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Replace or Embrace? – that is the Question

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Home Stager with Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro

ChandelierHave you ever walked into a home and had something hit you as just off, not right or just didn't fit in with the rest of the home?  All of us have, and this home was no exception. I was called in on a Home Staging in Santa Barbara, CA which had been almost totally renovated.  New floors, new skim coat and paint, new recessed lighting - then I saw "it".  "It" was brass, and crystal,  dull and dusty.  "It" was already the replacement of what was previously there because the family had run out of money to finish the home before it went on the market.  I even offered to REPLACE "It" out of my own money.  "It" just wasn't working with the rest of the house...  But "It" was a non-negotiable item, it had to stay... 

 

So I EMBRACED  "It", and I must say it was one the more difficult Home Staging jobs trying to plan décor around a 20 year old crystal and brass chandelier to make it work.  But I think we did a FINE job.  Adding a little glitz and glamour, it now looks right at "home".

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We added the great beveled mirror to add some drama and brighten the room, added crystal decanters and glasses to the buffet table, and brought that attention into the Living room with glass ball table lamps and candlesticks.

 

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  •  Connie Tebyani 
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Michelle Minch
Moving Mountains Design Home Staging, Pasadena, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Home Staging Los Angeles and Orange County, CA

Very nice job, Connie. I think you incorporated the chandelier nicely. Melissa filled me in on all the gorey details:o))

Mar 05, 2009 12:06 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Don't you just hate that when they replace things before you are in the picture!  You did a great job working around it. 

Mar 05, 2009 12:08 PM
Lori Donegan
Ready 2 Stage - Cleveland, TN

I think it looks beautiful.  I have seen lots of chandeliers on "The Shows" lately.  Even though this one is brass, it looks very glam and "Candice Olsen".  Great job.

Mar 05, 2009 01:13 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Connie ~ I think you added a bit of "Glam" to this home.  You did a great job working with "It"! : )

Mar 05, 2009 01:26 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

See, this just demonstrates what a PRO you are!  You made it work, Connie, and should be very proud.

Kathy

Mar 05, 2009 01:39 PM
Laurie Calhoun
Gloria Home Staging, Inc. - Winter Springs, FL
Seminole County FL Home Stager

Beautiful job, Connie! You made it look as if you wanted that very chandelier. Bravo!

 

Mar 05, 2009 01:48 PM
Connie Tebyani
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro - Calabasas, CA
Platinum Home Staging, Los Angeles and Ventura County

Michelle M ~ Do you mean, "here an oak, there an oak, every where an oak-oak"? =) Or was it me and mustard on my shirt?  Or was it the rain & mud?  Yes, it was a hard day, who ever said Home Staging was glamorous?

Sharon ~ Yes, these things happen.  but it goes to show that not everything needs to be "replaced"

Lori ~ I'm not worthy! Candice Olsen?!?!? I'm NOT worthy!

Kathy P ~ Thank you, sometimes "It" is all you've got to work with

Kathy N & Laurie ~ I am very proud of the finished product on this one. Thank you as well

 

 

Mar 05, 2009 02:08 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I have an ultra modern home with a similar chandelier, I suggested they replaced it.  It's real crystal, but it doesn't go with the rest of the house.  I may have to revisit that suggestion with them.

Mar 05, 2009 02:24 PM
Wendy Timmons
Move Home Realty - Temecula, CA
Temecula Realtor

It looks great Connie. As if you wanted it there :)

Mar 05, 2009 02:43 PM
Lisa Sherman
Interior Aura - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Interior, Redesign & Decorating - Salem Oregon

The fabric on the dining room chairs, the artwork, mirror and accessories all tie the chandelier in beautifully!  You did a great job of incorporating the client's non-negotiable items in the staging!

Mar 05, 2009 02:43 PM
Lisa Roy
SPACELiFT HOME STAGING, Greater Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

WOW!  You gave that chandelier a new life!  It works beautifully with the decor (and I generally don't like crystal chandeliers....)  You are a true designer.

Mar 05, 2009 04:06 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

The crystal chandelier looks very Liberace! I love it!!  Your staging is marvelous as always!! 

Mar 05, 2009 04:19 PM
Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

I think it looks fabulous Connie!  You made it work and it doesn't feel like you compromised at all.  Well done!

Mar 05, 2009 09:19 PM
Sandi Gerrard
Toronto, ON

Well that works.  Sometimes you just have to make the most of it, and make it look like it was meant to be there. 

Mar 05, 2009 10:40 PM
Liz Gallagher
LG Home Harmony - Home Stagers & Organizers - Montreal, QC
Montreal Quebec RESA member

You defined what good Staging is about...you took something and made the most of it ...you made it work to your advantage...instead of an eye sore you made it eye candy!...GREAT JOB looks beautiful!

Mar 05, 2009 11:56 PM
Beth Lester
Beth Lester Designs - Torrance, CA
Home Staging & Interior Decorating

Beautiful job, Connie.  That's a long way to go to stage a house - I hope it was worth it for you!

Mar 06, 2009 01:31 AM
Connie Tebyani
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro - Calabasas, CA
Platinum Home Staging, Los Angeles and Ventura County

Cindy ~ This was real Waterford Crystal as well.  And chandeliers are becoming back in a whole new way.  In an unltra modern house, I think it would be really cool - add the glimmer and glam with slick lines - OOOooohhhhhh - AAAhhhhhhhh

Thanks, Wendy ~  I did want it there ;-D

Lisa S. ~ Thank you,  The chairs actually came with a beigie slipcover over them - I didn't realize until they were in the home that the slip covers were removable - so OFF they went!

Lisa R., Cathy & Michelle H ~  ***You are too kind***

Sandi ~ Exactly.  As much as we would love for everything to be "new", I rather like incorporating eclectic peices into my Interior Designs & Decor.

Liz ~ "Eye Candy"  I like that!

Mar 06, 2009 01:36 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

GREAT job working with what you had....

Mar 06, 2009 12:28 PM