new hampshire home makeover: Refinishing Kitchen Stools - Fast & Easy & Inexpensive
- 07/21/18 07:57 AM
We found our new kitchen stools!
Last month I wrote about my new kitchen and how the last remaining piece in our transformation was finding new counter stools.
After going to many stores and not finding what I wanted, I just happened upon two stools at a yard sale.
They weren't really what I was looking for,
but they were in good condition, sturdy and only $20 for the pair.
On the way home we stopped and bought new fabric and spray paint.
My husband was quick to remove the seats and
give the stools a light sanding when we got home.
By that afternoon the painting … (23 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Home Staging Is Not Just For Sellers. Reduce Stress When You Reduce Mess
- 06/08/18 06:42 AM
It's no secret that purging excess STUFF now and then is a good thing.
We all have too much stuff, and most of us don't deal with cleaning house as often as we should. Setting aside some time to reduce your possessions will not only help to make your living space more appealing, it will actually make your life less stressful.
Maybe it's a collection, that no longer has the sentimental value it once had, that is taking up valuable space in the family room.
Maybe a child has moved out and what was once their bedroom has become a catch-all for miscellaneous things … (48 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Prepare and Present The Foyer So Buyers Will Want To See More
- 12/18/17 06:42 AM
One of the most overlooked areas of the house when homeowners prepare to sell is the foyer or main entry area.
It is where I begin all of my Home Staging Consultations and for a good reason.
The first few seconds after a potential buyer enters a house are very important. Buyers wouldn't be there if they hadn't already seen something they liked. They must have had a positive reaction while reviewing mls photos or they wouldn't have scheduled a showing. Now that they are physically there, it's time to really impress them.
A buyer's first reaction when they walk in a house is … (33 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Mirrors Are Not The Best Choice For Over The Fireplace
- 09/19/17 05:16 AM
One of the biggest decorating and/or home staging mistakes that homeowners, and many real estate agents, make is placing a mirror above the fireplace.
It generally seems like a good idea, but in most cases it's not the best choice.
A friend of mine, Michelle, moved into a new home recently. She shared a picture on facebook of her fireplace and wrote:
"No clue what I'm doing. But first attempt at a mantel. "
She was excited about all the possibilities for decorating the space.
I commented that she did a great job, and added:
"Just don't hang a mirror there. That's one of the … (61 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Does Staging A Bookcase Really Help Sell My House? FAQ
- 06/09/17 05:17 AM
Home Staging isn't just about furniture and paint colors. Home Staging is about creating appeal and value through strategic marketing. Each room is prepared to show space and function. The intent throughout is to increase the perceived value of the home in the minds of buyers.
My goal as a home stager is to make potential buyers believe a house is worth its asking price...to believe it's been well maintained....to see its value.
One way stagers create value is by creating space.
One way stagers create an impression of being well maintained is by creating order.
Bookcases and built-ins offer a great opportunity to demonstrate exactly … (49 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: How Can I Quickly and Inexpensively Update My Home? Ask A Home Stager.
- 06/05/17 06:08 AM
It's been proven time and again that visual appearance influences potential home buyers. Whether negative or positive, condition will be a determing factor in how fast, and for how much, your house sells.
If you are planning to list your house for sale, a home staging consult will arm you with the information you need to prepare and present your house in its best light.
Staging is usually associated with being expensive. However, most stagers offer "Occupied Staging" services which involves using existing furnishings and accessories as much as possible.
We understand that homeowners want to avoid spending money on a house they … (24 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Owner Occupied Home Staging - A New Look Without Adding Anything New
- 11/10/16 09:00 PM
Professional Home Staging services vary, but most stagers offer something for all budgets and individual needs.
The level of home staging chosen depends on the sellers, the selling agent and the size and condition of the property. Services can include anywhere from simply providing a list of suggested improvements to providing a full blown transformation including the rental or purchase of all new furnishings and decorative accessories.
