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Home Stager with RoomBenders

In this condo the seller was able to leave much of his furniture but I made a few simple changes. Much of the  furnishings and accessories were his and a few of mine.  When I arrived to do the staging he had not cleaned or straightened and it was a good thing that staging day was the last day he lived in the condo as he is not known for keeping things neat.  See what you think about the changes.

                                     Living room before (I hope you can tell that!)

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                                      Living room after a few siimple changes

                                                      Living room second view before

 

                                          Living room second view after

(the table could have used something but the day was at an end and this job was out of town)

Living room after--another view

 

                                              Kitchen before

 

                                                    Kitchen after

Kitchen after

 

                                             Master bedroom before

master bedroom before

 

                              Master bedroom after (there are no stripes--that is a problem with the photograph)

master bedroom after

                                           Second view of master bedroom

                                   Much neater (again, there is not a stripe, that is a shadow, I think)

 

Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

What a transformation Vicki!  Staged to sell now!  Looks wonderful!! 

Feb 07, 2009 04:00 PM
Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Wonderful changes Vicki! 

Feb 07, 2009 09:33 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

The changes turned out great, Vicki.  I'm sure the homeowner was pleased.

Kathy

Feb 07, 2009 10:01 PM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Cathy--Thanks. Unfortunately it hasn't sold yet.  The common comment is that it is so small.

Michele--Thanks.  it is a wonder what a bit of rearranging and hanging some pictures can do.

Kathy--Yes, he was please which, in turn, pleased me!

I appreciate all of you taking the time to comment.

Vicki

Feb 07, 2009 11:41 PM
Sandi Gerrard
Toronto, ON

Great job, especially because you worked with what they had.  That's the best way to keep the home owner's costs down.  I'm sure they appreciate that too when there are so many other costs involved in moving.

Feb 08, 2009 05:47 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Thanks, Sandi.  You can't tell from the pictures but I painted the copper colored table in the living room and used it in the guest bedroom and painted a lamp to go with it.  It is a wonder what a can of spray paint can do!

Vicki

Feb 08, 2009 07:26 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I love your redesigns.  It's always fun shopping someones house.

Feb 08, 2009 01:42 PM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Cindy, it was a lot of fun moving some things around in his house.  Obviously I didn't show every room but I dragged (well, I actually used sliders) several pieces of furniture from one room to another.  Thanks for commenting.

Vicki

Feb 09, 2009 01:09 AM
Chrissie Sutherland
Ready Set Stage - Greensboro, NC

Very nice job.  Wow, it looks so much better.

Feb 09, 2009 06:43 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Thanks, Crissie.  Just straightened helped a huge amount but I also think that the simple changes and the pictures made a difference.  Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Vicki

Feb 09, 2009 08:41 AM
Charlie Harden
Columbia, SC

Vicki, nice job with this one.  That 'kitchen before' looks like my desk!  All those rooms have drastic improvement and show much better.

Feb 10, 2009 01:15 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Charlie, If that is you desk then YOU need me:-)  Thanks for your comments, I always appreciate what you have to say.

Vicki

Feb 10, 2009 11:40 AM
Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Vicki, this looks great, nice job.

Feb 11, 2009 11:59 PM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Dan and Amy, I appreciate your taking the time to comment.  It was a long day due to the clutter but very satisfying to see the end result.

Vicki

Feb 12, 2009 07:56 AM
Tom Ferry
Tom Ferry-yourcoach - Newport Beach, CA

Vicki-

WOW!!!

Tom

Feb 12, 2009 11:06 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Thanks, Tom.

Feb 12, 2009 12:10 PM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Wow! What a difference Vicki! Should sell quickly with your help!

Feb 16, 2009 09:26 AM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Thanks, Cristal.  Hope things are going well in CA.  Sells are slow here.

Feb 16, 2009 11:34 AM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

I can tell the difference, and I suspect everyone can -- LOL. I have three other things to day:

  1. Vicki rocks!
  2. Vicki rolls!
  3. Vicki rules!
Feb 22, 2009 01:29 PM
Vicki Styons
RoomBenders - Columbia, SC

Thanks, Russel for visiting my blogs.  You are kind with your 3 statement but mostly Vicki picks up and rearranges!!!!  BTW an offer was just made on this condo.  Unfortunately it was very much under asking price and the potential buyer wanted all the furniture, art work, even the linens.

Feb 23, 2009 11:49 AM