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Chicagoland Home Staging: The Power of 3 for a Picture Perfect Home.

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Home Stager with Chicagoland Home Staging LLC

Chicagoland Home Staging understands that three is one of the most pleasing numbers on the eye. It is a widely known fact that odd numbers are the key to a good design. Look around at nature and you'll find it represented everywhere. This is even why four leaf clovers are so lucky. They are incredibly rare because three is the natural order of things.

Artwork and photos in your home staging design.

By expanding artwork to the width of the object it is hung over, the impact is stronger. This creates a solid reference point for the eye to be drawn to. Using the same colors as the bedding and pillows in the photo below, it blends in and creates a strong impression.

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Dimensions are important to create a balance of space. In the photo below we used three smaller pieces to create a longer rectangle, giving the impression of a long wall and allowing the draperies to create height and drama. By keeping the height the same as the photo over the sofa, and crisp, sophisticated black frames with white matting, the look draws your eye across the room.

hanging artwork in threes

In this photo below we've used the same triple print set to match the geometric patterns in the lampshade and throw pillows.

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In this last photo, we have used three photos to add height to a small hallway wall, carrying the eye from the family room to the dining room.

using artwork in home staging

While it is common to see artwork grouped with two pieces, consider three next time you are presented with a wider surface like a sofa, headboard, or fireplace and watch how the impact is shifted. Contact Chicagoland Home Staging when you are ready to put your home on the market and find out how we can impact your return on investment.

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Margaret Gehr is the principle owner of Chicagoland Home Staging, servicing the greater Chicago area for home staging, redesign, and design projects. We work in both occupied and vacant homes. 

 

Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

Excellent pointers, Margaret!  I'm looking to upgrade my art inventory this Fall, and will keep this in mind!

Sep 06, 2013 01:15 AM
Margaret Gehr
Chicagoland Home Staging LLC - Naperville, IL
Thanks Julia, Seems like adding art to our collection is a never ending process.
Sep 06, 2013 02:15 PM
Alicia Barrington
THE ORIGINAL HOUSTON HOME STAGING - Katy, TX
Houston Home Staging Presents Alicia Barrington

Hi Margaret!

This is an absolutely stunning installation!  Love the Ghost chair.......

Is this a sample home, or a vacant staged property?

Best regards from Houston!

Sep 08, 2013 12:53 PM
Margaret Gehr
Chicagoland Home Staging LLC - Naperville, IL

Hi Alicia,

Thanks, These are actually 4 different vacant properties that we staged. The last pic is a sample home but the other three were regular vacant stages. I love the ghost chairs to...:)   

Sep 08, 2013 10:02 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Margaret - You really drive home your point with great visuals.  The 3 pieces of artwork really create balance over the fireplace/headboard and are a strong anchor for the room.  

Sep 11, 2013 12:54 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

I love the power of three and have used groupings of three pieces of art throughout my home. The simplicity and contrast in light and color in your design work is my style.

Oct 03, 2013 01:14 PM