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How to Stage Your Home On YOUR BUDGET!!

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Home Stager with ReStyled to Sell Home Staging New Jersey

When the Team of ReStyled to Sell is called on a Home Staging Consultation the first thing that we look at is HOW CAN WE MAKE THEIR HOUSE COME ALIVE BY USING THEIR ITEMS...That is the most fun that we have as we search diligently through basements, closets and garages. Here is what we came up with on a house we staged this weekend.

The clients had some vacant rooms that they were looking to stage. They opted to purchase some of the larger items like couch and chairs for living room. The other items were either purchased by me for a minimal fee or we found them around their home. 

The Living Room Before had no appeal to a buyer as they entered the front door. The client purchased the Sofa, Chair and Lamps, while the other items were taken from other parts of the house

The Dining Room Before lacked drama. The client purchased the tablecloth and centerpiece. Everything else was found throughout the house.

The white curtains were removed to showcase the beautiful windows. In the after angle you cannot see that but I wanted to show you the view now from entering the home.

The Kitchen was beautiful, but appeared cluttered and cold. By adding color, swapping out chairs, table and artwork (also found from around the house) the room appears much warmer and inviting.

KITCHEN AFTER...

The Family Room presented a challenge as the clients had a large TV and couch, winding staircase, and a curved wall of windows...

FR BEFORE did not highlight any of the home's selling features.....

FAMILY ROOM AFTER....Did you notice the fireplace before??

The first part to selling any home is getting people in the front door to see it. WHICH PHOTOS WOULD HAVE MADE YOU CURIOUS ENOUGH TO COME SEE THIS HOME??

Call on the Team of ReStyled to Sell Home Staging Experts @ 732-995-3425, before you list your house for sale. Together we are changing the way buyers view homes.

Comments (15)

Chrissie Sutherland
Ready Set Stage - Greensboro, NC

Just gorgeous.  You did a fantastic job.  I'm sure they were thrilled.  It's fun to search for items to use that they already own, use them, and see the expression of the home owner.  Great job.

Jun 15, 2009 12:05 AM
Bettina Settles
Greenwood, IN
Your Indiana Connection

I keep telling owners that a stager is worth the money they pay and that they (most of the time) have already everything a stager will need to help them stage their home.

This looks beautifull, thank you for sharing

Jun 15, 2009 12:07 AM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Phyllis...the hunt and the creativity needed is what I like most about staging occupieds.  I'm always disappointed if they have a garage sale before they call me.  Nice work. 

Jun 15, 2009 01:54 AM
Phyllis Pafumi
ReStyled to Sell Home Staging New Jersey - Old Bridge, NJ
ReStyled to Sell Staging Homes NJ

Thanks Ladies we LOVE the HUNT and it not always amazes the clients what we find, but it truly amazes us each and every time. We actually found enough BEDS/furniture and bedding to stage 2 vacant bedrooms, which I did not post

As always, HAPPY STAGING, Phyllis

Jun 15, 2009 02:46 AM
Connie Lou Barnett
Real Living/Home Realty - Owensboro, KY
GRI,CRS,CRB,SRMM,ARA,PRS,SFR,QSC

Phyllis,

   What a difference a little staging makes.  You did a fantastic job on this one.

Connie Lou

Jun 15, 2009 02:57 AM
Kimberly Uksik
Independent - Pickering, ON
Home Stager - Durham, Toronto, On.

Phyllis

Great job!  that is one of the things I love about staging - the hunt

Jun 15, 2009 04:10 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Phyllis ~ This is a fabulous example of creative professional staging at its best!  I love that you found what you needed in other rooms and used those items to highlight the features of this home.  It looks so much better and I'm sure your client is delighted!

Jun 15, 2009 04:56 AM
Lori Donegan
Ready 2 Stage - Cleveland, TN

Nice job Phyllis.  It's amazing what you can find hidden away in the basement or attic, that they never even considered using.  Thanks for sharing your photos with us.

Jun 15, 2009 07:51 AM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

Hi Phyllis, the hunt is my favourite part of the staging job. You are always delighted to find the best objects are hidden away in cabinets. Once you bring them out into the open the client usually remarks that they would never have thought to use it that way. Stagers bring out more smiles from their clients when they use the homeowners  things. Great work, very inviting. I know which pictures would get me out to see the property. And no, I didn't notice the fireplace in the before photo.

Jun 15, 2009 09:49 AM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Phyllis,

Each room looked larger with a lot more open space.  It's great that they already had everything to use.  They just needed a Professional like you to show them how to pull it all together.  Thanks for sharing these great photos and the awesome transformation you made!!!

Jun 15, 2009 05:22 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Oh my-the place does not look like the same residence!  You are truly amazing!  The home looks so much brighter and warmer and more open.  Thanks for taking me on a great tour.   

Jun 15, 2009 05:26 PM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging

You have done it right, without a doubt.  They must be delighted.  The whole transformation is outstanding, but I love the kitchen transformation the best!

Jun 16, 2009 12:14 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I agree, I love redesigns, it's so much fun to use other peoples treasures.  There is always something hidden in a closet or drawer that isn't being used that is perfect.

Jun 16, 2009 01:51 PM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Great job on each of the rooms.  I think what is great is that you are showing the homeowners how they can use their belongings in a more creative way.

And the nay-sayers say staging is expensive!!!  NOT

Jun 18, 2009 05:01 AM
Wendy Casey
A-List Home Staging & Decor - Surrey, BC

What a huge impact - for very little money. I wish all homeowners could see this! Way to go Phyllis, excellent example of the creativity that we offer as stagers.

Jun 18, 2009 06:30 AM