{"id":25613,"date":"2017-09-07T13:54:58","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T13:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/?p=25613"},"modified":"2017-09-07T13:54:58","modified_gmt":"2017-09-07T13:54:58","slug":"use-accessories-staging-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/use-accessories-staging-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Accessories When Staging a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accessorizing a home is an important part of the<a href=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/home-staging-consultation\/\"> home staging<\/a> process.\u00a0Home decor is used to direct buyers eyes to where you want them to pay attention to. They&#8217;re also used to communicate a lifestyle buyers want to aspire to.\u00a0Many sellers can go over the top and not realize when they&#8217;re showcasing too many accessories. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_25616\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25616\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-25616\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/140822c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"673\" height=\"482\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uglyhousephotos.com\">www.uglyhousephotos.com<\/a><\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take a look at this photo above. What stands out to you? Where does your eye go first? Second? It&#8217;s a lot to take in and honestly, looks like clutter. Using accessories is what subconsciously connects buyers to a property. \u00a0These are just some of the items that can help make a \u201chouse\u201d feel like \u201chome\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">accent tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">area rugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">artwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">baskets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">bedding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">books<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">candles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">decorative ceramics and glassware<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">flowers and plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">lamps (table &amp; floor lamps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">mirrors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ottomans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">trays<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">throws<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">throw pillows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">towels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When choosing accessories choose a common theme and<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/decorating-color-home-color-schemes\/\">color story<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">in varying shades throughout the home to create a cohesive feel. Refrain from using a mismatch of items. While an eclectic style can look amazing, it&#8217;s not to be used when staging a home because it can confuse and make a buyer feel uneasy. Think of it this way, how many accessories would you wear on a blind date? A\u00a0little can go along way just look at this video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fTUCuGSXwoU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is a fine line between accessories finishing off a model home look and accessories acting as clutter. \u00a0If you\u2019re not sure whether or not to use an item remember less is more.\u00a0Use these tips when it&#8217;s time to accessorize your home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: justify; color: #000000;\">Remove clutter and small items (anything smaller than a softball should be packed away.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create variety by playing with visual height and weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use different textured items and mixed materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We don&#8217;t want everything to look the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choose colors that will work with one another.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experiment with symmetry of the items being used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pay close attention to the season and time of year your selling and use decor that showcases this season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use different shapes on the shelves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use books to display decor at different heights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have enough empty space for the eye to rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every object should feel as though it belongs to the composition and has purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pay attention to choosing items that relate to the season you&#8217;re selling in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As you&#8217;re placing accessories throughout the home stand back,\u00a0look at the shelf or surface your working on to make sure it&#8217;s visually appealing.\u00a0When working with more than one shelf in the same area look at the composition of the entire display case. Accessories will help emotionally connect a buyer to a home.<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/stage-your-home-buyer-emotions\/\">Buyers, buy based on emotion<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">so shop your home look for ways to use your accessories in a new and unique way, but don&#8217;t be afraid to spend a little money on new decor&#8211; because they&#8217;ll buy high if they fall in love.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Happy Selling,<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2721\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/wsi-imageoptim-http-signatures.mylivesignature.com-54492-250-F202D4193D3F55764776905F7FF8B20C4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"84\" \/><\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accessorizing a home is an important part of the home staging process.\u00a0Home decor is used to direct buyers eyes to where you want them to pay attention to. 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