Staging Tips: How to Stage Your Outdoor Area

Selling your house can be a daunting task, and it’s essential to create a space that appeals to potential buyers. While many homeowners focus on staging the interior of their home, it’s important not to overlook the outdoor area. The outdoor area can be just as important as the inside of your home, and it can play a significant role in creating a positive first impression for potential buyers.

When you stage your outdoor area, you can showcase the potential of the space and increase the value of your home. In this blog, we’ll provide you with some essential tips on staging your outdoor area for when you’re selling your house. From creating curb appeal to showcasing outdoor living spaces, we’ll cover everything you need to know to create an outdoor area that will impress potential buyers and help you sell your home quickly and or the best possible price.

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get your outdoor space. 

Clean and declutter the area

Before anything else, cleaning and decluttering the area is the one thing that has to be done. Outdoor areas tend to collect debris over time, like fallen leaves or branches. The best first step is to clear out any and all debris and make sure that all outdoor furniture and accessories are well-maintained and spotless. It would also be helpful in freshening up the look of your outdoor area if you rent a power washer to clean patios, decks, and walkways. Remove any clutter that may be distracting and unappealing.

Add lighting to set a mood

An underrated yet incredibly powerful staging tool is lighting. Lighting helps create an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. Lighting also helps highlight key features of the space. String lights, lanterns, and floor lights are good examples of the kinds of outdoor lighting that can be used to strategically create a cozy and welcoming environment. Let the lights lead the people’s eyes to the space.

Create curb appeal

Curb appeal as a topic deserves a blog post on its own (watch out for it!) with how critical it is when it comes to creating the first impression for when your potential buyers first set eyes on your home. Consider adding potted plants or flowers to your front porch or entryway. Make sure that if you have grass on your lawn, rid it of weeds and dry patches.

Stage for entertaining

Outdoor areas have so much potential. But, in order to maximize what potential buyers can be done to the space, it’s best to think and consider how potential buyers would use the space. To keep the outdoor space for entertaining, maybe create a comfortable seating area with plenty of cushions and pillows. Having a dining table with chairs out on a patio would inspire the potential buyers to envision themselves enjoying meals ad socializing in the space! Try coordinating design elements with the colors existing around you to end up with a more cohesive design. 

Highlight outdoor living spaces

If your home has outdoor amenities like a pool, hot tub, or other outdoor living features, be sure to highlight them in your staging. Consider adding loungers, umbrellas, and other accessories to create an inviting poolside oasis, and stage any outdoor living spaces, such as a covered patio or outdoor kitchen to showcase their full potential for relaxation, entertainment, and overall beautiful design.

Outdoor areas are fun and can be as dynamic as you want them to be. By following these tips, you can create an outdoor area that is both functional and visually appealing, helping potential buyers to envision themselves enjoying the space. With a little effort and creativity, you can use your outdoor area to add significant value to your home and increase its appeal to potential buyers.