staging: Spring Redecorating * Color It Fresh * LIVING SPACES * Kelowna Decorator Stager - 02/23/08 05:45 PM
Spring is approaching! A wonderful way over the last bit of winter doldrums before spring gardening time actually arrives, is the cleaning out and refreshing of home interiors. Thoughts begin to turn toward cheery colors, accents, painting and redecorating.
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staging: Spring Staging * LIVING SPACES * Kelowna Home Selling - 02/23/08 05:36 PM
January and February is when home sellers begin thinking of listing their homes for spring sale. It's a time for also readying the property for the market.
March is now quickly nearing!
Perhaps the property has been on the market for some time. The local Okanagan and Kelowna market has become very … (2 comments)
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staging: Kelowna Home Staging * Art In Modern Interiors * LIVING SPACES - 02/16/08 10:59 PM
Art is subjective. It is can be difficult to choose it objectively. Art tends to have a strong emotional impact. It appeals to the creative right brain. That's a great thing when selecting it for personal use and enjoyment.
The left brain relates to art by trying to quantify and qualify, it seeks to make … (14 comments)
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staging: Home Selling Checklist LIVING SPACES Interior Design - 01/05/08 03:24 PM
A PERSONALIZED CHECKLIST really gets you ORGANIZED and on with the task of preparing to stage and sell. List room by room what you plan to do with everything. Closets, cabinets and storage in the entire house need to be at least half emptied, cleared and cleaned. It will then need to be decided what to do with … (0 comments)
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staging: OKANAGAN HOME STAGING Penticton Kelowna Vernon - 12/26/07 08:08 PM
Staging is Essential to Selling - With everyone entering the selling fray, there are houses sitting on the market - you don't have to look very hard to see them.
The Okanagan Real Estate market demands set a high standard Professional property presentation has become a requirement to meet the demand … (0 comments)
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staging: Staging vs Interior Design - Addressing The Ongoing Debate - 12/10/07 01:28 AM
Let's get clear about this. There is debate in staging circles among stagers and designers, so what is the consumer to think?
The consumer is left to decide what to choose from available criteria. Here is some clarification.
Regulated staging certification doesn't exist. Program creators make up their own 'certifications' and standards. Staging programs consist … (2 comments)
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staging: Sellers in a Hot Market - Putting Your Property Out Front - 12/03/07 04:40 PM
There is the tendency in a hot market to believe that the market is 'bullish' enough to get the sale through. That is the old thinking. Sure it likely will, but at what cost?
The cost will be the 'expected' lowering of the price. Why expect this negative phenomenon? Instead get proactive … (2 comments)
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staging: Art in The Bathroom * Home Staging * Interior Design * Living Spaces - 11/28/07 12:08 PM
Of course art is delightful in the bathroom, giving a much needed 'lift' to the utilitarian fixtures. Art is a concern in the bathroom, to the avoidance of using it there. Framers routinely advise againt it.
Sorry to 'dampen' the enthusiasm somewhat, but there are some unpleasantries to be cautious of. … (22 comments)
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staging: Art in Home Staging & Interior Design - Living Spaces - 11/27/07 03:02 PM
An artist, stager and designer, I have developed views from each discipline of the use of art in Interior Design and Home Staging that tend perhaps to differ somewhat from the mainstream.
Thank goodness for a more general understanding collectively of the use of eclectic mix in interiors and away from … (40 comments)
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staging: Staging The Market - Home Staging Kelowna - 11/15/07 01:18 PM
Realtors, Stagers and Home Sellers
Who is home staging for? First who it isn't directly for is the seller and I will explain. It isn't directly for the stager's or realtor's benefits either.
The direct benefit of staging should be focused on the buyer - your market. Who will be buying this home? … (0 comments)
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staging: Unstaged Property not selling after 6 weeks??? Staging Sells Faster and For More. Period. - 11/15/07 12:45 PM
These are the very basic real estate staging facts anywhere. Staging sells faster and for more. Period. Those sellers whose properties are staged benefit immensely.
Sellers often choose to avoid improving sale-ability in what they see as a 'bullish' market.
I am hearing from Sellers and Realtors alike here in with listings not moving … (6 comments)
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staging: Bar Stool Heights Ergonomics & Selection * Living Spaces Staging Interior Design - 10/18/07 11:21 PM
Clearing up some confusion about bar stool selection, they are in fact easier to select than regular dining chairs. One reason being that bar stool seats are not as deep, removing that concern. The second reason is simply that you are accounting for height that is relative to the counter or bar … (4 comments)
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staging: Furniture Selection Ergonomics Scale * Staging and Living Spaces Interior Design - 10/18/07 11:18 PM
Having worked in furniture retail and as an in-store designer, I have a fair understanding of how consumers, even some designers come unprepared for the task of choosing furniture.
First have in mind what you likeDo not consult all your friends - only 1 or 2 you trust and those you live withDraw a floor … (0 comments)
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staging: Home Selling Tips Checklist - 10/18/07 11:15 PM
Selling a home is a huge undertaking. It is a task that you will want to get right to minimize time on the market and hence maximizing profitability.
Statistics prove the profitability of de-cluttering, reducing excess contents and staging the home interior and exterior.
Consider these 3 points especially critical - you only have one … (2 comments)
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staging: Landscape Lighting Ideas - Staging Outdoor Living Spaces - 10/18/07 11:08 PM
Some attention now to lighting your property exterior. Regardless of the fact that home showings sometimes must occur after dark, it simply makes good sense to take effective outdoor lighting more seriously than is common to do. Property value is increased also.
The extra effort it takes to enhance and properly light the approach to … (0 comments)
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staging: Stage Vacants - Kelowna Home Staging - 10/10/07 06:56 PM
Vacant homes can take the longest to sell. Consequently the original asking price can also depreciate considerably. They are often taken off the market. The longer on the market, the less appealing property becomes and don't kid yourself, people remember! Potential buyers are not likely to come back once they have already viewed a property … (8 comments)
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staging: Sellers - Finish Renovations Before Showing - Kelowna Home Staging - 10/10/07 06:51 PM
Sellers can be in too much of a hurry to list and show their properties. It is understandable to be concerned to get the sale underway, but what needs acceleration is completion of renovations first. The very thing you want - quick profitable sale will very possibly be undermined by showing prematurely. … (6 comments)
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staging: Home Lighting - Most Important Design Element - 09/28/07 04:23 PM
I cannot say enough that adequate, effective lighting is essential to interior design, decorating and especially staging for real estate sale.
Lighting is to the home interior, exterior, architectural details and landscaping, what exquisite jewelry is to that little black dress.
Lighting Design does not necessarily have to be expensive. It does however … (4 comments)
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staging: Kelowna Home Staging * Increase Your Curb Appeal - 09/27/07 07:38 PM
Whether you wish to enhance the approach to your home for general appeal or staging to sell, this is the most effective way to create welcoming sensation to visitors, buyers, and for your own enjoyment!
If a prospective buyer won't get out of your realtor's car when they drive up, it won't matter what efforts you … (2 comments)
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staging: Cycling - 'Fraiche Aire' - Black & White - 07/20/07 07:03 PM
Thanks Lola for your 'Black & White' update - http://activerain.com/blogsview/151924/RendezVous-in-Black-White It caused me to clarify for myself that we've gotten to a consciousness of environmental issues that can no longer be considered 'gray' at all, but in fact are clearly black & white.
In response, I don't know the scientific terminology & understanding of the various particulates in … (6 comments)
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