Owners On Stage in Oakland CA
I love this article about how much a difference staging makes but also have to say I have talented clients who have an eye for “the look.” My clients who recently sold their home on Circle Hill in Oakland did all the staging themselves. Agents came in to see the house and would ask me “who was the stager.” Now that’s a compliment to a job well done!
I often have sellers comment that their house never looked better than when it's been staged (either professionally or personally)...ironically, right before they move out. But there's no reason only perspective buyers should get to enjoy a well decorated home. One of the best times to give your house a good make-over is right before you move in!
One of my favorite interior styling companies here in the East Bay is Visual Jill. Their look is "comfortable modern", and they offer a range of services, making a well-styled home accessible to everyone regardless of budget. They are especially good at helping you re-use and re-purpose your old furniture, while suggesting the one or two new items that would bring it all together.
They also have a great little blog where they show additional decorating tips and ideas, their inspirations, and trends in the interior, fashion, and design world. And if you don't live in the Bay Area, don't despair: they have a "Style Kit" service which is like a room-in-a-box that they'll send you, full of ideas and suggestions for sprucing up your new place!
So don't resign yourself to only enjoying a beautifully styled home right before you move out. Decorate and style when you move in, and enjoy your new place to the fullest from the start!
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