RE-ZINE | Spring 2025
Room-by-Room Home Staging Checklist – Spring 2025
Spring buyers decide in seconds whether your house “feels right.” This quick checklist walks you room by room—no design degree needed—to create that instant yes.
Tack it to the fridge, grab a timer, and see how many boxes you can check in a single weekend.
Entry & Foyer
□ Unclutter: Remove all shoes, pet leashes, and mail.
□ Light it up: Replace bulbs with warm‑white LEDs (2700 K).
□ Statement accent: One mirror or art piece—no gallery walls.
Living Room
□ Float furniture: Pull seating 4–6″ off the walls to define a conversation zone.
□ Neutral throw pillows: Two colors max; remove personal photo cushions.
□ Hide the cords: Zip‑tie TV and lamp cables out of sight.
Kitchen
□ Clear counters: Only one appliance (coffee maker) may stay.
□ Fresh fruit bowl: Lemons or green apples for a pop of color.
□ Cabinet facelift: Swap dated pulls for brushed nickel — 15‑minute DIY.
Bathrooms
□ Hotel fold towels: All white if possible.
□ Spa tray: One candle + small succulent on the tub ledge.
□ Grout check: 5‑minute bleach pen touch‑up on visible seams.
Bedrooms
□ Crisp bedding: White duvet, two accent pillows, no stuffed animals.
□ Nightstand rule of three: Lamp, small book stack, single plant.
□ Neutral art: Landscapes beat family photos every time.
Exterior & Curb Appeal
□ Front door refresh: Satin black or navy paint + new hardware.
□ Seasonal pots: Simple terracotta with pansies or tulips.
□ Hide the hose: Coil into a decorative pot or box.
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