Home Staging Tips

Great inspiration at Highpoint

2010-04-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Finished my last day in Highpoint and came back with great new sources and much inspiration.

Another staged property ready for a new owner

2010-02-12T14:48:00.000-08:00

I would have to say that this is our biggest and best transformation to date. On Stage is Portland, Oregon's largest professional staging company assisting agents and homeowners sell over $228 million dollars of real estate..

Out of the Box...

2010-02-12T08:42:00.001-08:00

When looking in discount stores, think out of the box. I have a staging job coming up that is a 50's Mid Century ranch style home. I found two chair cushions that had the perfect pattern and feel for the house... however, I was looking for two accent pillows with the same feel. The solution for my problem was to cut off the ties... Presto.. accent pillows....

Style on a Tight Budget

2010-02-11T21:05:00.000-08:00

Met with an agent and homeowner yesterday for an upcoming staging job. I was given a budget of $200.00 to buy three major items for the home: kitchen nook light, dining room light, kitchen faucet and bathroom vanity light.... Acomplished for a little over budget at $210. Can't wait to see how it is all going to look once the staging is accomplished....

Holiday Mantle idea using fresh greens

2009-12-09T17:03:00.000-08:00

This is a Holiday mantle idea the uses local freshgreens, warm candle glow and a little Mercury Glass for sparkle. It was quite simple to achieve and is long-lasting for the holiday season. This particular mantle consists of: an 8 foot Magnolia garland, Eucalyptus, Poinsetias, Nandina berries and little sprigs of Cryptomeria.

Watch this chair change...

2009-12-09T16:25:00.000-08:00

This chair is old and tired, but the frame is of high quliaty. I found this Kravet fabric which is part of the Barclay Butera collection. The pattern is called Kinglsey 615. My clients have a fun spirit about themselves and she loved the fabric from the begining. This is not a fabric for everyone, but if you want what you see in the Decorator magazines, this is the ticket. Don't be afraid to have what you love. Surround yourself in beauty.

Look to the Outdoors for Indoor solutions

2009-06-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

Have you been searching for colorful, stylish fabrics for indoor use? Try using outdoor fabrics for hard-working indoor areas. These fabrics will withstand spills, stains, fading and are easy to clean. Duralee makes great, affordable outdoor fabrics in updated colors and patterns. Today, many designers and fabric manufacturers are creating indoor looks for the out of doors. Your deck or patio is the transition point from the indoors to the outdoors. Don't overlook these great "entertaining spaces" as an extension of indoor entertaining space. For more information on these fabrics view the Duralee web site: www.duralee.com

Pending after 8 days...

2009-06-23T09:55:00.000-07:00

The house below went pending after 8 days on the market. New paint, carpet and staging is all that was needed to update this house and help get it sold. The owners were so happy, and they are on their way to purchasing their next home.

The Power of Paint

2009-06-19T10:30:00.001-07:00

Remember when selecting paint colors for your home. Do not select colors you love. Keep the colors neutral. Light and bright colors will make a dark room feel larger. If your home has crown mouldings show them off. They are a great feature. If you select a light color, consider painting the ceiling the same color as the walls or a shade lighter to showcase the moluldings. By keeping your home neutral, buyers can see that their furnishings will fit with the existing colors, and it will be one less thing they will have to do when they move in.

PAINT IT... it's worth the effort

2009-06-18T11:46:00.000-07:00

Paint is the most cost effective update you can do when preparing your home for sale. Wheather you paint inside or out, you will get around a 300 % return on your investment. Paint is one of the top upgrades buyers look for. With competition for buyers at a high level, you need to do everything you can to attract the buyers and to not give them a reason NOT to buy our home. For many, a home is the largest investiment you will make in your lifetime. If that is the case for you, then you can't afford to not to spend some money to update your home, and to know where you will get the BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.

Home Staging Tips from a Pro.

2009-06-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

Homeowners: In case you have not caught on, the days of just hanging a lockbox on your door to see your house are over. There are a glut of homes on the market today, and if you need to sell, you need to do everything in your power to help that happen. The easiest and most cost effective thing you can do is clean out your house. Pack, donate or throw out any itemsl you have not used or worn in the past 6 months. Buyers are paying for square footage, not the stuff in your house. The second major thing to do is separate yourself emotionally from your house. The minute you list your property, it is no longer your house. Once these two items have been tackled, call in a professional stager to arrange what is left. To make this happen in the most efficient way, leave your house. Listen to what feedback you get (both positive and negative) about your house. The stager has no vested interest in your house, just the end result of selling your house. By using a professional stager, you will get great end results. Remember as with anything in life, you get what you pay for. Get multiple bids, ask to see a website or previous completed jobs and ask for referrals.