January 2018 Staging Tip

This multi-million dollar listing on Lake of the Isles sat on the market way too long because buyers had a hard time envisioning how their furniture would fit in the space.  When there is a large open space, it is imperative the you show buyers how they can break up the space into functional areas.  Here, furniture defined the living, dining and an extra sitting area.

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August 2017 Staging Tip of the Month

If you own a rental property, you know the importance of finding good renters.  Use staging to attract the best renters possible, both through the online photos as well as the showings.  Staging can also make small spaces look functional for renters.

July 2017 Featured Before & After

This was a fun room to redesign!  We moved the leather sofas to the more casual family room and brought in the homeowners grey sectional.  The rest of the furniture was brought in to create a cohesive color palette and show off the room’s size and view!

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July 2017 Staging Tip of the Month

First impressions are everything!  When getting your house ready to sell, make sure to focus on the entry way and any rooms that buyers see within the first 30 seconds of entering your home.  Here, we gave this entry way a complete facelift by using the homeowners grey cabinet from another part of the home, adding a large piece of art that highlighted the size of the space and adding a beautiful rug, lamp and accessories.

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May 2017 Staging Tip

For showings, glass front cabinets should always be emptied of everyday utilitarian items.  Instead, add simplicity and color with a single large accessory in each shelf.