{"id":16363,"date":"2020-04-29T10:50:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T17:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=16363"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:05:44","slug":"staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Staging Your Home to Sell During Coronavirus: DIY or Go Virtual"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cassidy Accent Ottoman TrayA well-styled home is crucial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-house\/\">selling your home fast and for the most amount of money<\/a>. That\u2019s why real estate agents often recommend hiring a professional stager to style your home both for the listing photos and in-person showings.<\/p>\n<p>But things have changed in the COVID-19 era.<\/p>\n<p>These days, many sellers don\u2019t want to risk any nonessential contact by hiring a pro stager to move their belongings around, or even bring in outside furniture and d\u00e9cor to improve their home\u2019s look. And while you may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/limit-house-showings-coronavirus\/\">limiting the number of buyers<\/a> you let into your home for an in-person showing, that doesn\u2019t mean you should skip staging.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSellers are looking for less intrusion into their property, so many are opting not to hire in a professional stager. They\u2019re staging it themselves with items that they already have in the home, or products that they purchase for staging purposes,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/amy-rio-ct-glastonbury\">Amy Rio<\/a>, top-selling Hartford, Connecticut-based real estate agent.<\/p>\n<p>Staging will also help your listing photos shine on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring COVID-19, everyone has their eyes online so it\u2019s so crucial to have your listing photos ready to outshine other sellers\u201d explains <a href=\"https:\/\/newvisioninteriorsandevents.com\/about\/\">Nicole Gittens<\/a>, principal staging designer at New Vision Interiors and Events.<\/p>\n<p>Great staging isn\u2019t easy when you can\u2019t bring in a pro to do it for you, but this guide will give you all the info you need to DIY your own staging or get professional advice through a virtual consultation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16370\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A bowl used to stage a home during coronavirus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-bowls.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Dupont \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Shop your home for staging d\u00e9cor<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWhen staging, you need to be a minimalist and make your house look like a model home with decorative touches, but nothing cluttered or personalized,\u201d explains Rio.<\/p>\n<p>Decluttering, depersonalizing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/house-cleaning-checklist\/\">deep cleaning<\/a> are a top priority\u2014and you definitely need to make sure you\u2019re using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pesticide-registration\/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2\">cleaning products recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency<\/a> as certified to kill the virus that causes COVID-19. But that\u2019ll only go so far toward getting your home ready for listing photos.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you\u2019ve recently purged thanks to binge-watching <a href=\"https:\/\/konmari.com\/\">Marie Kondo<\/a>\u2019s Netflix show (or you\u2019re naturally austere in your d\u00e9cor choices), you\u2019ve probably got most of what you need for staging already in your home.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a \u201cshopping\u201d list to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hardcover books<\/b>: Collect an assortment of colors and sizes to stack, fan, or display with decorative bookends; stick with hardcovers if you can \u2014 paperbacks may have bent covers and unattractive spine creases.<\/li>\n<li><b>Decorative vessels<\/b>: Assemble all your good vases, jars, bowls, serving trays, candle holders, or any other vessel that can be used to display other items. Check your kitchen cabinets, too!<\/li>\n<li><b>Throw pillows and blankets:<\/b> Gather all your decorative bedding, and hopefully you\u2019ll find you have a nice assortment of colors and textures to play with<\/li>\n<li><b>Framed artwork and mirrors<\/b>: Pull all your framed artwork and mirrors off of your walls, shelves and tabletops so you can assess what you have. Framed photos of landscapes are OK, as long as they are people-free.<\/li>\n<li><b>Potted plants: <\/b>Bring together all your potted plants that can survive indoors (especially those already planted in decorative pots).<\/li>\n<li><b>Unexpected odds-and-ends:<\/b> Pluck visually interesting items that can function as d\u00e9cor, such as: seashells, candles, sculptures, stones, decorative balls, small antiques, baskets, fruit (yes, edible fruit like apples, lemons, etc.), even colorful gravel from a cleaned-out fish tank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified the best items for your staging d\u00e9cor, play around with the placement to discover which items work best in which rooms. