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Like New

Does your patio table and chairs look a little rusty or dull? If so, it's time to brighten them up.

First sand and scrape off all flaking paint and rust; then prime; now paint with gloss or semi-gloss paint. If metal, use spray paint designed for metal .

Soothing
& Relaxing

Water sounds create soothing feelings of gentle peacefulness. One where buyers can imagine themselves relaxing after a stressful day at work.

They also help cover up traffic noise, as well as noise from your immediate neighbors. Fountains  add infinite charm to your patio or balcony.

 

Patio - The new Entertainment Area

Changing Lifestyles

Lifestyles are trending to the patio and yard.  These outdoor spaces have become an extension of the homes interior.  People are spending more and more time outside and on their patios and balconies. 

 

Entertaining, having parties and relaxing have migrated from the interior to the exterior with over 55% of the population using their grills the year around.  Outdoor kitchens and yard accessories have experienced tremendous growth in sales.

 

Staging ones’ patios or balcony actually makes the home appear larger than it really is, due to extending one's living or lifestyle to the exterior. 


The #1 Choice for Home Entertainment

 

Over 40 % of the population choose outdoor cookout parties as there number one choice for home entertainment.  Homes which cater to buyers’ desires and expectations sell faster.

Dazzling Tablescapes

 

Create  beautiful table settings where buyers will picture themselves relaxing on their patio or balcony.  Buyers are unimaginative on how things might look.  A bare table looks just like a bare table to them, not a table where they will enjoy a relaxing meal or drink.

 

Set the table with a tablecloth and place mats.

  • Fresh flowers as a centerpiece in a nice vase or a small attracting potted plant.
  • Linen napkins with napkin rings
  • Colorful plates
  • Colorful bottle of wine with wine glasses

 

Tip: keep in mind what the weather conditions maybe.  Stage tables to meet the weather conditions.  Areas subject to gentle breezes should use heavy or secured glasses that are less likely to blow over; tablecloths that are secured at the bottom or corners. (Professional stagers use earthquake glue and Velcro strips to help secure items in these conditions)

 

Do not use paper plates and cups or cheap plastic ones.  They will not stay in place and both types look exactly like what they they are - “ cheap.”

 

 


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