The first impression is often the trigger in a real estate transaction. To sell their apartment faster, many owners use the famous home staging to enhance their property. The objective: to depersonalize the decor and redevelop the spaces, to make people fall in love. Our tips to help you spend less!
The idea is to highlight the space, but also to help visitors project themselves more easily into your universe. The first step is therefore to depersonalize the decor, by removing family photos, very marked objects gleaned during your travels, or religious symbols that can disturb.
Nothing should drag on the ground either, you would give the impression of clutter. The watchword: tidy up! No more stacks of magazines and books strewn on the floor, or toys overflowing from your children’s room.
Remember that the buyer is buying square meters. It is therefore in your interest to rid your living room of furniture that is too bulky. A stripped decoration will enlarge and enhance your space, the visitor will feel good there.
Selling your apartment is easier if the buyer plans to live with you. At a lower cost, you can undertake to refresh the paint by choosing a neutral shade. Light gray, white, beige, taupe are trendy. Depending on the surface of the walls, you will get away with it for less than 100 euros. Buying a sofa throw and some colorful throw pillows will easily give yours a makeover. A graphic style carpet will bring a cocooning touch to the whole.
It is always said that the kitchen is the central lung of the house. It is the place of gastronomy and conviviality. Giving it a facelift will require some very simple modifications. Start with a cleanup, refreshing the paint. Again, bet on the clear. And optimize the light with lighting.
For your cupboard doors that are too old-fashioned, there are two solutions: paint, or imitation wood, slate or steel adhesive coating, very contemporary. Pay attention to the finishes, no bubbles! Lay it down carefully using a maroufle. Last touch: the handles. You can find them in all shapes and sizes in different materials, porcelain, wood, metal, leather… On the budget side, count 150 euros all inclusive.
No question of selling your apartment with a damaged credenza or a worn floor covering. For the splashback, you can opt for a special water- and heat-resistant tile paint, or an adhesive coating. Replace the faucet with a mixer with hand shower. On the floor, a cement tile print vinyl will update the atmosphere. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s worth it. Remains the work plan. For 50 euros, depending on the dimensions, you will have a brand new one!
The process is the same in the bedrooms. Organize, declutter and depersonalize.