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Expansive Countertops

I believe in minimal knick knacks, but on expansive countertops, I think that one candlestick looks lost. I used a large tray on this master bath counter and arranged bath accessories and three containers with soaps, shells, lotions on the tray. The opposite cabinets and expansive counter are reflected in the mirror.

Joan Inglis, chapter president, Charlotte, NC IAHSP

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Posted by Joan Inglis on 04/12/2008 05:14 PM

Comments (19)

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19 Comments on Expansive Countertops

Joan

I simply love these before and after shots. Truly underlines the importance of staging and how it elicits positive emotion that will definitely play a hand in enticing a buyer to buy.

More power!

Pacita

04/12/2008 06:20 PM

by Pacita Dimacali, REALTOR, e-PRO, SRES (Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc.)

So simple, yet a huge transformation! The window panels really add softness and balance - are they hung on a spring rod?

04/12/2008 06:30 PM

by Lisa Sherman ~ Interior Aura... Home Staging & Redesign - Salem, Oregon (Interior Aura)

Great Job! What a difference it makes.

04/12/2008 06:33 PM

by Amy Prouty, Prouty Home Staging, Brush Prairie, WA (Prouty Home Staging)

Thank you! Oh yes, they are the spring/tension rods. Simple to use and sheers come in all colors. Here is the opposite side of that MBA. Joan

04/12/2008 06:35 PM

by Joan Inglis (Lake Wylie Home Staging)

Joan - What an incredibly gorgeous master bath. Amazing what a little talent and a few carefully chosen items can do. Sure makes me want to move in!

04/13/2008 02:12 PM

by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes)

A litlle touch of black goes a long way. It shows you dont need much to make the spaces POP at ya. Good job!

04/13/2008 04:03 PM

by Fernando Rosado ASP, president IAHSP PBC 561-906-0050 or 561-840-8950 (Eclectic Home Staging of the Palm Beaches)

Joan,

Great job on utilizing the space on these oversized counters. Long or wide counters can be tricky sometimes. Using large scale accessories or trays as you did in the first bathroom, you can balance out the countertop space without overcrowding or cluttering.

04/15/2008 01:30 AM

by Michelle Pimentel ASP, IAHSP Empire Home Staging (Empire Home Staging Solutions)

Great job with breaking up all the white ~ the pop of black did just the trick. Looks wonderful!

04/15/2008 06:04 AM

by Susan Cunningham* REvision~Home Staging, Suwanee,GA (REvision)

Joan, fantastic job! It looks really elegant and not over run.

04/15/2008 10:08 AM

by Tanya Venable, Anderson, SC/Spartanburg/ Greenville, SC/ Home Staging (Fresh Eye Designs)

I come across these huge counters all the time here in Texas. Everyone has them!

04/15/2008 11:22 PM

by Cindy Bryant~Houston's Home Staging & Home Stagers By Redesign Etc.~RESA~ASHSR (Redesign Etc., Inc.-Texas)

Hi Joan! I met you in a post-licensing R.E. class. I took the ASP 2 day course for realtors. Trying to decide if I should take the third day. I love the pictures. What's in the shower?

04/16/2008 02:31 PM

by Jeana Gladstone

Great transformation, Joan. You brought in just the right amount of accessories.

Kathy

04/17/2008 06:51 AM

by Kathy Nielsen, Atlanta Home Stager (Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC)

Hi Jeana, I think I remember you from class if you asked me about the ASP course. Email me sometime! I always accessorize the shower ledges and use rolled towels inside the tub and the shower floor.

Thanks for the comments!

Joan

04/18/2008 12:50 AM

by Joan Inglis (Lake Wylie Home Staging)

Hi Joan, I love what you did. I've never considered adding towels to the showers...what a great idea. Of course, it's not practical for occupieds but in a vacant, it doesn't matter! =) Great balance of dark and light.

04/18/2008 08:39 AM

by Abby Reilly; NW Atlanta Home Stager (ALR Home Staging and Showcasing, LLC)

Great job! I love using trays, especially in areas like this.

04/18/2008 02:37 PM

by Tori Lynn Ross - Omaha's Premier Home Stager (Ross Designs, LLC)

Fantasic job in the transformation

04/18/2008 03:39 PM

by Virginia Tatseos Stage-Show-Sell (Stage-Show-Sell)

You needed to fill up the space a bit to set it off and you did it!

04/30/2008 10:49 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock (Re$ale Design) ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Loved the way that you toned down the white...very simple but very nice...Love the before and after photos.