When asked most folks will agree that they perceive the kitchen to be the heart of most homes. We would agree but we also know that the laundry room is where we also spend many hours every week. When you have made the decision to put your current home on the market trust us every room will be scrutinized by potential buyers. Never assume the laundry room is an area they will not want to see. If there is a family looking then laundry is important. The following are some great strategies for staging this important area of your home.
Staging Tips for the Laundry Room | Laundry Raliegh NC
First things first. Take a really good, long look at your laundry room. Note what needs to be done. A clean-up is more than likely in order. The best way to do this is to remove everything removable from the area. This means shoes, food for the animals, the extra bottled water, and anything else that does not pertain to getting the laundry done. Find the proper home for all these things.
Next clean, clean, clean. Wipe down every surface you can. The washer and dryer will likely need a thorough cleaning inside and out. Make certain they are in the proper place. Push them as far against the wall as possible. Take the time to tuck hoses and cords in so they are not seen.
Now consider the walls. If you are like most of us, you have not painted the walls in quite a while. A fresh coat of paint makes a huge difference. The room will look fresh and clean. If there are windows a new curtain or blind will help as well.
In staging the room consider purchasing some nice canvas bins or some pretty baskets. These can be used to hide a multitude of things. If you have no cabinets and only shelves this will be really important. A note here is do not buy the extra large detergents and softeners while you are trying to sell your home. They will be harder to hide. The smaller bottles will fit nicely into a bin or basket and be concealed out of sight.
An important tip is to make sure you keep up with the laundry during this time. We know you are busy but trust us this is important. Trying to hide all of the family’s dirty laundry will be stressful. A simple load of laundry a day, every day will keep this under control. Never leave baskets of dirty clothes out where buyers can see. They want to see neat, clean, and organized. This will help them visualize themselves using this space.
Another to consider is those hangers and clothes baskets hanging around. We do need them as we do the laundry but when the home is being shown you do not want them out. Find somewhere else to store them during showings. A closet is a good place to put them for a time. If you get caught in a need to show now position place things neatly in the garage or even in a car trunk. This gets them out of sight quickly.
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If you are in the midst of selling your home and need help with the laundry Laundry Express can help. We have a wash, dry, fold service that can get you caught up on your laundry in Raleigh NC in no time flat. Call us today!