Sharon Tara Transformations specializes in owner occupied properties.
My home staging consults, averaging 2 - 4 hours, provide sellers with a detailed plan of action for preparing and presenting their product in the best possible way. Sometimes … (59 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: 20 Ways To Improve Your Home's Appearance Before You List It
- 07/01/16 02:11 AM
As a professional Home Stager it's my job to improve appearance, to create appeal, to highlight potential. Most people are living busy and stressful lives and their homes reflect it. Our homes are set up for our convenience and for our comfort....not to impress others.
Maybe it's been several years since you made any changes and your home needs some updating.
Maybe your hobbies and collections have gotten out of hand and taken over the home.
Maybe you have decided to list your home for sale and the "whatever is most convenient and comfortable for me" look won't have buyers reaching for their checkbook.
Whether you … (74 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Assigning Homework Is What I Do Best! Home Staging In New Hampshire
- 06/24/16 01:03 AM
I assign homework on a regular basis, but I'm not a school teacher.
I'm a Home Stager...a consultant who advises people on the visual appearance of their home. Usually I work with people selling their home, who want it to show at it's best. I also work with homeowners who want a new look or have a challenging floor plan or need help choosing paint colors.
When most people hear "home staging" they think of vacant properties that need to be furnished.
I specialize in owner occupied listings...homes for sale with people still living in them. I walk through the home with the owners … (47 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Not All Home Staging Results Are The Same - Depends On The Homeowner
- 05/22/16 10:21 PM
Not all Home Staging is the same.
Sometimes "home staging" means having a home stager provide all new furnishings and accessories.
Sometimes "home staging" simply means giving advice to home owners on how they can improve the appeal of their home.
Either way, a transformation is the intended result.
Transforming a home so it's more emotionally and visually appealing to as many potential buyers as possible is the ultimate goal of a home stager.
I specialize in owner occupied home staging.
I work with sellers who will be living in their home while it's listed. Whenever possible I use furniture and decorating accessories that the homeowners already … (54 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Home Staging Transformation With A Challenging Floor Plan And A Limited Budget
- 05/06/16 06:27 AM
Not too long ago I wrote about a consult I had done that involved a challenging floor plan. In the comment section of that post I promised Hannah Williams that I would share some photos.
My photos are not great....but I'm going to share them so you can see the difference a home staging consult can make.
This was a three hour consult, for a large 1800's home. New furniture and/or rental were not an option. The purpose of this consult was to do the best we could with what was there.
This is what visitors to the home originally saw upon entering the front … (30 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Homeowners Should Always Consider Resale When Making Home Improvements
- 04/10/16 10:05 PM
Most people associate Home Staging with real estate....improving the appearance of a house to increase it's appeal to buyers. I've written many posts about "Staging to Sell" and many posts about another form of staging...."Staging to Dwell " .
Also known as redesign, or more commonly home makeover, staging to dwell is for the homeowner who is not selling. It's for someone who wants a fresh new look or has a furniture placement issue or needs help with paint color selection.
Last week I had the pleasure of working with a couple who fall into both staging categories.
Lucy and Gary have a home that … (26 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Home Decorating Tip - Make The Best Use of What's At Hand
- 10/22/15 10:15 PM
I have this silly little corner in my finished basement....one of those "what do you do with this space?" type areas. I had a couple of pictures hanging on the walls and a chair sitting there. Nothing exciting.
The other day, as I passed by the corner, I felt a need to improve the space. I've never liked the pictures and I'm really tired of looking at them, so I removed them. The problem was I didn't have anything to replace them and there are multiple holes in the walls from whatever the previous owners had hanging there.
For a split second I considered filling the holes … (40 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: NH Home Staging FAQ - Is Home Staging The Same As Decorating?
- 05/25/15 10:36 PM
One of the biggest misconceptions about Home Staging is that it's simply decorating.
Home Staging is not decorating.
