When it comes to selling your house, first impressions really count. Liv Conlon, CEO of The Property Stagersdelivers the ten mistakes to avoid for do not scare away potential buyers. The expert in home stagingcited by The Sunin his article dated June 12, 2024, begins with inspirational quotes like “Live, Laugh, Love“. According to her, this type of decoration is outdated and we should prefer classic film posters or abstract engravings.
Liv Conlon also reveals that there is nothing more off-putting and dated than bathroom carpet. Instead, opt for a stylish rug made of modern material placed as far away from the toilet as possible. The specialist then points errors of proportion. Large pieces of furniture should never enter an adjoining room, just as small objects should not be placed in small rooms.
Exit central lighting to sell your house
The trend for several years has been towards gallery walls. This wall where we arrange a whole series of photo frames. “It is also a surefire way to clutter up space. Opt for large-scale prints,
oversized paintings or choose two images that go well together and frame them“, advises Ms. Conlon. She also advises banning the large central lamp, suspended or spot, from all rooms. Better to opt for an accent lamp like the designer floor lamp and lighting key areas in the kitchen .
Much like overloading a wall with a gallery of frames, Liv Conlon also advises against small accessories in bedrooms. For avoid overload“create impact and focal points with oversized artwork, lamps, vases, picture frames and mirrors, which give a sense of space“, she recommended.
Say goodbye to the old leather sofa in your home
Cushions on the sofa, yes, but not the sad, sagging ones, and especially not a whole flock of cushions in one room. According to this specialist, it is necessary avoid lining up too many cushions and they must be renewed when they are worn and sagging. She continues with the sofa and incriminates the leather sofa by saying: “There is nothing worse than a living room dominated by a
oversized leather sofa“.
Difficult to part with a leather sofa for some. Liv Conlon suggests give a facelift to the leather sofa with silk or velvet cushions, and revive it with the right cleaning product. The specialist also recommends not keeping feature wallpaper, such as that placed in a particular recess in the wall. Finally, she refers to the mess in general – like the little coat rack loaded with clothes in the hallway – as being a fatal mistake when trying to sell your house.
