15 Sep Staging Your Home to Sell? Here are 5 Home Staging Trends to Watch

The pandemic has changed so many things, including home staging. Here are some staging ideas from the bloggers from REALTOR Magazine’s Styled, Staged & Sold team of staging professionals.

Send Cozier Vibes
“Cozy is the new “luxury.” We’re using more place settings on tables, setting up a coffee station with a tray, mugs and napkins, displaying magazines and books on coffee tables, and draping fur throw blankets over beds – all of this conveys a more homey feel. Outside, we’ll have a fire pit surrounded by chairs or hammock on the lawn”. Kriztina Bell, No Vacancy Inc. and Virtually Staging Properties Inc.

Give Prominence to the Home Office
“We’re seeing the home office as an area to stage. We either stage a room that was clearly built as an office or we create a space for use as an office. The rise of people working from home means showing a space that can be used for that purpose. We’ve invested in more desks and office items to support the growing request.” Jennie Norris, International Association of Home Staging Professionals.

Spotlight Outdoor Living
“The “bonus room” may now be your livable outdoor space. Home staging will not stop at the back door. From pretty porches that offer an optimal first impression to an outdoor haven that expands the home’s living space – staging in 2021 will embrace the entire property.” Julia Joseph, Reinventing Space

Bring on the Natural Light
“The pandemic has created a higher level of anxiety. Studies suggest that natural light from great windows or enclosed outdoor spaces can boost people’s mood and, over the long term, improve mental health.” Karen Post, Home Frosting

Offer Contactless Services
“We’ve been offering our staging clients a safe and cost-effective way to enhance their property’s appeal and engage buyers with new virtual staging consultations and “staging box” services. After our experts take a virtual tour of the seller’s home, we provide “staging box” options with front-door delivery. The box includes things like sofa pillows, rugs, wall art, lighting, bedding and tabletop accessories, with detailed placement instructions and other guidance as needed.” Patti Stern, PF & Company Staging and Interior Decorating