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Redesign, Re-Do, Or Rearrange - A Two Hour Room Makeover

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Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

Home Staging is not just for sellers.  Many homeowners are choosing Redesign (home staging for people who aren't selling, but want a new look) to refresh and update their homes. 

Home stagers transform and update using existing furnishings or they can advise on the purchase of new items.

I recently received a call from a homeowner who needed help with furniture placement. 

The family room in her basement had become a real challenge and she had run out of ideas.  It turned out to be a great example of how a two hour redesign consultation can help create a new look at very little cost.

 

This homeowner has three uses for the space:

Guestroom          Playroom           Family room

  

 

pictures of family room before 

 

There are several doors in the space which restrict furniture placement.

 

doors

 

The first thing to be addressed was the bed being there as you walked into the room. 

before redesign

 

We moved the bed, clearly defining and creating more privacy for, the "guestroom" area.

 

bed before bed area after redesign

 

The "Family room" was then arranged in the main area of the space,

creating a comfortable area for relaxing and watching TV.

living room beforelivingroom after

 

There was plenty of room remaining behind the furniture,

by the sliding door, for the play area.

 

 The final transformation: 

The function of each of this large room's three areas is now clearly defined to meet the needs of the homeowner.  Bonus:  There is much more room and a better flow!

 

family room after

This transformation was done in two hours, using only furnishings from the home. 

Total cost was $150.00.

Comments(39)

Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Hi, Sharon. The bed fits so well and looks so good in the alcove, it's a natural. Leave it to you to figure that right out. You are right about how the lines are so much cleaner and the flow is so much better. I''m impressed!

It must be very satisfying to be a round peg in a round hole, using your talents to do something you enjoy and are so good at!

Feb 23, 2010 12:37 AM
Christine T.
C.A.T. Construction and Home Staging & Design - Crown Point, IN

Nice flow, crisp and clean. Made a huge difference. Great job!

Feb 23, 2010 12:59 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Tammy:  You are so right.  It is more like a guest suite now and it has it's own bathroom too!

Elaine:  I really enjoyed this one.  It was obvious to me where the bed should go, but the living area was a little more of a challenge.  I was happy with how it all turned out.

Ginger:  Redesign offers more of an immediate response, because you are designing for the actual person who will be using it.  But, I find staging so much easier because I don't have to worry about the likes or dislikes of the owner.

 

Feb 23, 2010 04:34 AM
Brenda Carus
Century 21 Zwygart Real Estate - Monroe, WI

You really did a wonderful job creating seperate space in that basement.  Redesign is so interesting to me.

Feb 23, 2010 07:42 AM
Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

Sharon, this is quite impressive.  How inviting and fresh that space looks now.  Well done!

Feb 23, 2010 08:13 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Bob:  Thanks!  I appreciate the comment.

Maureen:  It was fun!  Like putting together a puzzle!  I'm just glad I came up with a resolution she was happy with.

Gerry:  If by using it, you mean it helps you convince sellers to properly prepare their house for sale...then by all means...use it with my blessing! 

Debi:  She was happy.  Her house is beautiful, very clean and well maintained.  It will be a pleasure to sell when the day comes.

Kathy:  I only worked in that basement area.  The rest of the house doesn't seem to present a problem.  It took a little while to come up with the plan, but once we got moving it went right along!

 

Feb 23, 2010 08:40 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Lou:  I always enjoy your comments!  Thanks!

Cathy:  I'm so glad you approve!  You are always so enthusiastic and I love it!

Michele:  I appreciate it, thank you!

Sheila:  The truth is the talent I have gets tired and slow sometimes! 

Feb 23, 2010 09:10 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Sharon what a great job.  The room looks terrific and so much better!

Feb 23, 2010 09:36 AM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Great job and excellent return on investment for the client Sharon!

Feb 23, 2010 12:24 PM
Nancy Maurer
Whitehall Interiors & Home Staging LLC - Sparta, NJ
Home Stager - Serving No. NJ

What an awesome job you did with these spaces, Sharon!  Im sure the homeowner is absolutely thrilled she contacted you to assist her. Congratulations!

Feb 23, 2010 01:47 PM
Debra Landy
StageTwoSell LLC - Horseheads, NY
PA and NY Home Stager

Has the homeowner asked you to do other rooms as well?  What a difference a fresh eye can make.  Thanks for sharing the great photos.  Nice job!

Feb 23, 2010 02:45 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Kathy:  It was fun.  I do enjoy redesign work.  Thanks for commenting!

Cynthia:  Thanks so much.  I appreciate it!

Leslie:  As soon as I entered the space I knew that bed had to go.  The alcove was the logical choice.  I am lucky being able to do what I do and help someone else at the same time!  Thanks for the support!

Christine:  Thanks!

Feb 24, 2010 10:13 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debra, Karen and Nancy:  Thanks for your enthusiasm! 

Debra:  No she hasn't.  But honestly, she doesn't need much more help.  The main floor of the home is beautifully furnished and well maintained.  She could use a consult if she were to prepare it for sale, but she isn't selling at this time.

Feb 24, 2010 10:18 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

You undercharged him. Should have charged him $1,500 for that! I hope he gave you a good tip, or at least lots of referrals.

Feb 24, 2010 08:09 PM
Peggy Givens
Staging Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
Professional Home Stager, Home Staging in the Tulsa Oklahoma Area

Very nice work! New Hampshire is lucky to have you!

Feb 25, 2010 09:28 AM
Anonymous
Kylah

Next stop....Keene, NH  :o)  Great job!!!!

Feb 25, 2010 12:07 PM
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Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

Great job! You made 2 rooms out of one!

Feb 25, 2010 10:02 PM
Virginia Tatseos
Stage-Show-Sell - Bloomfield Township, MI

Great job.   It proves again that staging need not be expensive.

 

Feb 25, 2010 11:06 PM
Lori Donegan
Ready 2 Stage - Cleveland, TN

Sharon, you worked wonders.  Great ideas and very efficient to use only 2 hours of your time.  I'm sure they are very pleased and know how very valuable your knowledge is to them.  Redesign is a powerful tool!  Thanks for sharing the photos with us.

Feb 26, 2010 03:37 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Russell: Obviously I need you to be my business manager!  Thank you for such enthusiasm!  You made my day!

Peggy:  What a wonderful thing to say!  Thanks!

Kylah:  Something tells me that your home is beautiful and doesn't need a thing!

Ellie:  It is a large space!  I just helped it be more productive!

Virginia:  Exactly!

Lori:  Thanks for joining in.  I hope they are enjoying it too!

Feb 27, 2010 10:24 AM