Top Five Accessories You Need to Buy for DIY Staging #4

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#4 BIG Bold Art

Use art that is big, bold and colorful.  It makes all the difference!  Kick your walls up a notch for selling.

For this dining room, I hung the mirror over the buffet vertically and stacked two paintings on the back wall.  The back wall faces the front door--first impressions, ya know.  (Also, painted over the rosey-red paint with and apple green to correspond with the painting.)

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AFTER STAGING

In this family room, a Geranium print was placed on the mantel to bring in some much needed color.  Arched metal work was placed on the top shelves of the built-ins to accentuate their architecture.

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AFTER STAGING

This Plain Jane bedroom cried for some jumbo artwork!

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AFTER STAGING

Never, ever, ever keep encased Memorial Flags on display when selling your house.  We do not, even for one second, want to resurrect sad memories of lost loved ones when people are considering moving into your house. 

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AFTER STAGING

This Van Gogh print might seem super large for this kitchen wall.   However, it is the wall facing the back door leading to the screened porch and deck.  This vignette,including the super-duper colorful print, creates a great focal point.

 

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AFTER STAGING

Keep-it-simple-staging.  (Don't get me started on doilies....)

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AFTER STAGING

In a vacant house, it is essential to use a large art.  The colors help warm up the stark white walls.

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AFTER STAGING