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Invite Mother Nature!

The quickest, least expensive way to add instant warmth to your home? Just head outdoors! “Every room should have at least one organic piece—flowers, faux or natural, or more subtle touches such as a piece of driftwood, a grouping of seashells, crystals or stones corralled in a pretty bowl,” reveals Tori Toth (Toritoth.com), author of Feel at Home: Home Staging Secrets for a Quick and Easy Sell. “Adding Mother Nature makes the entire room instantly come to life, softening hard lines and textures!”

Get art-smart with the five-foot rule!

Hanging art too high is a common design mistake, says Jill Vegas (Jillvegas.com), author of Speed Decorating: A Pro Stager’s Tips and Trade Secrets for a Fabulous Home

in a Week or Less. “The midpoint of the artwork should be about five-feet high to create a natural focal point—most people have the bottom of the piece at five feet.” One place we overlook the power of art? The bathroom! “Upgrade it just by hanging, say, a photograph of the beach or a fun print.”

Think “three’s company”!

A coffee table can exude charm, says Kristie Barnett (Thedecorologist.com), author of Psychological Staging: Home Staging Secrets of the Decorologist. “I decorate coffee tables with three main elements: flowers, a metallic item (gold, silver or iron) and something literary. For example, set a vase of faux peonies atop a short stack of books and corral everyday items in a silver tray to create a lovely vignette.”