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Guest Picks: 20 Finds for Staging Your Home
The Right Accessories Could Be the Difference Between a Sale and a Sad Story
Readying your home for sale can be a daunting task. After you have cleared out any clutter, bringing in a few inexpensive items can add loads of character — the good kind, that is — to your home.
No reason to wait until you are selling your home though. These finds will add style, whimsy and charm whether you are moving or not! — Vanessa from Decor Happy
No reason to wait until you are selling your home though. These finds will add style, whimsy and charm whether you are moving or not! — Vanessa from Decor Happy
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| Eliminate small, utilitarian front door mats in favor of these indoor sisal rugs. They are hard-wearing and stylish, and most entries can handle the 4' x 6' size. I have one in a discontinued blue color in my foyer and it looks just as good now as it did five years ago. |
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Replace builder grade outdoor lighting with these oil rubbed bronze beauties. Flanking the garage door or front door, they are sure to make a statement.
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I have long admired Dash and Albert rugs for their pattern and colors. These jaunty, striped indoor/outdoor rugs would add personality to a front porch or portico. Perfect for high traffic areas, they are scrub-able and hose-able!
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I recently used these planters for a blogger charity garden makeover and I have to say they looked stunning when filled with colorful annuals. They look weighty, but are made of lightweight fiberglass. Two of these on a front porch dripping with plants say, "Come on in and see the rest of my beautiful home!"
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Investing in inexpensive accessories like these textured balls will add tons of personality to a bookcase or grouped together in a large wood bowl.
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Magazine stylists are fond of placing throws in photographs and it's no wonder; these chunky throws add oodles of warmth and texture.
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If your sofa is looking a little tired, then wake them up with these graphic, chevron pillows in a fresh, grass color.
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Once most of your personal photos are taken down, what to do with your bare walls? Inexpensive fabric like this vibrant floral stretched on canvas (available from art supply stores) is an affordable, eye-catching solution.
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Art can transform a room. I would hang four similar photograph prints in a grid over a console table in a hallway. Placing them in inexpensive off-white frames will provide a nice contrast to the sepia tones of the photograph.
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If your dining table has seen better days, cover it up with one of these colorful, fun tablecloths.
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Green apples in a bowl on the kitchen counter is a common staging tip because it always looks fab. This footed wire bowl is practical and adds vintage charm to a kitchen, and would look great piled high with Granny Smiths.
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This vase/pitcher will add color to an all-white kitchen. Grouping it with other vases on a counter or shelf will make a pleasant statement.
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| Soft yet durable, these felt bins can be used to store just about anything that needs to be tidied away — think papers, toys and odds and ends. |
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I picked up a few of these baskets for my daughter's room to corral all of her petite things that little girls tend to have. The gray color is a nice change and the baskets can be used to house all of those important papers that you need at the ready but don't want to have out for buyers to see.
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Who doesn't love stripes? This shower curtain with bold yellow stripes is sure to add pizzazz to any bathroom.
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| I would whip out these pretty linen/cotton guest towels whenever potential buyers were coming to view the house. Just don't let anyone use them! |
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Why not replace the hardware on your bathroom vanity with these aqua handles? A little update like this will make your home memorable to buyers, and that's the goal when selling.
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| There's nothing like crisp, white bedding to make a bedroom feel fresh, clean and calm. Doing away with colorful cartoon character bedding in children's rooms in favor of white bedding looks more visually appealing. |
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It's surprising how many homeowner's keep the same pillow for 10+ years. They are usually flat and lifeless. Invest in four inexpensive, fluffy pillows to dress your bed, placing two side by side with two on top. It will instantly look more put-together.
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These throw cushions will add a touch of whimsy and up the cute factor in a child's room. The price given is for two cushions — can't beat that!
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Ideabook updated on July 7, 2011.
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