How to Hide Cords and Other Eyesores in a Room

As I watch my dad and husband eagerly await the approach of hunting season, I am reminded of the importance of camouflage. Camouflage is essentially the art of making something blend in with its surroundings, and it can be an important tool for home sellers on a tight budget. A well-staged home will draw attention away from negative elements and focus on the home’s most positive features. Here are a few staging tips to help you hide cords, eyesores, and other flaws in a room:

Unsightly Electrical Cords

Use little hooks attached to your desk or wall to hang and hide cords just out of site. A large, full plant also does a great job of hiding wires. We like using these little hooks…

Command Small Wire Hooks, 16 Hooks, 24 Strips, Organize Damage-Free

Photo by Johnston Home Interior Design – Look for home office pictures

Bumpy, Uneven Walls

Paint with a low sheen finish reflects less light, making it harder to notice surface imperfections. While flat paint does a great job of this, it’s not very durable and is generally recommended only for low-traffic areas (i.e., the ceiling). An eggshell or satin finish is still low-sheen, but more durable.

Tiny Windows

Hang curtains wider and closer to the ceiling to visually expand the space. See our related blog post, “How to Make a Room Look Bigger.”

Small, Dark Spaces

Buyers respond to light and bright, so add a lamp! Mirrors are another easy way to make a room feel bigger and brighter. These are a couple of our favorites…

Gold Circle Wall Mirror, 36″

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PexFix Full-Length Mirror

Cluttered, Open Shelving

Remove the clutter and put anything that must stay in matching baskets. Less is more! We love these baskets for organizing shelves…

Best Choice Products 10.5×10.5in Hyacinth Baskets, Rustic Set Of 5

Open Layouts

An open floor plan isn’t necessarily a flaw (in fact, many homebuyers love them). The problem arises, however, when adjoining walls in an open floor plan are chopped up by different colors. It tends to create an unsettling vibe for potential buyers. With open layouts, it’s generally better to select one wall color for all the adjoining rooms and add pops of color in other places. Most home buyers will find the continuity of a single color more relaxing.

Photo by Gonyea Custom Homes – Search dining room pictures

Need More Help?

If you need some help figuring out what to do with cord clutter or other eyesores in your home before it goes on the market, we can help! Three Bears Home Staging specializes in helping home sellers prepare their homes for a faster, more profitable sale! Take a look…

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