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Category Archives: Kitchen
December 2020 Staging Tip of the Month
An abundance of kitchen countertops is on the top of every buyer’s list, so make sure you have minimal items on them. One item or group of items per countertop section is ideal. And make sure you have barstools if your kitchen has space for them.
May 2018 Staging Tip of the Month
Should you stage in a hot market? If houses are selling in just a day or two, does it make sense to spend money and time preparing your home for sale? We are a staging company, so we are, of course, a firm believer that staging brings stronger, higher offers whether the market is hot or not. But we will let the pictures speak for us, with some typical things a buyer might say:
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“I like the house, but we would have to spend a lot of money to update the kitchen.”
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“Oh, this house is going to sell fast, we need to make a good offer!”
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“This house is just not my style.”
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“Look at how big and bright this living room is.”
November 2017 Staging Tip of the Month
Staging can not only benefit homes for sale, but also homes for rent. As you can see below, staging some model units in an apartment building make it feel updated, inviting and functional!
October 2017 Featured Before & After
Here is the full before and after photos of the kitchen where we painted and replaced pulls and hinges. We also replace the dated section of cabinets with open barnwood shelves.
October 2017 Staging Tip of the Month
In the past, we’ve often recommended that kitchen cabinet pulls be replaced for a quick update. If you’re willing to take if further, replacing exposed hinges with hidden hinges can help cabinets look even more updated! These hinges are about $2 each and can be installed fairly easily with a template, drill and special drill bit. In the photos below, we painted the cabinets white before installing the new hinges, but painting is not necessary if there will not be exposed screw holes from the old hinges.
First, remove the doors from the cabinets and the hinges from the doors. If you want to paint the cabinets, do it now. Use the template to mark where holes will be drilled. Use the special drill bit (purchased by the hinges) to drill the hole per the manufacturer instructions. Install the hinges to the door and then install the door on the cabinets. Level the door with the leveling screws on the door. Enjoy your cabinets!
March 2016 Staging Tip of the Month
An older galley style kitchen with minimal storage can often be difficult to envision any other way.
This one got a beautiful makeover! We didn’t replace cabinets….but instead added a pantry where an opening was and put new cabinet fronts so they would all coordinate. New flooring, appliances, countertops and backsplash make this kitchen a wow statement!
August 2015 Featured Before & After
Color on walls is often a wonderful thing. But when it’s a very bold color, it can turn off a large percentage of buyers. A neutral wall color and a little art and accessories allow them amenities like the beautiful cabinetry, large island and all the natural light to grab buyer’s attention now.
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August Staging Tip of the Month
We try to keep most of our staging tips pretty inexpensive, but sometimes selling a house for the price you want requires some bigger renovations. This house sat on the market a long time because the kitchen was really in shambles. The cabinets were minimal, non-matching and the doors didn’t even shut right. There wasn’t a dishwasher or microwave and all of the finishes were dated.
We helped the homeowner turn this kitchen into a modern space with all new functional cabinetry, contemporary granite countertops with a glass tile backsplash, new flooring and all new stainless appliances.
Huge thank you to Brian’s Cabinets for all your beautiful work!
March 2014 Featured Before & After
From a consultation report, this homeowner had all the advice she needed to transform this dated kitchen before selling. She replaced the suspended ceiling, painted the cabinets and walls, replace the countertop and faucet and then had us stage it. It sold in just a couple of weeks!
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