Staging Tip - Adding an Area Rug
The addition of an area rug helps to pull furnishings together, offers visual impact and adds comfort and warmth to a room. It is important to realize that the size and placement really does matter so your rug will provide the most impact.
In a standard living room / family room, a rug should be proportional to a room size with an equal amount of floor exposed on all sides regardless of obstacles such as fireplaces, radiators or furniture pieces. If this is not possible, then the rug should be placed so that it reaches under all or most of the major furniture pieces in the centre of the room to unify the seating arrangement. It is not essential however that the back legs of a sofa or chair are resting on the carpet. If more than two feet of carpet extend behind a sofa or chair, then a table should be added to fill the space.
In a dining area, the rug should extend 18-24 inches past the edge of the table so the chairs can rest on the carpet even when they are pulled away from he table.
In a living room / dining room situation where two rugs are being used, assure that there is space between the two and follow the guidelines already mentioned for the various areas.
In a bedroom, allow about 2 feet of bare floor at the edges similar to the living room space. If the bed is not centred however, the carpet could seem awkward and misplaced, so consideration might be given to using smaller rugs on either side of the bed and perhaps at the end, instead of one large rug.
HINT: to give an area rug maximum impact, customize it by having it bound with decorative edging to co-ordinate with the room colour and furnishings. This can be expensive, so shop around. Cotton, jute, suede and leather are just a few of the many original options available. One of today’s hottest trends is the addition of an extra wide binding.
REMEMBER: Empty houses should be staged to provide the opportunity for the potential buyer to view a property in its ideal state. Sellers are strongly encouraged to regard this as a necessary expense if they hope to successfully negotiate a good asking price for their property. The approximate cost for successfully furnishing / accessorizing / staging a 3 bedroom home is $3,000-$3,500 depending on the size of the home.
Hope these tips have been of some benefit to you in offering suggestions for preparing a home for sale.
Please take the time to check out our website at www.homesteps.ca. You will find several photos taken of homes staged for clients have been exceptionally pleased with the service we have provided for them. Please give us a call and let us help you sell your house.
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