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Small Changes make a BIG Difference

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Home Stager with ReStyled to Sell Home Staging New Jersey

Oftentimes when doing a staging consultation I will see rooms that require just a bit of tweaking. I love these spaces because you can show sellers how small changes can make a huge difference.

In this family room the client had too many accessories competing with the fireplace. The chairs really were not creating a warm conversation nook, and the photos on the sofa table made the room seem cluttered.

In a matter of 10 mintues the room went from NICE to SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER!! 

 BEFORE

 AFTER

By changing the angle of the chairs and placing the ottomon between them, a more inviting "reading" or "converstation" nook was created. The ottomon allows you to be more casual by giving you a place to rest your feet. The round table was placed by the sectional on the other side of room which also opened up that space.

The sofa table was removed to the dining room which became our new server. The accessories over the fireplace were removed. If you notice they were all about the same height. There was no visual interest added to the fireplace which also lended itself to the high ceilings. By addiing height with the giraffes you also notice the high windows.

Remember, when selling your home buyers are not there to buy your furniture, but they are there to buy your home. SHOW THEM ALL THAT YOUR HOME HAS TO OFFER!

Every home, no matter how beautiful, can always benefit with a little staging. Simple staging and redesign techniques that will prepare your home to sell is what ReStyled to Sell does best!

Schedule your in home consultation today @ 732-995-3425. ReStyled to Sell Home Staging NJ....we're in the business of helping sellers MOVE ON!

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Phyllis, I love this job...it's what I love about redesigning.  Places come out better then even I would have imagined with some simple changes of placement. 
Feb 04, 2008 07:25 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Phyllis ~ What a great transformation you did in this home.  It went from chaotic to calm and peaceful.  Lovely!
Feb 05, 2008 05:20 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Wow, Phyllis.  You did an incredible job.  In viewing the "before" picture, I felt the room was too complicated and way overcrowded.  Your changes really open up the room and definitely showcase one of the best features of the home which is the fireplace.  Great job.

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

Kathy

Feb 05, 2008 10:35 PM
Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging ~ Decorati
Redefining LUXE - Mount Pleasant, SC
What a big difference!  In the first picture, my eyes were saying, "what, where do you want me to look/focus in" ....not to mention it just did not seem cozy or inviting.  The 'after' picture is beautiful!
Feb 05, 2008 10:46 PM
Karel Rogers
Real Estate Staging Unlimited - Reno, NV
A little change can make a big difference..
Feb 05, 2008 11:28 PM
Marla Hofstee
Design by Marla - Burbank, CA
Design by Marla- Home Staging, Burbank & Los Angeles, CA
I especially like the changes on the fireplace mantle.  The after brings more focus to the fireplace.
Feb 07, 2008 03:00 AM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

This is why I love those furniture sliders!  And the mantle is much easier to focus on now.

Kathy

Feb 07, 2008 07:17 AM
Sandra Hughes
Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia - Fairfax, VA
Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, Virginia
As usual your work looks fabulous.  Sometimes it just takes moving the furniture a little bit.  The place looks so much better with out the uber accessories.
Feb 07, 2008 07:49 AM
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White Rock, BC
Really Nice, Phyllis.   The focal point and selling feature is totally zeroed in on.   It looks really beautiful now.
Feb 08, 2008 03:29 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta
Great job Phyllis!  I love the "after" room.  It looks Model like.  Sometimes all it takes is a little staging.  I am sure the home owner's were thrilled.
Feb 08, 2008 10:30 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"
It looks like the homeowner has been to Kirklands one to many times!
Feb 08, 2008 03:23 PM
Kim Dillon
Creative Eye Home Staging - West Chester, PA

Wow!  I love the mantle now!

Kim Dillon, Creative Eye Home Staging

 

Feb 08, 2008 07:27 PM