When you are staging a home for a client who is on a short budget, you will need to learn how to make the most effect with the smallest modification. While furniture and accessory arrangement and color choices play a large part, there are other simple modifications that you can make that will have a lasting and positive effect on the feel of the home as well. One area that is commonly overlooked by stagers but that is very important is the door and cabinet hardware.

Many older homes offer cabinets that are either bland or even downright unattractive. Replacing or rebuilding doors and cabinets is a large financial undertaking. The good news, however, is that these cabinets and doors can be dressed up for a very small price. The best solution for any home in this condition is to consider new hardware for all of the home’s doors and cabinets.
Dressing up doors can be both easy and fun. Choosing stylish doorknobs can create a look that is functional and welcoming. The front door of a home is one of the first things buyers will notice and should represent what they can expect to find inside the home. Choosing a well designed and stylish doorknob can be an inexpensive way to quickly show that the home has a unique style.

Cabinet knobs and drawer handles are inexpensive to replace and can really give a new look to all of your cabinets. Whether you are looking to change the feel of your kitchen, bathroom, or other rooms, replacing old or worn knobs and handles is a great start. There are many different colors and styles to choose from, and the overall décor of the home should give you a few guidelines. As a rule, avoid large or bulky knobs and handles and choose something that is stylish, understated, and easy to use and maintain.

Staging a home within a small budget can feel like a large undertaking, but when you realize the difference that the small details can make, the project can seem much more manageable. When you can replace knobs and handles for a very low price and create an entirely new look or feel for a whole room, you will quickly begin to see other small ways to improve a home. Simply replacing old handles, knobs, and pulls on doors and cabinets can make a room feel new without the cost of replacing the items themselves.

Nicci Parrish specializes in helping homeowners and realtors create a home that sells in addition to providing home stagers with tips to improve their business. To learn more about how home staging can benefit your business, visit Impress Me Home Staging and Nicci
Parrish’s blog.

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