10 Best Home Staging Tips

1. Select a room to focus when staging

If you are tight on a budget, save cost by focusing on one or two essential rooms that work with your budget.

“The key areas of focus are the Living area, Dining area and Master Bedroom. The living and dining areas are the parts of the house that you normally spend most of your time," said Lim Seng Jwee, the Co-Managing Partner at The Makeover Guys.

"These are also the areas you will normally see when you first enter into the property. The first impression of the property is crucial for prospective tenants, and these areas need to be well designed and furnished.”

2. Rearrange the furnishings

Save cost in the long run by selecting a timeless neutral colour for large furnishings. Avoid pushing all furniture against the wall just to create more space in the middle. Add mirrors instead to create the illusion of a spacious room. 

3. Paint for a fresher look

Don't underestimate a fresh coat of inexpensive painting around the property wall. Use a neutral colour. Make the space more appealing by painting the wood trims around the doors and windows if needed. 

4. Lighting can change the atmosphere

Replace all dated lights in the main rooms to create an inviting feeling and add special features by installing dimmers. Styling is possible with affordable lamps and integrated lightings above the cabinets.

5. Keep it polished, clean and deodorised

Less is more! Declutter and remove all unnecessary items in the property. Your potential tenant won't forget any pleasant smells from the scented candle or air freshener. 

6. Draperies for a higher ceiling

Hang floor-to-ceiling drapery to create an illusion of a higher ceiling. White sheers are famous for its simple aesthetic, budget-friendly and allow enough sunshine in making the property appear larger.

7. Keep the space active

Breathe life into the property by keeping it active in the main areas. Turn on the lights, switch on the air-conditioner and television or music in a small volume. This will help tenants to feel comfortable and allow them to imagine themselves staying in the property.

8. Incorporate textures and colour

Create visual interest by incorporating a mix of textures. Add decorative textured pillows and fur throws to jazz up a plain couch. You can add a fun element with a considerable amount of colour in the space. Make sure it fits the tenant profile, and a colour coordinated room is generally favourable.

9. Simple & creative centrepieces

Arrange simple decor pieces on the coffee table and go easy with affordable options like small plants, candles and stacked hard-cover books. A general decorator rule-of-thumb is to keep the objects in odd numbers -- 3 or 5 items.

10. Spruce up the main bathroom

Create a chic & inexpensive boutique bathroom by arranging soap, hand lotion, hand towels and house plants such as a Snake Plant or Philodendrons. Create interest by adding unique decorative pieces.