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try bedroom throw pillows on the sofa for the perfect pop of color, or let that cozy couch blanket bring an extra layer of texture to the master bedroom bedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Display your best-looking hardcover books stacked on your coffee table, or upright on an end table between two decorative bookends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean up that retro 1950s radio or antique clothes iron you found in the garage to display on a shelf as sculptural d\u00e9cor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Layer colorful fish tank gravel in a series of three small, low bowls to act as a bright, eye-catching base for simple, white pillar candles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid extra nail holes by simply leaning your artwork against the walls on your mantel or wall-bound side tables. Add depth by layering smaller, framed art against the larger works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<h2>Staging props for your home you can get online \u2014 right now<\/h2>\n<p>Still feel like there\u2019s something missing? If you don\u2019t have enough decorative objects lying around, you can still order any extra items you need right from your couch \u2014 even in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn our virtual consultations, we will source any new items needed and send a shopping list so that our clients can simply click and buy these staging items, such as furniture or d\u00e9cor,\u201d explains Gittens. \u201cHowever, due to delays in shipping with COVID-19, it can take a little longer to receive your items.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The specific d\u00e9cor needs vary from house to house, however here\u2019s a list of go-to list of products that may just come in handy:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Layer-able throw pillows, blankets, and bedding<\/h3>\n<p>Layer-able linens are a versatile option for adding life, depth and coziness to your living room furniture, your bedrooms, and even exterior seating areas (weather permitting).<\/p>\n<p>Think in terms of adding both color and texture as you\u2019re making your selections. And save yourself a little money by purchasing decorative pillow and duvet covers for your existing throw pillows and comforters rather than purchasing all new bedding.<\/p>\n<p>Product ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarket.com\/p\/ogee-jacquard-throw-pillow-112357.html\">Ogee Jacquard Throw Pillow<\/a> \u2013 World Market<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westelm.com\/products\/solid-silk-hand-loomed-pillow-cover-t3608\/?pkey=cpillows&amp;isx=0.0.533\">Silk hand-loomed pillow covers<\/a> \u2013 West Elm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstock.com\/Bedding-Bath\/Madison-Park-Ruched-Fur-Solid-Brushed-Long-Fur-Knitted-Throw\/12705126\/product.html?kwds=&amp;option=28901342&amp;refccid=MCR5HGUYDWEKJOCJOVXA5HNAPA&amp;rfmt=material%3AMicroplush&amp;searchidx=1\">Madison Park ruched faux fur blanket<\/a> \u2013 Overstock<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/camille-duvet-cover-sham\/?pkey=s%7Cduvet%20covers%7C284\">Camille cotton duvet cover and shams<\/a> \u2013 Pottery Barn<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jossandmain.com\/bedding\/pdp\/hart-creambeige-linen-cottage-duvet-cover-set-j000560597.html\">Hart Linen Duvet Cover Set<\/a> \u2013 Joss &amp; Main<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Beautiful serving trays<\/h3>\n<p>Setting random odds-and-ends around as d\u00e9cor can look like forgotten junk if they aren\u2019t staged properly. One way to avoid that is to tie your tabletop d\u00e9cor together with a large, gorgeous serving tray.<\/p>\n<p>The serving tray acts as a frame that pulls disconnected d\u00e9cor together into a vignette that immediately looks deliberate.<\/p>\n<p>Product ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/products\/kate-and-laurel-naples-gold-metal-mirrored-round-decorative-tray-prvw-vr~91207266\">Kate and Laurel Naples gold mirrored serving tray<\/a> \u2013 Houzz<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarket.com\/p\/whitewash-wood-and-black-metal-geo-embossed-serving-tray-508761.html\">Whitewash Wood And Black Metal Geo Embossed Serving Tra<\/a>y \u2013 World Market<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jossandmain.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/birch-lane-cassidy-accent-ottoman-tray-unrs6626.html?piid=94491998\">Cassidy Accent Ottoman Tray<\/a> \u2013 Joss &amp; Main<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allmodern.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/burke-serving-tray-zpcd3086.html?piid=22825024\">Burke Serving Tray<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 AllModern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birchlane.