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Sneak Peek at a Heritage House to be Staged to Sell

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Home Stager with EXIT STAGE RIGHT

Sneak Peek at a Heritage House to be Staged to Sell

Home Staging Vancouver-Before Our company, Exit Stage Right, has been called in to stage this lovely, heritage home.  I'm so excited to be staging this home for sale.  I'm a huge lover of heritage homes.  My own home was built in 1919, not old by Eastern standards, but pretty darn old for here in the West.

The home owner was telling me that this home was built in 1914.  The home owner has lovingly restored this home over the past 11 years, and this has clearly been a labour of love.  All the wainscotting has been completely restored and looks stunning.  The floors are the original fir, and have been beautifully refinished.

There are nooks and crannies everywhere, and beautiful, original built-ins.  The
Vancouver Home Staging - Before bathroom has been renovated, but in keeping with the style and age of the home, including a claw foot tub.  There's a beautiful window bench, overlooking a stunning view of the North Shore mountains.  The basement remains unfinished, but I would imagine could easily be turned into a suite. 

My plan is to compliment and highlight the rooms with home staging accessories and artwork.  I'll go with a transitional look, neither too old fashioned and traditional, nor too modern.  There will be hits of "bling" and a cheery colour scheme throughout.  I envy the lucky person who buys this special home. 

Don't forget to check back to see the "after" photos, showing how we transformed this home from a swan into Queen of the Swans. 

Vancouver Home Staging - Before

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally- I can't wait for the outcome.  Like Ginger(#2) we don't have homes like that here in Florida so it will be a treat to see the magic you will bring to the house.

May 01, 2011 04:04 AM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager
Wow - they did a beautiful job on all that woodwork - the grain absolutely glows! Can't wait to see your magic on this one, Sally! Julie
May 01, 2011 04:07 AM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

Sally.....looks like a GREAT fun project.  Looks like it's been beautifully cared for and has a mix of painted wood and natural.  I'll be sure to catch your AFTERS!!

May 01, 2011 04:11 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Judy - The home already looks pretty good - now to take it from "good" to "great"!

Ginger - They tore down most of the oldies but goodies in the '70's, but thankfully, there's still a smattering of these grande dames.

Kathy - This home is clearly the owner's pride and joy, so "no pressure" staging, right?!!!!

Julie - I know - I was stunned at the quality of the refinishing.  When I put in the proposal (I wasn't the only staging company bidding on this one), I was just salivating, I wanted to stage this home so much!

Kathy - We're going in tomorrow to stage this house, so I'll be posting the "afters" on Tuesday (the day after tomorrow).  

May 01, 2011 04:20 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

I love older homes. We have them all over Minneapolis and St. Paul and I get the honor of staging many of them. Staging only enhances the details. Have a blast tomorrow! Can't wait to see the after pictures. Oh, just remembered I'm staging an older vacant home tomorrow too! I don't think quite this old though. 40's maybe?

May 01, 2011 05:21 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Sally, I am sure you will do an awesome job at it, looking forward to the end result, keep us informed

May 01, 2011 05:44 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Sally...Well done...AGAIN!!

LoveYa!

May 01, 2011 05:52 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Sally ~ I can't wait to see your "Afters!"  This is a beautiful home and I love its style and quality details.  Nooks and crannies add so much character and charm!  Have fun staging!!

May 01, 2011 06:15 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Sally - you have so much to work with already, I can't wait to see yet another one of your always amazing and beautiful transformations on this already amazing home.  I live in a 1915 home, so I'm really excited for this one!

May 01, 2011 06:37 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Sally, I can just "hear" the excitement in your writing!  What a wonderful home to be stage.  The homeowners sure made a great decision to hire Exit Stage Right for this project!  I cannot wait to see the after photo's.  Old homes have so much character! 

May 01, 2011 07:57 AM
Julissa Jumper
Select Properties of Fayetteville, LLC - Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC Real Estate

Oh Sally, what gorgeous wood! I love these old homes, and I'll defintely check back to see the pics!

May 01, 2011 09:14 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Sally, I am sure it will be a pleasure to work with such a fine material. Can't wait for after photos.

May 01, 2011 09:28 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Shar - You're so lucky to have so many older homes.  The west is just so young, that a hundred year old house is an anomoly.  Can't wait to dive in!

Peter & Linda - My bins are all packed up and ready to go - can't wait to get started.

Fred - The house has good bones - I'm looking forward to adding the pizazz tomorrow - stay tuned...  Love ya back!

Maureen - I can't wait to see the after, too!  It's such a small house, that it won't take long to "dress", but it's a gem for sure.

Kristine - Don't you just love living in an older home?  I enjoy every creak and every non-straight angle.  I think my home was built as a cottage - there's no heat upstairs - but you soon get used to such small inconveniences.

 

May 01, 2011 01:18 PM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Sally -  congrats on winning the  project and I can't wait to see what you're going to do with this grand old lady!

May 01, 2011 01:18 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Laura - We have a lot of bungalows and west coast contemporaries, but the home that's near and dear to my heart is the arts & crafts home.  I've had this job on the back burner for a while.  The homeowner needed an extra month to get the final details fixed up on the home.  Can't believe the day has finally arrived! 

Julissa - The icing on the cake is that this home also has an incredible view of the North Shore mountains.  It's a real winner!

Anna - After all this build up, I hope I don't disappoint!  Tomorrow we'll be staging, and I'll post photos the following day.  Do check back!

May 01, 2011 01:23 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Susan - I was thrilled when I received the email from the home owner, asking us to proceed with the staging.  Apparently, one of the staging companies told the home owner that they were "minimalists"(!)  I told the home owner that I was definitely a "maximalist"!  Ha ha ha!

May 01, 2011 01:25 PM
Pamela Smith
Ventura County Home Staging - Thousand Oaks, CA

Sally - You lucky, lucky girl!! A home of that age doesn't exist in my neck of the SoCal woods!! I live in a home that was built in the 1950s and that's considered fairly old for this area. I'm sure you will have lots of fun and do it justice. I love your idea of doing it transitional. Can't wait to see what your plan entails!! How long do we have to wait?! Good luck and if you need an assistant, I'm willing to travel!!!! :-)

May 01, 2011 06:57 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Pamela - Hey, come on down anytime!  I'd love to work with you!  I know, it's great to find these old timers, especially when they've been lovngly restored.  The kitchen layout is a little funky, but I don't think it will affect the sale.  The house is just too cute!  I'll be posting the "afters" tomorrow - don't change that dial!

May 02, 2011 02:34 AM
Laura Sampson
Happy Home Stager, LLC - Clermont, FL
Principal Stylist, CEP Trainer

Love when people recognize the beauty in an older home & bring a new generation into the fold of respecting and renewing instead of tearing down to build mcmansions.

Congrats to you & the Homeowner who chose their Stager wisely.

May 03, 2011 09:03 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Laura - It would be a travesty to tear down this beauty!  Hopefully it's registered as a heritage home!  Here's a link to the "Afters"

May 03, 2011 11:03 AM