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appliances, and so forth out of sight, preferably off the
premises. This will create interest and showcase the home’s
space and storage capacity.

Strategic furniture placement is an easy way to highlight
unique features of your home. A grouping of chairs in front
of a fireplace, for example, will draw attention. Avoid
pushing the furniture close to the walls. Reposition easy
chairs into floating group spaces.

Every room must be staged to show function, as well. An
empty room used for overflow of boxes, possessions, or
unwanted items should be transformed into a usable,
desirable space. Clean it out and create an office space with
a desk and chair or a reading room with a lamp and recliner.
If you have exercise equipment, feature it as a workout
room. Furniture pieces, such as tables, can be taken from
the living room for use in other rooms. Every room should
have a purpose and be user-friendly. Make your home’s
traffic flow obvious so buyers can browse each room
without effort.

EMOTIONAL CUES

Once every room has a purpose, creating atmosphere is
crucial. Decorative touches of greenery, flowers, and lit
candles give life to your home. Frame rooms with creatively
placed wall art. A bedroom with one bed, a single pillow
and blanket, and a harsh overhead light will make the room
seem bare and lonely. By adding a table with a little décor
appeal. Make sure to add elements of the same color, shape,

and a rocking chair draped with a lap robe, you heighten
its or texture to unify the room. Any splashes of bold color
should appear in the wall art or any place you want to draw
attention.

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