Stage to Sell AND Designed to live: Before & After Photos by a Morris County Stager

Why wait to fix up your home until you’re ready to sell? Why not enjoy your home for a few years before you put it on the market?

This is a redesign job for a woman who intends on selling her home in a few years. She called Elite Staging and Redesign to see what changes would be most beneficial and cost effective towards the sale of her home, and changes she could enjoy for a year or two BEFORE she sells her home.

We’ve all heard kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, but you don’t want to invest a lot of money because you won’t get it back. However, a “facelift” or Redesign is the answer to increasing the value of your home without doing any major renovations and keeping the cost to a minimum.

I suggested we paint, add hardwood flooring to match the rest of the home along with decorative panelling around the seating area. I found a very inexpensive marble remnant that worked perfectly to bring out the rich color of her cabinets and we added a back-splash.

We decided to add a french door to separate the kitchen from the office. This served two purposes - it added architectural detail and gave my client privacy. I wanted a focal point with a little bling and found this beautiful chandelier on sale for 40% off.

Redesign and Staging are all about creating beautiful spaces on a budget, using your money for the best ROI (return on investment), while adding value to your home.

This kitchen went from ordinary to high-end at a fraction of the cost of a complete remodel. Needless to say, my client loves it!


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Why not enjoy your home before you are ready to sell?!

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Home Staging Morris County - Staged to Sell, Designed to Live!

You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!  

Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign at 201-602-2562.

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JAN
02
2012
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great job, I love the chandelier and the new counterop!
3:15pm • #24
480,118 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Kristine,

To answer your question "to stage or not to stage".

The answer is yes. If you stage a home that someone is still living in, will it be called a "living stage" or simply "interior design" work?

Inquiring minds want to know. The shots are really good and the work is worthy of the White House, BTW, have you ever done any work for them?

Have a great day in New Jersey.

Clint mcKie

 
3:28pm • #25
696,282 Points 39 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Kristine - Very nice job. You certainly do know your stuff. The before and after shots tell it all. Much more luck and success in the New Year. Happy New Year to you and yours neighbor
4:09pm • #26
127,312 Points 8 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Good afternoon, Little Scorpion. Very good!!! You have such an incredible talent...
5:02pm • #27
473,532 Points 35 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Great job, I just finished a Feng Shui course...it's so similar to staging...yet not, in that it's about the energy of people too. If folks knew how they could change their moods, life, etc with the proper flow of energy in a home, we'd all have stagers over-haul things more frequently. I'm a believer in living in beautiful and harmonious surroundings...well done.

7:02pm • #28
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Kristine, this reminded me of some sellers that wanted to sell.    We went through their home, and made some notes on things that should be done prior to listing.    Some of which included a small kitchen remodel.    After they did that, they decided they REALLY liked their home, and decided not to sell....   HMMM!    I agree, you should do these items and enjoy them, BEFORE you move!
7:50pm • #29
474,549 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Kristine, I agree, update and enjoy the benefits of using it as part of your payback! Beautiful choices!
8:22pm • #30
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Miss Kris~Let's face it, we ALL love to see before and afters when they're dramatic, from weight loss to re-designed homes...and I sure LOVE a dramatic change. How wonderful that this woman thought to invest in herself as well as her home. Amen to that. And in a word--PERFECT. I loved Debb's comment, too. I'm like that. But--hey, you know that already!
9:51pm • #31
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The hardword floors were the best improvement by far. LOVE that chandelier!!
10:17pm • #32
JAN
03
2012
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Good morning Kristine,

I love the before and after shots..it's easy to see why the seller loved this re-do..you turned a cutter cookie kitchen into an upsale kitchen with some classy touches! Great job and shows why clients use Kristine Ginsberg....you do have such a creative talent!! Love the chandelier also:).
9:04am • #33
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We agree Kristine. Why wait? We always enjoy your before and after photos and see your creative touches to otherwise uneventful surroundings!
9:37am • #34
2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Wow, nice work and what a difference!  This is kitchen is ten times better.  Keep up the great work Kristine!
12:47pm • #35
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You did such a great job.. Made the kitchen look so much warmer and inviting!!! It look amazing!!
8:37pm • #36
Hit Router

You definitely gave that kitchen the WOW Factor Kristine! It wouldn't surprise me if the owner decides to keep it after all. Awesome job.
8:43pm • #37
347,886 Points 70 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Why in the world isn't this featured?  I was so guilty for so many years of not finishing remodeling projects until it was time to sell.  Make it WONDERFUL and livable WHILE YOU'RE THERE! And you did a fantastic job on this home!
10:29pm • #38
JAN
04
2012
117,604 Points Outside Blog

Really nicely done.  Best of luck in 2012!!
10:34am • #39
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Wow, did they decide to stay there after you made all of those changes? Looks great!

Sam
4:30pm • #40
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Love the changes Kristine - they may decide to stay now instead of selling next year!  :-)
6:26pm • #41
JAN
05
2012
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Thank you so much for all your kind and wonderful comments - I've read and appreciate each and everyone. Due to time constraints, I'm in the process of stopping by your blogs to see what's going on with you! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! ~Kristine
1:14pm • #42
JAN
06
2012
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Your clients were so fortunate to have found you, Kristine. The difference is amazing. And... what a great find on that light fixture!

Congratulations. Your home staging is being featured in the group Staging Before and After Pictures.

Kathy
7:42am • #43

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