Date Published 23 November 2020
So maybe you're not as big of a fan of project runway as Lewis Dean Estate & Letting Agents are, but after two lockdowns, something had to go on in the background while we all had those now dreaded work-from-home days!
Today we're talking about home staging for when your house is on the market in Upton, Hamworthy or Lytchett Matravers and you're trying to sell your house, keep socially distanced house viewings, get the Christmas decorations out the loft and keep a workspace on the dining room table available! And breathe…
While it may seem like an unachievable goal Lewis Dean are here to help you organise the clutter that comes with Christmas and create a great vibe for your house that can transition from viewings and back to home-life in a flurry!
Create a Clean Slate
Before we start with carefully staging your Christmas decorations we need a foundation and we can achieve this by:
-Decluttering the space --Charity shop, tip run and put away in boxes anything that is not serving you.
-Depersonalise - Tricky to do over Christmas but also, think about spending one weekend packing your personal items carefully away so they don't get damaged and ready for the move.
-Clean all areas - This tip is crucial for whenever you are wanting to sell
-Staging a simple decor theme this year - Throughout the year when home staging, its primary function is to make neutral spaces so the viewers can imagine what their belongings would look and feel like in the space.
The absolute KEY to making holiday decorations work for your viewings while still keeping the place festive is to not fill every corner until you get a cramped vibe. Instead we want each decoration to enhance your homes most delightful features and almost ‘guide your viewings' around the house in their short 15-minute slot times.
Keep to a colour scheme - Hey, we're not Grinches! We're all for a whobilation but you know, in three colours of less? How about this year to keep the trend of neutral colours decorate in whites for a snowy-feel and accent with metallics like gold and silver? These will complement well.
Keep the lighting warm - No multi-coloured, flashing lights this year! Instead white lights give a classy elegance and warm bulbs feel cosy and inviting out of the cold!
Create the Winter Atmosphere - A wreath on the door always signals a homeowner with style. Also a kitchen centre piece of oranges and have the central heating turned on so its not cold and frosty in house and it also lets the potential buyers know that the pipes are all working!
For more home staging advice for your property in Poole contact Lewis Dean Estate & Letting Agents and speak with one of our friendly team on 01202 621900 or email us on poole@lewisdean.co.uk
If you are thinking of listing your home for sale before Christmas, ready for the Boxing Day rush on the online portals there is still time. Don't worry about your decorations are already up as we can re-visit in January and take new photos !!
