Pared down distractions on the bookshelf and china hutch.
Switched dark dramatic curtains for lighter, brighter ones.
What I wish I’d done before we decided to sell:
The bookshelf! Doesn’t it look fabulous?! When Kym suggested that I move the stereo to the second shelf from the bottom I thought it would look weird and get destroyed by my children in a heartbeat. But the bookshelf looks so happy and tidy now, and the kids haven’t even tried once to stick a cracker in the cd tray.
Kym’s Tips for staging Living rooms:
Arrange items in odd groupings such as 3, 5, or 7.
Use bright colors for accents such as flowers, pillows, and throws.
Arrange furniture in vignettes to create conversation areas.
The artful placement of mirrors can add depth or dimension. Just make sure you are not showcasing the ceiling!
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Kelleigh Beckett
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