Selling: Presenting Kids' Rooms

Cleaning & Decluttering
More Tips For Showing Off Kids' Rooms

In all the stress of selling and moving home it is sometimes difficult to remember that your children are also facing change. However, if they are old enough, you will need their help when showing your home to best effect.

Aspace-Key-West-Cabin-Bed. Presenting your kids' bedrooms

1 Declutter

The same basic rule applies to children's rooms as to other areas of your property; clear out the clutter. Many children are expert hoarders and love to have all their possessions around them. If you have small children, pack all toys away in boxes, keeping one or two out and storing the rest. Bring different boxes out of store in rotation, every week or so. Older children should be asked to make choices and keep no more than half a dozen of their favourites on display. Whatever you do, get them involved so they do not feel that you are invading their space without permission. And remember, this is just a temporary arrangement until you have sold the house.

2 Spring Clean

Many parents are wary of cleaning teenager's rooms too thoroughly. Go for a once-and-for-all spring clean just before you put the property on the market and then keep it as clean as possible afterwards.

3 Tone Down The Decor

Children like to express their developing personalities in the decor of their rooms. However, orange walls and black ceilings may not be to everyone's taste. If your children have distinctive rooms it may be time for a serious conversation about redecoration. Some bribery may be required.

4 Remove The Posters

Many teenagers have posters stuck to their walls and doors. Not only does this distract the eye, but it can look untidy. Keep posters and stickers off doors and mirrors. Reduce their number to a minimum and frame them. This can be achieved inexpensively using clip frames. Even items like football strips can look good if framed.

5 Spruce Up The Flooring

The flooring in children's rooms is often pretty abysmal. Over the years carpets can become stained and tatty. If you don't want to go to the expense of a replacement, buy a bright, but plain, rug to cover the worst.