The alternative to the console table in the foyer
This house sold in 8 days for $14,000 over asking price Home staging tip: I’m sure everyone has often seen a console table in the foyer of a house, which makes perfect sense since it not only decorates the space but is also a useful surface where to place the keys or other small things. […]
Staging following the architectural features of a house
Home staging tip: When you furnish a home for sale you must always pay attention to the architectural features and to the functions of the areas inside the house itself in order to enhance them. For example, if the dining room has a niche, it’s always a good idea to furnish it instead of leaving […]
Is the TV important when you stage a home?
This house sold in 5 days for $52,000 over asking price Home staging tip: If you had asked me this question a few years ago I would have answered yes. In the pre-tablet era TVs were an important aspect of everyday life, but today things have changed. Many people no longer watch TV, so it […]
Home staging and window treatments
This house sold in 7 days for $70,000 over asking price Home staging tip: Personally, I think that window treatments are a very nice addition to the decor of a home, however, sometimes they can be a problem, especially if you are trying to sell your house. Window treatments that limit the amount of natural […]
What’s the rule about cutlery in home staging?
This house sold in 8 days for $32,000 over asking price Home staging tip: What’s the rule about cutlery in home staging? The rule is very simple: don’t use any, especially forks and knives. I know it may seem a stretch and, honestly, quite a creepy explanation, however, cutlery can be used as a weapon against realtors. […]
Kitchen bar: staging with bar stools or not?
Home staging tip: Do you always have to stage the kitchen bar with bar stools? In my opinion, no, you don’t have to. If space is limited, like in this Seattle condo, the dining set has priority over the bar stools. If you use both of them you risk making the space overcrowded and […]