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/edmond-serving-tray-b000420909.html\">Edmond Serving Tray<\/a>\u2013 Birch Lane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Neutral area rugs<\/h3>\n<p>The age-old problem with furniture is placement. It seems natural to anchor everything to the walls, but that can leave seating too far apart and an awkward open area in the center.<\/p>\n<p>Area rugs are the secret to bring your wallflower furniture out into the open without it feeling like it\u2019s floating aimlessly.<\/p>\n<p>Product ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/p\/rodelund-rug-flatwoven-in-outdoor-beige-50445891\/\">Rodelund flat-woven area rug<\/a> \u2013 Ikea<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/rugs\/pdp\/george-oliver-braziel-power-loom-graybeigeyellow-area-rug-w006427889.html?piid=1406783322\">Braziel Geometric Rug<\/a>\u2013 Wayfair<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/kenley-tufted-rug-gray\/?pkey=s%7Carea%20rug%7C676\">Kenley tufted wool rug<\/a> \u2013 Pottery Barn<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westelm.com\/products\/indra-rug-t5058\/?pkey=s%7Carea%20rug%7C169\">Indra rug<\/a> \u2013 West Elm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/rugs\/pdp\/highland-dunes-brolin-striped-hand-hooked-cotton-blueivorycream-area-rug-w004248822.html?piid=454415884\">Brolin Striped Hand Hooked Cotton Blue\/Ivory\/Cream Area Rug<\/a> \u2013 Wayfair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Statement-making kitchen linens<\/h3>\n<p>Kitchens pose a dilemma for DIY stagers because there\u2019s so little to manipulate. Cupboards, appliances, and countertops are all locked in their locations, plus there\u2019s little you can do to alter their appearance without spending big bucks.<\/p>\n<p>And since decluttering necessitates keeping the countertops mostly cleared, it leaves the little touches like your choice of kitchen linens to add a bit of brightness and mass-appeal personality.<\/p>\n<p>Product ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/oil-and-vinegar-jacquard-towels-set-of-2\/?cm_src=AutoSchRel\">Oil &amp; vinegar jacquard kitchen towels<\/a> \u2013 Williams Sonoma<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westelm.com\/products\/dip-dye-napkins-midnight-set-of-4-d7665\/?pkey=s%7Ckitchen%20linens%7C124\">Dip dye napkins<\/a> \u2013 West Elm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birchlane.com\/kitchen-tabletop\/pdp\/birch-lane-bryssa-tea-towels-set-of-3-b100015809.html?piid=147440822\">Bryssa Tea Towels<\/a> \u2013 Birch lane<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/products\/details\/Aspen-Corsair-Cotton-Placemat-Crate-and-Barrel-6640328?srsltid=AfmBOorK25hse8UV7SmLB9gLKxL8RQ3BoRjBgsmX2GkPojsJ-z-zn7Ow\">Grasscloth aqua cotton placemat<\/a> \u2013 Crate &amp; Barrel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/kitchen-tabletop\/pdp\/martha-stewart-daisy-stripe-oven-mitt-mstt5552.html?piid=83488388\">Martha Stewart Daisy Stripe Oven Mitt<\/a>\u2013 Wayfair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Eye-catching conversation pieces<\/h3>\n<p>Scan through photos of professionally decorated interiors and you\u2019ll soon see that every design has a handful of intriguing d\u00e9cor elements that draw the eye without standing out as a distraction.<\/p>\n<p>These hard-to-define, but know-them-when-you-see-them items stand out for their interesting details, yet blend in with the overall design thanks to shared elements of color, texture, or style.<\/p>\n<p>Interesting odds-and-ends, unusual vases, distinctive sculptures, intriguing artwork all have potential as design defining d\u00e9cor elements. Select visually interesting pieces that give a \u201cfinished\u201d look to your pared back, decluttered rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Product ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/primitive-vases\/f96663\">Primitive vases<\/a> \u2013 Crate &amp; Barrel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirklands.com\/product\/Art-Wall-Decor\/Clocks\/Roman-Gear-Wall-Clock\/pc\/2283\/c\/2304\/213354.uts\">Roman gear wall clock<\/a> \u2013 Kirklands<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jossandmain.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/joss-main-luxor-ceramic-table-vase-set-j001079075.html?piid=1078765035\">Luxor Ceramic Table Vase<\/a> \u2013 Joss &amp; Main<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westelm.com\/products\/peruvian-wall-mirrors-white-gold-d6947\/?pkey=cdimensional-art&amp;isx=0.0.1904\">Peruvian wall mirrors<\/a> \u2013 West Elm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiquefarmhouse.com\/standing-metal-magnifying-glass-set-of-3.html\">Standing metal magnifying glass, set of 3<\/a> \u2013 Antique Farm House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A professional stager\u2019s top 3 tips for DIYers<\/h2>\n<p>Gathering your items is one thing. Figuring out how to properly stage your d\u00e9cor is another. Gittens gets you started with her favorite DIY staging tips:<\/p>\n<p>1. &#8220;<b>Make your master bedroom shine.<\/b> Buyers will be spending the majority of their time there, so make it an inviting place to retreat.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16365\" style=\"width: 1242px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-775x610.