Our 9 Home Styling Tips To Sell
Think back to when you first saw your home.
What made you buy it? What made you say "Yep - this is the one"?
Was it the number of bedrooms? The spacious living room? Or the yard? Of course, all of those factored into your decision.
But it was the emotional connection you felt that made you really want that particular house or apartment to become your home.
The same is true for every buyer. Seeing potential and feeling positive emotions excites people, inspiring them to make an offer or place a bid.
So, if you’re looking to sell your home, you want to draw out those same emotions in your potential buyers.
What better way to do that than with property styling?
Styling each room is a great way to transform your home and capture their attention without breaking the bank or investing a lot of time.
To help, our team at We Connect Property has compiled a list of top home styling tips to sell your home.
Our 9 Home Styling Tips To Sell
It takes only a few minutes for a person to decide whether they are interested in your home. It’s crucial to make those minutes count!
To make a big impact, here are our top tips for home styling:
1. Make an entrance
When people take their first few steps inside your home, they gain a first impression that sets the tone for the rest of their inspection.
Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective buyer and enter your home from the outside – does it feel and look ‘right’ to you? Does it say: you need to buy this one?
Some easy ways to boost the overall feel of your home are to paint the front door, liven the receiving area with some fresh greenery or flowers on the console table, and add a floor lamp to introduce some soft light to make the space feel cosy, warm and inviting.
Perhaps even consider shifting the arrangement of your adjacent sofas and furniture so you’re not looking at their backs as you enter.
2. De-personalise the space
When people look at homes to buy, they want to imagine themselves living there.
So, make it easy for them to do just that. Clear away any personal photos, memorabilia, souvenirs and general clutter. This will provide them with an opportunity to envision themselves and their own belongings in each room.
Doing this creates a powerful connection as they can picture how they’ll add their own personality to every space.
Also, be mindful of going overboard with artwork. You don’t have to fill every blank wall with something. It’s a good idea to create one focal point for each room, such as a piece of art that reflects the colour scheme you have used throughout the area.
3. Expand the presentation of your floor plan
Allow people to visualise the true potential of every room in your home and feel like it flows seamlessly to maximise liveability.
For example, if it’s meant to be a bedroom, make sure you present it as a nice, clean bedroom, rather than a storage room. Also remove any furniture that blocks the flow and reduces space.
If you have a living room or a basement, don’t let people feel that it’s a waste of space. Remove any clutter and turn the room into a family area or rumpus room.
This will present your home as both functional and spacious.
4. Bring in some light and air
Well-lit and well-ventilated homes create an unmistakable impression on potential buyers.
Modern lighting is a great and cost-effective styling investment as it can transform your home and set a more inspiring scene. Instead of a yellowish tint, you can add warm-white downlights that completely pick up your kitchen or living areas. Turn them on during inspections to put people in a pleasant mind frame when looking through each area.
Natural light is also highly desirable. Open up the sunlight by trimming overgrown trees, cleaning the windows and leaving your curtains or blinds open.
People also like fresh, clean air. So, allow a nice breeze to flow through the front door and windows, demonstrating how ventilated the home is and clear out any musty, stale odours.
5. Delight with colours
You can give new life to each room with a fresh coat of paint. Using the same colour as an adjacent room, like a kitchen and connecting dining room, will create a seamless look between both and visually open up the space.
Keep it simple by sticking with one colour throughout your home to present a high-end feel.
Don’t overlook the use of whites, as they’re a great choice to create a crisp, clean finish, especially as they reflect light and give a super modern look. You can then add some colour through cushions, bedspreads and curtains.
Don’t forget to update the style of your carpet too by opting for soft, neutral choices. Carpet colour can make a big impression on people, especially if it spans many rooms.
6. Master the master bedroom
Everyone looks for the master bedroom during an inspection. So, make an unforgettable statement by presenting a magazine-worthy master bedroom that awes.
Get creative and do a little research for inspiration on how you want the space to look. Property stylists on Instagram and Pinterest offer a lot of ideas for you to get the creative ideas flowing.
Some fresh white linen, around three pillows (yes just three, don’t overdo it) stood upright, a throw rug and a piece of art above the bed to tie the colours together make for a perfect master bedroom.
Don’t forget to throw in bedside tables and lamps for a cosier feel. Get rid of other furniture and appliances like dressers and cabinets that can draw focus away from the nicer elements.
7. Tidy up!
No one wants to walk into a dirty home – let alone buy it.
De-cluttering is not enough. Make sure to clean every surface of your home including but not limited to; carpets, walls, tiles, floorboards, skirting, cabinetry kickers, light fittings, windowsills and tracks.
Focus especially on making the bathrooms and kitchens spick and span. Prospective buyers will often overlook an ageing kitchen or bathroom, but never a dirty one. It really puts people right off.
Also be mindful of odours when you’re from a household with children, smokers and pets. You may have gotten used to the smell, but strangers will pick it up immediately.
You may want to consider professional cleaning to ensure nothing is overlooked, or ask use for our cleaning checklist.
8. What’s on the outside also matters
Australians see the outdoor areas as much of their home as the inside. From the driveway and balcony, to the backyard, ensure that every corner of your premise is picture perfect.
If the façade looks old and dated, consider painting the exterior surfaces and frames.
Spend time tidying up the garden by trimming trees and hedges, mowing and edging lawns is also a great idea. We recommend adding plants and an inviting bench or deck furniture with cushions to your veranda to give a welcoming aura.
You may also want to repair the fences and replace the old, rusty clothesline with a modern sleek one. To finish sprucing up your outdoor space easily, place potted plants, flowerbeds and lanterns around.
9. Add a touch of charm
One last tip to take your home to another level during your Open Homes and Inspections is to have fresh flowers throughout the space. Some scented candles and a bowl of fresh fruit are also a nice touch to add a bit of colour and pleasant scents.
You can also bake fresh bread or cookies just before people arrive to add a truly homely vibe.
With home styling, looking at the bigger picture and zooming into the smallest of details are crucial. Because these simple styling tips can really make a significant difference to the final result when selling your home.
How can We Connect Property help you?
We understand that you want to present your home in the best way possible to increase its appeal to as many buyers as possible. Property styling can increase its perceived value, ultimately leading to a better selling price.
However, you may be wondering how to start or where you’ll find the time. So, let us help!
Leave it to the property experts to style your home and turn it into an impeccable space that’s worthy of being featured in the pages of marketing brochures.
At We Connect Property, we want your home to achieve the price you deserve. As your trusted real estate partners, we go far above and beyond to sell your home.
For professional and personalised real estate solutions, contact our team at We Connect Property!
Because connecting property with people is our specialty.