One of the most popular styles of home in Portland, Oregon is the Arts and Crafts (especially on the East side), so I have staged many a Bungalow and a Craftsman. There is a unique process in staging these types of home. These homes strive for cozy -they were designed mostly from 1900-1930, and they were quintessential middle class with functionality outweighing the earlier ornate style of the Victorian Era.
While these characteristics make a wonderful warm home, some of the layouts and home designs can be confusing to buyers. An empty room in a Bungalow can seem far smaller then it is, because buyers are used to gauging space based on a more "traditional" floor plan.
I recently staged a home on 733 NE Mason ST, Portland Oregon. It was built in 1906, and was warm, bright, cozy, and built with that kind of space efficiency that made wonderful use of every one of its 2,000+ sq ft. But unfortunately none of these features were being showcased. It's amazing what a little staging can do. This home sold on it's first day with multiple offers : )
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