Levene Chartered Surveyors Property Tips and Advice

Presenting Your Property

Presenting your Bedrooms


Your Bedrooms should be Tidy, Clean and Fresh.

Keep surfaces and floors clear of clutter, especially shoes and bags. Give the room a deep clean. Fresh air helps but you don't want it to be cold in winter. Remove personal items from you to present a comfortable, stylish and somewhat impersonal room.

Bedspreads make beds look tidier.

Add some large scatter cushions in silk or velvet for a feeling of luxury. Make sure everyone in the household is up, and all the beds are made.

Keep your Cupboards Clean and Clear.

Often visitors will open cupboards to see how much storage they will have so it is good to be prepared.

The Decor.

The decor in a bedroom should be neutral. Do not forget to hang some suitable pictures or mirrors. A room can look cold and lifeless with nothing on the walls.

Children's Rooms.

Pack up toys in boxes, storing most away. Alternate the boxes so they play with toys in rotation so there is not too much of a mess. Teenagers love posters, but keep them to a minimum and frame them using clip frames for a smarter finish.

Spare Bedrooms.

Spare bedrooms crammed wall-to-wall with boxes and junk are not attractive. You must show a spare room as a bedroom. It should have a bed, bedside tables, lamps, pictures/mirrors on the walls and if there is enough space, a chair. It should look just as attractive as your main bedroom.

Study/Office.

If you use a bedroom as a study/office, it must always be tidy. Boxes of files and personal papers all over the place are not good. The room, usually the smallest bedroom anyway, will look cramped and cluttered. You cannot expect potential purchasers to use their imagination, so pack as much as you can away out of sight.

Heating.

If showing a property during the winter don't over-heat the bedrooms. The rest of the property should be warm and cosy, but most people prefer a fresher atmosphere in which to sleep. If the room is too hot, it will feel uncomfortable and stuffy and therefore less attractive.

We are happy to help you with even more tailored advice with regards to presenting your bedrooms should you wish us to. Please give our friendly staff a call on 0208 977 6886 or use our contact page to get in touch.


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