Style Matters
December 6th, 2011
Furniture goes a long way in defining a room. But just as important as adding furniture, is the scale and style of furniture used. Our couldn’t-be-sweeter client understood the value of adding furnishings for scale but hadn’t considered the impact of style. When she moved out of her lovely historic home she left a few things to help fill the space. The living room is quite large and when empty it was hard to judge the size of the room. Here’s what the room looked like when we first saw it:
Living Room Before
We didn’t think this was sending the right message. While it may not be fair, furnishings have a direct impact on the perception of a property. Old, worn out or outdated furniture decreases the perceived value of a home. Additionally, furniture that is inconsistent with the style and period of the home will look awkward and won’t capture a buyer’s attention. Considering the style and color palette of this particular home, we brought in staging furniture to help showcase it’s intrinsic charm and do justice to it’s historic elements. We selected furniture that, while current, also speaks to the period specific qualities of this this unique home. Matching furniture to a home’s style, scale and color scheme presents a pleasing and cohesive message that buyers respond to.
Living Room After
In other words – Style Matters.
