In our La Costa real estate practice, we all welcome the opportunity to hold a La Costa Open House! Here are some helpful hints for a seller who wants a successful open house and one that just might sell their home.
When staging your home for an open house or party, consider connecting to the season, holiday or local events to help give your home that memorable “I see myself living here” quality. It could also make yours the best La Costa open house in the neighborhood!
And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, consider adding a vase of roses to the dining room. Even a single red rose or a spray of baby’s breath in a vase on the master bathroom vanity will make a subtle impression. A simple glass of red tulips can chase away the winter blues, giving a warm, inviting feel to your open house. Grow a red or pink amaryllis in the kitchen window. Its blooms will last for several weeks, adding a cheery, festive look to your kitchen’s décor.
Place a decorative jar of bath salts on the edge of the tub to evoke a spa-like feeling and some decorative flower pedal soaps in a dish by the sink. According to US News, a subtle vanilla or single scent leaves a pleasant memory with your open house visitors –rather than a complex mixture of scents. The former has been shown to assist in decision-making according to a a Washington State University study.
Consider uplifting the dining room or kitchen table with bright red or deep pink placemats or tablecloth and contrasting with floral or geometric napkins. Or how about that extra something that says “home” to a young couple just starting life together, or empty-nesters wanting to re-capture those youthful feelings as they downsize? Just use your imagination–or grab some ideas from sites like Houzz.
If your colors are neutral, a simple red pillow on a sofa or the master bed or even a coffee table book with a red cover can give the atmosphere a lift. Red is an important feng shui color, so a touch of red in the south, southwest or northeast corners of a room or the home may generate feelings of happiness and joy. Give your kitchen a boost of healthful atmosphere with a simple bowl of heart-shaped red delicious apples or red bell peppers.
In any case, make sure not to overdo the decorations. Your understated additions should attract pleasant thoughts, not overwhelming ones. If you need help in determining what works best in our San Diego real estate market or your La Costa open house, give us a call today for a consultation. You can reach us at either 877-818-8197 or 760-613-6190.