ASTON, PA, Apr 26, 2024—Many of us have rooms we rarely use: dining rooms with tables too large for our family of four; a sitting room used once a year at holiday times. Often, these formal spaces feel stiff and empty. Below, Lisa Pecora & Louise Marchetti, Louise Marchetti & Lisa Pecora of Long & Foster Real Estate takes us through some top tips—gleaned from years of home staging—to make your formal spaces feel more like your own.
Make use of color. “Often, formal rooms stick to neutral color palettes, like beige,” comments Louise Marchetti. Jazz up your formal space with a pop of color. “This can be as extreme as one brightly painted wall, or as subtle as a pair of purple throw pillows on the couch or a deep green table runner,” Louise Marchetti suggests.
Pick a statement piece. There's no need to pick up completely new furniture, but keep an eye out for one unique piece to replace a more traditional item of furniture. “A funky coffee table or even a bright piece of art will work,” notes Louise Marchetti.
Drape it right. “An easy way to loosen up stiffness in a room is with fun curtains,” points out Louise Marchetti. If your furniture and color palette is basic, then pick a pattern you love for the drapes. Patterns seem too busy? A splash of color will do the trick.
For more information on updating formal spaces within your home, please contact Long & Foster Real Estate at ljpecora@gmail.com, 1-610-497-3400, or Long & Foster Real Estate.
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