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After Staging: "I Cannot believe it is the same house!"

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Home Stager with Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties

"I cannot believe this is the same house!" 

That was the comment by the real estate agent after he saw his newly staged listing in the Edmonds bowl.  When we previewed this circa 1965 home, the agent gave us his instructions:  "Work your magic!"  So we did! 

Can you believe these beautiful hardwood floors had been covered with carpeting since the home was built?!  Once the carpet was removed, this home was instantly more valuable to potential buyers. 

We updated the feel of the home and created spaces throughout that are warm and welcoming.

Living Room: 

Dining Room:  There was not hardwood flooring in this room, so the carpet stayed.

Master Bedroom:

Additional Bedroom:  This room felt especially tiny when empty.  Because the house only has three bedrooms, it was really important to stage the two smaller bedrooms to show buyers they could easily fit a twin bed and dresser in both rooms.

Lower Level Family Room:  What a cozy space! Under this carpet is a cement floor, so again the carpet was kept in this room.

Staging by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA, 425.776.7890, sisters@sistersredesign.com

Give your listing the competitive advantage of professional staging.  Contact us today for a complimentary quote.

We look forward to working with you!

 

Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

What a lovely job... picture perfect and wouldn't mind hanging out on a few of those couches or beds!

Nov 13, 2010 11:17 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Great photos and description describing before/after.  I am sure, as I tell my clients, the carpeting has been protecting those nice hardwood floors over the years.  Good job!  Thanks for posting.

Nov 13, 2010 11:28 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Diana- the house looks warm and inviting and wow what a great window in the living room! 

Nov 13, 2010 12:00 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

You truly did update this home to a model home condition with you lovely staging.

Nov 13, 2010 12:29 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Diana,

I've said this before about your work, you do such a great job! Question, do you do your own photos? They're great.

Nov 13, 2010 02:37 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Great staging and photos as always, a much improved updated look.

 

Nov 13, 2010 03:19 PM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Thanks, everyone!  All of our photos are taken by Rick Landreth (Windermere Real Estate Edmonds).  Rick is married to my sister and business partner, Alisa.  We are lucky to have him as part of our staging team!

Nov 13, 2010 04:26 PM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

The pictures really highlight the great staging.  Wonderful asset to have your photos taken by someone who knows how to show off your work!!

Nov 14, 2010 02:18 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Rick did a great job with the photography, you are very lucky to have him on the team.  The house looks beautiful!

Nov 14, 2010 05:34 AM
Rick Wilson
Virgil Adams Real Estate - Olympia, WA
Olympia WA Real Estate

Beautiful!!  Those hardwoods look like they're in perfect condition!  Very nice job

Nov 14, 2010 07:26 AM
Valerie Sagheddu
Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA
~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

Diana...what a top notch job...as always!!

PS. Your pics are fabulous. Mind sharing what kind of camera you use?? I am thinking Christmas!

 

 

Nov 17, 2010 01:51 AM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Yes, we are very fortunate to have a wonderful photographer on our staging team!  Rick uses a wide angle lense and a tripod.  He has invested over the years in several thousands of dollars in equipment including vaiours lenses. 

Nov 17, 2010 11:22 AM
Valerie Sagheddu
Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA
~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

It shows! Your work is amazing and the photos show it off so well!!!

Not sure Santa will let me have such a big budget..we'll see!

 

Nov 18, 2010 12:20 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Diana ~ Once again, your work is stunning ... this rather modest home now appears extremely appealing due to your perfect furniture placement, color coordination, and stylish design.  I'm sure the buyers are going to want this home FURNISHED -- what will you tell them??

Nov 19, 2010 03:50 PM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Diana,

Beautiful staging...  all the colors and furniture made each room a joy to see and in person I am sure each room will captivate the buyers into wanting to make an offer.  Fabulous job!

Nov 26, 2010 06:43 AM
Amy Bly
Great Impressions Home Staging/Interiors - Montville, NJ
Styling Homes for Selling and Staying

Diana,

Ditto all these great comments from me, but I have a question: Where do you rent this lovely furniture from, or do you own it as inventory? I love the British Colonial look and the rattan chairs in the living room! 

 

Dec 04, 2010 05:45 PM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Hi Amy,  We own all of the inventory we use for staging.  The rattan chairs are from Pier One and they look great in many staging situations.  Thanks for stopping by to comment!

Dec 06, 2010 07:39 AM
Micah Hoffmann
Northwest Video Tours - Seattle, WA

Beautiful Diana!  I wish we could see a before and after, I bet the change is remarkable.  Work of art!

Feb 12, 2011 05:45 PM