Who told you to make it less modern? I think it looks great. Agree with switching out the two chandeliers. The one over the dining table could be hung a little lower. Perhaps a few colorful accessories on the kitchen counter, but avoid clutter. Dining rooms wall photos hung lower, at eye level. Fresh flowers are always a plus. Is there some other reason the house may not be selling? Price? Location?

downbytheriver's ideas for the kitchen. I personally would not purchase expensive art. Just something from a chain store to soften the kitchen a little. You could always donate it later if it is not your style.

I agree about changing the real estate agent. Your house looks beautiful and the right buyer will come along. Fresh flowers and fruit bowl is a good idea and that's it.

Try speaking with friends and family and see if you can "shop" in their houses for some items ( no cost! ) While I don't mind your home I think it is missing warmth which is what people feel like with modern design styles... I would definitely switch the 2 rugs, see if you can borrow some other lamps for the living room, remove the teal pillows and put a softer color there and some nice throws. I know they tell you to declutter, but it looks like it went a little too far - try adding a few things back. In the kitchen, it could be the angle of the photo but the table looks way too small and it is very contemporary compared to your cabinets - I would change that.

The other thing you could try is to go to some open houses in your area in houses that are similar to yours and see how they are "staged"..

Good luck! I hope you sell soon!

I wouldn't... it looks fine as is clean and fresh ..if they can't look past what is there! ..new people will change it to their style as soon as they move in ..save your money

Thank you, My agent said two people out of nine showings the first two days said it was two modern. So she suggested for open house. We got an offer this morning but it is a low ball offer. Were priced right it is suburban Pa. it is just a more traditional neighborhood. We like modern minimal. I was just looking to get more offers as do as agent suggested.

I agree with what the others have said. I would remove the rug from the dinning room because it highlights that the table is not centered and add a bowl of fruit or flowers to all the rooms.

Do you think making the room warmer by adding this rug for open house? It has a little gold and warmer colors. I could add gold pillows to my grey couch.

I would use the rug posted in our new home. So it would not be a waste.

Do you have a Target? Any chance you could bring in some wood pieces? They have some nice ones right now. I love your design by the way, but some people read modern as "institutional" and feel like it's not cozy enough.

-Use the dining room rug in the living room. Get some texture going in there so it looks less neutral.

-Lower the dining room light (whichever one you end up using, if you swap them) and center your table directly under it.

I will have my son electrican swap them. The dining room rug is way to small to fit in the living room. One is 8x10 and the other is 11 x 14. I agree some people don't like the feel. Our one friend said it is not homey one night. She left and we said it's homey to us because it has no clutter. I will look at target to add wood accessories. Thank you.

I agree your house is beautiful.

Try to soften it up a little with a print. Printed rug, printed pillow. A soft colorful throw across the couch. A colorful vase with flowers on your coffee tables with a couple of books from the thrift store if necessary. Nothing needs to be expensive if it's temporary.

When you are selling your home what you like/love needs to go out the window ( or into the moving van )That is the hardest thing to do .... if you live in a traditional neighborhood and that is the exterior style of your home you will need to bring some of that inside. You will strike the right cord with someone.... I would be curious to hear what the other 7 people thought of the house?

Perhaps buyers (with children) see all the chrome, glass and high gloss furniture and all they can think of is smudges/fingerprints? Since you're in the burbs?

Do you have a fireplace or any other elements to show off?

I like the poster who said to "shop" from friends and family.

Personally, I think your home is terrific.. post pictures and let us know what you decide!!

The gray floor is somewhat taste specific and cannot be changed. I suspect that is what is being called "modern" - not that it is "modern" in style because it could be considered rustic or farmhouse too, but that it is a trendy new style floor. I would not over worry the staging. Someone who likes the look will eventually walk in the door.

Yeah, I was thinking a couple of coffee-table books in the LR, a flowering plant in the dining room (longer lasting than flowers), a cute teapot in the kitchen, with an elegant cookbook open on the counter. That kind of thing leads to the homey/lived-in vibe without actually heading in the too-personal/cluttered direction. My stagers use all kinds of touches like that!

The dining room rug is large enough for the living room. Just place the front legs of the furniture on it. While this look is not what you prefer, it will work just for the staging. Keep in mind that these small things laying around will look messy to you, it may bring you more money in the end. Just post new pics as you move things and everyone here will help you.

The outside is traditional. It is getting many hits and zillow says its a top looked at listing and I am getting showings. My realtor is saying it is to modern. My bathrooms are new etc.

It's ridiculous people won't buy your furniture

I agree but some people have no imagination. I will post pictures when I update the rooms. I want to buy things we will use not things to just sell. The books, flowers plants, basket with pillows, blanket. Some people just cannot just see their own items in others homes.

My agent said two people out of nine showings the first two days said it was two modern.

