When it comes to property, it’s not the size of the room that counts, but what you’re able to do with it. Adrian Goslett, from RE/ MAX, said that there are several tricks sellers can try to make their property appear more spacious without having to resort to costly construction work.
“Home staging is an incredibly important part of the selling process.
By decorating a room strategically to make it appear larger, sellers have a much better chance of securing a sale,” said Goslett.
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Remove unnecessary doors
The first trick is for sellers to try removing unnecessary doors from their doorframes. In older homes, the various living spaces are often cordoned off into separate rooms. By simply removing a door, sellers can create the illusion of a more modern, open-plan living space without knocking down any walls.
Switch to downlighting
Singular light fixtures draw the eye to the centre of the room, or wherever the fixture is installed. Similarly, a row of downlights will draw the eye across the length of the room, making the space appear larger. In addition to this, a well-lit room will automatically feel larger than one filled with dark corners.
Décor touches
There are also several decorative touches sellers can add to make their home appear more spacious. For example, installing curtain rods closer to the ceiling than to the window frame will draw the eye upwards and give the impression of taller ceilings; loose mats in a striped pattern will create the illusion that the floors extend forever; mirrors will reflect light and add depth to a space; and curtains in the same colour as the walls will blend in to make the wall space of the room appear larger.
“Equipped with practical industry experience, real estate professionals know what makes a home sell and what doesn’t and will, therefore, prove helpful in making sure that a property has the broadest market appeal possible,” Goslett added.
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