It doesn't matter if you live in a 1-bedroom apartment in the city or a 5-bedroom suburban home. However, it is important to get your bedrooms in order before you list them. Although there are no set rules for decorating your bedroom to sell a house, designers agree that cleanliness and neutrality are key.

For specific tips on staging bedrooms for selling a house, read this article.

Bedroom Staging Tips

Whatever the size of your bedroom, the first step in cleaning is to declutter, depersonalize, and clean. Although it might seem like a lot of work upfront, clearing clutter now will do the packing and moving easier once your home is sold.

• Reduce The Clutter In Your Closets

  Marie Kondo's organizing tips can help you sort your bedroom closets according to how much you feel attached to them, especially clothes. According to the KonMari method, only keep the things that "spark joy."

• Depersonalize

  Buyers want to see themselves and their families living there, taking personal keepsakes and family photos away. You can replace framed family photos with something generic like architecture or landscape images.

  Named decor should also be removed, such as children's names being taken off the wall or monogrammed pillows and towels.

• Make Sure To Clean Thoroughly

  The home is still your home, so perfection is impossible. However, bedrooms should be as nice as a hotel room. You can still visit the home if you haven't yet vacated it.

Here's a cleaning list:

• Vacuum floors and carpets.

• Mop (if you don't have wall-to-wall carpet).

• Dust baseboards, moldings, door trim, ceiling fans, and lights.

• Use a wood-safe cleaner to clean furniture.

• You can hire a professional to clean your windows from the outside, and you can clean the insides by yourself.

How To Decorate A Master Bedroom

A master bedroom staging can make a huge impact, so it's a great place to start. The buyer will likely be the one who uses the master bedroom to impress them.

• Use A Neutral Color Scheme

  As buyers will be of different ages and genders, master bedrooms should be appealing to all. However, buyers who cannot see beyond it can be discouraged by too feminine or masculine decor.

  Keep it neutral with whites, grays, and light beiges. Add warmth to your space by adding blankets and throw pillows. Greenery, unlit candles, frames, and vases can add a splash of color. Blue is a soothing accent color that evokes the ocean or clear blue skies.

• Tips For Staging A Bed

  A headboard is essential to make your master bedroom feel finished and polished. But, it's not enough to have a bed on a metal frame. A headboard can be purchased at a local store, secondhand, or made by you.

  Linens will make your master bedroom feel cozy and warm. To give your bedroom the luxury feel of a hotel, use crisp white bedding. You can bring it with you if you buy it new. You can make the bed look professional with hospital corners, a duvet or bedspread, accent pillows, and a nice bedspread.

• How To Style A Bedroom Dresser

  Your dresser is not included in the sale, so buyers won't be able to see it. Instead, to add to the overall design, decorate the top of your dresser.

  The rule of threes is to arrange accessories in odd numbers that are pleasing to the eyes. For example, you can use unlit candles, empty jewelry boxes, succulents, books, small frames, or fresh flowers as options.

• How To Set Up A Nightstand

  Your master bedroom should have enough space for a nightstand to be placed on either side of your bed. You can have one nightstand if there isn't enough space. You can stage both.

  You can choose bedtime-ready items such as a stack of books and then add flowers or a frame with a generic photo. Keep personal items such as glasses, medication, CPAP machines, or water glasses safe. Your alarm clock will also need to be removed.

How To Stage A Master Closet 101

No matter how big the closet is, it's important to make it look spacious. It should be at least half full. Buyers won't be able to see the closet doors and feel stuffed. They'll think your home lacks storage space.

Here are some other ways to organize your master closet.

• Invest In Organizers

  Without a closet organizer, a walk-in wardrobe is a waste space. So walk-in closets are a huge plus. A study found that homes with walk-in closets sold at a 3 percent premium.

  To make the most of a large closet, it should at least have two rods. Hang clothes side-by-side on matching hangers and take out empty hangers. For sweaters and T-shirts that are neatly folded, you can use shelf space.

• Sort By Category

  All hanging and folded items should be grouped by category: sweaters, pants, and shirts. You can also group items by color within a category if you wish to go further.

• Clear The Hamper

  A cluttered hamper is the worst thing for your closet. If you're selling your home, be prepared to do laundry more frequently than usual. Make sure that it is dry and clean. A cover or lid can help you keep your laundry from getting out of control.

• Give Ample Light

  If you have a closet with a window, open the curtains to let in as much natural sunlight as possible. You can replace the lightbulbs if you don't have one, or perhaps add brighter bulbs. Hang a battery-operated touch light if there is no lighting.

How To Decorate A Child's Bedroom

It can be difficult to stage a child's room because they are often filled with toys and decorated in specific ways. The Group Consumer Housing Trends Report 2018 shows that 46 percent of buyers have children. This means that you are just as likely to find a buyer who has children as someone without. Your best option is to make the space look neutral so that buyers can envision the space as they want it to be.

• Minimize Toys

  If possible, store large toys such as dollhouses, play tables, and tents in another place. For example, your children can fill one basket with toys that they will use for the next few months and then put the rest in storage. This will make it quick and easy to clean up after your kids have finished playing. For smaller toys, use containers with lids or standing organizers with drawers, and then tuck the entire organizer into the closet.

• Neutralize Your Decor

  You can paint as a DIY project or as a professional. However, you should choose a neutral tone such as gray, beige, or off-white. You can cover up or remove any murals, bright colors, or themes. Buyers shouldn't think that they will need to renovate the entire room to meet their needs.

How To Set Up A Small Guest Room

Many items such as toys, crafts, and luggage are found in guest rooms. Buyers want the room to be used as a bedroom, especially for those who have large families or host guests from out of town. The Group Report shows that 60% of buyers recently said that a spare bedroom or guest bedroom is important to them.

To appeal to buyers looking for more rooms, you might make a bedroom in a bedroom that is currently being used for another purpose.

• Do Not Overcrowd Your Space

  Remove any unnecessary furniture if your guest bedroom is small. Keep a bed, at most one nightstand, ideally two, and a single dresser.

• A Bedroom Set Up With An Air Mattress

  An air mattress is a great option if you don't have a guest room with a bed. It can be placed on a metal frame that folds and is dressed as a regular mattress. A headboard is an option but not mandatory.

• Small Rooms: Staging Tips

  Consider staging a smaller bedroom to be used as a nursery or home office. It is better to make it look more like a storage area or space than it is.