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My Favorite Staging Transformation of 2008

By Kathy Passarette

Home Stager with Creative Home Expressions

December 28, 2008 04:01 AM

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on many things in our business. Kathy Nielsen has posted a fun one asking for our favorite transformations of 2008.

I have to say that my favorite project was the "million dollar vacant" I did in September. While I enjoyed doing the whole first floor, here is one room that I just loved the way it turned out:

family room

Kathy Passarette and Creative Home Expressions are based on Long Island, New York, and offer interior decorating, home staging, interior redesign, color consultations and much more. Please visit our website for further information on our services and fees at www.creativehomeexpressions.com.

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Lori Mode

The Mode Real Estate Group - Elk Grove, CA

Real Estate Made Simple

Incredible job! This is so much more warm and inviting for buyers!

Dec 28, 2008 04:37 PM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Sharon ~ Thanks very much! This was only the second time I used a professional photographer and I realize that I will have to show her my "before" shots so I can get the same angle in the future.

Lisa ~ Thank you! This house was not only empty, but the walls were all white. I tried to bring in some color with the furniture and accessories.

Elizabeth ~ Thank you! It is quite large and a very open area! You can basically see this family room from the living room, the entry, the dining room and the eating area in the kitchen.

Dec 28, 2008 10:20 PM

Michele Hess

Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL

Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

I remember this one too Kathy! I love it just as much seeing it the second time. Great work! Continued success in the coming year!

Dec 28, 2008 10:24 PM

Anonymous

Tina Gleisner, My Handyman

It's absolutely amazing the story 2 simple photos can show. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 28, 2008 11:22 PM

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Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

...awesome Kathy.

Dec 28, 2008 11:25 PM

Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS, ABR

RE/MAX Shoreline - Portsmouth, NH

Buying or Selling? Ann & Jim are the local experts

Has the house sold yet?

Staging makes a huge difference; the difference here is enormous.

But in this market I'm wondering if a huge difference is going to be enough?

Dec 29, 2008 12:45 AM

Anonymous

Kathy, you did a fabulous job. I can see why it's one of your favourites. Congratulations on having it featured in the Staging Before & After Pictures group!

Dec 29, 2008 12:57 AM

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Charlene Storozuk

Dezigner Digz - Burlington, ON

Home Stager - Burlington Ontario

Whoops, that was my comment above Kathy. I thought I was logged in. Great job!

Dec 29, 2008 12:58 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Mara ~ Thanks very much! When I first saw the pictures of this house, I knew a lot of the items I wanted to bring in. I was really glad when they worked in reality!

Jason ~ From what I understand, this house was also vacant for some time (almost 2 years) before they decided to try staging it.

Diane ~ Thank you!

Dec 29, 2008 01:24 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Jennifer ~ Thank you! Great satisfaction and I loved pulling this one together!

Chuck ~ Thanks very much!

Lori ~ Thank you! At the broker's open, the agents seemed to like it too!

Dec 29, 2008 01:32 AM

Jonathan Kauffmann

Jonathan Kauffmann, Principal Broker of Nest Realty - Crozet, VA

Great photo - nice work. I've recently started using professional stagers for my listings and it makes a difference.

Jonathan

Dec 29, 2008 02:05 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Michele ~ Thank you! And to you as well!

Tina ~ Right, no words required! : )

Missy ~ Thanks very much!

Dec 29, 2008 02:33 AM

Melissa Marro

Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL

Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

That is a great transformation!! Awesome job!

Dec 29, 2008 05:01 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Jim ~ As of 2 weeks ago, I did not hear that it sold. I did hear that they were negotiating with a few interested parties. I would have more to add to this comment, but since it is a public post I won't. : )

Charlene ~ Well, thank you for both comments!

Jonathan ~ Thank you! I think it's great that you have added this for your listings.

Dec 29, 2008 05:10 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Melissa ~ Thanks very much! I really enjoyed this job!

Dec 29, 2008 07:42 AM

Lori Kim Polk

Premiere Home Staging : Home Staging Services - Roseville, CA

Home Stager - Roseville, Sacramento

Magazine cover quality Kathy.. just beautiful! Don't know how I missed it. Best to you in 2009!

Dec 29, 2008 12:35 PM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Lori Kim ~ Thank you! Happy New Year and Congrats on your RESA nomination!

Dec 29, 2008 10:16 PM

Chris Olsen

Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH

Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

You did beyond an amazing job Kathy, it hits you immediately upon looking on the picture. It enhances the space tremendously. You are very talented and creative, and your eye for style, color and coordination is impeccable.

Jan 11, 2009 12:52 PM

Cynthia Pulsifer

A Charleston House - Charleston, SC

www.acharlestonhouse.com

This room looks great Kathy! I love the layout of the furniture. The furniture really warmed up a cold space. Nice job!

Jan 11, 2009 01:03 PM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Chris ~ Thank you! It is always nice to hear what people think of the work I've done, and I appreciate your compliments! My ego has been boosted for today! : )

Cynthia ~ Thanks! This was a wonderful room to work with and is pretty central in this house - many traffic patterns!

Jan 12, 2009 03:22 AM