Niche Home Staging: The Mountain Property

Maybe it is your ski lodge or your hunting cabin. Maybe it is your weekend get-away in the woods—the perfect retreat! …Regardless of the case – if you are thinking about Staging your mountain property for sale, here is some advice for you!

Remember any house anywhere can be rustic without being—well…too “rustic.” Not everybody adores moose heads, antler chandeliers, twig chairs and stuffed raccoons. Too many hunting trophies give even some avid sportsmen pause. The trick with Staging® is to keep the flavor and style of your home without over-indulging in anything others might find to grim.

Another thing to remember: please don’t try to make distressed hardwood floors perfect! A mountain cabin should have some character. Hardwood floors are beloved for their unique look, and should be honored.
The general rule is to keep to 3-4 colors for your whole household pallet. Many colors (earth tones, blues, warm reds) work in a mountain house but, when Staging, keep the color variations simple and consistent from room to room.

It’s okay to mix and match your wood furnishings, too. As mentioned above about hardwood floors, wood has such unique character – it should be emphasized and spotlighted. Contrasting wood types with furniture is a perfect statement for a home in the woods.

This final recommendation might be the MOST important. Don’t obsess too much about the inside of the home. Remember why you bought that house. You are here for the landscape, the vistas, and the scenery – to that end, accent the views of your place! The inside needs to be neat and clean but draw the potential buyer’s eyes to your windows. Pull back the curtains; make sure those windows are squeaky clean inside and outside, open up your deck and outdoor space. Show off the views your home has to offer – in the end, that is what will make your buyers fall in love with this special place!

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