How to Stage a Bathroom
How to Stage a Bathroom
When you are getting ready to sell your home, you may focus all your attention on big projects such as enhancing your landscaping, repainting walls, or upgrading appliances. We are here to remind you to focus some time on rooms that often get overlooked, including the bathroom.
Bathrooms are rooms we use every day but are spaces that homeowners often forget to stage before putting their homes on the market. Keeping bathrooms clean and properly staged will show homebuyers that you take pride in your home and care about the appearance of all rooms in the house.
Here are some tips on how to properly stage your bathroom before you list it on the market.
- Lighting is Key - Darkness can make a space feel smaller and less inviting to homebuyers viewing your home. To ensure that your bathroom feels inviting, try updating your lights with high voltage lightbulbs and adding a backlit LED mirror. Natural light is also important, so keep your blinds open to let in more light.
- Simple Remodels Make a Difference - Before putting your home on the market, consider doing some small remodeling of your bathrooms. A basic shower remodel such as updating your tile or switching out your showerhead is a small investment that can make a significant difference. You could also update your vanity with a fresh coat of paint or enhance the hardware.
- Keep it Neutral - If you decide to repaint your bathrooms, stick with neutral paint colors including white, beige, or taupe. This will ensure that your bathroom will appeal to all types of buyers.
- Store Away Personal Items - When you are in the process of staging your bathroom, make sure to put away personal items such as toothbrushes, razors, shampoos, makeup, and hairbrushes. You will also want to ensure that your counters are clean and free of clutter.
- Appeal to all Senses - The bathroom is normally known as one of the smelliest rooms in the home. Make sure you get rid of any lingering odors before you show your home to buyers. Light a candle or install an automatic air freshener to draw buyers into your bathroom and make the space smell fresh and clean.
Before you stage your bathroom, be sure to deep clean and get rid of any mold buildup in the sink or shower. This will make a difference to buyers when they come to view your home.
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