Reduce or eliminate the number of photos on tables and chests with small moving boxes
Clean off chests and tables Limit magazines and books to one or three
Close closet doors and clear floor of clutter
Wardrobe moving boxes are great for thinning closets
Children's Rooms Limit "kids stuff" on walls Move out TV Clean closets and shelves with wardrobe boxes
Deep Clean and Repair Dust Vacuum Clean Carpets Window blinds
Ceiling fans Replace Light bulbs with identical
Repair and Updates
Repair holes in walls
Fix ceiling cracks
Keep paint simple with neutral colors
Switch plate covers should be on every outlet
Be sure closet doors are in working order
Home Staging Extras Take it to the Bank TIP #5 – Now is a great time to replace outdated accessories with matching comforters or window dressings.
If you’re planning on changing your comforter set anyway, now is the time to do it not later. These updates can improve the master bedroom and turn your bed into a focal point if need be. Plus you get to keep the new set! You can always take it back if you’re just using it for decorative purposes, You don’t need new sheets since they will not be seen. This is easy to do with a “Room-in-a-bag” or “Bed-in-a-bag” from a local department store.
Bold colored throw pillows and accents add color
Paint walls a neutral color
Put throw on end of bed
Roll bedding back to show off coordinating sheets if you have them
Open a Book or magazine
If you have a clock radio, keep it playing soft music