What About Curtains When Selling? | Property Staging Advice
It’s one of the most common questions I get asked when preparing an empty property for sale:
“Debs, should we keep the curtains, replace them or take them down?”
If you’re getting ready to sell your home you might be worrying about whether your curtains are helping or hindering your sale.
Let me put your mind at rest.
At Crystal Property Staging we specialise in professional property staging in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Gloucestershire and beyond, helping homeowners, landlords and developers present their properties in the best possible light. We are not a curtain retailer — and we don’t supply made-to-measure curtains — but we absolutely advise on whether to keep, remove or style around what you already have.
Because when it comes to staging your property to sell everything is strategic.
Can You Keep Your Existing Curtains When Selling?
In many cases — yes.
When staging an empty property for sale we always assess what’s already there before suggesting changes.
If your curtains are:
- Neutral in colour
- In good condition
- Hanging correctly
- Not overly heavy or dated
We will often keep them and build the room’s colour scheme around them.
Staging isn’t about replacing everything – It’s about enhancing presentation to help buyers emotionally connect with the space.
When Removing Curtains Can Help Sell Your Home Faster
There are times when curtains can work against your sale.
For example:
- Dark fabrics blocking natural light
- Busy or bold patterns
- Heavy swags or pelmets
- Curtains hung too low, making ceilings feel shorter
- Damaged or part faded – no one wants to see cat scratches or a tie dye effect!
One of the key principles of property staging in the Home Counties is maximising light and space.
Light sells homes.
A brighter property:
- Photographs better for Rightmove and Zoopla
- Feels larger during viewings
- Creates a more positive emotional response
If removing curtains improves natural light and proportion we may recommend taking them down.
It’s not about personal taste – It’s about market strategy.
What If There Aren’t Any Curtains?
That’s absolutely fine, not a problem!
In these cases, we Maximise natural light with:
- Adding warmth through rugs, artwork and soft furnishings
- Focus on furniture layout and flow
- When preparing your property for sale, curtains are just one design element — not a requirement.
Home Staging Is About Strategy, Not Stress
When property owners contact us for property staging one of the biggest worries is:
“Do I need to spend money changing everything?”
The answer is no.
Our job when staging your home to sell is to:
- Assess what works
- Remove what doesn’t
- Elevate presentation
- Increase perceived value
Sometimes that means keeping your curtains.
Sometimes it means removing them.
Sometimes it means working beautifully without them.
Every property is different.
Professional Property Staging in Buckinghamshire & Beyond
At Crystal Property Staging we help:
- Homeowners preparing to move
- Landlords selling ex-rental properties
- Developers launching new builds
Our focus is simple:
Presentation that helps you sell faster and for the best possible price.
If you’re unsure whether your curtains (or anything else) are helping or hurting your sale we’re happy to assess your property and advise.
Because great staging isn’t about buying more, it’s about making the right decisions.
Need Help Preparing Your Property for Sale?
If you’re selling in High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Amersham or anywhere in the Home Counties, or the Three counties for that matter, and want expert advice on staging your property get in touch.
Let’s make sure your property doesn’t just go on the market.
Date: 21 March 2026