Space sells. Buyers will pay for room to live, work and store things, and many Seattle homes are on the smaller side. You may not be able to add square footage, but you can make the space you have feel larger. Here are the staging secrets I use.
Remove Furniture and Clear Surfaces
Most sellers have too much furniture for showings. Take out a chair, a side table or a bookcase and the room opens up. Clear counters, shelves and the tops of dressers. Rent a storage unit if you need to.
Use Light
Open blinds, clean windows, and add warm bulbs and lamps in dark corners. Light makes walls feel farther away. In Seattle winters, layered lighting is essential.
Paint It Neutral
Soft whites and warm neutrals make rooms feel bigger and calmer. A Green Lake townhome I sold got a repaint and new luxury vinyl plank flooring, without a kitchen or bath remodel.
Give Each Room a Clear Purpose
Buyers get confused by unclear space. On a Snoqualmie Ridge home, a main-floor bedroom made no sense to buyers until we restaged it as a closed-concept dining room.
Make Storage Look Roomy
Thin out closets and the garage. A half-full closet tells buyers there is enough storage.
Use Mirrors and Pull Furniture Off Walls
A mirror opposite a window reflects light. Floating furniture a few inches from walls and keeping pathways open helps rooms feel larger.
Common Questions
Is staging worth it in a small home? Yes. Small homes benefit the most. On a Shoreline bungalow near Hamlin Park, about $3,200 of staging helped it sell in two days.
Do I need to hire a stager? Not always. I can walk through and suggest what to remove.
Want Staging Advice?
Request a free home value report, book a free 15-minute call, or call or text me at (206) 245-8813.
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