Do empty homes sell faster? Or do staged homes sell faster? According to a survey by National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in 2017, staging increased the value of a home by 6-20%. Over 77% of buyers find it easier to visualize it as their future home, when it is staged. 40% of buyers are willing to walk through a staged home thy saw online. staged homes spend half the time on the market than non-staged homes. I can personally vouch for having experienced these statistics as a seller. I remember the time when our house was in the market for sale. We were racing against time to find a buyer having already locked in on a potential place to move in. If your house has been on the market and you have failed to find potential suitors, these are desperate times. Desperate times call for drastic measures. So, how can you stage…
I was happy to discover Swedish home fashion site SIA. As lovly as the products are, the site is also a mine of styling and home decor ideas that can be easily adapted here to up the glitz and glamour quotient this Diwali. From what kind of flowers will look good in what kind of vases as centerpieces to how to mix and match candles, you’ll find it all.
So, are you ready for some quick exploration?
If you have a silver jug, you could turn into a vase with two or three stems of scented flowers like Rajnigandha to bring richness.
Colored candled in a metallic container on a wooden table completes the picture. A cluster like the one below, or even a single piece like this, coupled with some bright flowers will look attractive.
I saw a peacock feather inspired centerpiece and was floored by the vibrancy and the life the colors brought to the table. Not too many colors, but the color play from blue and green has a stunning effect over all against the dark wood table. It’s fresh, nothing like you’ve seen before. The silkiness of the fabrics, ribbons coordinate well with the peacock feathers. The simple white vase accentuates the beauty. Would you use this idea for your Diwali setting? Combine this with a few floating candles and the picture is perfect. Craving for more? Stay tuned for more styling ideas tomorrow. Pat: This is for you. I’m sure you loved it. Image courtesy: Love and weddings