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Blah Turned Spa - a home staging transformation

By Jackson West

Home Stager with Reveal Estate Home Staging - Vancouver

September 19, 2007 03:00 PM

Consider this typical 1980's bathroom. Although large, clean and functional the overall appearance is dated and rather sterile. Can you imagine relaxing in that tub? With the door left open attention is centered around the bidet, leaving buyers with a less than desirable impression.

Bathroom

With a small investment in accessories, the dated design is downplayed and the functionality of this space is highlighted. New life is breathed into the room by adding plants, complimentary prints, and coordinating linens.

Bathroom Staged By Reveal Estate

Candles, soap and extra towels provide the finishing touch and help buyers imagine a soothing escape.

Bathroom Staged by Reveal Estate

Reveal Estate is a full service home staging company located in Vancouver, B.C.

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Jackson West

Reveal Estate Home Staging - Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

Kimberly, the typo was an easy mistake to make. I agree totally with you regarding towels hanging on hooks. In this room removing the pre-existing (and eye level) bulky hooks was not an option so using towels was the next best thing.

Phyllis, I am not a fan of the bidet either, fortunately we don't come acoss them very often here.

Sep 21, 2007 07:00 PM

Kathy Nielsen

http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA

Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Jackson - I love what you've done! As for the towels on the hook, I thought it mixed things up a bit and I liked it! You do beautiful work. Anyone looking to hire you would not be disappointed.

Congratulations. Your post is being featured within the group Staging Before & After Pictures.

Kathy

Sep 21, 2007 11:46 PM

Melissa Marro

Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL

Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

You always do such amazing work. I don't think I've ever not been completely impressed by your work. Thanks for not only showing the transformation, but consistently providing additional ideas for the rest of us!

Sep 22, 2007 01:00 AM

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White Rock, BC

Hey Jackson, Nice work! Amazing how all accessories it does not look so dated! It really looks fresh!

Sep 22, 2007 04:00 AM

Julia Maher

Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT

Connecticut Home Stager

Jackson: Love the conservatory/spa feel with the green and the (rusty) planters/urns! Very fresh! And SOAP - keeps you thinking "clean", as well as adding fresh scent - I'm going to use it in the future! Julie

Sep 23, 2007 01:08 AM

Betty Haney

Haney Consulting - Calgary, AB

Jackson, what a beautiful transformation you have done! The before and afters are like night and day. If these pictures don't convince realtors and sellers the value of a good home stager - nothing will. Betty

Sep 23, 2007 05:38 PM

Lori Gilmore

One Savvy Move - Joliet, IL

One Savvy Move Home Staging

Wow. . .I love the pop of green, it really livens up the space! Great job as usual!

Sep 24, 2007 06:55 AM

Nancy Albea

Entrances Home Staging LLC - Katy, TX

Jackson, simple and elegant! Very nice work!!

Sep 24, 2007 07:00 AM

Anonymous

susan

Love the talent! Your expertise is a delight to see! Thanks for sharing!

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Sep 24, 2007 08:56 AM

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Jackson West

Reveal Estate Home Staging - Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

Kathy, thank you for the towel comment and featuring this post!

Melissa, I hold your work in high regard so your comment means a great deal to me. I am still trying to figure out how you do all that you do and still have time to write interesting and informative posts.

Joelle, thanks for stopping in, let me know the next time you are headed to N. Van and I could possibly meet you there to check out the new "shop".

Julia, I bought two of those urns with long "grass" in them for the very first property I staged. Since then they are always in use. I wish I would have bought more of them and haven't seen any since. I like your comment about how soap keeps you thinking clean, it would go well with my little blog on soap

Betty, thanks for the compliment, "seeing is believing! Now if I could just find time to update my website...

Lori, green really worked in this room and the "greenery" injected some much needed life!

Nancy, and Susan, I appreciate your kind feedback. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Sep 25, 2007 04:33 AM

Teresa Meyer

Cincinnati Home Stager - Cincinnati, OH

Home Staging Cincinnati-OH.

Jackson: What a difference! Only our Jackson West can make an 80's bathroom look sooooo inviting! LOL! Between this and your soap blog, you've got me motivated to break out the 20 bars of Life soap I have in storage (long story...great deal!)

Like the new picture too! It's good to keep changing it up but I miss your cool glasses just a little bit. :)

Sep 25, 2007 05:02 AM

Tanya Venable

Orlando, FL

SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

Great work Jackson. I love everything especially the artwork. The color scheme makes it really relaxing.

Sep 26, 2007 11:10 AM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Oh, oh - Jackson has gone green & I am green with envy at how good it looks.

Oh, those brassy knobs are towels hanger - I see - I like the ready to go towels, a little causal in the mix.

Sep 26, 2007 04:14 PM

Julia Fedak

Royal LePage State Realty - Ancaster, ON

As usual...a fantastic job, Jackson!

Man, I wish I lived out West.

Sep 27, 2007 01:16 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Very nice transformation, Jackson, as usual! I love the crisp, inviting clean look of your staging. You should photograph your staging projects for a "how to" book!!

Sep 29, 2007 07:15 PM

Betty Haney

Haney Consulting - Calgary, AB

Jackson - new profile picture - looks great. It actually makes me think of you in a whole different way. (An even better way) You know how you make assumptions about people based on pictures? I did love your other one with the glasses too. What made you change it? Betty

Oct 01, 2007 02:25 PM

STAGED IN STYLE, Home Staging

STAGED IN STYLE - Palmdale, CA

WOW Jackson!! You are the best!! This bathroom is absolutely beautiful!!

Look forward to your next post!1

Sherri

Oct 02, 2007 04:24 AM

Cheryl-Anne Priest

Inviting Spaces - Home Staging Calgary - Calgary, AB

Inviting Spaces - Staging Calgary

Jackson - so nice to see the white and green - those are the colors that I use quite often. I love green and my home has lots of green in it. Reminds me of the outdoors. I really like your ideas about soap as well. Beautiful transformation - great job.

Oct 07, 2007 08:03 AM

Brenda Thomas

Hidden Potential - Halifax, MA

Jackson,

What a transformation! you have taken the time (and it shows) to bring out the best feature of the master bath... the green is symbolic of life and that's what you have done, brought into this room..Life... great job...

Brenda Thomas

www.hiddenpotentialhomestage.com

Oct 07, 2007 12:41 PM

Christine Trebendis ~ Rooms Revealed

Rooms Revealed - Brentwood, TN

Jackson ~

Wow. It looks so fresh and new. You did a wonderful job.

Oct 07, 2007 01:07 PM