Two out of nine is hardly a majority. What they are saying is that it's too modern for them. But they are probably not talking about your decor. They are talking about the house itself - the open floor plan, the light color floors, etc. They are talking about intrinsic things that cannot be changed. These are things you have absolutely no control over. Don't sweat it - your house will sell.

Well, we all agree that the house is beautiful. But the simple truth is that a large amount of people just see the furniture and can't imagine how it will look with their own. I also agree with the posters who recommended borrowing items from friends and family. No need to purchase new items. Whatever it take to get a higher offer.

I love your house. To make it less modern- Can you move the two white modern chairs to another area in the house- or in storage. They are very nice- maybe people seem them as "too modern" and move the other rounder white chair in its place. Swap out the rugs out the patterned one in the living room- and maybe put a table cloth on your awesome table and a throw blanket or two on the couch. Maybe grab a kitchen rug or two to put in the kitchen.

I wouldn't worry about furniture, it is really nice. Would remove rug from dining room, move it to living room. Change light fixture in dining room to something larger also install it lower. Add soft accessories (don't overdo). I also think that adding nice long window panels to all windows would softer look. They can be found in Home Goods for 25 pair...

It's true that some people have trouble picturing their things in a completely different setting, or understanding how to transition one design style into another.

Which is where the real estate agent comes in with "remember their furniture will be moving with them. See these lovely wood cabinets?...Isn't this crown molding a charming touch?...The backyard access from the kitchen is so desirable..."

It's about the sell, and I agree 2 out of 9 is not an overwhelming consensus by any stretch. I wouldn't change much to cater to the less than 25% who can't see past what's in front of their noses. Good luck to you, looking forward to hearing you've accepted an offer ;)

I would be thrilled to walk into a house like yours. I have imagined my way out of golden oak cabinets, oak trim, popcorn ceilings,etc., in houses we have purchased and certainly can overlook furniture tastes (staged or not).

I have had two calls from neighbors who have buyers. They love the modern look. So I will add a few touches we have in boxes and pray we get a full priced offer. I will keep you informed thanks everyone for your advice and help. I appreciate it.

Great suggestions above. Here are some more ideas to warm it up: replace the cool blue pillows, candles and decorative vases with bright warm sunflower yellow or warm red items. Pillow covers and candles will run you about $50. Add living green houseplants at $15-$20 each. Keep a $10 bouquet of sunflowers in the kitchen and pick out some great flowers for the dining room, too (or use a lush green plant) on the table. Remove the giant floor pot in the dining room or put a real living $30-$50 tree from a big box store in it if it is waterproof. No fake trees or fake flowers for this wonderful house.

If you like the look of Oriental rugs, you could buy an inexpensive machine made rug for the living room in the traditional warm red colors. Often modern furniture is combined with Oriental rugs for style and color.

A large 36" or so colorful painting from Home Goods or similar shop for the dining room would be much warmer than the sophisticated black and white prints.

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Great news for your neighbours, and another selling point for your Realtor: "buyers are snapping up homes in this neighbourhood, two have already sold this week!" ;)

In general I'd say the average person can't see past the existing furniture n so they either love ur place or hate it, depending on their personal taste. So obviously, That is the reason why they tell u to stage ur house. But believe me, it Will sell no matter what, it's just a matter of that one person who loves ur style or that one who can see how "they" will decorate the place.

Realtors r looking for the easiest, general type house that will appeal to the "general" public. IMO,

At least that has been my experience, some realtors will tell u what is best for them...

My personal advice, U decide for ur self what to do or not to do to sell in the timeframe that u hope to follow. Good luck :)

Oh yeah, I personally love the pictures u show, so see we r out there. Lol.

You have light floors, thin moldings, and light walls. Your house is on the modern side of things, and that has nothing to do with the furniture.

So people who want really traditional won't want your house no matter what you do with furniture and rugs.

There will be a buyer for your house. Not sure where you are but where I live, things have been selling in a week or les s when they are nowhere as nice as your place.

If you're on the market for six weeks/eight weeks with lookers but no takers, you are priced too high. PERIOD. They aren't buying your furniture and rugs. Go buy some toss pillows, get some fresh flowers, and consider the "ask". Everything sells ! But a house is worth exactly what someone will PAY.

The living room reminds me of a hotel lobby. The pillows are just too perfectly placed and the color is too controlled for me, like someone picked out just the correct color and number of decorative items from some staging catalog. I understand you like clean and uncluttered but most buyers want to imagine living in the space, not just tiptoe through and try not to leave a mark.

I don't get a cozy feeling from the space; it just feels too sparse for me. How about a big green plant for the corner and perhaps a dark rug for the living room. Thrift stores often have great coffee table books and striking design items.

We had five offers. We are in contract. We found out it was more our agent unhappy with things than people. We had added coffee table tim cotterill art book etc.

Congrats!

might want to use a different agent in the future!

Fantastic news!

I'm happy to hear you are in contract. Annoying that it was just your agent.