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Turning Up the Charm: Simple Guest Bedroom Makeover

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Home Stager with VoteAudrey blog

I recently staged a home and here is one of the before & afters from the project.

It's not super dramatic, but there is something sparkling in those subtle changes that warms and enlivens the room. 

It's owner-occupied and all the items used in this particular room were already in the home. (Don't you love that?!)

I'll be adding more imagery from this home and others soon!

 


Matthew Sitton
RE/MAX Property Legends - Chelsea, AL
Well that does make a difference I guess. JK.  I agree with the idea totally. A picture that looks appealing will sell anything around it. I would like to see more!!!!
Apr 07, 2008 08:46 AM
Matthew Sitton
RE/MAX Property Legends - Chelsea, AL
Well that does make a difference I guess. JK.  I agree with the idea totally. A picture that looks appealing will sell anything around it. I would like to see more!!!!
Apr 07, 2008 08:46 AM
Rebecca Makas
William Raveis Real Estate - West Hartford, CT

It's amazing what some good staging can do for a home!  I would love to see a small comment with each set of Before and After about the technique that you used or a description of the decision you made in staging the room that way.  Better yet, did it impact the sale of the home?

 

Apr 07, 2008 08:47 AM
Audrey Hoffman
VoteAudrey blog - Columbia, SC
VoteAudrey

Matthew--Been too busy to post much, but you can sneak preview the WHOLE house (sans before pictures of course lol) on Lanette Branch's site, HERE

Rebecca--I'd love to get into more discussion, and am working on more of a "case study," but haven't had a free minute just yet!  Soon, though.  I hope LOL

Apr 07, 2008 09:54 AM
Elaine Manes Gage
Home Staging Online Services - Denver, CO
Staging done ONLINE!

Staging Girl- Very pretty! I'm so glad you got rid of that lamble...uh, tample...you know, the lamp-table combo! ;) Can't wait to see more!

Apr 07, 2008 10:29 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating
Audrey ~ I think you used the correct word for this room in your title - "charming"!  The vanity table(?) was a good idea on that empty wall.
Apr 07, 2008 11:38 AM
Audrey Hoffman
VoteAudrey blog - Columbia, SC
VoteAudrey

Elaine--And no roosters! :)

Kathy--Thanks, I thought the vanity would keep with the romantic look of the room.  

Apr 07, 2008 02:23 PM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Great staging can make all the difference in selling a house. The right attention to detail is a great thing.

Apr 08, 2008 05:44 AM
Nyles Courchesne
Peskin, Courchesne and Allen, P.C. - Springfield, MA
Massachusetts Real Estate Attorney
Sometimes it is the small changes that really make a difference.  Nice work.
Apr 10, 2008 01:44 PM
Audrey Hoffman
VoteAudrey blog - Columbia, SC
VoteAudrey

JL--Absolutely!

Nyles--Many thanks!

Apr 15, 2008 09:27 AM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Audrey...I've missed you Staging Girl!  Obviously you've been working a different form of magic...your staging skills.  Nice job!  Some times the smallest changes have the largest impact.

Cheers!

Apr 15, 2008 10:47 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Audrey......I'm glad that I read this post. I like the guess bedroom pictures. But when I clicked on Lanette Branch's link,I saw the other pictures. Very nice. Only a pro like you can use something already there and make it better. Great post.

Apr 17, 2008 11:37 AM
Michelle Pimentel
Empire Home Staging Solutions - Upland, CA
ASP, IAHSP Empire Home Staging
Audrey, sometimes its the little changes or just the positioning of furniture that can make an impact in a room.  You have done a great thing for this guest bedroom!  Continued Success!
Apr 17, 2008 06:08 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Little things make a BIG impact, and you certainly show that in your work. 
Apr 17, 2008 07:52 PM
Tanya Venable
Orlando, FL
SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant
Hey Audrey - Everything doesn't have to be dramatic.  Sometimes simple can be great. Your small changes definitely make the room more appealing.  How are things in B-more? That is my hometown.
Apr 18, 2008 12:01 AM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
AUDREY, Just simple staging makes such a difference.  I'm considering taking a staging class this June.  The one that is 2 days for REALTORS.
May 06, 2008 03:03 PM