Staging: DIY Wreath Revitalization

One of my (and I think many stager's) favorite tips for sellers is to hang a wreath on or near the front door. Right behind a fresh coat of paint on that door, a wreath is a great way to instantly increase curb appeal with very little effort. However, the stinking things can be pricey. In many cases, it's cheaper to paint that door! This is where a little creativity and a can of spray paint come in.
Maybe you have an old wreath laying around that isn't looking it's best anymore. If you don't, there's always the local thrift store. You may have to remove "accessories" like flowers, Christmas decorations, etc. to keep it simple. Then, simply paint the wreath.
I had this old twig wreath hanging out on my front porch, and it was looking pretty faded. It originally had lovely silk flower sprigs in it that had all blown apart and away in the gentle Texas breeze. There were so many possibilities, but I chose white for a few reasons. One, I already had a can of white spray paint. Two, I have dark red bricks and the white brightens things up and is visible from the street. Three, it goes with my existing patio furniture.

There are probably too many good ideas to list, but here are a few:

Unadorned gold, silver, or red for Christmas.
A bright orange for fall.
White for winter.
A pretty pastel for spring.
A contrasting color like blue on a yellow door, or lipstick pink on a green door.
A much darker or lighter shade of your door color.

One thing to remember if your house is on the market is to keep holiday/seasonal decor simple and to a minimum--but you still want the house to feel welcoming. A nice monochrome wreath in a seasonally appropriate color certainly fits that bill.