home staging: Is this My Dining Room? - 05/08/11 12:45 PM
We recently staged a single family home in Ashburn, VA.  The home was lovely but just needed some help to make it more buyer friendly.  One of the rooms we staged was their dining room that was dark and dreary and we turned it into bright and dreamy.  We certainly were proud of this dining room transformation and the seller couldn't believe that this was their dining room! 
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home staging: Stage it with Words - 05/07/11 12:52 AM
We recently staged an investment property in Capitol Heights, MD.  The investor did not want a full staging for this small property but decided on Scene Staging.  So for the living room we created a small scene and added some word decals to the scene.  It came out fantastic!  I'm going to incorporate more of these word decals in my staging as they are inexpensive, easy art, and easy to remove.  So do something different and Stage it with Words!  Happy Staging Everyone!


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home staging: From Office to Fine Dining - 05/05/11 12:43 PM
We staged a lovely occupied single family home in Herdon, VA.  This was a great couple to work with they really were motivated sellers.   One of the rooms we staged was their dining room.  It originally was being used as their office area even though they had a whole office set up upstairs.  Since we had to return this room to its intended purpose they had to move their office equipment.  We turned this from an office to a find dining area.  We think it turned out fabulous and so did the buyers as this home sold in 2 days!  Staging Works!
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home staging: From Baby Station to Family Haven - 05/04/11 12:25 PM
We have been busy at The Staging Fashionista and we have met some wonderful clients.  We staged this occupied single family home in Ashburn, VA.  This was a wonderful family of 6 with a recent new born.  Here is the before and after of their family room.  They were so happy and could not believe that we were able to create a family haven that could sell by just using their items and a few of ours.  We love home staging and when you see these kind of results it really validates the difference home staging can make.
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home staging: Rewarding and Challenging: An Occupied Master - 04/02/11 05:37 PM
I've been staging alot of occupieds lately and it has been both rewarding and challenging to say the least.  Rewarding in that you truly can see the fruits of your labor and what a difference you made in someone's home.  Challenging in the sense that it is hard for homeowners to part with their belongings and treasures and many times I'm working and stumbling around things because the home owner didn't have time to complete their to do post staging list.  So here are some pics of my rewarding & challenging occupied master bedroom we staged in Fairfax Station, VA.  Stay tuned for … (8 comments)

home staging: Letting Go Is Sometimes Hard To Do - 03/27/11 01:24 PM
Letting go of a home can sometimes be hard to do for some sellers.  Afterall, there are memories there of your children growing up, family gatherings, celebrating holidays and ohhh all the great treasures you have collected during your time in a home.  The Staging Fashionista staged a Clifton, VA home recently where that was just the case.  The homeowner had not yet transitioned from it being their home to it being a product for sale.  The owner had many family memories and had lovely treasures that she and her husband collected throughout their worldly journeys and they loved each and every piece.  It was a … (16 comments)

home staging: Challenge? Bring it On! - 03/11/11 01:05 PM
When I first saw this living room in Clifton, VA  I felt it was a challenge.  The owner loved this sofa and everything in the room and didn't want any of it removed.   So after some thought and some advice from my APSD colleagues I said Bring it On!  So here is how we solved the challenge!  The house now has a contract after 9 days! Bring it on!
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home staging: Washington DC Bathrooms - Before & Afters - 02/19/11 12:15 PM
We just staged this adorable 2 bedroom, 2 bath occupied condo in Washington, DC.  It was so much fun and of course my favorite rooms to stage are bathrooms.  So here are the before & afters.  Happy Staging Everyone!
BATHROOM BEFORE

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MASTER BATHROOM BEFORE

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home staging: No Matter What Happens Make it Work! - 02/05/11 10:58 AM
No matter what happens sometimes you just have to make it work!  I staged a 2 bedroom row house in Washington, DC in an upcoming neighborhood.  The investor did a fabulous job in renovating it and adding some very contemporary and modern touches to the home.  So after checking out the demographics I realized that it needed to be staged for a "younger" buyer. 
I ordered the furniture specific to a modern style and all went well until we got the bed - the furniture company sent me a sleigh bed!!  It had a box spring and a mattress and you needed … (23 comments)

home staging: Driving with Style to Washington, DC! - 01/15/11 01:53 AM
I was driving with Style to Washington, DC.  As a small business I don't have the luxury of hiring movers, trucks or a large crew.  So what do I do?  I drive with style!  Let me explain, I basically load up my Toyota Highlander with all my staging supplies.  That thing gets loaded to the gills.  Thank goodness for my packer, my hubby, who knows how to fill every nook and crannie in that Highlander and we always get everthing in.  My motto if it doesn't fit then we will have to do without.  So that means choosing my items wisely and … (13 comments)

