We've all seen it before. The 900 sq ft loft that is, in fact, 300 sq ft of hallway, and more bathrooms than any resident actually needs. Or the oddly shaped corner condos which boast panoramic views.
So you've got this long hallway, pie shaped condo. Now what?
Read MoreWe had previously worked with this client on home staging for the sale of her condo. When she came to us for help with her new penthouse in the sky, we were thrilled to take on the project with her.
The brief was to create a mature, yet cozy space that would be great for the couple to lounge in. They like raw materials and selected barn board flooring as a developer upgrade. Too much wood can be, well, woody, so we opted for natural materials and shapes to add texture and interest.
We showed our client the boards last night and she loved them all. Help her make the right choice: submit your vote in the comments below or tweet to @modernstagingca
The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. It's where families meet, food is prepared, and conversations happen. A good kitchen is important to most buyers. A kitchen should be clean, functional, and if you have the time / budget, stylish.
We see so many cluttered, tidy kitchens, Back to our previous post about entrances and clutter, it is important to clear off the counters. Overflowing counters, crammed with tired appliances and overflowing compost is a sure sign that there isn't enough storage. This may be the case, but you don't want to advertise this!
Read MoreLiving rooms function differently for everyone. Some families spend time in their living room, watching TV. For others, it is a formal entertaining space. You don't know who is going to walk through the door to look at your listing. You can guess, but you can't know in absolutes.
So how do you style your living room so that it attracts the widest pool of buyers? Those who want to lounge, play, read, watch or rest?
Read MoreIt's almost like an addiction to HGTV makeover shows, combined with celebrity gossip. Who doesn't love seeing worst case scenarios, made over to stunning results?! Plus, when you get a sneak peek inside someone else's house, you often realize your own Tupperware drawer isn't all that bad. Here's one project that went from cluttered and dark to bright and stunning...
Read MoreIt is a common question: what is the value of home staging? Home staging can mean many different things, to many different people. To most realtors and homeowners, it just means putting away your personal belongings, cleaning the pasta noodles out of the sink, and leaving the dog at a friends house during the open house.
Not so...
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