Staging Gallery

These are a few of the projects I have worked on recently. All of these houses sold within 6 weeks of being staged by Simplify Home Staging. The first house featured had been on the market for 1 1/2 years and the owner had nearly given up!

	The landscaping at this house was overgrown and didn't do this lovely home justice.
We pruned the decorative trees and pulled out overgrown bushes to allow buyers to see the house. Although money was not available for a full overhaul, at least now the house is visible from the street.

	This landscaping was overgrown and unattractive. The home's curb apppeal was quite under-whelming and had the potential of driving buyers away.
By simply cleaning this area out and adding mulch, we turned a negative into a positive selling feature.

	The previous owner of this home was quite a collector of plants etc. You barely notice that there is a fireplace in this room. The entire focus is on all the stuff --not the house.
	When the owner vacated the property, the fireplace suddenly appeared along with numerous marks on the walls, nail holes, and spots on the carpet. Every fault is highlighted when a home is vacant. We cleaned it but felt that the white walls didn't highlight the architecture.
This is the final transformation. The idea behind the color choices and furniture is to create a warm inviting space that is simple and easy for a buyer to imagine themselves living in.

	This room felt cold and unwelcoming-- used mainly as a pass-through. The sellers were not taking advantage of their fireplace as a natural focal point and selling feature.
By painting the walls a soft color, pulling the sofa into position in front of the fireplace, and adding accessories, the charm of this room becomes evident.

This crowded kitchen needed to be simplified so the focus would be on the wonderful windows and the view beyond. The biggest challenge in this room was that the walls were made of wallpaper board that was 20 years old, stained and damaged. The kitchen was a definite negative, and buyers would be mentally deducting the cost of a remodel from the price, or not making an offer at all.

By using a degreaser on all the surfaces, repairing the wallboard (they said it couldn't be done!) priming and painting the walls, trim and ceilings, we created a fresh, clean kitchen that buyers would be able to move into and enjoy. We selected a spring green wall color and bright white trim to bring the outdoors in, allowing the windows and the view to become the focus of this room. This house sold in 3 1/2 weeks.

	This nearly empty, beautiful room was not enhanced buy this harsh black sofa. Since we needed to work with the available furniture to keep costs down, we found the corner piece and turned it back into a sectional to make the nearly empty room look appropriately full.
We softened the black leather with textured earth tone pillows and a throw to play off the rented artwork. By adding a coffee table, we created a seating area that felt finished and comfortable.
We simplified the entertainment center, packed the toys, replaced the very traditional curtains and accessorized the fireplace.
The sofa table and lamps added further interest and light to this room. Simplifying the entertainment center and adding decoration to the top made it appear less functional and more decorative.

	This room had so many things going on that it wasn't a comfortable place to do any of them.
We decluttered, created a focal point and gave the space a clear purpose.

	This homeowner worked the night shift and used this spare room in the basement to sleep in because it was dark.
By painting, adding artwork and updating the bedding, we pulled this room together so that it looked good during showings while still functioning as a dark place to sleep.

	This space over the sink was a mish-mash of organizational stuff because the owner couldn't figure out what should go there.
We edited clutter and dressed the space up with a mirror and shelf.

	Often the master bedroom is the last thing to be decorated.
Using items the home owner already had, we created an attrative room that buyers would love to relax in.

	This area was initially empty. We rented furniture, but it wasn't enough.
By accessorizing and hanging artwork, we created an inviting spot to sit and read.

	The design of this ktichen is wonderful, but the clutter and formal window treatment didn't show it off.
We edited the clutter, created a custom window treatment and brought in a beautiful seasonal floral arrangement to showcase this dream kitchen.

	The furniture placement and dark carpet in this room created an unbalanced feeeling.
New carpet and simple rearranging created a pleasant room to relax in.

	Dark furniture overpowered this corner.
Replacing the cabinet with the mirror reflected light in this corner.

	This kitchen is cluttered and somewhat outdated.
	There was nothing special for buyers to see.
These homeowners did a great job of packing and getting rid of their clutter. It looks ready to move in.
By changing the countertops, light fixtures, faucet and adding hardware, these homeowners went above and beyond most kitchens in this price range.

	This dining area was small and functional.
By adding an accent wall, lighting and artwork, it now looks very upscale.

	Buyers dream of a luxurious master bath and it's important to showcase this area.
By editing furnishings and accessorizing, we created a more spa-like atmosphere that would photograph well.

	The boldly patterned bedding on this king-sized bed and dark carpeting dominated this room.
Changing the bedding allows the focus to return to the features of the room.

	This bathroom was a typical family bathroom. Not terrible, just slightly dated and worn.
By painting, simplifying and selectively upgrading things (floor, hardware and fixtures) the homeowners created a very upscale feeling.

	This headboard was so large it blocked the windows slightly.
By removing the headboard and creating a focal point with art, we draw the buyers eye to the windows and how spacious the room is.

	This cottage bathroom had become more functional than charming. The wallpaper was damaged and the sink and shelves looked institutional.
We removed the wallpaper, painted and added bead board. Vintage-styled accessories added charm. The wall mounted candles invite the buyer to consider enjoying a long soak in the tub.
A new vanity created storage.

	A typical kid's bedroom.
There are some tricks to making older worn bedding look good. I can help homeowners arrange what they have to the best advantage.

	This room was functional and crowded, not at all relaxing.
We re-positioned the bed, decluttered and added a few decorative elements.

	The left side of this room was dominated by a large sectional sofa.
We brought in furniture from another part of the house and created a cozy seating area.

	The seating arrangement and wall color of this room distracted from the selling features which are the windows and fireplace.
By neutralizing the wall color and rearranging the furniture we allow the focus to be where it needs to be.

	Cluttered and too personal.
With less stuff the room feels more relaxing and buyers can imagine themselves living here.

The antique dresser works as an interesting country accent in this room.

We used items the homeowner had to pull the room together.

	This room had no clear focal point and felt like a florist's shop with all the artificial plants.
We rearranged the furniture arround the fireplace, accessorized the mantle and warmed the windows with simple treatments.
	We removed this TV stand to create a more spacious trafic pattern.
The new arrangement accessorized the space while keeping the feeling spacious.

Adding window treatments and a matching bedskirt and artwork pulled this room together

	This spare room felt unfinished.
Hanging a coordinating piece of artwork over the bed creates a focal point.

	Busy people often don't have time to work on their bedrooms, but if you leave a room like this it sends the wrong message to buyers.
The room now suggests the feeling of a place where you could sleep really well. The contrasting window treatments and headboard keep it from becoming too bland.

	Typical cozy crowded home, but "the way you live in a house and the way you sell it are two different things."
These homeowners rented furniture to better merchandise their home. It is much easier for a buyer to imagine themselves living here when it is less personalized.

	This dining room had a very bold wall treatment.
We added chair rail, added interest with color and the homeowner set the table. The light fixture was dated. Instead of buying new, we painted the old one.

	This room was cold, charmless and kind of dirty. It was hard to appreciate the view.
By adding more luxurious bedding and bringing in light colors to contrast with the woodwork, we created a cozy master bedroom. Sheers soften without blocking the view.

	This room was crowded with too much furniture. Even with the shades up it felt dark.
We changed out the comforter and coordinated the fabrics. A smaller table in place of the trunk creates a more appropriate focal point.

	This area was out of balance with the too large and ornate mirror.
Just switching the mirror helped to make this area more pleasing.

	So much potential, but all you notice is the crazy curtains and polka dot sheets.
This room is simple, charming and looks like a fun place to relax.

	This room was a catchall with no real purpose.
Still in the works, but just decluttering and some paint is already a huge improvement.