home staging: Not a Creature Was Stirring Not Even a MOUSE! - 12/19/10 07:59 AM
Not a creature was stirring not even a Mouse is how the Christmas rhyme goes.  Yes This cute little origami towel mouse isn't stirring either but it will make you smile and create a memorable impression in a staged home.    Isn't it cute?  What a perfect way to display a towel in a different way.  We love staging with towels and by creating unique towel designs we make our homes memorable.  Enjoy & Merry Christmas!

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home staging: Home Staging for The Holidays - 12/11/10 06:34 AM
We previously showed you some before and after pictures of a condo we staged in Woodbridge, VA.  Here are the before and afters of the kitchen and masterbath.  We added some simple touches of holiday charm!  Enjoy.
KITCHEN BEFORE

KITCHEN AFTER

KITCHEN HOLIDAY TOUCH

MASTER BATHROOM BEFORE

MASTER BATHROOM AFTER

MASTER BATHROOM HOLIDAY TOUCH

 
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home staging: A Bathroom Transformation in Manassas, VA - 11/10/10 11:50 AM
Here is a bathroom transformation we did in Manassas, VA.  This was the only bathroom upstairs and we had to stage it as a family bathroom.  This Manassas, VA condo is located in a working class neighborhood with its dwellers being prodominantly by families with children.  So we had to appeal to the right buyer therefore, we staged this bathroom with adults and kiddies in mind!  For us it is all about the details which apparently worked as this home went under contract in 6 DAYS!
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home staging: Scene Staging Warms Up this Manassas, VA Condo - 11/02/10 04:48 PM
We staged this condo in Manassas, VA with our scene staging or as some refer to as "light staging".  We think that our scenes really warmed up the place and added the splash of color that made this condo go from blah to WOW! 
LIVING ROOM BEFORE

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KITCHEN BEFORE

KITCHEN AFTER (Renovated as suggested)

Close up of the type of Scene Staging we do

2nd BEDROOM BEFORE

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home staging: From A Nice Bathroom to WOW! - 10/26/10 01:45 PM
This was a nice bathroom but we got it to WOW!  I love staging bathrooms.  This was a nicely renovated bathroom in a condo located in Arlington, VA, but it was a bit stark before and by adding just the right colors the bathroom came alive and it went from a nice bathroom to WOW!  Enjoy! 
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home staging: It's All About the View - 10/26/10 01:26 PM
It's all about the view in this Alexandria, VA condo.  I think it is important to accentuate the positive features in a home and draw people to the assets of the home.  I could have placed this sofa on either wall but instead I placed it in front of the window facing directly towards the door, so when people walk in they want to walk towards the view.  Staging is about accentuating the best features of a home this Alexandria, VA staging was definitely all about the view.  Happy Staging Everyone

 
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home staging: Fall in love in Alexandria, Virginia - 10/15/10 02:28 PM
Fall in love with this condo in Alexandria, VA.  We staged this vacant 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath condo with Fall in mind.  This was a fun project and there are many homes in this Alexandria neighborhood for sale but looking at the competition this one stands out from the rest and someone will Fall in love in Alexandria, VA.





 



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home staging: Style in Simplicity - 09/18/10 02:11 PM
I have to say that sometimes there is style in simplicity.  After cleaning and decluttering and then keeping the staging simple really can add a lot of style.  I love creating simplistic looks although I have found myself over thinking or over analyzing a room when I stage, I didn't in this Centreville, VA bathroom staged by The Staging Fashionista. Happy Staging Everyone!

 

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home staging: DC Condo Before & After - 09/10/10 02:27 PM
We staged this condo in Washington DC.  It was so much fun.  From eclectic to deco!
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home staging: A List of Things to Do if You Don't Want to Sell Your Home - 08/16/10 01:04 PM
I wanted to share an article that my friend Albert from S7 Computer Solutions sent me.  Not only does he know computers but he seems to know a little about home staging and what you should do if you DON"T want to sell your home.  I thought this was a humorous list but gets to the heart of the matter.  Thanx Albert for sharing! (Pictures provided by The Staging Fashionista)
Do no gardening for at least three or four weeks. Weeds and overgrown lawns make the house look unkempt and uncared for. Repair nothing - not the kitchen cabinet door hanging off its hinges, nor … (15 comments)