If you are dealing with a historical home, you are going to find that it is often harder to stage than your traditional home. Since some homebuyers are fascinated with older homes and their history, it is important that they are staged right to garner attention.

To appeal the most likely buyers, here are some things you can do to stage a historical home:

Stick With Classic Wall Colors

If you have to repaint the walls, try to stick to a paint color that was around during that era. Try to use a cleaner, fresher option that really brings out the rooms. Usually, a simple white or neutral color is a safe bet.

Clean the Clutter

While it is not always the case, historical homes tend to have a lot of clutter because most historical homeowners tend to be collectors. If the room has too much clutter lying around, it can be hard to envision furniture arrangements or get a good feel for the room. Try to store as much clutter as possible where the potential homebuyers cannot see it.

Clean out the Closets

Aside from clearing out the main rooms, clean up half of your closets to display the space it offers. If your closets are packed with clothes, shoes and accessories, it can often appear a lot smaller than what it is.

Keep Windows Simple

Avoid using over-the-top window treatments on your windows. Instead, focus on using simple designs that relate to the era. When you take down heavy treatments, it can draw in natural light, bringing out the beauty in the home.

Show the Wood Floors

Many historical homebuyers are often attracted to the wood floors. If you have any rugs or objects obstructing the floors, try to maneuver it around so that more of the flooring shows.

Remember the Era

Through our personal experience with historical homes in Wilmington, NC, buyers interested in historical homes want to buy an older home for a reason: They want to feel as if they are living in the past. 

Whether you want to paint the walls or do a simple upgrade in the kitchen, you have to think of the era when considering anything. If your changes look too new, this can often turn off many buyers.

One of the most common complaints among historical homebuyers is that the home looks too modern.