Home staging is just as hot today as it was last year.
In this tumultuous real estate market every small touch matters.
Home stagers are learning that a few areas really bring the biggest bang for the buck for homeowners.
Some of the home staging trends right now include: Kitchens.
Just a few years ago, the kitchen was considered to be just part of a closet, is now spruced up to have space for a small refrigerator, a one drawer dishwasher, crockery sets made of bone china, glass dishes, a sink, a counter and a fancy hi-end coffee maker are the most essential pre-requisites of a modern kitchen.
Media Rooms.
A LCD projection TV with a large screen and a plush sofa is all you require to make your own media room.
The media room is no longer a luxury restricted to the most affluent pop stars, movie stars and the super-rich but a basic necessity in nowadays' houses.
Mud rooms with cubbies.
I have always envied my friends who had mudrooms in their homes.
All newly built homes do have mudrooms by the garage side or by the backdoor.
Apart from the mudrooms, a lot of stand-alone pottery barns also look quite beautiful.
Laundry Rooms.
There are more and more people who prefer a laundry room in the upstairs which is completely self-sufficient.
People want to have a laundry room with enough space to wash, dry, fold, iron and in some cases even to sew clothes.
Complete closets.
Closets are getting bigger - big enough to accommodate a divan or chaise, exercise equipment, books, etc are also getting the thumbs up from new home owners.
There are some who even prefer to have a ballet bar or a wall of mirrors in their closet! See through walls.
See through gas hearths, aquariums etc are beginning to double-up as trendy and unconventional room dividers.
Though it is quite prevalent in the west of USA it is not so prevalent in the north-east.