The first thing any real estate agent will say you should do before listing your home is to declutter. But decluttering can be so much more than just “getting rid of junk.”
A home with a clean aesthetic is relaxing, inviting and showcases all the things that make it great. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get the look – starting with your bedroom!
• Step 1: Go white. Sure, painting your walls white and goingwith white bedding can seem impractical. But here’s thetrick – white doesn’t mean pure white. In fact, off-white stilllooks bright and airy, but it is much easier to keep clean andhides little imperfections.
• Step 2: Find furniture that has clean lines. Overly ornate furniture makes a space feel old-fashioned instead of fresh and modern. Furniture in a clean and calm bedroom should be light – both in colour and in weight.
• Step 3: Don’t skimp on the bedding. If you want your bedroom to seem fresh as well as luxurious, splurge on some gorgeous bedding. The great news is that it will make your home feel irresistible to buyers, but you get to take your comfy bedding with you when you move.
• Step 4: Breathe life into your room with plants and freshflowers. One thing that sets a so-so room apart from abeautiful one is greenery. Add a mixture of some pottedplants and some fresh-cut flowers in just a simple vase for anext-level type feeling.
• Step 5: Strategically place baskets and decorative storage around your room. The true secret to having a clean, fresh space is no secret at all – you have to keep it clean. This step is made much easier if you give yourself plenty of places to store all the things you use on a daily basis. It’s an out of sight, out of mind kind of thing!