cole house design: Brampton House SOLD in 6 Days after Home Staging from Cole House Design
- 04/07/10 06:32 AM
Cole House Design recently staged a Brampton Ontario home. It sold in 6 days for 99% of the asking price. Hooray! Another example that staging works!! Cole House Design was called by this Brampton homeowner as he wanted his home staged before listing. He and his wife were retirees living in a 30 year old house. He knew over the years they had accumulated some clutter, and needed help depersonalizing and updating the interior of the home. After a home staging consultation by Cole House Design, these homeowners started packing things up. Old furniture stored in the basement was put out at the curb, … (9 comments)
cole house design: With New Changes to Canada's MLS...Will Real Estate Agents Become Obsolete?
- 02/17/10 02:28 AM
Cole House Design just read an interesting article, written by Gordon Powers for MSN Money. It discusses the changes which will be voted on next month regarding the Multiple Listings Service (MLS). If the proposals pass, homeowners may have future access to the website to post their own listings. Read the article below:
"Competition Bureau Commissioner Melanie Aitken has cut the heart out of the Canadian Real Estate Association's restrictions on the use of the Multiple Listings Service, the database at the centre of Canada's housing market. Is this the beginning of the end for CREA's 98,000 members? Will they soon … (3 comments)
cole house design: More Photos of Million Dollar Condo Staged by Cole House Design
- 01/28/10 02:06 AM
As a follow-up to our blog yesterday (Cole House Design Stages Million Dollar Mississauga Penthouse), I thought I would share more before and after photos of the three bedroom penthouse from Mississauga Ontario. The property sold for approximately $1.3 million with 15 other listings in the same area still on the market. More before & after photos of the property:
Guest Bedroom/Home Office - Being the smallest of the two guest bedrooms, we opted to change this room into that of a home office. With the installation of a wooden desk, matching armchair, and fake plant, this room went from blah to beautiful. We hung … (6 comments)
cole house design: Million Dollar Mississauga Condo SOLD after Home Staging by Cole House Design
- 01/27/10 02:22 AM
Cole House Design staged an impressive grand penthouse condominium in the latter part of 2009. The condo is located in the trendy Square One area of Mississauga Ontario. It recently sold for approximately $1.3 million with 15 other condos in the same area still on the market. The condo had been purchased by the homeowners as basically an empty shell. They upgraded and installed everything you see in it. With floor to ceiling windows and a sweeping view from Pearson Airport all the way out to Grimsby, it was truly a masterpiece. With most of their furniture from their previous home in storage, the condo needed … (4 comments)
cole house design: Front Yard Curb Appeal Gone Wrong...and How to Fix It
- 11/04/09 01:58 AM
Cole House Design has recently attended a few fall open houses in the Halton region, and I was surprised at what we found. Although many of the homes had wonderful interiors, the outside of the houses had been neglected and or forgotten about. Although Mother Nature can sometimes throw us all a curve ball this time of year, especially here in the north, curb appeal is still very important when selling your home. Here are some things that we found in the front yards of many homes we saw: Although no one enjoys raking leaves...if potential buyers have to walk through … (6 comments)
cole house design: Georgetown Bathroom gets a Cole House Design Makeover
- 10/29/09 03:35 AM
Cole House Design was called by a Halton homeowner recently, to assess what could be done to help her plain-jane taupe coloured powder room. Living in a smaller sized house, she had little storage space on the main floor, and was hoping to remedy that by redesigning the bathroom. The pedestal sink in her powder room provided no storage, so we opted to change it to a wooden vanity with tons of space below the sink. We also added a two bin slide-out garbage can/recycling centre for those pesky toilet paper rolls. The cabinet is done in maple with a dark walnut stain … (3 comments)
cole house design: Muskoka Cottage SOLD after Home Staging Consultation by Cole House Design
- 10/15/09 05:53 AM
Cole House Design was called to this Muskoka cottage in Gravenhurst, Ontario this past summer. After the homeowner had already reduced the price by $150,000...he was unsure as to why the home just wasn't selling. After a full home staging consultation (inside and out) by Cole House Design, the homeowner was left with a detailed list of staging recommendations. Being a contractor/builder he was accustomed to the design industry, and decided to complete the staging himself. Although it took him a little while, he followed our recommendations to the letter, and here are some photos of the results:
This loft … (4 comments)
cole house design: Mississauga Linen Closet gets a Cole House Design Makeover
- 09/01/09 09:35 AM
Cole House Design was hired this summer by a client in Mississauga Ontario who needed some redesign assistance in her home. One of the areas we tackled was a linen closet in the upstairs hallway, which needed to be completely reorganized. The homeowner also wanted the dirty clothes hamper, which had been sitting in the middle of the hall for passerby's to see, moved permanently to the base of the linen closet.
