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Home Stager with Spruce It Up! Oregon's Real Estate Stager

There's nothing like seeing your ideas on paper come to fruition in a 3-D, real world space.  I recently worked with a Salem OR area business to redesign a retail space: to lighten and brighten and to show off the features (in this case, the merchandise) the business has to offer.  The owner and I met a couple of months ago to discuss what it was he was looking for.  The family business in a vintage, downtown building hadn't had a "space lift" in decades.  He had a contractor but no ideas on where to start and how to accomplish his goals.  It became my undertaking to come up with ideas, solutions, a redesign plan and a process on how to complete the project most efficiently without disrupting daily business operations.  Following my consultation with the business owner and his contractor, I turned them loose to begin the work.  There were frequent phone calls and a few visits to assure that things were on track to meet a deadline for a big promotion that was to begin mid-August.  While there are details to finish up on and some new lighting to install, the results are clearly apparent.  Customers are noticing the new look immediately and staff is noticing more sales and a new ambience in the place. The owner is certain that the changes will improve the business's image as a professional and customer oriented music mecca.

Main Check Out Area (B4)        Convert to Acoustic Section

 

From Entrance (Before)     From Entrance (After)

 

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Posted by

Liz Harrison President/Staging Consultant

Spruce It Up Home Staging and Redesign

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Liz ~ What a fantastic transformation you helped create for this store!  Your client must be absolutely over the moon with the new "buzz" that resulted from your efforts.  Good reminder for us to remember that commercial clients have potential for our skills as well.

Aug 25, 2009 06:28 PM
Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

Wonderful advice and results here Liz!  Makes me want to stop in that shop soon now that it looks so fabulous - think I will and tell them they were smart to get your expertise too! 

Aug 26, 2009 12:21 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Isn't it fun to branch out and do commercial space too?

Aug 27, 2009 06:31 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

WOW Liz, what a great job you did re-designing this music store.  It looks light and inviting.Great, great job!

Aug 30, 2009 01:20 AM
Tanya Venable
Orlando, FL
SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

Liz, being a music lover I can say from the pictures that I am sure his clients will feel that there is more overall appreciation of the instruments.  As a stager, I say HATS OFF TO YOU!  Awesome job. It looks so much more spacious and well maintained. I am sure his will help the owner's image and his bottom line.

Aug 30, 2009 02:55 AM
Chris Olsen
Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH
Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

Hi Liz -- I have never thought about staging in a commercial setting, what a novel (not for you) idea!  The before photos makes one want to run out of claustrophobia!  You did an amazing job!

Aug 30, 2009 07:08 AM