I'll bet you've heard the old chestnut that mirrors should always be used in small spaces ("...they make it look so much more spacious!"). But not all mirrors are created equal, and this '80s-era condo still had the builder's wall of mirrors in the small dining room (all together, girls...UGH!). Not only did the kitchen have inadequate storage space -- note the stunning laminate cabinet masquerading as a pantry -- but the mirrored wall multiplied every bit of clutter and visual chaos in viewing range. YIKES!
What was done to Stage this room?
- Wall mirrors were removed (thankfully much easier than expected, in this case)
- Cherry-veneered plywood cabinets were built for storage, solving storage issues
- Extra furniture, clutter and electrical wiring were removed
- The sisal area rug under the table was removed. The buyer's eye is now drawn from baseboard to baseboard, visually enlarging the room
- Grasscloth wallpaper added texture and unified the color scheme, which includes subtle new paint colors
- The light fixture is a dramatic focal point, and a centralized light source to make the space feel more intimate for dining
- Oh...and the ghastly kitchen wallpaper was removed. But that's another story!
Realtors - Which room would you rather show to your clients? Real Estate Home Staging is a specialized skill that can have a dramatic impact on your success in selling properties quickly and profitably. Home staging is not just for open houses anymore! How about staging before the MLS photographs are taken?
Homeowners - Would you like Personalized Coaching on how to prepare your home for a speedy and lucrative sale?
I invite you to contact a Home Staging professional for a consultation to jump-start your real estate success. Don't consider a price reduction on the property until you've hired a Home Staging Consultant (or Property Stylist) to enhance your home for sale. An investment in home staging costs less than the financial hit of your first price reduction.
**UPDATE** I've resubmitted this post which was originally made before our family's move to Tiburon, California, in Marin County (just north of the San Francisco Bay). While I'm updating the company web site with pictures from many, many new projects, I thought I'd introduce my business to the Marin County market, where we've also moved the staging and design business. By the way -- this condo sold for full asking price BEFORE it went on the market, with the offer made on the same day the buyer toured it for the first time!
It's great to be in Northern California -- and great to be back on Active Rain! LTO
Leslie Olson Leslie Olson Interiors Tiburon, CA www.leslieolsoninteriors.com leslie@leslieolsoninteriors.com 415.233.2633
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Leslie - What a TRANSFORMATION! This is unbelievable! You did a fantastic job and I'm so glad you shared these with us!
Oh - and I love your logo.
Kathy