Did you know that an awkward space, especially if left empty, creates confusion for a potential buyer? That confusion can make a lasting negative impression. It’s as if there’s a missing piece of the puzzle to figure out. Complete the puzzle for them. Stage your awkward space to turn it into a selling point.
 

Your property can be new, well kept, and quite lovely. But if you’re leaving an awkward space empty, hoping that the potential buyer will look at it as inspiration, I recommend you think twice.
 

People like completion. Many potential buyers will have no idea what to do with an empty space. So it will either hold no value for them, or worse, be perceived as a potential problem. Avoid the confusion and create added value by professionally staging your awkward spaces before you list.
 

Here are two examples of rooms we staged (in beautiful properties) that could have been perceived as awkward if left empty:
 

Edgemont:
 

This large, well-equipped kitchen with an added sun room is bright and spacious. The challenge here is that the home includes a separate formal dining room, living room and family room. As you can see, the kitchen island is plenty large enough for casual dining, so the question becomes, “What do I do with the rest of this space?”
 

We decided to create a comfortable seating area that feels like it fits with the kitchen. It’s an area where the potential buyer can imagine entertaining during food prep before dining and perhaps for drinks and dessert afterwards. The perception of value increases for the potential buyer.
 

Bankview:
 

This empty space underneath the stairs was a perfect place to stage a small office area. Creating additional functional space in a property, especially for an office or study area, is always an added value for buyers.
 

For more examples of the power and impact staging can create in a space, take a look at the Set Your Stage Facebook albums featuring many before and after photos of the various homes and condos that we’ve successfully staged for sale.