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My Favorite Bedroom "Before" & "After"

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Home Stager with Creative Home Expressions

The third in Kathy Nielsen's series on favorite room transformations - this time Favorite Bedroom - is a little harder decision than the previous rooms, because I have a few I really liked.   This master bedroom was from condo models I did in May-June, in a senior community. 

Part of what made this one of my favorites was that I was able to be involved in choosing the paint, flooring, cabinetry (in the adjoining bathroom) and tile selections. 

condoBefore (My shot)

 

condoAfter (Professional Shot)

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

 

Comments (37)

Trisha Lane
Simple Inspiration Home Staging - Portland, OR
Simple Inspiration Portland Oregon

Kathy, I have to echo the other comments about the color choice.  You created a peaceful retreat. Great Job.  Best wishes for the new year.

Jan 02, 2009 06:02 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Kathy - What a gorgeous room you created.  I love the blue and well, actually, love everything you did!

Congratulations.  Your post is being featured in the group Staging Before & After Pictures.

Kathy

Jan 03, 2009 12:57 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Margaret ~ I seem to have more bedroom pictures than other rooms!  Thank you!  Best to you in this new year!

Trisha ~ Thanks very much! Best wishes to you as well.

Kathy ~ Thank you - again!  This has been a great opportunity to go back and look over the past years work.

Jan 03, 2009 04:44 AM
Val Allocco
Staged 2 Sell New York & Long Island - Northport, NY
HSE; ASHSR - Home Stager, for Manhattan, Brooklyn & Long Island

Kathy,

I love the color of the walls!  You did a phenomenal job!

Was the furniture rented, purchased or from your own inventory?

Val

Jan 03, 2009 01:05 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Val ~ Thank you!  The builder opted to purchase the furniture.  Since it was two models, and they were still building these condos, it was probably a smart decision money-wise for them.

Jan 04, 2009 12:38 AM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Kathy,

It is amazing what can be.....why do Seller's fight us so much?

Jan 07, 2009 06:01 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Dan ~ Luckily, this was a builder and new condos!  I'm sure it's like anything else - some people get it and some people don't.  There will always be people who resist for whatever reason, even if the proof is in the numbers or pictures.

Jan 07, 2009 10:54 AM
Kym Hough
www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA
Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA

Kathy simply lovely! Isn't it nice when they come to us first before they paint and put in the flooring. We can help them with the whole picture which makes the results even stronger! Great job. Kym

Jan 07, 2009 11:53 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Kym ~ Thank you!  Yes, it was great because I was able to base choices on what I was thinking in terms of colors.  I liked having the input on how to lay the tile in the kitchen and baths, and knowing all these choices ahead of time when I was shopping. 

Jan 07, 2009 10:03 PM
Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging ~ Decorati
Redefining LUXE - Mount Pleasant, SC

Beautiful!  So warm and inviting.  I love the blue paint color....it looks like the one I have on my bedroom which is Weathered Mist from the Sherwin Williams coastal collection.  I have had this on my walls for 4 years and still love it!  Thank you for sharing.

Jan 07, 2009 10:40 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Tracy ~ Thanks!  This color was Benjamin Moore (I had to choose from BM paints) Blue Heather and I used the shade lighter - Silver Mist - in the adjoining bathroom. 

Jan 08, 2009 12:42 AM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

I love the color you chose, seems so peaceful.  I also looked through your other posts, the "Favorite from 2008" was stunning.  I use a stager just like I use a lockbox, on EVERY listing.  I am a believer!

Jan 10, 2009 12:45 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Cindy ~ Glad to hear that!  Thank you, I wound up really liking this color. 

Jan 10, 2009 01:44 AM
David Peterson
Synergy Staging ~ specializing in vacant home staging - Portland, OR
Home Stager Portland OR-Synergy Staging-Portland Oregon

Isn't it fun when you actually have a completely blank canvas?  Nice work.

Jan 10, 2009 03:37 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

David ~ Yes!  This was the best time I had last year, and I hope I get the opportunity again.  Thank you!

Jan 10, 2009 07:11 AM
Barbara Cluck-Miksits
BCM Home Staging LLC - Ridgewood, NJ
Home Staging - New Jersey

Kathy, this room is like night and day. It is just beautiful! Great job.

Jan 10, 2009 12:37 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Barbara ~ Thank you!  Starting from scratch like this can really make the finished job very satisfying.

Jan 10, 2009 12:56 PM
Chris Olsen
Olsen Ziegler Realty - Cleveland, OH
Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate

There really isn't anything I can say to add to anything except: WOW!

Jan 11, 2009 12:46 PM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Kathy,

Gosh, don't know how I missed this one, nice selection of color. Blue is my favorite. All the contrast, white and browns truly stand out against the blue.

Next time you are in my area, ring the door bell. Would love to hear your ideas on our place.

Jan 11, 2009 10:57 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Chris ~ Thank you!  While it was a lot of work, I really enjoyed working on this project.

Morning Hal ~ Thanks very much! : )

Jan 12, 2009 01:32 AM