Beautifully done staging. I bet this house really echoed before the furnishings and rugs were brought in to absorb some of the sound. I also love the four chairs around the coffee table. Nice contemporary look for a conversation area. 

Nice photos Melissa!  Amen to the buyers don't see potential.  I preach it to my sellers all the time.

No questions now how the room should be used.  They build them, so much differernt over your way! Our's are so cookie cutter.

Wonderful transformation!  This point to me is so right on.  It is one that is so crystal clear to "sse", but it's a puzzle as to why so many have their property on the market vacant.

Thanks : )

This home looks so good in person now! I can't wait for a quick sale!

Janis - it was overwhelming empty, honestly. 

Michael - YEAH!  A realtor who gets it!

Cindy - believe me we have our cookie cutters too... this just isn't one of them!

Susan - slowly they are learning, I HOPE!

Bevin - from your lips to God's ears!

Open floor plans can be tough for a buyer.  While spacious, it can be made so difficult for a buyer to envision how they'd use the room.  Great post.

Kathy

Melissa- I don't see too many large open floorplans in the MetroWest, but I did in Austin and you're right - they're a bear to envision. 

The staging is beautiful on this home.  I agree with you, it has to be a favorite of mine too!

Jackie

Kathy - This home even left me scratching my head for a little while - I didn't want the room to go table, table.  The room where the 4 wicker chairs and coffee table are is generally thought of as the 'eat in' space. 

Jackie - Thank you!  I think I could have sat and had a nice cup of cocoa in those wicker chairs by the fireplace and been there for hours... too bad it wasn't my home & had too much work to do as it was... I'm hoping some buyer will feel the same way - very soon!

This space looks fabulous and I think that a potential buyer would NEVER see what they can do with that space especially the 4 large wicker chairs and table off the kitchen..LOVE IT!

Phyllis Pafumi 

Phyllis - I think that space was the unexpected element in this home.  Most people would have assumed just an eat-in table which would not have the same flow, texture or impact.  I think of playing scrabble in front of the fireplace in those chairs......

Hi Melissa.  You are so good at what you do and you continue to educate those of us who need it! ;)  Nice job.  You really defined the living spaces.

Diane Concialdi DC Redesign 

Diane - Thank you!  I think it is important to educate & photos do such a good job of that, don't they?

Melissa,

I love those sitting chairs. That brown is such a warm color but it is not too dark.

It looks great as usual.

Anthea - The link just worked for me, so try again .... if it still doesn't work, email me and I'll email you an invitation.... Here is the RES we created for this home though.... http://www.realestateshows.com/263536

Anthea - I'm glad you enjoyed it! 

Melissa, you've really made a 'cavernous' house into a cosy home for relaxing, and resisted the temptation to go too formal. Congratulations and thanks for your photos.

Wendy Casey - Vancouver, BC

I was thinking of bowling but now the furniture is in the way.

Staging makes all the difference.