In competitive marketing, selling your home can be difficult, and having as many advantages as possible is key. Staging a home is a great way to make your home stand out and help potential buyers see themselves living inside your property. Unfortunately, staging your home incorrectly can make it seem cluttered, unappealing, and the rooms smaller than they actually are. Here are a few common home staging mistakes you should avoid.

Misusing Color

Color has a strong impact on potential buyers and utilizing the wrong colors can make potential buyers think twice about choosing your property. Here are a few simple tips to help you properly utilize color when staging your home:

• Choose neutral shades on the walls. Grey, eggshell, white, or beige are safe colors that will appeal to several buyers and because they are lighter, these shades will reflect color. This makes the space look bigger than it actually is.
• Avoid bright colors and print in large areas. You might love your brightly colored throw rug or the busy zebra wallpaper in the bathroom, but chances are your buyer will not. Put away or replace anything in your home that has a unique color or bold pattern.
• Utilize color in the finishing touches. Go ahead and utilize muted color in the finishing touches around your home, such as wall art, throw pillows, or accent rugs.

The color of your front door is another change you can make while staging your house. Choose a color that welcomes potential buyers and works with your home's exterior color palette.

Adding Too Much Personalization

One of the easiest most inexpensive ways to stage your home is to eliminate any personalized items from the space, such as photos, your collection of ceramic ducks, or anything that you love, but might not be appealing to potential buyers. Replace these items with inexpensive pieces that highlight your home's storage and other architectural details, such as vases with faux flowers or mirrors.

Not Adding Enough Light  

Finally, a simple mistake that many homeowners make is not using light properly inside their homes. A darker home is less inviting and can give the space a dungeon-like feel. Adding a few small lamps and opening up your window shades is a great way to let the light in and create the illusion that your home is bright, open, and airy.

From not letting the light into choosing bright, bold colors that potential homeowners might not respond to when it comes to staging your home, there are several mistakes you need to avoid.