Hygeia

Staging a spare bedroom should possibly be the straightforward task while preparing your property for selling. But, don’t forget to check if everything is perfect.

Due to infrequent use, the furniture and decorative items will probably be in reasonably nice condition. Natural damage can happen from humidity and sunlight so inspect all the items in the room, looking for any damage that may have happened. Musty spells often turn up when a room is unused so make sure fabrics such as bedding and carpets are aired.

The second room often gets used as a store room and a haven for those items we may use ‘one day’. The opposite is required – bed, nightstand, simple chair and clothes cupboard are all you should have in a second room. Another thing to be aware off, is don’t operate this room as an overflow for clothing that you took from the master bedroom when you staged one. Potential buyers will nosey around your rooms and you don’t want them believing you are just moving your items from one room to another.

For future buyers to separate between the bedrooms you could try the following concept. A notepad and pen, a little fridge in the clothes cupboard and a little kettle with tea making facilities could make it seem like hotel room. By doing this buyers will see the room as a spare room for guest use and not frequent use.

The principal portion of staging is almost identical with bedroom staging. Make sure the area is aired and spotless and that the decorations are not overly gaudy and ‘in your face’. While you are concentrating all your efforts to the rest of the home, make sure that you look at each room objectively and correct any issues as these will stand out to any buyers. If you aren’t sure whether you are able to stage the bedroom to the standard you desire, hiring a professional home stager would be the answer.