{"id":12908,"date":"2018-08-07T07:05:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T07:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=12908"},"modified":"2018-08-07T07:05:46","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T07:05:46","slug":"staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know","title":{"rendered":"7 Cheap Home Staging Tricks That Actually Work"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yeah, yeah, yeah. You know how to declutter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/05\/home-stagers-need-know-holding-stock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">manage your decor inventory<\/a>, and depersonalize a space. But any home stager worth her salt is constantly learning. Even having a few budget-saving tricks up your sleeve can make a big difference in keeping your business thriving! Did you know that tossing a couple lemon peels down the garburator can do wonders for the odor? But there are more insider tips that you could stand to have up your sleeve.\n\nStick around to see the staging certification tricks you\u2019ve been missing out on!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Dressing_an_air_mattress%E2%80%A6\" >Dressing an air mattress\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Curb_appeal\" >Curb appeal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Color_coordinate\" >Color coordinate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Swap_out_bottom-heavy_sofas_loveseats_and_armchairs\" >Swap out bottom-heavy sofas, loveseats, and armchairs.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Leave_empty_space\" >Leave empty space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Linen_Spray\" >Linen Spray<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/staging-certification-tricks-you-wont-believe-you-didnt-know\/#Buying_a_few_white_towels\" >Buying a few white towels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dressing_an_air_mattress%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Dressing an air mattress\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\u2026instead of buying a brand new bed. Ah, the classic \u201cfake it til you make it\u201d trick. If transporting the bed is an issue, or if your clients do not want to rent out a larger bed during the staging process, this is a cost-effective option for them. All you have to do is ensure the air mattress is blown up properly. Neither half-deflated nor bulging! Then grab some freshly pressed linens and lie them artfully over the bed. The thinner the sheets, the more they reveal about the underlying mattress.\n\nPile on printed pillows and a textured comforter if the air mattress is giving itself away![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;14483&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curb_appeal\"><\/span>Curb appeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nPower-washing the driveway and repairing the broken step on the porch will make the biggest difference. But if your clients are swamped on time, adding a few bright plants with colorful pots can brighten up the front door.\n\nYou\u2019ll also want to match the ambiance of the rest of the community. Is the neighborhood known for being family-centric? Add a relaxing hammock is cheaper than a porch swing. Both options will make the space look welcoming.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Color_coordinate\"><\/span>Color coordinate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nActual lived-in homes will rarely have a systematic color-coordination system. But the sense of organized creativity it imparts will help you sell a house. It doesn\u2019t have to be left to right rainbow colors. But they do need to transition cleanly from one to the next. When the colors clutter up a space, the busyness will close it up. A streamlined closet or home library with vertical lines will elongate the room.\n\nWe\u2019re sure we don\u2019t need to teach you about the wonders of color. But if you\u2019re heavily redesigning a space, rely on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/07\/color-theory-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color wheel<\/a>. It\u2019s your cheat sheet to becoming a better designer!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swap_out_bottom-heavy_sofas_loveseats_and_armchairs\"><\/span>Swap out bottom-heavy sofas, loveseats, and armchairs.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;14481&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]You <em>can\u2019<\/em>t lie about the dimensions of a space. But you <em>can<\/em> trick the eye! Swap out those 1970s-style floral-printed sofas. Opt for solid colors on the lighter end of the spectrum and, most importantly, choose ones on legs!\n\nNot only will the legs create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/06\/7-feng-shui-room-design-ideas-for-a-fast-room-cleanse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good feng shui<\/a>, but they\u2019ll also elevate your room. Sure, the furniture may take up the same amount of physical space, but will it feel like it? Nope! If you\u2019re simply doing a redesign with existing furniture, you can still achieve the same effect. Spruce up their sofa by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/categories\/departments\/living_room\/31785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY swapping out the legs<\/a>! If your clients want to invest in their furnishings, point them in the right direction. Although it\u2019s more of a permanent investment than your standard staging services, there\u2019s no harm in going above and beyond!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave_empty_space\"><\/span>Leave empty space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nDon\u2019t completely wipe away all traces of life! You need to strike the perfect balance when it comes to furnishing a room. You\u2019ll want to have some big pieces that anchor the space. When buyers walk through the rooms, having good-sized furnishings tell them visually just how much can fit in the room. Too much furniture, though, and it can feel cramped.\n\nEdit the pieces. If actual furniture pieces sit at a comfortable level, set your sites on the knick-knacks. Do your clients have a bookshelf? Or perhaps an overflowing closet. Assume buyers are going to check behind every closed door. So ensure there\u2019s 30% unused space in all closets and in the many sections of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/ca\/en\/catalog\/products\/00275848\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IKEA KALLAX shelves<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;14480&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linen_Spray\"><\/span>Linen Spray<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nMany people think that staging is all about the look. In fact, a professional stager should incorporate other senses including scent! You\u2019ve probably heard about the miraculous freshly baked chocolate chip cookies spray. While it may be a Phil Dunphy staple, the scent of fresh air is much better. Especially since the scent works in every room, you\u2019ll create cohesion between the different spaces.\n\nIf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/03\/pet-banish-stinky-pet-odors-tricks-dog-grooming-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pet odors<\/a> are present, first remove all the pet\u2019s belongings from the home. Open the windows to introduce a nice breeze to carry away the strong smells. Next, you\u2019ll attack lingering odors. You\u2019ll want to go in with an odor eliminator rather than a simple air freshener that\u2019ll just rest on top of the doggie smells. Once the smell of pine disappears with the air, the pet odors will stay! So buy a quality freshener that\u2019s pet-safe!\n\nYou might even want to try a DIY a linen spray! Do your research first, though\u2014some essential oils are toxic to cats and dogs![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;14478&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_a_few_white_towels\"><\/span>Buying a few white towels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe bathroom and kitchen are two of the most closely examined spaces during a tour. So you want to ensure that the details are well-minded here. While stylish prints can work well in the living room, you\u2019ll want to keep the bathroom monochromatic. Besides emptying the bin and giving everything a scrub and polish, you\u2019ll need to add some small additions.\n\nGlass jars, candle pillars in groupings of three, and fluffy towels! Fluffy towels can make or break a bathroom, especially if the bathroom is dark! Combining the reflective mirrors and light-colored towels is essential to bounce light around the room. (Psst! Check out this video to learn some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qZRFS0M7csc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unique ways to fold your towels<\/a>)\n\nEven if your clients don\u2019t see anything wrong with using the towels they purchased last month, insist on swapping them out for new ones during showings. You want to mimic a relaxing ambiance of a spa. And the final touch? A pristine white robe hung up in the master bathroom![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Any other home staging hacks we missed? Let us know![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Interested in becoming a home stager? Discover what you&#8217;ll learn in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home staging course<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Home staging is an art. And when you&#8217;re really good at it, you know how to cut corners while making a house look immaculate and put-together. 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