How to Stage the Perfect Family Room

Your family room is one of the busiest places in your home. It’s where everyone hangs out (hence the name family room), whether it’s kids playing video games and binge-watching shows, parents taking a break to read or everyone in the household getting together for some quality time.

If your home is for sale, potential buyers will want to see a place where they can envision their family making years of memories together. That’s why it’s important to maximize your family room’s appeal with these tips.

Clean Everything 
These are basic but important steps. Start by dusting everything in the room. Clear the shelves of books, toys, collectibles and souvenirs from vacations, then start dusting. Vacuum the floor and clean the walls. If your paint job is looking a little worse for wear, consider giving the room a fresh coat.

Organize the Space 
It’s tough to keep a busy space like the family room neat and organized because so many people spend time there, but keeping it orderly is important when your home is on the market. Get rid of stuff you don’t need, like old toys and games and DVDs you no longer watch, to cut down on the clutter.

Keep Floors and Surfaces Clear 
If you have young kids, they may leave toys, crayons, books and even plates from their snacks on the floor. This isn’t acceptable when guests tour your for-sale home, so be vigilant about keeping the room clean. Buy stylish storage bins for toys and make sure the littles ones put back their playthings when they’re done using them.

Make It Cozy 
Staging the family room couch with some pillows and blankets is an easy and affordable way to add some color and style. It also sends the signal that this room is a great place where everyone in the household gets together to watch the big game on Sunday or during Saturday movie nights.

With your family room looking so inviting, it’s sure to help people realize that your home is the home they want to buy.

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4 Interior Designers With Must-See Furniture Collections

After you buy a new house, that usually means it’s time to do some furniture shopping. Finding just the right pieces to fill out your new space can be a challenge, though, that’s particularly true if the home dictates a specific style, like contemporary or rustic. Following are a few of today’s top interior designers with stunning furniture collections that are sure to inspire.

Bunny Williams Home
Bunny Williams knows how to stay at the forefront of style and her home collection stands as a testament to that. With everything from garden furniture to bamboo bed frames, the design legend’s trademark elegance certainly extends to her home décor line. You’ll find original designs and inspired reproductions that will instantly give your new home a refined ambience.

Timothy Corrigan & Perennials Collaboration
Timothy Corrigan is renowned for projects that capture European elegance without compromising on comfort, so it’s no wonder that high-end fabric brand Perennials decided to team up with him. This collaboration yielded a breathtaking array of performance fabrics and rugs that are all resistant to stains, mildew, and UV-fading, which means there’s no cause for concern if someone spills a glass of red wine at your housewarming party. 

Marmol Radziner Furniture
Marmol Radziner is an internationally recognized design-build firm with a list of noteworthy clients that includes Tom Ford, Ellen DeGeneres and Bradley Cooper, to name a few. The firm may not have designed your new house, but you can incorporate their sophisticated style with Marmol Radziner Furniture, which consists of pieces that were originally created for custom homes.

Kelly Wearstler Furniture
Another designer to the stars, Kelly Wearstler’s iconic furniture line is energetic and borderline eccentric with pieces that are sure to make for a memorable abode. If you want to try out maximalism or transitional style in your new home, this collection will certainly steer you in the right direction.

Is an Outdated Kitchen the Reason Your House Hasn't Sold?

For many prospective homebuyers, an outdated kitchen is a deal-breaker.

Some inexpensive upgrades may help you sell your house.

Repair damaged countertops or replace them with granite ones.

Replace an old sink and faucet and install an attractive backsplash.

If your kitchen has vinyl flooring, replace it with something more modern.

Install new appliances if necessary. If the existing appliances work, but just don’t look good, install new face panels.

If your cabinets are outdated but in good shape, repaint them and replace the hardware.

Improve lighting in the kitchen.

Ask your real estate agent for advice on kitchen upgrades that could help you sell your home.

How to Design an Elegant White Kitchen

From traditional elegance to contemporary cool, here’s how to design a white kitchen.

Go Big on Marble

Marble is perfect for creating sophisticated countertops and backsplashes. 

Warm It Up With Wood

Easily warm up the ambiance and create an effortlessly timeless aesthetic. 

A Touch of Texture

There are plenty of ways to add texture, like terrazzo floors or exposed white brick walls.

Introduce Accents

A white kitchen doesn’t have to be entirely white. Introducing an accent color is advised to mix it up a little bit. 

Maximize Natural Light

Sun exposure will help create a light and airy atmosphere in your kitchen.

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