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INTERIORS INSIDER
Making potential buyers feel happy
when they look at photos of your home
will make a lasting impression.
Stage the home
‘Staging’ is a term for styling the home so it
looks as beautiful as possible – think about
showhomes for inspiration. Clever use of
artwork, accessories, lighting and greenery
can all make your home seem extra-
appealing, so light some lamps, and use
houseplants to breathe life into the space.
Fresh fruit or flowers can make the home look
lived-in but not messy, and don’t forget the
Create light and space bedroom – dress the bed like one in a fancy
Light and space are two of the most hotel. Think clean, ironed white linen, and
important things for many buyers, so you add plumped-up pillows and a sumptuous
should make sure your home offers as much throw, to create a space that feels inviting.
of both as it can.
Don’t forget the emotion
“Anything to give a room a sense of space!”, Think about your home as you did when you
says Ally Dowsing-Reynolds. “Add mirrors first bought it. What did you love about it,
to create brightness, especially if they what excited you? Emphasise those features,
are oversized or particularly unique. You so that you can point them out to viewers.
could also consider reducing the amount of Buying a home is an emotional process, and
furniture in a room to create more space, but buyers will want to feel that your property
leave one or two statement items, as these has been well-loved, so it’s worth adding in
could be what makes your home memorable those extra touches that show how joyful a
to a prospective buyer.” home it’s been.
Make the most of your windows to help your Ally Dowsing-Reynolds agrees: “Making
home feel bright and airy. Frame them with potential buyers feel happy when they look
luxurious curtains, and open the blinds or at photos of your home will make a lasting
shutters wide. impression.”
Ready to sell your home? You can get started
with a free valuation – head to espc.com to
find out more.
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