How to Stage Your Dining Room
How to Stage Your Dining Room
This room is often neglected when it comes to presentation, but it is absolutely worth some attention if you’re serious about your sale. A dining room needs to be presented as a “Dining Room” - not a half home office where you occasionally eat.
Set the Stage
Your goal here is to make the room look like it’s used regularly. Do this by setting the table as if you were going to host a dinner party.
- Set the Table: Arrange it as if you’re ready to host a dinner party.
- Simple Elegance: If you feel setting the table is too much, just dress it with a tablecloth and maybe a bowl of fruit or a vase of flowers in the middle.
- Chair Slipcovers: Depending on your chairs, you might want to use neutral slipcovers to refresh tired seating.
- Quality Linens: Always use nice, good quality table linen.
- Showcase Crockery and Glassware: Display your best pieces in cabinets or on a sideboard.
Lighting
- Turn on the Lights: Ensure all lights are on for any showing - light is always better than darkness.
- Create Ambiance: Use soft lighting and/or candles to create a cozy atmosphere.
- Dimmer Switches: If feasible, install dimmer switches to adjust the mood lighting.
Create an Aspirational Space
Like the living room, your dining room is a ‘lifestyle’ room. Your goal here is to show buyers something aspirational, a place where they can envision entertaining friends and family.
Welcome Home
At JKL, we’re here to support you through every step of your home-selling journey. Our experienced team will help you stage your dining room to ensure it makes a lasting impression on potential buyers.
Experience our JKL real estate family. We’ll put the welcome mat out for you!