🪧 Rule #1 — Leave at least 60 cm for passageways
💬 “If you can’t walk through it — buyers won’t either.”
🎯 Make Space Sell: Why Flow Matters
A beautiful room that feels cramped doesn’t sell. That’s the cold truth. No matter how expensive the furniture or trendy the style, if buyers can’t move freely, they’ll mentally check out. Leaving at least 60 cm of clearance around key furniture isn’t just a design tip — it’s a sales strategy. This rule ensures every space feels accessible, comfortable, and well thought out.
🛋️ How to Stage for Flow — Not Just Looks
Start with the path buyers take as they enter a room. Are they squeezing past an armrest? Tripping over a coffee table? Rearrange.
Always leave 60–90 cm around beds, dining chairs, and sofas — more in tight hallways. If a room feels small, scale down furniture rather than crowding it.
Example: In a compact Newtown terrace, we swapped a bulky 3-seater for a sleeker 2.5-seater and moved the rug 15 cm forward — suddenly the room “breathed,” and buyers stopped bumping into things during opens.
🧠 What Buyers Really Notice (Even If They Don’t Say It)
When buyers feel cramped, they start making excuses:
“It’s a bit small…”
“Where would we put a pram here?”
“Maybe not great for entertaining.”
They’re not just talking size — they’re talking flow. The subconscious takeaway? This home might not work for my life.
✨ Mini Makeover Snapshot
Before: L-shaped sofa blocking the walking path to the balcony.
After: Compact straight sofa + footstool near wall. Path cleared, view opened. Buyers walked straight to the balcony with a smile.
🗣️ From the Agent’s Mouth
“Anytime I see furniture blocking walkways, I know we’ll get negative feedback — even if the styling looks expensive.” — Olivia C., McGrath Inner West
❌ The Trap to Avoid
Don’t over-furnish. More furniture doesn’t mean more value. It means less movement, more friction, and fewer offers. If in doubt, remove a piece. Let air and people flow.
🧭 Navigate Like a Pro
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