Ever notice how sometimes you just walk into a home and it feels ‘happy’? The last house I Staged, felt like that. Was it the cheery colours, the aged wood floors that creek when you walked on them, the rich architectural details that were full of history or was it …
When staging an occupied home vs. an empty home, there is always the extra challenge of working with the homeowners furniture and figuring out what accessories to bring in to tie everything together. I always start with the furniture placement so I can see what stays and what needs to …
I had the privilege to Stage a home that belongs to the sweetest couple who have lived in this house for 52 years!!!!! It was interesting to see how well the homeowner had decorated the home back in the 70’s. According to the family, the house really hasn’t changed that …
This blog post is all about how to find your source of inspiration when staging a room When I first meet with a homeowner I need to instantly gain their trust because not everyone is on board with Staging at the beginning. Often it’s the Realtors who want me there, …
When I first walked into this open concept townhouse I noticed that there were only the two chairs in the living room. I didn’t know where to sit since there were three of us at the meeting. Two chairs were fine for the homeowners however, for Staging purposes, we really …
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No matter how many times I meet with homeowners, I always get anxious and nervous suggesting that they do any painting. I cringe when I see the glazed look come over their face when I talk about the “P” word. I know it’s a big undertaking for them when there …
The homeowners called me after reading my blog and asked for help to Stage their townhouse. They were under an extremely short timeline so we all had to work fast!!!! Choose a Colour Palette: When I first walked into this home, there were too many accent colours which chopped …
I absolutely LOVE Staging bedrooms because I can be more creative and each room can be unique. The key is to imagine who the projected buyers are going to be. I don’t have a crystal ball, however you get a sense of who the buyers are going to be based …
Peeling Back The Layers Of An Onion: Sometimes staging a house is like peeling back an onion. As you start to remove layers of ‘stuff’ you begin to see what you have to work with and all the beauty of the home. It can be extremely stressful for homeowners to …
Every house has it’s own story. In this case, the family had outgrown the space and purchased a large country home that they were moving to right after I staged the house. The big decision was ‘what furniture do you keep for Staging purposes, and what do you pack in …
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