A property specialist has revealed that simple changes to a frequently neglected area of the home could significantly affect the number of offers received and the property's perceived value. While kitchens and bathrooms typically steal the spotlight, strategic changes to the bedroom can elevate it from mundane to memorable. In the current competitive marketplace, that emotional connection can make all the difference.
Boost Property Value with Staging Techniques
Property and staging specialist Liv Conlon has found that presenting your bedroom correctly can increase your home's value by up to 10%. What's more, no significant or expensive renovation work is required; rather, minor modifications to furniture arrangement, lighting and décor might be all that is necessary.
Home specialist Liv Conlon emphasised that the bedroom ought to be regarded as more than simply a practical area. It is now a crucial element of a property's initial impact, reports the Express.
"With platforms like Instagram, Pinterest and Rightmove setting the visual standard, expectations are high. A bedroom isn't just a room with a bed anymore. It's a sanctuary, a statement, a lifestyle indicator," she says.
"Staging your bedroom in the right way can be the difference between a viewer and a buyer. It's the first impression that pulls someone in emotionally. And emotion sells far faster than logic."
Professional Techniques for a Luxurious Look
Conlon explains that with several professional techniques, even a compact or challenging bedroom can appear luxurious and appealing. One of Conlon's key recommendations, in collaboration with Bensons for Beds, is to always fit a double bed, even in a small bedroom, as it establishes the room's character and function.
"It shows potential buyers that the room can accommodate a proper sleeping space, rather than just a single or study set-up," she explains. This simple choice ensures purchasers perceive it as a "real bedroom", which psychologically increases the value of the whole property.
She also suggests symmetry, such as coordinating bedside tables and lamps, as a method to visually balance the area and establish a tranquil, polished look. Even the positioning of furniture matters. Instead of placing items flush against the walls, "floating" furniture by maintaining just five to ten centimetres of clearance around pieces can create the impression of a deliberately styled and more spacious-feeling room.
Another compelling visual technique involves mirrors, especially when positioned opposite windows to bounce light and outdoor scenery back into the room, effectively doubling the room's natural charm.
Five-Star Hotel Approach
However, Conlon maintains that the most impactful transformations stem from embracing a "five-star hotel" approach when staging the room for viewings. That entails crisp white sheets, oversized decor pieces like vases or frames, and subtle luxury touches like candles.
"When potential buyers walk into a bedroom, they want to see it looking its best, even if it's not the biggest," she says. With a modest outlay and considerable effect, presenting your bedroom in its best light could be the surest way to achieve not only a faster sale but also a higher selling price.
Five Easy Changes to Boost the Likelihood of a Faster Sale
- Double bed
- Symmetry
- Floating furniture
- Mirrors
- Five-star experience
