tray. It’s always a good idea to establish a foundation for your coffee table with a tray. In addition to creating interest, a tray also has practical implications, like defining the space or placing items like remotes and other accessories neatly in place. When it comes to making your selection, choose a tray that is a different shape or material from the table it sits on to add visual interest. And don’t hesitate to switch it out seasonally—for example, opt for something shiny for the winter reflecting light, then use a more natural earth tone, or brightly colored version for the warmer months.
Remember that books are essential. Add at least one large book—preferably two or three. Books give you a special opportunity to add warmth to a home. I see them as a way to mimic the seasons and easily add color to a room. Books also play an important role in terms of the architecture of the arrangement. It’s important that everything is not at the same eye level,” Try varying the height by "stacking" each one. Placing a unique object on a stack of books next to a simple floral arrangement allows your eye to wander and take in all the different layers.
Mix in nature. Another neat, inexpensive way to add interest. Flowers, cut greenery from the yard, or a potted plant will add life and texture to your room. Changing the flowers on your coffee table for each season is an easy way to mix things up, “Green hydrangeas are my favorite spring and summer flower to have on my coffee table.” You can also incorporate objects that give subtle nods to the current season without being overly obvious, such as displaying shell pieces during the summer months.
Include an interesting object. One great way to add interest into your décor is by adding a quirky item to your coffee table. Whether that’s a sculptural object you love, a treasured souvenir from your travels, or just something you’re attracted to, it can add flair and drama to the table and act as an interesting focal point. Anything goes—a vintage box, a small statue, a piece of coral, an interesting pair of vintage candlesticks…pick something that speaks to you and put it in the mix. This will help clients touring your hoe imagine the possibilities of living there.
You may also bring scent into the room. Add candles in scents that are evocative of the current season—think peonies for spring and honeysuckle for summer. While the aroma itself is lovely, the ambiance is an added benefit as well. A lit candle adds a festive glow and sets a beautiful tone for an impromptu gathering or conversation and causes clients to pause and savor the room.
Making a home feel lived-in and loved will go a long way to encouraging a "Home Buyer" to call it their own. For more details about how to Stage Your Home simply call me.
Judy@JudithSutton.com
908 803-0472
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