Staging Trends you Can Expect to See in 2021
How much more time did you spend at home in 2020 than ever before? The relationship you have with your home changed over the course of the year. For some, home was simply the place to go to relax and unwind after a long day of work, errands, driving the kids around, dinner dates, and whatever else you were able to pack in. In 2020 homes had an increasingly versatile role in many people's lives becoming the workplace and the only place you were really able to go. In 2021, the hope is we will no longer be confined to spend so much time at home, but the experiences in 2020 will influence real estate and home staging trends for years to come.
Timeless Guidelines to Home Staging and Their Importance in 2021
Home staging is the process of adding décor, rearranging furniture, and expertly dressing up the home to make it look stunning for listing photos and walkthroughs. Home staging is a marketing tactic that can make even the most dark, drab space feel bright, energetic, and homey.
Welcoming, but impersonal: The golden rule of home staging is more important than ever before in 2021. Everyone is building a more personal relationship with their home and need to be able to picture it nice and cozy for themselves. What you may find cozy and warm could put off potential buyers and take away from them being able to imagine themselves in the space.
Clean and Tidy: The second golden rule of home staging is going to be another rule that will be all the more true in 2021. Since people are spending more time at home it is important to show there is plenty of space to move around freely. Covid has been all about sanitization and cleaning standards, seeing a clean open home can add more comfort in the idea of staying safe.
Trends Specific to 2021
Give prominence to the home office. The rise of people working from home means there is a large number of people looking for a space that can be easily transitioned into a workable office, or if possible have an office already staged and ready to go.
Shoot for cozier vibes. With more time being spent at home, buyers are looking for a space that is homey and warm. Adding touches to create the homey feel is important. More place settings at tables, coffee stations, throw blankets, are all ways to add to the coziness of your home.
Spotlight Outdoor Spaces. In 2020, we spent a lot of time dreaming about the outdoors. So we’ve learned the value of outdoor spaces, even when it's just a small balcony where we can spend a few minutes a day! Terraces, verandas, gardens... These living spaces are more important than ever. If your property has them, put them in the spotlight by showing how they could be lived in by decorating them with furniture (without cluttering them up too much).
Functional Kitchens are a Must. With the extra time at home and restaurant shut downs, the time spent in the kitchen is increasing. That being said, buyers are looking for a well equipped and organized kitchen. The kitchen should both be aesthetically pleasing as well as practical.
Neutral Looks are all the Rave. It is usually a good idea to paint your home in the process of staging to sell. When doing so neutral colors are your best bet. Neutral colors are in right now and the colors of 2021 are Ultimate gray and Illuminating, both of which are great neutral options and follow the modern trend.
Home life changed drastically in 2020. Unsurprisingly, home staging trends are adapting to these major changes and the factors that will be a selling point include home offices, outdoor space, well equipped kitchens, and more that have increased in popularity since the pandemic of 2020. Following these trends can help with optimizing home staging to ensure you are receiving the best value for your home. VNTG Place keeps up with all the latest trends and it is their job to know what sells. Be sure to check out their staging gallery and see for yourself why the best thing to do today is reach out to them today for all of your staging needs.
