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The Wider the Road is to Cross; the More Road Kill You Will Find

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Home Stager with Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA

Recently I blogged a post regarding road kill -- "1970's Traditional Formal Living Room Doesn't Have To Be Road Kill".

Sometimes these homes from the 70's can be overwhelming -- the ROAD KILL to the real estate sale.  If there is updating for the buyer to contimplate . . .  then the road just looks that much wider to the buyer; with that many more lanes to safely get across.

So, just like the chicken that crossed the road to show the possum it could be done . . . Peachtree Home Staging implements their staging talent to show off how really great this 1970's family room will accommodate the buyer's budding family. 

Step one -- note the painted paneling

 family room vacant

Step two -- when the room is already cozy it pays to show off those new hardwoods!

family room staged by PeachtreeHomeStaging.com

Step three:  Those old built-ins certainly can "come alive"!

vacant family room

Step 4:   Show them (quietly) where the flat screen goes.

family room staged by PeachtreeHomeStaging.com

 

STAGER UNITE!!!  HELP STAMP OUT REAL ESTATE ROAD KILL!

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Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Karen - nice job, the painted paneling looks great, we have quite a bit of 50's paneling here still.  Those floors are wonderful, I'm tired of seeing laminate!

May 17, 2010 04:19 AM
Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

This stagging really does make a difference.  Thanks for Sharing Karen.

May 17, 2010 04:29 AM
Wanda Richards
Shows Great Home Staging and Web Solutions - Roanoke, VA
Shows Great Home Staging

Your staging made a huge difference and I love the catchy title of your blog post :)

May 17, 2010 05:14 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Karen- I am so over paneling but love how your paint made it fade away.  The color paired with the white trim make the room classic, cozy and comfortable.  Good job!

May 17, 2010 05:35 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Hi Karen ~ glad to see the sellers painted that paneling ... it looks so much better than the dark stuff.  You're right that the hardwood floors are really featured now.  I love that wine label art you used!  (by the way your photos are great too)

May 17, 2010 05:36 AM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA

Love the staging, Karen!  Your posts are always informative and entertaining.

May 17, 2010 08:16 AM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging

Hi William!  I could use you to talk with a couple of Realtors here that just don't get it!  Glad you do!

Hi Cynthia-- I like paint on paneling -- it really adds interest with the right art.  Thx!

Hey there Edward and Celia!  THX, Thx, Thx!

Hi Wanda -- thank you -- always love getting a compliment from a pro!

hey Kathy S. -- wish I could take credit for the color, but the seller used that color throughout.  I just 2nd the motion!  It's a great staging color for sure!

ARBB Maureen!  I love that wine label piece as well -- It's huge and so casual that I've only had two opportunities to use the piece.  Both times it has wowed the rooms presentation.  I'm open to any recommendations to improve my photos, still a newbie, but getting better, so thx for the kind words.

Hey Diana -- you are a sweetie, thank you for the follow! 

 

May 17, 2010 09:13 AM
Linda Thompson
Selling By Design-Staging - Fresno, CA

Very nice work Karen. Ah the seventies. Does anyone remember pecky cedar paneling or gold designs on the mirrored closet doors?

You've beautifully demonstrated that every house can be brought up to date.

May 17, 2010 09:35 AM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging

Oh, yeah, Linda T.!  I remember those mirrored closet doors . . . Thx for the kind words, my dear.

May 17, 2010 10:04 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Doesn't painting the paneling make a huge difference? I had a lady that had almost this exact look, she said she didn't want to paint the paneling, she said the new owners could, but she wanted to stage the paneled rooms which had matching wood floors, I declined.

May 17, 2010 03:38 PM
Donna Schoby
Liberty Bank of Arkansas - Bentonville, AR

Great job Karen, it seems that people are afraid to paint paneling...but it makes a huge difference!

May 18, 2010 01:12 AM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

Thanks for the newest addition to my Staging terminolgy, Karen:  "Roadkill", as in "Let's get this roadkill ready for market."  Or, "To revitalize this roadkill, let's paint out the red dining room!".  Julie

May 18, 2010 03:49 AM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging

Hi Cindy -- It is so disappointing when the seller wants our advice (like painting the paneling) and then doesn't follow it.  Thx for stopping by.

Hey Donna! My 1st choice recommendation is always to replace it with dry wall . . .  then painting doesn't sound that bad, does it?

HA, HA, Julia!  Home Stagers unite to banish real estate roadkill!

May 19, 2010 12:17 AM
Marian Lake Walker
Staged 2Gain - Inverness, FL
Home Stager Florida, Home Staging Central Florida

Add me to the list of those who appreciate the painting--paneling. Much as some may hate it, it cannot be denied that you were able to update/upgrade a very large space with minimal investment for the seller--an important goal for stagers.

I think you may have created a whole new category for the expression "Roadkill"

Thanks Karen!

May 20, 2010 02:26 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH Real Estate - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Very nice job, Karen - both on the post and the staging!  Love the road kill thing!

May 24, 2010 08:47 AM
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