West Coast Contemporary - Before & After Staging Photos

Kathy - Thanks so much for the feature!  The blue started with the blue & taupe striped cushions from Pottery Barn, and took off from there.

Maureen - That's a great compliment when someone says that a 'staged' home doesn't look staged - thank you so much!  I think that things like hauling in some firewood for the basket on the fireplace hearth helped make the place looked more lived-in.  Luckily, my (ex) brother in law had a nice big pile of wood, and let me borrow some!  Ah yes, those lamps...

Linda - Thanks!  I know you're refering to the design when you say it looks clean, but I can tell you that the house itself had a few cleanliness issues, but that's for another blog another day...  in fact, there will be a few follow ups on this one - stay tuned...

Ginger - Thanks for playing - I was wondering when someone would pick up on the sea/nautical theme!  Glad it was you.  I love the mid-century modern look, but I didn't want to take it all through the house, so the bedroom is more transitional.  It all seems to work, though. 

Janice - Thanks!  Glad you appreciated the "nautical" touches - this was a fun one to stage.

Julie - Admittedly, this is not my favourite style of house, but it deserves to look good for a quick sale.

Shar - Glad you like the lamps in the other bedroom too, although I notice that the one on the left got a bit lop-sided - will have to go back and tweak it!

Anna - Ah yes, those lamps do go really well with that bedding - thanks so much for noticing.

Cathy - You are too kind - thanks so much!

Cynthia - I know, those chairs are amazing - they seem to work almost anywhere.  Wouldn't want to live with white chairs, but to stage with them is great!

Sharon - I do tend to err on the side of drama - can't help myself.  At least I held back on the Eiffel towers on this job! 

Kathy - Thanks - I like "different".  I really appreciate that this house doesn't look staged.  It's a great compliment - thanks!

Barbara - Thanks - I was just admiring your napkin folding techniques!  I tried to keep the colours happy and bright - hoping to attract a younger buyer. 

Lori - Thanks - those bedrooms were both at the back of the house, and were really, really dark.  I used the highest wattage I possibly could in the lamps, and yes, the mirrors will also help reflect some light.  I also think the mirrors add a touch of glam.

David - I agree, the soft blues and turquoises seemed to work.  No, that was not MY painting - I'm waiting for a certain REALTOR/Stager to write a tutorial (hint... hint...)!

Valerie - Thanks so much, that's a very nice thing to say.  I know, sometimes it doesn't take much.  I wrote the Realtor® a note to keep the lights on in the cupboard when showing the house, because the dishes look really pretty with the cupboard lights on.