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From Old to NEW!

I love BIG projects! I LOVE turning old and outdated to HOT & STYLISH.... Do you think this house will sell now?

If you would like to see the rest of the transformation... click here.

Agents & Homeowners, If you have a home that is OK but just not 'trendy' or 'current'.... think about calling a professional stager. We KNOW what to do to make it WOW!

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Posted by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com on 07/13/2007 11:07 PM

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21 Comments on From Old to NEW!

JUL

2007

It's definitely current now. The before was way too dated and lacked cohesiveness. Great job!

I think with the transformation it has a better chance of selling. Great job.

Melissa, is white painted cabinets now the in thing? Here the wood grains seem to do much better. Just curious about the painted cabinets. Thanks!

That is simply amazing... Can I switch jobs? Wow you did great... kuddos to you!!

David - Wooden cabinets are still popular here as well. The big issue is that these were 80s oak and were worn. The white is fresh & clean (and generally well liked by most people). It also makes the Corian countertops stand out as an updated finish. (I don't think they matched the oak in the beginning, or at least they were not noticable).

Nattalie - Of course you can switch jobs. I happen to teach staging & redesign in the Charleston, SC area... come to a class... wink wink.... Oh, and I LOVE America's Next Top Model too.... I have like 10 episodes Tivoed but no time to watch them....

Melissa, awesome work, I wish to have that power to make stuff like you do, keep the good work !

Great job! That kitchen and bathroom looked 10 times better. You are definitely in the right profession.

JUL

2007

Wow I am always impressed at the end result. Looks great the bathroom was an incredible transformation. It's the little things isn't it?

Great work,

Danielle

Awesome transformaton, Melissa. It's a fresh updated look that will surely help sell the home.

And... Congratulations, your post is being featured within the group!

Kathy

Melissa - These transformations were amazing. I loved the slideshow.

Melissa -- loved the mirror change -- I have my dad actually building frames that we glue onto the existing mirror. I'll have to do a blog on that. very cool!

Melissa, great job. The bathroom vanity looks much sharper done in black. Good sideshow presentation too.

Fantastic job Melissa! (Not surprising) :). You are a star! ....and there is one beside your picture to prove it!

Julia

Love the changes, Melissa. I love the painted cabinets, I have tried and tried to get people to consider doing that here. People act like painting wood is a crime!.

Melissa, you did an amazing job with this house! Did you paint the cabinets or was a professional painter hired to do that?

VAL

Val - I had a professional paint the kitchen cabinets, scrape the celings, paint the ceilings & family room. I wish I had painted the kitchen as they were slower than slow. My assistand and I did paint the bathroom (including cabinets) and 3 other rooms in the home (that were not staged).

Rhonda - I understand completely. I don't know why some people are like that. So often the wood is out of date and worn but they still prefer that than white or black.... I don't get it!

Thanks for the kind words and the star to all of you

JUL

2007

Wow, Melissa! It turned out terrific!! I really love how the bathroom turned out...you are worth the price of admission!!

JUL

2007

Thank you very much for sharing, I need to find someone like you in my area.

Because OK is just not GOOD ENOUGH...That's why we do what we do! Thanks for the ongoing inspiration!

JUL

2007

Melissa, Lovely transformation of dated kitchen cabinets... and really nice update of the bathroom. These are two of the most important rooms to potential buyers, and you really 'nailed it'! Thanks.

Wendy Casey, CSP

Vancouver, BC.

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