First Cole House Design removed the bottom wire shelf which was actually broken and hanging haphazardly. We purchased a new 3 section laundry hamper so the family could easily open the … (5 comments)
cole house design: Georgetown House SOLD after Home Staging by Cole House Design
- 07/23/09 07:12 AM
Cole House Design, a home staging firm located in Georgetown Ontario completed this staging transformation recently. The home had been a former Georgetown builder's model home in the 1980's and had been decorated in some wild colours like violet and aqua. The homeowners had recently re-painted most of the home beige and cream, and were now looking to sell and downsize. They called Cole House Design to complete the staging transformation. Here are some of the before and after photos of the staging work done: Family Room
Master Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Guest Bedroom
… (4 comments)
cole house design: Cole House Design Now Offers Muskoka Home Staging
- 06/10/09 07:01 AM
Cole House Design is now offering home staging services in the Muskoka region of Ontario. We will serve the communities of Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Bala, Port Carling, and surrounding areas.
After providing staging recommendations on two cottages last year, and redesigning a waterfront rental property, Cole House Design saw an opportunity to expand its business. Since word of mouth advertising and the logo on the company vehicle had been the only things to attract clients last summer, there are high hopes that we will be busier this year through stronger marketing efforts. With the real estate market in the Halton and Peel Regions of the western GTA cooling off during the … (3 comments)
cole house design: Cole House Design Transforms a Messy Milton Home Office
- 06/05/09 02:18 AM
Cole House Design, a home staging and interior redesign firm serving the Halton and Peel Regions of Ontario, was called last month by a Milton homeowner who needed some redesign help on the main floor of her home. However, the job quickly turned to other parts of the house, as the homeowner realized how much nicer the rooms were beginning to look, with our quick and simple transformations. Below, is the before photo of a loft style computer nook that the homeowner had at the top of her stairs on the second floor. I'm sure many of you have seen these...completely open … (2 comments)
cole house design: Most Asked About Kitchen & Bathroom Design Products
- 05/11/09 07:06 AM
Cole House Design recently came across an article in a kitchen and bath magazine that listed the current design and decor products that clients are asking for THE MOST, in both the kitchen and bathroom. I found it rather interesting, and I know that I have used many of these items (or a variation of) in my own home renovations, and the homes of my clients. Has anyone else used any of the products mentioned below? Top 10 Most Asked About Design Products for Kitchens & Baths: Slide Out Organizational/Storage Units - perfect for those extra-deep kitchen corner cabinets or for areas that require more … (1 comments)
cole house design: Another Wild Ride - Congratulations from Cole House Design!
- 03/27/09 02:56 AM
Most people don't know this, but I grew up in a car builder household. Heck, my first car was a black 1968 Camaro with a chrome undercarriage and a wheelie bar in the back (just in case you wanted it to stand on end - LOL). My weekends were spent helping my father build cars (I was the girl passing the wrench, screwdriver, etc.), hanging out at junk yards looking for parts, doing a lot of washing and waxing, listening to 50's music, and going to car shows. My father has owned and built so many legendary vehicles over the years, I have honestly lost count. … (2 comments)
cole house design: Cole House Design Launches Contest for a "FREE HOME STAGING CONSULTATION"
- 03/26/09 09:24 AM
Is your home located in Georgetown, Acton or the Halton Hills area of Ontario? Is your home currently up for sale? Would you like it to sell faster and for potentially more money? Do you think it could benefit from home staging? Then this contest from Cole House Design is for you!
