Home staging is just as hot today as it was last year. In this tumultuous real estate market every small touch matters. Home stagers are learning that a few areas really bring the biggest bang for the buck for homeowners. Some of the home staging trends right now include:

Kitchens. Just a few years ago, the kitchen was considered to be just part of a closet, is now spruced up to have space for a small refrigerator, a one drawer dishwasher, crockery sets made of bone china, glass dishes, a sink, a counter and a fancy hi-end coffee maker are the most essential pre-requisites of a modern kitchen.

Media Rooms. A LCD projection TV with a large screen and a plush sofa is all you require to make your own media room. The media room is no longer a luxury restricted to the most affluent pop stars, movie stars and the super-rich but a basic necessity in nowadays’ houses.

Mud rooms with cubbies. I have always envied my friends who had mudrooms in their homes. All newly built homes do have mudrooms by the garage side or by the backdoor. Apart from the mudrooms, a lot of stand-alone pottery barns also look quite beautiful.

Laundry Rooms. There are more and more people who prefer a laundry room in the upstairs which is completely self-sufficient. People want to have a laundry room with enough space to wash, dry, fold, iron and in some cases even to sew clothes.

Complete closets. Closets are getting bigger – big enough to accommodate a divan or chaise, exercise equipment, books, etc are also getting the thumbs up from new home owners. There are some who even prefer to have a ballet bar or a wall of mirrors in their closet!

See through walls. See through gas hearths, aquariums etc are beginning to double-up as trendy and unconventional room dividers. Though it is quite prevalent in the west of USA it is not so prevalent in the north-east.

By: Gillian Reynolds

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