7 Tips for Staging Historic Homes

Struggling with selling your historic home? You probably isn’t staging it properly!

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Unlike traditional homes, staging a historic home calls for a somehow different strategy. You would want to cater to a wide range of buyers, but historic homes appeal to buyers who are attracted to historically decorated interiors. So when selling a historic home, the key is to know how to stage the property. Here are 7 tips for staging historic homes:

1. Choose the right color palette. Since you are selling a historic home, paint your walls using a historic color palette. Go for clean and classic colors that will emphasize your home’s elegant features and make your house feel brighter.

2. Clear out the clutter. Owners of historic homes tend to collect a lot of items that eventually turn into clutter. Sometimes, these items don’t go well when displayed together and just gives the space a crowded look. Put some of them away and leave those that will create symmetry with your current arrangements.

3. Simplify window treatments. Heavy draperies might be the trend for older homes but this might not appeal to modern buyers. Remove these fuzzy window sheers and replace them with lightweight fabrics and light-colored draperies to bring in more natural light and make your room appear bigger. You can also opt to keep it uncovered to show off your gorgeous window trim.

4. Make the space look bigger. The proportions of old homes look smaller and cramped as they are usually broken up into many smaller rooms unlike the open floor plan that appeals to modern buyers. To make up for this outdated proportion, use color, layout, and decor to make a room feel bigger. Utilize mirrors and remove excess furniture to have more usable space.

5. Maintain a functional kitchen. A period-inspired kitchen has its own charm but it definitely needs some updates to appeal to contemporary buyers. Work on providing plenty of storage and upgrading your appliances.

6. Modernize key areas. Historic home buyers will definitely love the look of a vintage home and the history that comes with it but they won’t be fond of the too antique amenities. Update the fixtures and appliances especially on key areas such as the bathroom and the kitchen. Utilize decor and furniture that balances contemporary style with vintage charm.

7. Highlight historic details. Your home’s history is probably the main thing that will draw the interest of potential buyers. Keep the decors and furnishings simple, tone down busy patterns, and choose colors that will focus the attention of potential buyers to your home’s historical architecture.

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