home staging coarsegold california: Fluorescent lighting updated, thank goodness - 11/28/08 10:35 PM
Many of you have experienced and lived with these lighting fixtures.
For some reason contractors in our area still think that these albatross fixtures are still ok in kitchens and baths. I know of three spec. builders that persist in putting these into their new builds and that is just crazy in today's lighting market. In the shop or garage, OK but in the house, PLEASE they need to be updated.
Recently Dream Interior Redesign and Home Staging was asked to advise on a home staging and also on separate kitchen redesign. Here are some products that can help homeowners be energy efficient BUT with more style.
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home staging coarsegold california: 2 offers 1st day, whoopee! - 08/11/07 03:24 PM
Dream Interior Redesign and Staging was called in to stage this cape code on a serious budget. This house had been vacant and on the market for 3 months. I had to use only the owner's furnishings but I could add my accessories and artwork. She had all antiques and none were in very good condition. The agent that hired me stopped in afterwards, with clients looking for a higher-end home and they wrote an offer. The next agent in wrote another offer. This doesn't happen in today's market, 2 OFFERS in the first day.
I doubt that these before and after photos will make it into my portfolio. … (18 comments)
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home staging coarsegold california: Let there be LIGHT...updating is SO IMPORTANT! - 06/23/07 11:27 AM
Most home sellers and Realtors know that lighting is crucial when showing a house. Lighting warms rooms and creates ambiance. However, since having the lights on is so important they become points of focus and therefore can also be a negative distraction if they are old, outdated or in need of repair.
Updating the lighting fixtures in a marketed home is a relative small financial investment that can reap big rewards.
The big box DIY stores have updated fixtures that can measurably improve the WOW factor in any house. It is worth the money and the effort of installation to update light … (8 comments)
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