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When it comes time to sell your home, there is little that can make the same impact as a proper staging. Home staging is the art of making your home look more appealing to buyers, and can help you sell your home faster and for a higher price.

One of the common issues that sellers face when trying to prepare their homes for sale is ensuring the rooms look large enough specially if it is a small single family home. Poorly organized, cluttered or cramped rooms can make your home look much smaller than it is, so it is important to take some time to stage your home in a way that makes the rooms look as spacious as possible.

While professional home stagers are always an option, they can be expensive. If you’re looking to save some money, there are plenty of home-staging hacks that you can do yourself. We contacted with Elizabeth La Riva, owner of Oahu Military Real Estate, to pick her brain. She has shared the following 7 home staging hacks that just about anyone can do!

1. Declutter

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One of the best ways to stage your home is to declutter each room. This means getting rid of any unnecessary furniture, knick-knacks, or other items that make a room look cluttered. Not only will this make the room look more spacious, but it will also be much easier for potential buyers to visualize themselves living in the space.

2. Use Mirrors

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Another great way to make a room look more spacious is to use mirrors. Large mirrors reflect light and make a room look brighter and more open. You can place mirrors on the walls, or even simply lean them against a wall in order to make the most impact.

3. Paint the Walls Light Colors

A simple and highly-effective tip is to paint the walls in light colors. Dark colors tend to make rooms look smaller, while light colors give the illusion of more space. If you’re not sure what color to paint your walls, a good rule of thumb is to go with a white or light gray.

4. Put Up Curtains

If you have bare windows in your home, one easy way to make a room look more spacious is to put up some curtains. Curtains add both color and texture to a room and can make it feel more inviting. Plus, they help to block out light, making the room feel more calm and serene.

One thing you will want to ensure is that the curtains are not too dark and/or made of heavy fabric. If this is the case, they may be having the opposite effect and making the room look small and dim.

5. Get Rid of Unnecessary Furniture

When it comes to furniture, less is almost always more. If a room is crammed full of furniture, it will look much smaller than it actually is. To make a room look more spacious, get rid of any unnecessary furniture and only keep the bare essentials.

If you have large pieces of furniture, such as a bookshelf or armoire, that you can’t bear to part with, try removing the doors to make them look more open and airy.

6. Use Rugs to Define the Space

If you have hardwood floors or tile, one way to make a room look more spacious is to use rugs to define the space. Rugs add color and texture to a room and can help to make it feel cozier. They can also be used to define different areas of a room, such as the living room, dining room, and bedroom.

When selecting rugs, it is important to choose ones that are not too small or too large. If the rug is too small, it will look out of proportion and make the room look smaller. On the other hand, if the rug is too large, it will make the room feel cluttered.

7. Have Adequate Lighting

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One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to make a room look more spacious is not having enough lighting. When a room is dark, it will automatically appear smaller. To avoid this, make sure to have ample light in each room. This can be done by using bright light fixtures or lamps, and by opening up all the windows to let in natural light.

When staging your home, it’s important to keep in mind that less is more. Get rid of any unnecessary furniture and only keep the bare essentials. Use mirrors, light colors, and curtains to make each room look brighter and more open. And lastly, be sure to have adequate lighting in each room. By following these simple tips, you can make your home look more spacious and inviting to potential buyers.

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