Staging a Small Bedroom

As seen on homestaging.about.com

by Ronique Gibson

Home Staging Expert

This article provides great ideas of how to make a small bedroom look bigger and brighter, which we all want to have, but it also explains why that is important when selling your home.  Enjoy!

Decluttering Tips to Enlarge your Small Bedroom Visually

 Make your small bedroom appealing for buyers Photo Credit: Getty Images

One essential area buyers focus on when shopping for homes is space. Most buyers want to move to upsize their home and will not pay attention to small homes. The good news is even the smallest of homes can be enlarged visually.  The recent trend of more home buyers seeking homes in overcrowded communities means sellers have to get creative with their staging. A few simple adjustments can transform tiny homes, especially small rooms like bedrooms.

Remove Excess Clutter throughout your Bedroom

Getting rid of unnecessary furniture, and other home decor to create a spacious room that is attractive to buyers. Set aside time to stage your bedroom correctly before potential buyers view your home. The bedroom should feel like a retreat for buyers to enjoy each evening, but should also be a place for rejuvenating the spirit for the next day.  Here’s some simple ways to increase the visual space in your bedrooms.

Keep the Room Clean and Tidy

Cleaning and decluttering go hand in hand. The first thing you should do is remove all unnecessary furniture from the room. As inviting as your bedroom may be, its numerous belongings may be off-putting to buyers. Make sure that nothing is on the floor or on furniture surfaces. Remove family photos, stuffed animals, the TV, and other personal items. Store small items in pullout storage drawers under your bed.  The smaller the room is, the more essential it is for effective organization. 

A Smaller Bed Could Make your Bedroom Look Larger

Use fresh linen and bright colors in your bedroom. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Consider a Smaller Bed

Most bedrooms have king size beds which take up a lot of space. Replace your large bed with a queen bed or a full size bed to make the room seem bigger. If you are staging a kid’s room, use a twin bed. Position the bed in the middle of the wall opposite the bedroom door. It should be the first thing buyers see when they walk into the room. Beautify it with fresh linen, a comforter, and colorful throw pillows.

A bed that is too big for a room will visually decrease the square feet. While your home is on the market, resist the temptation to buy more furniture pieces. If you have to, choose small, comfy pieces that are not bulky.

Remove Excess Furniture

Large furniture pieces such as vanities and large dressers could be inessential and should be moved into another room of your home or put into storage. If your bedroom is really small, don’t add anything other than night tables and a small chair. Keep in mind that the purpose of staging the room is to define its purpose and not to show buyers how many furniture pieces it can accommodate. Ensure there is enough space for people to walk around and don’t block the flow of traffic with furniture.

Use Mirrors and Natural Light to Make your Bedroom Larger

Bring natural light into your bedroom. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Bring in Natural and Artificial Lighting

The power of good lighting cannot be overestimated.  Light can trick the eye and make a room look bigger than it actually is. Use plenty of light throughout the day when showing your bedroom. Open windows at daytime and ensure the bedroom lighting in the evening is varied. Place lamps on your bedside tables to soften the space. However, make sure they match because dissimilar ones can be a distraction.

You can get shabby-chic white lamps, black lacquered lamps, or even Asian-inspired lamps.  To give your small bedroom plenty of style, use window treatments properly. Choose those that soften harsh sunlight but still let in light. Window sheers behind window treatments help your bedroom have diffused light on extra bright and sunny days.

Decorate with Mirrors when Possible

Mirrors enlarge spaces by reflecting light from windows and lighting. They do not consume visual space but double it. They are an inexpensive way of filling the blank spaces on your walls. Place mirrors across windows to augment the light in your bedroom. You can also place a mirror across a piece of art to call attention to it.

Small rooms, especially bedrooms, can be hard to stage. Modern buyers want a lot of space and they can disregard your home if you have a small bedroom. But do not despair. Simply use these home staging tricks to make your bedroom appeal to as many buyers as possible. You will not only increase its size visually, you’ll make it stylish and cozy.

 If you are in the market for selling your home or buying a new one in Southern Utah, let me recommend Christina Sanchez with Equity Real Estate 435-669-5235!

Thanks For Stopping By! 
Brooke XOXO