Room-by-room checklist to help you get your home ready before our staging team arrives

September 2024
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Preparing your home for staging and real estate photography is crucial for making a great first impression on potential buyers. At Bespoke Staging NI, we've created this comprehensive room-by-room checklist to help you get your home ready before our staging team arrives.

 

General Tips for All Rooms

• Declutter thoroughly, removing personal items and excess furniture

• Clean all surfaces, including windows, floors, and light fixtures

• Neutralise wall colours if necessary

• Ensure all light bulbs are working and match in colour temperature

• Remove pet items and address any odours

 

Entryway

• Clear coat hooks and shoe racks of excess items

• Add a welcoming doormat

• Consider a small potted plant or vase of flowers for a fresh touch

• Ensure the space is well-lit and inviting

 

Living Room

• Arrange furniture to create a spacious, conversational layout

• Remove personal photographs and replace with neutral artwork

• Add soft, neutral-coloured throws and cushions for a cosy feel

• Ensure window treatments are clean and open to allow natural light

 

Kitchen

• Clear countertops of appliances and personal items

• Clean and organise inside cabinets and pantry

• Remove fridge magnets and children's artwork

• Display a bowl of fresh fruit or flowers as a centrepiece

 

Dining Room

• Set the table with neutral, stylish place settings

• Use a simple centrepiece or runner to add visual interest

• Ensure chairs are neatly tucked in and matching

 

Bedrooms​

• Clear nightstands of personal items, leaving only a lamp and perhaps a book

• Organise wardrobes and closets, removing excess clothing

• Create a cosy reading nook with a chair and small side table, if space allows

 

Bathrooms

• Remove all personal hygiene items and toiletries

• Hang fresh, coordinating towels

• Clean and declutter countertops, leaving only decorative items

• Ensure shower curtains and bathmats are clean and presentable

 

Home Office (if applicable)

• Organise desk area, removing personal documents and excess equipment

• Arrange bookshelf contents neatly, removing any overly personal items

• Ensure proper lighting for a productive atmosphere

 

Outdoor Spaces

• Mow the grass and trim hedges

• Remove any garden tools or children's toys

• Clean and arrange patio furniture

• Add potted plants for a pop of colour and life

 

By following this checklist, you'll create a welcoming, neutral canvas that allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in your home. Remember, the goal is to showcase your property's best features while allowing viewers to imagine their own lives within the space.At Bespoke Staging NI, we're here to help you take your home's presentation to the next level. Once you've completed this checklist, our professional staging team will add any touches required to make your property truly shine for real estate photography and viewings.

 
We’d love to hear from you to chat about how we can help.
info@bespokestagingni.com
07585844449​