There’s something to be said for adding a pop of color or sprig of texture to your home to enhance beauty when scheduling showings for potential home buyers. While it’s important to avoid over-kill in this area (It’s a house, not a tropical jungle!) a green plant here or a bouquet of flowers there may be just the right touch to boost room appeal when you’ve placed your house on the market for sale.
Don’t forget, though, that many people are allergic to flowers. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should stage your home flower-free when buyers are getting ready to come through. It does mean, however, that if you’re going to incorporate flowers into one or two rooms, you’ll want to choose a species that is hypoallergenic.
Home buyers with allergies can still enjoy flowers
When scheduling showings for home buyers, keep the following list in mind, which includes several types of flowers that are among the best choices for those who suffer from allergies:
- Daffodils: Not only do they have a low pollen count, but their bright yellow appearance also adds cheer to any room. Daffodils symbolize hope and new beginnings; quite an appropriate choice when decorating for home buyers; don’t you think?
- Hydrangeas: Because their pollen is sticky, rather than powdery, the wind doesn’t blow it everywhere, which gives hydrangeas a high ranking on a list for hypoallergenic flowers. Their enormous blooms come in various shades of blue, white, purple and pink; they’re a perfect choice when you want to give someone a joyful southern welcome!
- Tulips: Considered classics in the world of flowers, tulips come in a variety of hues and produce very little pollen. They can stand alone but also look beautiful when added to a bouquet with multiple types of flowers.
- Snapdragons: These beauties can add both color and dimension to a countertop, coffee table or bedside stand. Their pod shape acts as a container that prevents their pollen from becoming airborne, which is a good thing for visitors with allergies.
It’s best to go for visual appeal rather than fragrance (to which many people can be highly sensitive) when selecting flowers to stage your home for showings. If the flowers you choose have a bulb (like tulips or daffodils) you might even consider gifting some to the buyers who get the house. They can plant them in the yard to remember the first time they visited thehome.