The most important thing people can do to improve their home is to clear up, clean out and get rid of clutter. Stagers say if you haven't used it in 3 months, pack it up and store it away. If you haven't used it in a year, throw it away. Don't be overwhelmed with a houseful, start with one room at a time.
Arrange knickknacks in odd groupings such as 3, 5 or 7.
- Use bright colors for accents such as flowers, pillows, throws.
- Bring in plants to liven up the space.
- Arrange furniture in vignettes to create conversation areas.
- Use smaller sofas and chairs to make the room appear larger.
- Artful placement of mirrors adds depth and dimension.
- Showcase a generous usage of soft fabrics such as silk, lambswool, satin by tossing throws over a chair or sofa.
- Don't block windows, let in the light.
- Plug in lamps to illuminate dark corners.
- Inexpensive baskets make great hiding places for unsightly paperbacks while adding texture and visual interest.
- Too much furniture is one mistake homeowners make. Consider arranging a few core pieces in the area and see what a difference it makes.
- Pull furniture away from the walls to create groups and help with the traffic flow.
- Painting is an inexpensive way to liven up an area and create a new atmosphere.
- Display art in new creative ways.
- Fresh flowers add life and color to any setting.
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