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A room that was staged during coronavirus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-775x610.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-64x50.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-128x101.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-192x151.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-432x340.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-500x393.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-800x629.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499-666x524.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5499.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (<a href=\" https:\/\/newvisioninteriorsandevents.com\/\">New Vision Interiors and Events<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Note the textural contrast between the crisp, cool white bedding and the cozy knitted blanket and fuzzy pillows. While different in texture, the layered linens remain harmonious in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/design-decorate\/color\/g26629581\/best-color-combinations\/\">cool color palette<\/a> of blues, grays, and white.<\/p>\n<p>Like the look? Shop similar items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/joss-main-julian-100-cotton-throw-square-pillow-w004529671.html?categoryid=0&amp;placement=14&amp;slot=0&amp;sponsoredid=552e159f0e8b42040d3b0ed27b3efa38cb989991258732f7af11c40799a2252f&amp;_txid=I%2BF9OmYH9EtzO7Yn3hbaAg%3D%3D&amp;isB2b=0&amp;auctionId=fa4022d7-487f-4e74-bc5a-f12a602238db&amp;piid=1407675595\">Julian Cotton Blend Throw Pillow <\/a>\u2013 Wayfair<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/home-sentiment-lumbar-pillow-cover\/?catalogId=84&amp;sku=6123983&amp;cm_ven=PLA&amp;cm_cat=Google&amp;cm_pla=Pillows%20%26%20Decor%20%3E%20Pillows\">\u201cHome\u201d sentiment-embroidered lumbar pillow<\/a> \u2013 Pottery Barn<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metfine.com\/products\/chunky-knit-blankets-100-merino-wool-throws-with-tassels?variant=20030993367113\">Deep gray chunky knit blanket with tassels<\/a> \u2013 Metfine<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/products\/stratton-home-decor-gather-wood-tray-prvw-vr~139483163\">\u201cGather\u201d Stratton Home wood tray<\/a> \u2013 Houzz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. &#8220;<b>Inject some humor into your home decor.<\/b> Purchase a few items that\u2019ll make potential buyers laugh. Positive vibes bring offers!&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16366\" style=\"width: 1242px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-775x969.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A room that was staged during coronavirus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-775x969.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-64x80.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-128x160.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-432x540.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500-666x833.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5500.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (<a href=\" https:\/\/newvisioninteriorsandevents.com\/\">New Vision Interiors and Events<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gittens plays with the <a href=\"https:\/\/furniturecity.com\/blogs\/news\/master-the-art-of-the-coffee-table-styling-with-the-rule-of-three\">Rule of Three<\/a> by creating a vignette with three metallic sheen d\u00e9cor elements \u2014 the brass desk lamp, the brushed bronze sign, and the muted metallic cow skull. Dark, rectangular shapes also show up in threes \u2014 the table, the artwork mounting board, and the books.<\/p>\n<p>Like the look? Shop similar items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/lite-source-cupola-brushed-brass-desk-lamp__9y073.html\">Cupola brushed brass desk lamp<\/a> \u2013 Lamps Plus<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Funny-Wooden-Desk-Sign-Everything\/dp\/B01N9XBL1X\/ref=sr_1_34?dchild=1&amp;keywords=desk+signs+for+office+funny&amp;qid=1587897341&amp;sr=8-34\">\u201cFixer of everything\u201d sign<\/a> \u2013 Amazon<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/mistana-resin-skull-wall-decor-w007159534.html\">Boho Animals Wall Decor <\/a>\u2013 Wayfair<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anthileoni.com\/shop\/18748896\/vintage-books-stacks\">Vintage book bundles<\/a> \u2013 Anthi Leoni Decor<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Primitives-Kathy-4-Inch-5-Inch-Toilet\/dp\/B00TFT53WM\/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&amp;keywords=desk+signs+for+office+funny&amp;qid=1587897341&amp;sr=8-23\">\u201cYou never know what you\u2019ve got until it\u2019s gone\u201d sign<\/a> \u2013 Amazon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. &#8220;<b>Make your kitchen inviting.<\/b> This is another place where buyers will be spending a lot of their time cooking and entertaining so make it welcoming!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16364\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-775x674.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A room that was staged during coronavirus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-775x674.jpeg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-768x668.