Staging your home These are just a few examples of just a few homes Cheryl Cox has staged for me! - Virginia Tips for

This dining room was used to accommodate the homeowners lifestyle. Before

When selling, rooms should be returned to their intended purpose. After

Before, the sofa blocks the view of the fireplace and built-in bookcases. Before

Repositioning the sofa allows all of the best features of the room to be seen. After

Before The choice of bright red paint may be undesirable to some buyers.

A neutral paint color is a much better choice for most buyers. After

Area rugs hide the beautiful hardwood floors you are selling. Before

Taking up rugs showcase the hardwood floors hidden underneath. After

Furniture should be positioned for best impression upon entrance. Before

By repositioning furniture, rooms show the best use of the space. After

Before Before, this bonus room was painted a dark, personal color.

After painting a neutral color, this room is bright and inviting. After

The size of this bedroom is not appreciated with this furniture placement. Before

Repositioning the furniture showcases the rooms size. After

Before, this family room seems small and cluttered. Before

After removing excessive furniture, the fireplace becomes the focal point. After

Personal paint colors often photograph too vibrant and overwhelming. Before

Neutral paint colors allows buyers to focus on the features of the room. After

Textures, patterns and stripes are distracting in photographs. Before

Solid-colored comforters are a much better choice for beds. After

Built-in book shelves should be showcased, not the items on them. Before

Pack small items leaving fewer large items on book shelves. After

The beautiful fireplace is not the focal point of family room. Before

The fireplace, hardwoods, vaulted ceiling and windows are now focal points. After

Childrens toys can make rooms difficult to manage during showings. Before

Store your childs selected, favorite toys in bins and pack the rest. After

These staging tips were provided by www.stagecoachhomes.com If you are selling your home and would like a Home Staging Consultation, please contact StageCoach Home Staging at 704.517.0665.