Home Staging in action, see the difference it can make for your Spanish property

HOME STAGING IS THE ART of maximising the desirability of a home by highlighting the key selling features of a property and minimising the effects of a property´s negative aspects.

It´s the science of styling - the professional presentation of a property designed to appeal to the highest number of potential buyers, to sell more quickly and maximise the final selling price.

Home staging gives prospective buyers a better sense of room sizes and options for furnishings, layouts, and colour choices, helping you find a suitable buyer more quickly.

But what are the benefits of home staging for homeowners in Spain, and how does it work for properties on the Spanish property market?

In this article, we´re looking at the practical benefits of home staging with an example of a property that´s on the market right now, styled by Costa Blanca Home Staging.

The property

Sporting a magnificent beachfront location just 600m from the water´s edge, this apartment in Playa Mar Azul on the outskirts of Torrevieja enjoys commanding views over the adjacent Mediterranean Sea.

But the property had somewhat lost its shine and needed the application of innovation and creativity to restore its character. Take a look at the before and after photos below and see the transformation.

Life in the living room

The main living area benefits from a generous size, with dual aspect windows and patio doors introducing plenty of light into the room. It packs oodles of potential, and it is undoubtedly one of the main selling features of the home.

It´s the perfect blank canvas and the addition of some modern furniture adds utility to the space. Keeping the area around the patio doors naturally leads the eye to the private balcony and that idyllic panoramic Mediterranean Sea view.

Making the most of space

The dining area is located immediately adjacent to the kitchen and has a floor-to-ceiling picture window replete with more glorious views. The ideal spot for entertaining or dining with family and friends.

Plants and scatter cushions bring life and colour to an otherwise empty void, and the contemporary ornate ceiling light serves as a captivating and fitting centrepiece for this thoroughly chic upmarket beach pad.

Repurposed in bright white

When it comes to kitchens, less is more. The kitchen cabinets have been retained, but those outdated colours are gone. Instead, pure white colours now dominate this culinary creative area.

The kitchen benefits from all new high-quality domestic appliances, and the old door handles have been replaced with modern contrasting door furniture to create a clean, modern, elegant kitchen that enhances the quality of the living area.

The benefits of home staging

The two photos above provide a stark illustration of the importance of furnishings. A room without a bed has no defined purpose, and more importantly, potential buyers won´t be able to imagine themselves living there.

It´s the furnishings that define a room, and carefully home staging the space makes it immediately clear that this guest bedroom has plenty of room for two single beds, or perhaps one double bed.

Warmth and nature

Removing the bidet frees up much-needed space and declutters the main bathroom. The addition of some bathroom furniture doesn´t just look great, but it adds convenient storage for personal care items and accessories.

Large mirrors help to improve the feeling of spaciousness, and carefully placed plants bring a sense of warmth and nature to what were very cold-feeling and bare rooms.

The devil is in the detail

Finally, add a few attentive personal touches, a little creative photography, and some innovative marketing, and we think this beautiful home will find new owners in no time.

You can find out more about Costa Blanca Home Staging by visiting their Facebook page, or take a look at their latest home styling work on Instagram.

Would you like to see more of this exclusive luxury beach apartment in Playa Mar Azul, Torrevieja? Just follow this link to view details of this stunning home, available for sale and on the market right now.