Last Updated on April 26, 2024 by Vannessa Rhoades, Three Bears Home Staging
When preparing your home to sell, it’s easy to overlook the potential additional living space you can create right in your backyard! Creating a welcoming outdoor patio or deck area is a great way to add “visual” square footage to a buyer’s mind. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Staging report, 63% of buyers ranked staging outdoor spaces as “important” or “very important.” Lack of entertainment space often prevents people from fully enjoying their backyard. A few outdoor staging ideas will easily transform your patio into an appealing, relaxing space for yourself or potential buyers.
DIY Outdoor Staging Ideas for Selling Your Home
1. Clean Up the Outside of Your House
It’s hard to imagine oneself entertaining or relaxing in a grimy, dirty space. Start fresh and get rid of all the pollen, cobwebs, and insect nests that have accumulated. Break out the power washer, if necessary, or just hose everything down. Wipe down existing furniture, light fixtures, and fan blades. Toss out moldy, mildewed cushions.
2. Create Comfortable Outside Seating Areas
If you’re limited on space this, may be a challenge. Try a bench or a couple of comfy chairs to help communicate relaxation to guests or potential buyers.
3. Add Pillows to Your Patio Furniture
This will instantly make your porch more fun and cozy. I highly recommend using longer-wearing “weatherproof” fabrics. (I have cushions covered with Sunbrella fabric, and I love them. They’re out all the time and never get gross.)
4. Plant Lots of Flowers
You can’t overdo it when it comes to flowers. Whether they’re hanging in baskets, blooming on bushes, or sprouting in pots, flowers add a feeling of luxury and have a strong draw on potential buyers.
5. Consider a Rug for Your Outdoor Space
Not all spaces can accommodate one, but a fresh, clean rug can pull a seating area together and create a cozier vibe. Choose a rug that’s specifically labeled for outdoor use.
We like this large outdoor mat from Amazon. It’s reversible and super easy to clean.
SAND MINE Reversible Mat and Rug for Outdoors
6. Eat! Create an Outdoor Dining Area
Love of good food can always bring people together! If you have the space, add a dining area as well! For small areas, a bistro table with a couple of chairs and a nice pot of flowers works well. If you’ve got an uncovered patio area, use a table with a large umbrella to provide plenty of shade. Show potential buyers that outdoor dining is no problem!
Need More Outdoor Staging Ideas?
No problem! Take a look at a few of our other blog posts for inspiration. You’ll also find clickable shopping links to some of our favorite neutral outdoor staging decor on our Shop page!
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With the right touches, these outdoor staging ideas can transform even a tiny patio into a little oasis of nature. If you’re selling your home, the HSR-certified professionals at Three Bears Home Staging can help you get started! Take a look below at how we’re helping home sellers across the country:
Vannessa Rhoades
Vannessa Rhoades is the author of Just Right! Easy DIY Home Staging and the founder of the award-winning firm, Three Bears Home Staging®. She specializes in providing positive, empowering virtual consultations that help homeowners and real estate agents all across the country sell more quickly and for more money.