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-64x56.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-128x111.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-192x167.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-432x375.jpeg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-500x435.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-800x695.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2-666x579.jpeg 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2416-1024x890-2.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (<a href=\" https:\/\/newvisioninteriorsandevents.com\/\">New Vision Interiors and Events<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/rhythm-and-repetition\">Rhythm and repetition<\/a> takes this kitchen from simply existing to subtly styled. Note how the black background of the sign and its white outline mimics the backsplash tile. Two decorative, metal trays reflect the sleekness of the stainless steel. And the plant on one tray recalls the height of the one on the shelf\u2014while the three spiky, sea urchin wall hangings repeat the shelf plant\u2019s spikes.<\/p>\n<p>Like the look? Shop similar items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarket.com\/category\/home-decor-pillows\/wall-art-decor\/wall-decor.do?c=116728.116899.116932&amp;template=PLA&amp;plfsku=480926&amp;sortby=priceDescend&amp;sortType=1\">\u201cEvery Cloud\u201d wall d\u00e9cor<\/a> \u2013 World Market<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/galvanized-tray-with-metal-handles\/?catalogId=84&amp;sku=9269820&amp;cm_ven=PLA&amp;cm_cat=Google&amp;cm_pla=Kitchen%20%26%20Dining%20%3E%20Serving%20Trays%20%26%20Platters&amp;cm_ite=9269820&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgfOduvWJ6QIVCMJkCh2K9g6YEAQYASABEgJrHfD_BwE\">Galvanized metal serving tray<\/a> \u2013 Pottery Barn<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirklands.com\/product\/Art-Wall-Decor\/Wall-Decorations\/Silver-Star-Urchin-Wall-Plaques-Set-of-3\/pc\/2283\/c\/0\/sc\/2668\/203684.uts\">Sea urchin wall plaques set of 3<\/a> \u2013 Kirkland\u2019s<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Place-Like-Home-This-Happy\/dp\/B07L9DD86G\">\u201cNo Place Like Home\u201d\/\u201dHappy Place\u201d tea towel set<\/a> \u2013 Amazon<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Costa-Farms-Aloe-14-Inches-Excellent\/dp\/B079DFZYBS\/ref=sr_1_28?dchild=1&amp;keywords=faux+cactus+plant+table+top+decor&amp;qid=1588036175&amp;refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&amp;rnid=2470954011&amp;rps=1&amp;s=home-garden&amp;sr=1-28\">Costa Farms live indoor Aloe Vera in ceramic planter<\/a> \u2013 Amazon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16367\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"An ipad used to stage a home during coronavirus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-virtual.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Kelly Sikkema \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Virtual staging: How does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>Staging a vacant house during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn\u2019t bring up as many health concerns as staging an occupied home (at least for the seller, more on that later). However, when absolutely all the furniture and d\u00e9cor needs to be rented to fill the rooms, vacant home staging can get expensive fast.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/virtual-staging-sell-home-faster\/\">virtual staging<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual staging essentially manipulates the photos of empty rooms to incorporate digital furniture and d\u00e9cor. This photo editing staging option also allows for the addition of special effects like adjusting the lighting, and even adding a digital fire in the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual staging isn\u2019t only safe, it can also be relatively inexpensive, depending on the service provider you choose. Here\u2019s a sample selection of the dozens of virtual staging companies online:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/virtualstagingsolutions.com\/services\/virtualstaging\/\">Virtual Staging Solutions<\/a> \u2013 $300 for 4 photos, edited by a virtual staging pro<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxbrownie.com\/pricing\">Box Brownie<\/a> \u2013 $32 per image, edited by a virtual staging pro<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visualstager.com\/#vs-pricing\">Visual Stager<\/a> \u2013 $15 per image to access DIY virtual staging<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vrxstaging.com\/product\/virtual-staging\/\">VRX Staging<\/a> &#8212; $35 per photo, professionally edited by the service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Virtual staging is available as an inexpensive DIY option, but it isn\u2019t exactly easy. First, you\u2019ll need to make smart, complementary design choices when selecting your digital d\u00e9cor, just as you do when decorating your home in real life.