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BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS - If You've Got It, Flaunt It!

I am talking about great architecture, folks! :)

High ceilings, massive two-story windows, and a large stone fireplace. Buyers LOVE these features. When staging a home for sale, be sure you are playing up these assets for ALL they are truly worth.

By carrying the wall color all the way up the angled walls, hanging a large grid of maritime maps that echoes the
huge white window frames (I got lucky here... the homeowner had an old chart book and we bought inexpensive frames to create a look that sells for thousands at the Boston Design Center), and rearranging the furniture to highlight the fireplace, all a buyer can say is "Wow."

(Even a vertical vs. horizontal photograph can help accentuate the height and drama of the space.)

BEFORE

BEFORE Great architecture, but needs help to grab attention of buyers

AFTER

AFTER Staging highlights great architectural assets

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Posted by Lisa Kauffman Tharp - BostonHomeStaging.com on 05/02/2007 06:53 AM

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41 Comments on BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS - If You've Got It, Flaunt It!

MAY

2007

That room looks great, how do you get all of those pictures to be straight? I hate doing multiple photos!

I really like the arrangement over the fireplace...great idea!

Hi Letitia.

Thank you for your comment.

Have to give credit to the homeowners for hanging these particular pictures themselves (great staging clients!!!)

I must give a plug to Hercules Hooks. They make a mere pin mark in the wall, and require no hammering. Simply push them in and hang. If you are slightly off, simply pull the Hercules Hook out and try again.

I bought them via a TV offer, although just Google them online to purchase. The offer came with a free laser level, a nice bonus.

I bring them in my toolbox on every staging "hanging day".

Cheers,

Lisa

Fantastic results! I LOVE THAT FIREPLACE!!! We need a mantle over our stone fireplace. I'm showing this to my husband tonight and telling him....I WANT THAT!!!

Thanks for the great post!

Have an awesome day!

Looks great.... I am currently looking into have a "home stager" on hand as part of the services I offer my listings.

Have a great day!!

Nice before & a great after.

Hi Lisa,

That is a great rearrangement and excellent room photography.

Mike Stankewich, Realtor, Huntington Beach, California

Being a typical man I didn't see anything wrong with the first arrangement. Until I saw the second picture. You have great vision. I will stick with mortgage numbers.

Another amazing room transformation from good to perfect. You have great instincts and visual sense!

Leslie Olson Leslie Olson Interiors, Austin

Lisa, this is a great transforamtion! I love the hercules hooks too! Aren't they the best invention??!!

Lisa,

WOW! What a difference and I am guessing that it wasn't that expensive to make the changes. Taking the photo from a different angle makes a big difference. Thanks for sharing.

I'm with Debbie, WOW!! What an excellent transformation. You brought a level of sophistication and definitely showed off the features of the home!

Thanks for sharing.

Kathy

Lisa- absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing!

Great job and loved the picture idea it looked awesome! Great photo's as well.

MAY

2007

Lisa, that after shot is sizzling! Excellent job of enhancing the focal point. Simple and so effective, just the way I like things.

Nice job Lisa. I also love showing off tall ceilings! Thanks for moving the couch and removing one chair too! It really opened up the space.

MAY

2007

Nice room before but wow, what a difference after. I never would have thought to take advantage of the height, great job!

WOW!!! It is spectacular. Thanks for showing to us.

MAY

2007

Beautiful. Very creative with the art work and the after photo taken vertically truly shows off the height. Nice work.

Lisa very creative. I love how you really brought the focus to the fireplace. Painting that ceiling made a huge difference too! Smart thinking on taking the photo vertically. I will have to think about these small tips in my future stagings. Thanks!

Karla Davis of Restoring Order Home Staging, http://www.floridahomestager.com

MAY

2007

Unbelievable transformation with the same furniture! Looks great!

WOW! When can I move in?

Clean, relaxing, welcoming...love it.

You get 600 extra points for hanging that grid of frames evenly--that's hard :/

Lisa,

What a wonderful testimony to what a Home Stager can do! Absolutely fantastic and THANK YOU for sharing your great job with all of us!

VAL

MAY

2007

Thanks for the hercules hook tip...I am always looking for options!

MAY

2007

You did an awesome job with the wall and the overall staging. great job.

You're correct with the Hercules hooks, they are always with me.

Lynette

Lisa - love your new photo of the b, and the gallery wall was inspired and a treat to look at. Thank you!

SEP

2007

The furniture even looks different. I love the pics over the fireplace and what a marvelous way of using the photos. Yes the Hercules hooks are pretty cool. Excellent job

Phyllis Pafumi

A true definition of the WOW factor, great work!

MAY

2008

Lisa, Great work on highlighting the wonderful architectural feature. Yes, follow the lines and simple artwork do the trick. One picture would have dwarfed the room. Wonderful use of photos to add to this room.

Have a Colorful Day!

Love love love the pictures. So dramatic and sets off everything important to accent the features of the house just right. Fantastic. Kym

This really makes a difference and shows the height of the room. Great pictures.

Aloha Lisa,

The nautical chart art work is suberb, what a great set for the space, kudos to you on a fatastic look.

Peace,

MAY

2008

Beautiful idea over fireplace. Accentuates the height of the ceilings really well, without overwhelming.

Lisa, that artwork is very dramatic. It highlights the architecture of that room beautifully.

Fantastic job! I agree with Dennis, you have a great vision.

MAY

2008

Lisa - wonderful job! And, I agree Hercules hooks ROCK! My husband is actually at Home Depot at this very minute buying me a bunch for my staging kit as I've used up my supply. Thanks for sharing the great photos!