Here’s another bedroom with a fake bed.  Buyers can’t tell, but it makes the room so inviting!

If you have an empty bedroom, adding a fake bed is easy to do and gives the room life.  It can also show buyers that a full sized bed can fit in smaller bedrooms where they might think only a twin will fit.  And this tip allows you to hide boxes and tubs that you’ll need to pack for your move!

First, arrange boxes or tubs into the shape of your airmattress.  Put a bedskirt or flat sheets over the tubs.  Top with an airmattress that will bring the total height of the bed to about 24″ high.  They can be a little shorter for smaller bedrooms and a little taller for big bedrooms.  Then top with standard bedding.  Stack pillows against the wall if you don’t have a headboard and add nightstands, lamps and art if you have them.

Even in a market with low inventory, a staged home can create a connection with the buyers that will give them a desire to outbid the competition and drive your sales price up!

This time of year is so difficult to make the front of your home look nice.  The trees are still brown and you can’t plant flowers for fear of freezing.  Instead, buy potted plants that can fit inside your outdoor planters and just put them out on warmer days and for photos and showings.  These plants below were purchased at Home Depot and Costco last week.

The soft colors of this recent home we staged are so inviting!