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Staging the Perceived "Wasted Spaces"

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Home Stager with Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties

The phrase "seeing is believing" is true when it comes to staging a home for sale.  Showing the function of a room to potential buyers is important, but so is creating an atmosphere of relaxation. 

From the "before" picture, would you have believed that this room is a great place to entertain?  After staging, it's a great party room or a nice spot for some solitude away from the main living spaces.  This room could have been perceived as wasted space, but after staging it's viewed as a wonderful addition to this home.  AHHH!  Soak your troubles away!!!

spa room before

 

spa room after

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

 

 

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Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Now I can envision entertaining in this space.

Feb 17, 2008 01:13 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"
Great job, your photos look great as well, what kind of camera do you use?
Feb 17, 2008 03:33 PM
Janis Gaines
Staging Sells Eugene Homes - Eugene, OR
Home Stager Eugene OR - The Notably Well-Dressed H
Beautifully done - as a potential buyer, you've gotten me to think about what a GREAT RETREAT this space would be at the end of a hectic day!
Feb 17, 2008 04:18 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Yes, wasted to wasteful not to use it...spaces.  Great Job.  Liking your work.
Feb 17, 2008 04:31 PM
Sandra Hughes
Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia - Fairfax, VA
Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, Virginia
Your staging turned the wasted space into a dramatic space.  What a selling feature as who wouldn't want that room.
Feb 17, 2008 10:17 PM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to view this post and take time to comment.  

Cindy - We are fortunate to have my brother-in-law, who is a real estate agent, take all of our photos for us.  He used a tripod and a wide angle lens.  He's able to get shots that I just can't get with my digital "point and shoot" camera.

Feb 18, 2008 02:37 AM
Betty Haney
Haney Consulting - Calgary, AB
Diana, I love all the greenery you used in this space and the table you put against one wall.  I never would have though of that.  I wish this space was attached to my home.  Betty
Feb 28, 2008 01:44 PM
Lisa Sherman
Interior Aura - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Interior, Redesign & Decorating - Salem Oregon
Wow, the greenery and furniture really lives up the room and invites you right in!  Very nice job!
Feb 28, 2008 04:07 PM
Janis Gaines
Staging Sells Eugene Homes - Eugene, OR
Home Stager Eugene OR - The Notably Well-Dressed H

I remember being on a tour of homes last year, following a family from room to room. The upstairs bedroom was "L" shaped and I could just imagine a bed in one corner and a desk or reading area in another - or - even more fun - a bed in the top of the "L" with curtains pulled back to reveal a great, cozy teen girl's space that could be closed off for privacy.

It was then that the husband in front of me turned to his wife and said, "this is kind of an odd-shaped room. Sure a lot of wasted space."

Talk about "they only know what they see...." 

Feb 28, 2008 05:45 PM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Betty and Lisa - Glad you liked the space!  The greenery does help bring the"outdoors in".

Janis - So true - you really have to show people how the space can be used.  I'll bet you were so wanting to stage that "L" shaped bedroom!  Your idea sounds great.

Feb 29, 2008 12:41 AM
Julianna Hind
eXp Realty - Tacoma, WA
REALTOR, 206-679-4768, Tacoma Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, WA
Diana, this is a very good example on how a stager creates value! Lovely!
Feb 29, 2008 12:50 AM
Wendy Casey
A-List Home Staging & Decor - Surrey, BC

Before: a cold space. After: an inviting, entertainment area,... adding extra value to the house listing. Congratulations on a "great room".

Wendy Casey - Vancouver, BC

Feb 29, 2008 04:54 AM
Abby Roselli
ALR Home Staging and Showcasing, LLC - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island Home Stager
That turned out nice!  What a great selling feature to focus on!  =)
Feb 29, 2008 06:45 AM
Susan Cunningham
NE Atlanta Home Staging - Suwanee, GA
R.E.VISION - Suwanee, GA
You really brought life to this space and the party hadn't even begun!
Feb 29, 2008 07:13 AM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

Hi Diana-

This house will be remembered by the buyers for this feature that you highlighted so well!

Kathy

Feb 29, 2008 07:38 AM
Alexandra Fletcher
Vancouver, BC

Diana, was this home an empty stage or were the sellers living there? It looks really great, I love the side board!

Cheers, Emily, Celebrate Staging, Vancouver, BC

Mar 02, 2008 05:06 PM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA
Hi Everyone,  This home was vacant when we staged it (to answer Emily's question) and it sold a few weeks ago.  I agree that the greenery really added a lot of "life" to the room.  Who knows, maybe the new owners are hosting a party in this space right now!
Mar 03, 2008 06:58 AM
Cindy Richter
Interior Motiv Home Staging - Flower Mound, TX
IRIS Dallas, TX Home Stager
Well I would say your a queen!  That looks great. 
Mar 04, 2008 10:08 AM
Karen Hubert
Center Stage Design-real estate staging, Ancaster/Hamilton - Ancaster, ON
Home Stager
Great job Diana.  This looks so inviting.  It always amazes me the transformation staging can make.
Mar 04, 2008 10:25 AM
Roberta Anderson
Hearth & Home Staging - Silverdale, WA
Hearth & Home Staging, Staging Kitsap County

I'm there! You created the perfect spot to as you say, entertain or slip away to soak away!

<sigh> makes me wish I had a hot tub, or better yet, reservations to someplace warm and tropical!

Mar 04, 2008 10:42 AM
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