The most cost effective home staging tool is paint! Painting the wall of cabinets white instantly updated this bedroom. What was once a drawback became a feature. Notice that leaving the inset walls blue drew attention to the window seat and the nice arched trim. (photo below) Painting the oak frames of [...]
The age, condition and color of flooring are important factors to consider when deciding if replacement is necessary in order to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Many sellers take the position that buyers will want to make their own carpet selection so they would rather offer a concession. [...]
“Proper furniture placement shows a room to its best potential.” Staging is more about the placement of furniture and accessories than it is about the pieces themselves. Homeowners usually have more than enough furniture and accessories to work with. The biggest misconception about staging is that it’s expensive. For just the [...]
On July 25th, I had the good fortune to celebrate my daughter’s marriage and was thrilled that she called on me to help with the décor! Much like decorating for a client, the selections had to reflect my daughter’s style and wishes – simple, practical and green. And like with most decorating [...]
Whether it's from watching HGTV, reading articles online or hearing it directly from your real estate agent or home stager, by now most sellers know the importance of a fresh coat of neutral paint. But even the most savvy sellers dig in their heels a bit when it comes to removing [...]
