LIVABLE & SPACIOUS:
One of the trickiest parts of staging homes is how to give the illusion of a magazine quality space, and still be able to live in the space, especially in kid’s rooms! One of the most important factors is to remove excess clutter, toys, and furniture. Similar to other rooms in your home, buyers want to see kid’s rooms that are spacious and will be able to hold much of their children’s furniture and belongings in the space. Keep key pieces such as a bed, dresser and create a comfortable play area to make the room feel livable and fun, while still giving the illusion of space.
STORAGE:
We all know how tough it can be to keep a kid's room clean. If you are working on staging a room for your client's with a kid, especially a younger one, you want to be sure to implement a lot of storage bins throughout the room. And if they have a spacious closet, it's important to even stage the closet space so it can organize toys, books, and a variety of other knick-knacks typically found in a child's bedroom. This storage space will make the kid's stuff easily accessible and remove the clutter and mess easily.
BEDROOM THEMES
Parents absolutely LOVE room themes. From coordinated cartoon characters, to color themes, and even athletic sports themed bedrooms - consider these when staging your client's kid’s room. When staging a home for sale, you want to stick to a neutral and pastel color theme, with a few generic cartoon themes to go along with it. We recommend avoiding bright harsh colors like neons. If the home is not going to be for sale, it's important to get to know your client's child and their likes and dislikes and build out a theme around their interests. As discussed in prior modules, it's important to bring everything together on a floor plan and moodboard before getting started.
NATURAL LIGHT:
Kid’s rooms that have little light will look unappealing, uninviting and may send an unsaid message that the child doesn't actually enjoy/use their bedroom - which could say a lot to potential home buyers. Bring in natural light with bright and cheery window treatments, and ensure there is a source for natural light. If the child’s room doesn’t have windows, ensure the walls are painted with wall paint that is brightening - such as yellow, pastel pink, or light greens and blues. Also consider the artificial lighting in the child’s room. Lamps, wall sconces beside the bed, and overhead lighting will help make the room look inviting when showing your home in the evening. You want open space and you want a light feel to what could otherwise be a stuffy room.
