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Stratford Model Condo: Staged & Stunning!

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Home Stager with Beyond the Stage Homes

I just want to thank everyone who responded to my blog post about hanging things on exposed brick walls - they were all really helpful! The builder however was really against "anything" being hung there so we worked around it and here is the finished product!

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This condo was just over 500 sq feet and when you have such a small space its vital to ensure that NONE of it is wasted! We were concerned because the living room space was tight and there was this huge space as you entered the condo, right around the kitchen. We didn't want buyers to wonder what to do with the space so we came up with a great solution!

 

Below is how we handled the focal wall in the living room space without hanging anything. We think it turned out beautifully!

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Heather Cook  is Co-Owner and Principal Staging Designer of the award winning Rooms in Bloom Home Staging & Design Inc. based out of Kitchener-Waterloo, ON.


 

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Comments (12)

Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

great pictures and the pictuires do speak a thousand words here. Very nice and I am referencing tyhis for some of my condo sellers. Thanks

Jul 07, 2009 09:33 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Oh now that is NICE! :) GREAT JOB!

Jul 07, 2009 09:34 AM
Heather Cook
Beyond the Stage Homes - Kitchener, ON
Delivering beautifully staged spaces

Charlie - thanks for your comment and I hope the pictures help your clients see how furniture in a small space can really help define areas and function. The condo was just over 500 sq feet but it felt so much bigger when we finished!

Candice - Thanks! We were thrilled with the end result too!

Jul 07, 2009 11:22 AM
Debra Valentine
Designing Details ~ Staging & Design, LLC - Bountiful, UT
Utah Home Staging for, Bountiful, Salt Lake & Surrounding Areas

Heather - I absolutely love it! The red splashes are just what the doctor ordered.

Jul 07, 2009 12:24 PM
Anthea Click
Fresh Perspectives - www.InsideNashvilleHomes.com - Franklin, TN
Nashville Home Stager - Selling Nashville, TN homes quickly!

I love the pops of red. Very appropriate for the space. You did a great job!

Jul 08, 2009 02:30 AM
Kate Jahnson
Home Stage Home - West Linn, OR
Home Stager

Beautiful choice of color. 

Red sells.

Delightful space.  Very nicely done.

Jul 09, 2009 03:35 PM
Leanne Zumbrunnen
Z Touch Design Services - Lenexa, KS

I love how brick walls change the look of the space.  The dark furnishings against the light brick looks great.  I am in agreement with everyone else - the pops of red pull it all together!  Great job!

Jul 11, 2009 02:26 AM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Heather,

Beautiful job...and yes the red with the dark wood really does pop!!!   Great Staging!!!

Jul 11, 2009 04:49 PM
Heather Cook
Beyond the Stage Homes - Kitchener, ON
Delivering beautifully staged spaces

Yes, the red "pops" of colour really added the *wow* factor! They were the perfect colour choice with the exposed brick walls in the condo. We were a little trepidatious of the brick walls but once we started furnishing and layering accessories we were convinced of their architectural impact in the space. It also helped that we didn't end up actually hanging anything on those walls - the builder specifically requested that we didn't and we were worried of things falling even with all the great suggestions everyone made.

We've just gotten calls from two other realtors in the area who saw the condo and have condo listings which aren't moving so tomorrow and Thursday we're back to Stratford to work our magic again!

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment - I appreciate it!

Jul 13, 2009 12:43 PM
Annie Pinsker-Brown
Stage to Sell - LA Home Staging - Los Angeles, CA
Stage to Sell, Los Angeles Home Stager

Great work Heather! As you know I recently Staged a little 500 sf bungalow and I love how you included the desk behind the sofa to show a multi-functional area that could be used for eating or working. And I love the eat-in kitchen which is truly inspired. Congrats!!

Jul 15, 2009 09:08 AM
Heather Cook
Beyond the Stage Homes - Kitchener, ON
Delivering beautifully staged spaces

Hey Annie!

Thanks! I took a look at your small but perfectly staged bungalow - you did a great job! I have to say that I *love* the desk behind the sofa - I love it for the practicality and functionality however the smooth lines and yummy padded bench make it a place I know I would enjoy if I lived there!

The description of what we wanted to do with the kitchen is what sold the builder on working with us. They had had other stagers in to look at the space however we were the only ones to address all the "lost" space in the kitchen area. I'm glad you liked what we did - we thought the furniture was perfectly scaled to the space and a great contrast to the white cupboards!

Jul 15, 2009 09:49 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Morning Heather, Love all the staging touches you've incorporated here. Your silver & red accessories give it that certain something special!

Jul 27, 2009 10:50 PM