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  I LOVE turning old and outdated to HOT & STYLISH....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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21 Comments on From Old to NEW!

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

07/13/2007 11:10 PM by Michelle Ewing - Realtor, Riverside, CA (ERA Trademark Realtors)


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

07/13/2007 11:19 PM by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)


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!

07/13/2007 11:19 PM by David L. Britt, MBA (The Heritage Real Estate Team)


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

07/13/2007 11:22 PM by Nattalie Cornwall (Metrobrokers/GMAC Real Estate)


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).

07/13/2007 11:24 PM by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)


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....

07/13/2007 11:26 PM by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)


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

 

07/13/2007 11:55 PM by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)


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

07/13/2007 11:58 PM by Pamela Williamson St.Louis, Missouri Real Estate (Nolting Real Estate and Development)


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 

07/14/2007 12:19 AM by Todd & Danielle Millar (Glenn Simon Inc.)


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

07/14/2007 05:14 AM by Kathy Nielsen, Atlanta Home Stager (Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC)


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

07/14/2007 08:30 AM by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging (www.rocklandhomestaging.com)


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!

07/14/2007 06:46 PM by Karen Dembsky, Atlanta Home Staging (Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA)


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

07/14/2007 07:02 PM by Sue Argue - NH Home Stager (Staged First Impressions)


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

Julia

07/14/2007 07:09 PM by Julia Fedak (Platinum Home Staging Design)


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!.

07/14/2007 07:56 PM by Rhonda Rawlins Home Stager-Glastonbury, CT (Glastonbury Home Staging)


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

VAL

07/14/2007 08:04 PM by Val Allocco,HSE; Chapter President ASHSR Owner of Staged 2 Sell NY 516-982-2671 (Staged 2 Sell NY)


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

07/14/2007 08:08 PM by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)


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

07/15/2007 07:15 PM by Lori Hakeem (Keller Williams Realty)


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

07/16/2007 12:04 AM by Shane Sarae, Senior Mortgage Planner (Loan Network LLC)


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

07/16/2007 08:53 AM by Susan Smith, Rooms That Work (Rooms That Work)


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.

 

 

07/17/2007 01:50 PM by Wendy Casey (A-List Home Staging & Decor)


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