Home Staging is marketing....strategic and calculated marketing.
Advertisers spend a lot of time, effort and money making sure their products are appealing to buyers. Every image, color and font is chosen specifically to stand out amongst the competition.
Marketing is used to attract and appeal to buyers.
Its really no different when selling a house.
Preparing a home for sale involves highlighting positive features, minimizing negative features, and defining the space and function of each room.
Home Staging is about identifying and removing red flags....the things that could … (28 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Time To Clean House? Call A Home Stager And Save Time and Money
- 03/15/15 10:36 PM
Most of us have way too much STUFF. We all know it's a good idea to purge now and then, but how often do we actually do it?
Not often enough.
Maybe you have a collection, that once meant something to you, that is now simply taking up space and collecting dust.
Maybe, since your daughter got married five years ago and moved out, it's time to transform her bedroom into a much needed guest room or home office.
Maybe you just can't find the motivation to organize the closets or you have no idea where to begin such an overwhelming task.
Stuff is distracting. … (24 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: NH Home Staging Tip - Reclaim Wasted Space in Your Home
- 02/05/15 11:15 PM
With a little organization you can reclaim valuable space that is being wasted in your home. You won't believe how much space you can create by simply getting rid of stuff you no longer need, and designating a place for everything else.
" A place for everything, and everything in it's place."
Whether it's a drawer, closet, or entire room....if the space is limited it's best to make the most of it.
When "stuff" takes over, rooms feel smaller. Defining each room's purpose, and limiting what's in the room to that purpose, will make a room appear larger.
Easier said than done? Sure, but well worth the effort.
The key … (32 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: Give Your Home a New Look for the New Year
- 12/29/14 02:28 AM
Give Your Home a New Look for the New Year
You don't have to be selling your home to need a home makeover. If it's been five or more years since you painted or rearranged the furniture, it may be time for a new look.
Many of my Home Staging clients have told me that they wished they had hired me long before deciding to sell so they could have enjoyed the benefits while actually living in their home.
If you're not happy with your home's current look....
If you have a room with an odd floorplan, that's difficult to furnish....
If you need updated window treatments but … (34 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: FINALLY! Our Kitchen Make-Over Is Complete!
- 07/11/14 12:41 AM
We bought our home two and a half years ago and when I first saw it I told my husband "It's perfect, we don't have to do a thing!"
Well, that tune changed fast and we ended up painting almost every room in the house. We added new trim, custom built-in shelving, and new lighting in the bathrooms and dining room. I've written about each room transformation. If you missed them, there are links to each one in this post.
We made some minor changes in the kitchen because I just couldn't face having to make all the decisions and I dreaded all the … (36 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: NH Home Staging - You Don't Have To Be Selling To Want A New Look
- 03/27/14 10:03 PM
As a Home Stager in New Hampshire, I help sellers prepare and present their house for sale. Because I specialize in owner occupied properties, most of my Home Staging advice is also useful to homeowners who are not selling.
A Home Staging Consult is perfect for people who are tired of their decor....or frustrated with furniture placement in a room with a challenging floor plan. Consults can provide a fresh new look using only what is available in the home, or provide suggestions for future purchases.
It's surprising how much can be done by just moving some furniture and repurposing existing accessories. … (25 comments)
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new hampshire home makeover: NH Home Staging Tips - Complete Room Makeover In Under One Hour
- 03/21/14 04:26 AM
As a Home Stager in New Hampshire it's my job to help sellers prepare and present their home for sale. Most of the time, the sellers are left with quite a mess when I leave. Piles of things to be disposed of... whether trash, donation, or prepack... are left throughout the home.
Whenever possible, I transform rooms on-the-spot during the consult....and sometimes there are rooms actually ready to show when I leave.
Here's an example from a recent Home Staging Consult:
The furniture in this livingroom was placed along the outer edges, leaving a void in the middle of the room.
It's hard … (22 comments)
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