Should I Rent Furniture For My Home Staging Plans?

In metropolitan areas and suburbs today, companies that provide furniture rental services for various purposes are easily accessible, used for events, parties, and even professional Kelowna home staging. Many homeowners planning on using home staging techniques in selling their houses are deciding to rent furniture rather than buying new furniture items. For example, their current residence and the staging needed for it may not match with the new home they are moving in to, so the homeowners are hesitant to spend money on furniture they likely won't have use for in the future.

Whether it is advisable to buy furniture or rent them for staging purposes really depends on the homeowners' current situation and whether the home is vacant or occupied. In general, renting furniture is a very temporary option that allows the homeowners and staging professionals to use the pieces they need without worrying about additional storage once the items are no longer needed. For homes that are being downsized, this is a great and convenient option.

Renting furniture often allows for more flexibility in creative ideas as well. There is only so much that can be done by home staging Kelowna specialists as far as updating current furniture pieces and accessories; if a more specific look is the goal, rented furniture may be better option for you. Every room of your home may not require changing out pieces for rental furniture, but it is important that the key areas of your home are showcased well.

While renting furniture pieces may be less expensive than buying them, keep in mind that the majority of furniture rental companies often have minimum rental periods (three months seems to be the standard). If you opt for furniture rental, be aware of the terms put down by the company.

As an alternative to furniture rental, you may be able to borrow some furniture pieces from family members, neighbours or friends. A lot of people these days have furniture items that they no longer need and are just sitting in the basement, garage, or a storage unit. If you find furniture you can borrow that fits with the home staging ideas for your home, you will be able to save money and use the savings for other important expenses.

How To Include Your Window Treatments In The Home Staging Plans

Your current window treatments in your home would most likely need some amount of updating or makeover when the rest of the house is prepped and undergoes Kelowna home staging. Aside from their decorative purposes, window treatments also serve other purposes; they add privacy and control natural lighting inside the house. In conjunction with home staging, window treatments are generally very minimal, simple and lightweight so as to allow as much natural light as possible and make the area look more spacious.

The good thing about updating or investing in your window treatments during the home staging process is you can bring these fixtures with you to your new home if they go with the décor or theme there. Another option is to include the cost of the window treatments in the selling price. However, Kelowna home staging professionals would usually recommend to keep the cost of window treatments as low as possible so as not to cause too much additional financial burden on the seller's part. 

Below are some home staging suggestions for your window treatments:

• Light and airy selections are better. Go for  fabrics that are translucent, such as for shades or sheers. They still afford some privacy, but don't completely block out the natural light and the view from outside. If you have an excellent view of the backyard, or other excellent outdoor areas, you would want to make that as highly visible as possible to potential buyers, so avoid opaque or dark curtains or blinds if possible.

• Neutral and contemporary get the most appeal. In order to attract the widest tastes and preferences of potential home buyers, you want to select window treatments that are modern, fresh, and not distracting. Large thick curtain rods, or heavy cornices and valances are out; clean lines, minimalist designs are in. Loud designs and prints, such as animal type designs, zebra lines, polka dots, or floral prints are not ideal for staging the home because they only appeal to a very specific group of people while turning off or distracting everyone else.

• Check out pre-packaged window treatments. While it can be fun to sew or have your own DIY projects for curtains and panels, but you may not have a lot of time in between your daily tasks and other home staging and selling responsibilities. It would be more convenient to go to your local home décor and improvement stores. Retail stores such as Pier 1, Target, Home Depot or Bed Bath & Beyond usually have packaged window treatments and décor available that you can just buy and install very quickly.

• Window treatments should be in step with the home décor. Appropriate window treatments will blend into the general theme or décor of the rest of your house, instead of grabbing too much attention. If you are choosing subdued pastel hues for your living room, for instancee, window treatments should be light and quiet as well, as anything bright would be visually jarring and distract the viewer. Find a balance, and go from there.