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The Staging Trends of 2022
This year is racing by and bringing various design trends that are setting it apart from the ones before it. As the world warily creeps out of past isolation, many of these trends are a direct result of our craving for the outdoors after being cooped up between four walls. However, this need is now intersecting with our post-pandemic perception of our homes as our havens.
Never before have we been so appreciative of our quality time outdoors nor so critical and protective of our own homes. Our homes have become our cocoon to the outside world. We demand more from our homes and are impatient with their flaws. We have realised they need to adapt to the multi-functional places they have become. Flexible for work, exercise and play. Functional with an ever-increasing need for technology. Comfortable, practical and warm but also aesthetically pleasing. As we become more flexible so must our homes.
How has this new norm impacted home staging, you might ask?
While home staging is very different to interior design, both are interested in decor trends. Even if it only involves introducing a couple of design elements, home staging ensures your home does not look outdated. On the other hand, interior design is about making your home suit your tastes and expressing who you are.
Why is professional home staging important?
Professional home staging is vital for showcasing your home to appeal to as many potential buyers as possible within the price point and demographic. The world is cluttered and we need to make the very best first impression. We use design elements to help you achieve just that. Statistically speaking, professionally staged homes spend 73% less time on the market and sell for 25% more than homes without staging. It’s all about achieving a better ROI and protecting your equity.
Professional staging is about neutralising a space and then painting a picture of what it would be like to exist in that space. Your prospective buyer battles to see themselves in the space. 82% of buyers need to feel inspired about a space’s potential as soon as they walk through the door. With key furnishings, minimal decor and a natural background, design elements and trends can be used to speak to the buyer’s senses. We eliminate the negatives and showcase the positives. It is a fine balance.
“…Anna created an environment that buyers could imagine themselves living in and offered fantastic advice for showing our property to look its most beautiful! ….As busy real estate professionals, we are always happy to work with Atelier and it’s the best money we ever spent!
Babis Lagoussis, Houzz , Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars, Client
Although trends are relevant, home staging basics remain timeless. Fresh paint, repairs, decluttering and curb appeal are of the utmost importance. Trends are just one part of professional home staging to ensure your home is relevant to the market.
Bringing the Outdoors In: Staging trends 2022
While the world has faced a health crisis, wellness and mental health has become a priority. For this reason there is no surprise that this year’s trends focus on bringing the outdoors in. Nature and sustainable living are on everyone’s radars this year.
Trend 1: Colour
Green is the hot new neutral. These new muted and subdued greyish greens reflect a desire to bring the outdoors in. They satisfy a desire for calm, relaxation and tranquillity. When professionally staging a home, a relaxing backdrop is the blank canvas. Clever use of colour can assist with creating a space that potential buyers can see themselves relaxing in.
Trend 2: Artworks
Art pieces are generally personal. When a space is professionally staged, abstract and modern art are very popular picks right now. Large and minimal is in. Whether it’s a painting spanning an entire wall or a large floral arrangement in a room, creating key focal areas in home staging can make a great first impression on potential buyers.
Trend 3: Black Accents
With ‘organic’ and ‘sustainable’ as the buzzwords, it’s easy to see why black accents are on trend this year. Versatile and classic, black accents contrast beautifully with natural wood, woven features and organic designs. They complement juxtaposing elements instead of competing with them. Black is modern and glamorous. Just a few touches elevate the space and create interest, contrast and balance.
Trend 4: Sculptured Natural Elements
Rattan, cane and natural wooden edges are everywhere. Whether incorporated through furniture, light fixtures or accessories, these key elements bring interest and balance to the professionally staged home.
Trend 5: Vintage Pieces
As lockdown removed the ability to buy new, a unique and timeless piece makes design less predictable. Embracing the old and integrating it into the new is trending in 2022. This strategy can be incorporated into professional home staging too.