Flow generally refers to the even pace in which one moves from space-to-space and room-to-room in a house. Flow can be a subtle characteristic of a house if done well -- but can be jarringly obvious if not done well.
· Do the rooms and spaces feel connected?
· Is there a choppy and broken feeling as you move from room-to-room?
· Does the eye flow across a room?
· Are there things like furniture placement, colors or clutter that get in the way?
· Are the colors consistent from room-to-room?
While poor flow is obvious, I believe that creating an even pace with movement from space-to-space takes the experience and expertise of a professional home stager.
For some clients, I provide paint consultation and carpet selection assistance because the existing paint colors are inconsistent, dated or dirty and the same is usually true about the carpeting. In other cases, the first phase of home staging involves major de-cluttering. And in many instances, I advise with furniture places as both furniture placement and scale affect “Flow”.Building subtle flow is a clear example of the art of home staging.
In summary, when attention has been paid to this concept of “Flow”, a house has a peaceful, easy feeling (Do you hear The Eagles singing in the background?). Isn’t that what we all want in our home?
Home staging helps set each house apart from the competition for all of the right reasons. When it is done well, home staging accentuates the home’s best features and provides a nice, easy and consistent use of space and movement. Then buyers can experience the real possibilities of that home.
Dwell in possibilities!
Cindy
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