We show you a before and after of what a few inexpensive items can do to completely change the space and make your home POP in photos! Keep in mind, staging a home to sell is DIFFERENT than staging a home to live in.

#1- Rug

This will define the space. Especially if multiple rooms are in the same area. (For ex. a living and dining room combo) It also can add a pop of color that stands out in photos. Make sure your rug is big enough to expand past your furniture. You don't want it too small and you don't want it too big either.

#2- Coffee Table

This can easily be disproportionate with the furntire around it. So make sure it also is not to big to make the couch look to small and vice versa. Also, use this opportunity to add more shapes and variety into the room. Since the couch is rectangle, try a circular coffee table. This is especially great if you have a sectional couch because it fits perfectly between the "L" shape the sectional makes.

#3- Pillows

The pillows you use can really liven up the space. Use more than the two that come with the couch. Or, switch them out completley with different patterns, textures, and colors. This is a fun and inexpensive way to make a statement and get your professional pictures to pop!

#4- Lights

If your living room does not have overhead lighting, add a lamp to the side of the couch. It can help balance out the space and the two sides of the couch. Also, make sure you have working light bulbs. This will literally help brighten up the space which makes all the colors and features stand out more.

Check out the before and after pictures below! And stay tuned for more Tip Tuesdays on staging different parts of your house.

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