Homeowners who currently have their properties listed on the real estate market, can submit a photo of a room in their home that they feel would benefit the most from home staging. The room that we feel requires the most help, will be the lucky winner of a FREE … (1 comments)
cole house design: Early Spring Open House? Don't Neglect Outdoor Spaces says Cole House Design!
- 03/18/09 03:51 AM
As the weather gets a little milder, the weekend Open House signs are starting to pop up like crazy in the Georgetown, Mississauga, Brampton and Milton area. Cole House Design (a home staging and interior decorating firm in the area) has recently stopped by a few, and was surprised at the number of home owners who have neglected to think of curb appeal and outdoor spaces, even in the early Spring. Front and back yards with terrific outdoor decor, can be key selling features even when it is not 80 degrees outside. Of the homes we visited, the weather has obviously not been … (2 comments)
cole house design: Coat Closet Clean-Up by Cole House Design
- 03/05/09 06:01 AM
Cole House Design has staged numerous homes in the Halton and Peel regions of Ontario as of late. And many of those home owners have asked us the same probing question - "do I really have to stage my closets too?". Now most of these clients had closets bulging at the seams, and they were all a little concerned about what we would uncover. But the answer is always the same, "YES". Now I am no Martha Stewart, and I will admit that I have never staged a coat closet quite to the degree she has below (even though the photo is inspiring). But potential home buyers WILL … (5 comments)
cole house design: Cole House Design Transforms a Georgetown Kitchen from Dumpy to Funky!
- 02/18/09 06:06 AM
Cole House Design has staged and redesigned many a kitchen since we started our home staging and interior decorating firm. I was emailed this week actually about one kitchen transformation that is currently on the portfolio page of our website. The lady had to know what colour the walls were, as she had a similar kitchen and wanted to repaint. I looked at the photo and realized that I had never even mentioned it on my blog, and it is likely one of our favourite kitchen transformations (oops)! This kitchen had natural maple cabinetry, and the laminate countertops were black with a grey and brown fleck. The tile floor … (5 comments)
cole house design: The Confusion Around What Home Staging Really Is & An Article that Proves It
- 02/17/09 11:17 AM
Cole House Design recently came across a supposed home staging blog on http://www.realestateblooms.com/. At first I thought it was another article on the benefits of home staging, however as I read on, it started to get a little strange. I am assuming the article was NOT written by an actual home stager.
Here are a few excerpts from the article. Note that I have not altered the wording or the spelling mistakes for that matter (LOL). Read on to see if you find it odd as well!
"Here are some excellent tips for staging your home: Remove all the clutters. Sell the old … (6 comments)
cole house design: Cole House Design Asks "Do You Offer a Guarantee" on your Home Staging Work?
- 02/11/09 05:50 AM
Cole House Design, a home staging and interior redesign company located in Georgetown, Ontario, recently received a promo for a Feng Shui company who also does home staging. Near the end of the email I was surprised to see they offer a "guarantee" on their work. Here's a portion of the email: "Applying the principles of Feng Shui to sell your home will increase your selling price and reduce the time your home stays on the market. When the Feng Shui is done correctly, your home will sell within 30 days of its listing, guaranteed." I will be honest, Cole House Design … (28 comments)
cole house design: Cole House Design Attends the NKBA Dinner & Awards Gala - "Designers Are Forever"
- 02/01/09 12:36 AM
Cole House Design, a home staging and interior decorating company located in Georgetown, Ontario, just returned from our evening at the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) Dinner and Awards Gala. The event took place at the beautiful Granite Club (Bayview & Lawrence) in Toronto, Ontario. The evening included the presentation of the 2009 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards.
"The NKBA offers education for industry professionals, a place for consumers to find professional products and services, and a resource for those professionals looking to network with their colleagues. The NKBA represents the finest professionals in the kitchen and bath industry and boasts … (2 comments)
Cole House Design recently staged a Brampton Ontario home. It sold in 6 days for 99% of the asking price. Hooray! Another example that staging works!!;)
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