A potential buyer comes to view your home. She explores each room with interest. Then she opens the closet door in the master bedroom. Will she be impressed with the storage space and imagine her clothes adorning the racks and shelves?
That likely depends on how you use and manage that space.
Of course, her first reaction will be based on size. Short of doing a major renovation, there’s not much you can do about that.
However, there is plenty you can do to make the storage area seem bright and roomy. Your first step is to remove as much of the clutter as possible. If the closet doubles as storage for boxes and other items, for example, move those items elsewhere. (It might make sense for you to temporarily rent space at a local self-storage.)
Next, make sure the space isn’t over-filled. You don’t have to remove all your clothes, but consider removing enough to fully accentuate the roominess of the space and make it look neat and organized.
Finally, don’t forget about lighting. It also plays a key role. A dimly lit closet will make the space look unappealing. Use enough wattage to create a pleasant glow throughout the area.
Don’t forget to do the same things for all your other storage spaces too.
