UPDATE: This adorable home received a full price offer after only 2 days on the market, and is now SOLD!

One of the benefits of professional home staging is that the home is seen at its very best, including showing as much "space" as possible.  Potential buyers who view a home are usually wondering, "will my furniture fit here?"

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One of our goals in staging is to make sure that buyers will "see" the space that the house has, so we don't  use unnecessary furnishings.  We've found that this approach makes the house the "star" of the viewing, rather than the furnishings; the homes that we've staged over the past two years have an average Days on Market of less than 28 days.  One of our recent staging projects was a 1,275-sq ft home  where we needed to show buyers that it's roomier than it might appear when empty, or when viewed with too much furniture.

Here are some Before & After Photos of this Portland cottage-style home, starting with the living room; we suggested a more neutral wall color, and staged the room with just enough furniture so that buyers could "see" the space that they'd be buying:

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In the guest bedroom, the furniture was over-sized and crowded this small room.  Staging it as a child's room made sense since the target buyer is a couple or family with one child:portland home stagers

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The master bedroom presented a challenge because of its size, so we staged it to show buyers that there's room for two nightstands -- perhaps they'll want to install a plasma screen on the wall opposite the bed:home staging company portland OR

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In the dining area, the previous rectangular table was too large to allow for movement, so we selected a glass-topped round table and used just 3 chairs.  Buyers will see that a 4th chair will fit, but our goal was to show as much space as possible:portland home staging experts

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72 Comments on Home Staging can Really Open up the Space ~ even in a Cottage

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OCT
28
2010
131,284 Points 2 Featured Posts

What an amazing transformation of all the rooms. From blah to WOW! All rooms now look so spacious now. What an awesome staging job!! I love it, Maureen.
9:27pm • #54
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Very nice, Maureen!  Congratulations on such a quick sale...and, yes, I recognize that clock!
10:07pm • #55
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Hi Birgit ~ Thanks for stopping to read my post ... hope you're keeping busy!

Hi Diana ~ These smaller cottage-type homes are fun to work with, aren't they?  I thought you'd know this clock  :-)
11:27pm • #56
OCT
29
2010
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Maureen,

This is yet another post that showcases your amazing work. You really opened up the space while keeping the warmth and charm!

Marianne
7:58am • #57
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Maureen - Fresh, clean, bright and spacious come to mind.  What buyer wouldn't want all that, and you made it happen!  Congratulations on such a speedy sale.  I'm not suprised - the home looks fantastic.
11:23am • #58
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Hi Marianne ~ Thank you!  Aren't we lucky to be in a career that allows our creativity to flourish, and help our clients at the same time?

Hi Sally ~ Thanks, just this morning the seller confirmed that this house is in escrow with a closing date of Dec. 3rd.  Two days after listing is a pretty nice result -- and they're happy they took my advice about painting and a few small cosmetic improvements  :-)
1:02pm • #59
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01
2010
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you go girl!! nice feature; extraordinary presentation; memorable post; unlimited talent; home will sell quick; can I go on and on? Just say "Yes, Please"  
8:38pm • #60
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Hi Karen ~ (or is that Nerak LOL?)  Thanks for your enthusiastic support!  This home is under contract, and we've already scheduled the de-staging ... seems like we staged it a month ago instead of just 7 days ago.  :-)
11:10pm • #61
NOV
05
2010
621,696 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Looks so much better, you are definetely staying busy staging vacant homes.  Congrats...2 days on the market after staging is incredible!
2:31am • #62
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Hi Cindy ~ HEY CONGRATS yourself -- I just noticed under your name your new red badge -- 500,000 points!  Wow that is great and a first for a professional home stager on A/R!
2:48am • #63
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Hey nite owl...I hadn't even noticed that!  Yes, I passed it last night.  Now I need a shot master...lol
2:58am • #64
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Maureen,

Congratulations on your fabulous staging and on such a quick sale with multiple offers!  The place looks outstanding and each room looks huge now...  what a spectacular difference!
12:31pm • #65
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Hi Cindy ~ You are the Queen of AR stagers my friend!!   Congrats once again.....

Hi Linda ~ You are too kind (and I totally appreciate it).  Opening up the space in this house was critically important.  Buyers just have to "see" what they're buying, don't they.  Thanks for your continued support  :-)
10:41pm • #66
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30
2011
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Great presentation here & at the home. Glad you've got another success story.
7:09pm • #67
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What a difference proper staging can make in a home, large or small.  It looks like you just increased the square footage by at least 25%.  Nice Job!
7:42pm • #68
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Ms. Magician,

The "after" pictures look like a different house.  How did you do that?  Oh, I almost forgot, you're a magician.  I hope lots of Portand Realtors see your great staging work.  You're single-handedly improving the Portland market.  I too have had excellent results with listings I've had staged in Silicon Valley, so your stats don't surprise me.
11:49pm • #70
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01
2011
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Hi Maureen, As you have shown... spare and lean and small does not mean ugly or cluttered. Great pics!
4:01pm • #71
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what an amazing difference in each room! Great photos.
8:48pm • #72
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06
2011
117,504 Points Outside Blog

Stunning transformations.  I agree lets remember those summer properties when it comes to staging.
9:41am • #73
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Hi Lyn ~ Thanks, I know you believe in the benefits of staging too.

Hi Doug ~ When a home has too much squeezed in, it looks smaller than it actually is.  We just open up the space that was hiding :-)

Hi Lloyd ~ Good to hear that staging helps in selling your listings faster, in the Silicon Valley area.

Hi Sandy ~ Thanks so much for your feedback!

Hi Tatyana ~ It was a fun project to see the transformation, thank you.

Hi Wendy ~ This isn't a summer property :-)  Here in Portland this style of home is referred to as a "cottage" but it's a year-round home in the city.
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