FRESH EYES IS STAGING A HOUSE IN STAGES - CROTON-HUDSON 10520

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Linen white walls will highlight the fireplaceThis Croton-on-Hudson staging project has required a lot of handholding, but is progressing as I write.  

As you can see from the photos, the furniture has been removed, much of it because of a successful estate sale last month.  What remained was picked up and hauled away so that the walls could be painted Linen White with Super White trim (Benjamin Moore) to really brighten the space.

The carpeting has been removed and the flooring girl has sent her crew in to do their magic.  They are sanding and refinishing 115 year old pine floors in the living room, and, laying a new laminate floor in the kitchen and dining area. I went to look at the floors as they sanded, and they are a light pine.  While I would have loved to maintain the natural color, I chose a medium brown stain (Minwax Provincial) to help disguise any imperfections, give greater contrast with the bright walls and complement the vintage of the house.

Coming along, Coming along...

 

Comments (27)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joanna,

Wow this is an awesome project..can't wait to see the finished project!

Oct 19, 2012 04:37 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Joanna - Oh, you tease!  Come on!  I can't wait for the reveal.  Love the sound of the new colour on the floor.  As you say, it will provide some contrast.  Very excited to see the end result.  Keep us posted!

Oct 19, 2012 04:40 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

My two bubbeleh's working on a project together.............sweet!

Oct 19, 2012 04:54 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Debbie, looking forward to showing if off to everyone! Can't wait to see the floors when they dry!

Hi Debbie, yes, this house is  going to look great-it does have great bones! Thanks for stopping by.

Hey Dorie, working with a wonderful elderly couple and they are really a pleasure!

Good morning to you Sally! The reveal is coming-the floors will really make a statement and the pine is lovely.  You are too cute!

Roger, are you qvelling??? Hope your cold is better.

Oct 19, 2012 05:29 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks Val, I look forward to sharing and yes, there are imperfections but the darker stain somehow enhances.

Oct 19, 2012 06:20 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Joanna -- we refinished some pine floors many years ago - which were about that old.  They came out looking fantastic.  I am sure your finished product will as well!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Oct 19, 2012 06:41 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thank you so much Steve-I hope they will look wonderful as well.  I will post photos!

Oct 19, 2012 07:39 AM
Janis Borgueta
Key Properties of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh, NY
LIC RE Salesperson

Looks to have great potential. It is always fun to see the progress and when it comes together at the end.. a great feeling.

Oct 19, 2012 02:33 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Oh Joanna, we're waiting for those After shots of this amazing transformation!!!  It sounds like the flooring and the stain you selected will be fabulous.

Oct 19, 2012 03:36 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Janis, yes it's definitely a great feeling when it's done and even better when there a SOLD sign!

Hi Maureen, the transformation will be huge because it was so cluttered before.  Look forward to sharing.

Oct 20, 2012 12:06 AM
Kim Gaston
RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

What a great project! I'm sure your fresh eyes' advice will help the sellers see more $$$.

Oct 20, 2012 11:55 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Kim, sure hope so.  Glad you stopped by and have a great day!

Oct 20, 2012 11:36 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Wow....lots of work. What fun to work with "The Flooring Girl". You have the best there and with your talent the house should be looking awesome. 

Oct 22, 2012 12:09 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks Shar, lots of challenges but we are working on it.  So appreciate your vote of confidence!

Oct 22, 2012 06:53 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your photographs and your tips.

Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand.

Dahlia, Brookside Gardens

Oct 22, 2012 08:55 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Joanna, the vintage elements must give some warm details. Can't wait to see your final majic!

Oct 22, 2012 09:52 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks Roy, I always enjoy your support and your wonderful flower photos.

Hi Ellen, hope to post some photos soon-the baby grand makes a world of difference.

Oct 22, 2012 11:02 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Home Stager

This is a very exciting project Joanna!  I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures!

Oct 23, 2012 07:53 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

How fun is this Joanna. I too can hardly wait to see this unfold. I love, love, love what you're doing...

 

Oct 23, 2012 09:18 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks Debb, look forward to showing photos and thanks for the heads up on the roster-I have e-mailed Kerrie-IF it gets through because of the SPAM prevention screen!

Hi Sharon, planning to take more photos this weekend.  Found an incredible paint for countertops that makes a laminate look brand new!

Oct 23, 2012 11:28 AM

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