Style & Staging Tip #2

After a good decluttering, look at the focal points of your home: a pretty fireplace mantle, built-in shelves, new windows, and emphasis the positive. There are many ways to do this, one of the best ways to start is with a coat of paint on the walls. Think of it as a fresh palette. Choose soothing neutral shades of white, blue, grey or even yellow. The best fallback colour choice in my opinion is Cloud White by Benjamin Moore. The nice thing about this white is it's warm and inviting, and turns shades of grey and blue in certain light. I recommend doing most or all rooms in one shade to create a true consistency within your home. No jarring colours! After the walls are fresh and clean, try and direct potential buyers to those special areas of interest of your home by creating visually pleasing vignettes. On a mantle, group a few pieces of glass or a big piece of wonderful artwork (think about renting if you don't have much to work with). On bookshelves, take everything away and start over with stacks of books or magazines and a few objects mixed in. On bedside tables go with a beautiful lamp and flowers. The options are endless.