<\/p>\n<p>Learning photo editing skills on the fly is a must too, so that your selections fit in the scale and lighting of your images. Otherwise your virtually staged photos will appear fake, or worse, make the rooms appear smaller than they actually are.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re already a photo editing pro, it\u2019s best to avoid the unnecessary stress in this already stressful COVID-19 era, and go with a company who will do the virtual staging for you.<\/p>\n<h2>How home stagers are adapting to coronavirus<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a seller currently occupying your home, and you don\u2019t trust your own artistic eye to stage your house, help is available. Pro home stagers are adapting their business models to give sellers access to a professional eye from a safe distance.<\/p>\n<p>Many pro stagers are setting up virtual staging appointments using Zoom or FaceTime instead of in-person meetings. This gives sellers the opportunity to give their stager a walkthrough of the home, help the stager see what level of staging the rooms need, and determine which items you already own that can be used to stage each area.<\/p>\n<p>The stagers can then make detailed recommendations for how to get the home ready for the market, including altering furniture placement, creating vignettes with existing objects, and a list of additional d\u00e9cor to purchase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cost for virtual staging [consultations] depends on how much preparation is needed and size of the home, but on average cost can range between $500 and $1000,\u201d explains Gittens. \u201cThese consults have a ton of value because you\u2019re getting professional advice and a look you wouldn\u2019t otherwise be able to achieve for a fraction of the cost. You just have to be willing to put in the work to get things done yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16371\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A house that was staged to sell during coronavirus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/staging-your-home-to-sell-coronavirus-home.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Don Stouder \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Yes, some pro stagers are still staging in the COVID-19 era<\/h2>\n<p>The Real Estate Staging Association\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatestagingassociation.com\/content.aspx?page_id=22&amp;club_id=304550&amp;module_id=392794\">COVID-19 safety guide<\/a> recommends that stagers stop all in-person consultations, and the physical staging of occupied properties. As a result, many real estate agents are stepping up to help out their clients to get their homes photo-ready. It\u2019s especially beneficial if you hire an agent who\u2019s also a professional stager, like Rio:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a stager as well as an agent, and we&#8217;re not bringing products into their homes to stage with at all like we used to. It&#8217;s a whole different process that we&#8217;re going through these days.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFor example, I used to accompany the photographer to adjust the staging for the photos. Now, because we practice social distancing, we don\u2019t go into the house with them anymore. So I show up a little bit early to make sure everything looks great, then wait in the yard until they finish.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While most pro stagers won\u2019t come into your home to help you stage anymore, some, like Gittens, are still staging vacant properties \u2014 while taking the appropriate social distancing safety precautions:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCOVID-19 has changed my staging practices in several ways. I require all homes be professionally cleaned and that no one enters the property for 72 hours prior to installation,\u201d explains Gittens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wear gloves and masks to do our installs and make sure all inventory is fully sanitized for the safety of anyone who comes into contact with our staged listings. There\u2019s much more time involved in prepping for stages but it\u2019s what we have to do to meet the guidelines that are set for us in our state and by the CDC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Getting your home\u2019s interior in shape for the listing photos and buyer showings is made even more difficult during a pandemic. Thankfully, experienced real estate agents and home staging pros are working together to help sellers get their houses ready to list while safely social distancing.<\/p>\n<p><em>Header Image Source: (Francesca Tosolini \/ Unsplash)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore options for staging your home during the coronavirus, whether you DIY, schedule a remote meeting with a pro stager, or stage your home virtually.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":16368,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[321,240],"tags":[712],"class_list":["post-16363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attract-buyers","category-staging","tag-seller-covid"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO 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