Secret Bedroom Staging Tips from RE/MAX

We’re thrilled to have RE/MAX as the official sponsor of both the National Home Show in Toronto and the Ottawa Home + Garden Show. In Toronto and Ottawa our goal is always to bring together the very best products, services and experts for you to discover. This is why we’re teaming up with RE/MAX; a well-respected brand that has perfected the process of buying and selling Canadian homes. 

5 Secret Bedroom Staging Tips
Presented by RE/MAX

While many of you may know the traditional staging tips, de-clutter, de-personlize, and paint.  Today, RE/MAX is letting you in on a few of their simple and sacred secrets.  

1. Window Treatments

One of the selling features of a bedroom is always the view.  If you have a nice view in the bedroom, showcase it by dusting and steaming the curtains or blinds before opening them.  If your bedroom is in need of window treatments, consult with your RE/MAX agent to find the clean and simple pieces that will frame the windows nicely.  

2. Laundry & Closets

We shouldn't have to tell you to pick up your dirty laundry, but in case you forget, be sure to place all laundry baskets in the closet as you are showing your home.  If you have a full closet, purge some of your clothes to optimize space, this will demonstrate the potential storage available. 

3. Refreshed Linens

While you may like your bright or patterned sheets and comforter, crisp white or solid-coloured linens are always best for showcasing a space.  Don't distract the eyes of potential buyers, minimize the amount of pillows you place on your bed and be sure to you're sheets are fresh for every showing. 

4. Candles & Scents 

A fresh, nice smelling space is always appealing.  Without adding too much clutter, add some scented candles, flowers, or potpourri to your room.  Be sure the candles are not too overpowering, try to keep the smell subtle and sweet.

5. Use Symmetry 

Having a symmetrical bedroom is particularly helpful in a master bedroom, where couples usually shop for a fairly equal amount of space.  Having similar sized pieces on either side of the bed is always a great way to showcase a room's potential.  

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RE/MAX Presents: 8 Holiday Staging Tips

Did you know?  RE/MAX is the official sponsor of both the National Home Show in Toronto and the Ottawa Home + Garden Show.  And as the holiday season fast approaches us, we know that some of you may have moving on your mind.  

For those of you who are looking to buy or sell, RE/MAX has given us their list of holiday staging do's and dont's to get your home in gear.  Check it out below!   

 8 Holiday Staging Tips 

1. Move or eliminate some of your furniture

• Staging your home is a great time to play musical furniture.  Just because you have a chair that you like in the living room, doesn't mean it won't work elsewhere.  Particularly during the holiday season, when new items are emerging, moving furniture around or even donating older pieces could really help open a space up. 

2. Put up a smaller tree (no more than 4 feet)

• A tall tree can distract potential buyers from the size and structural details of your home.  Things like baseboards, wall color, flooring, and even lighting elements may be hidden by a large Christmas tree. 

3. Don't decorate with garlands

• While garlands can be stunning at times, you don't want to hide the gorgeous appeal of your fireplace, banister, or counter tops with such heavy decor.  The last thing you want is for your space to look smaller than it is.   

4. Put all wrapped presents away 

• Presents are another form of clutter, and the goal is to showcase a clutter-free space.  It may be hard to find a place for your holiday gifts, however the more spacious your floor and tables appear, the less visual clutter and distraction there will be from the best features of your home.  

5. Stick to white lights (not yellow) 

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• One of the most important elements in making your home look warm and inviting is lighting.  For your normal light fixtures, increase the wattage using fresh bulbs.  For your holiday lights, stick to white strands of twinkle lights, too much color can be distracting.

6. Decorate in odd numbers (3s or 5s) 

 

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• When decorating your home for the holidays, display your centerpieces, candles and frames in odd clusters.  It's been proven that accessories in odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye.  Also important, make sure your decorative elements vary in scale and texture to keep things interesting. 

7. Bring the outdoors in

 

• The holidays are a great time to display stunning plants and arrangement.  But wait...DON'T BREAK THE BANK! Simply adding poinsettias to the dining room table, or scavenging your yard for some fern leaves, long twigs, and pine cones to throw in a vase is often all you need to do in order to liven up your decor while adding a splash of holiday color.  

8. Float furniture away from wall 

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• Many assume that rooms are larger when furniture is against the wall, however this is a myth in many cases.  By grouping furniture in the center of the space, away from the walls, traffic flows much better, and the size of the room will appear larger.

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THE BUYERS REPORT CARD

Now that your home is Fit To Sell, you're probably looking to buy!  Remember to be extremely thorough when examining potential properties.  To assist, always bring along your RE/MAX Buyers Report Card.  

A very helpful document, click here to download it now! 

   

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Top 10 Exhibitor Countdown: FROGBOX

Only nine days to go! Continuing our countdown to the Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 11-14 at BC Place, we’ve also started a countdown of our top 10 exhibitors. Every day we’ll be giving away a big ticket prize on Twitter – make sure you’re following us at @VanHomeShows and hashtag #VHDS12 #top10 for all the info!

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