Staging new houses
Home staging tip: Even though a house is new and architecturally stunning, staging it with furniture and accessories still gives it a cozier and warmer perception. Home staging by Francesca Tosolini Listing by Maria Danieli Photos by Francesca Tosolini
Can neutral accessories and furnishing add interest?
Home staging tip: This was one of my very first stagings back in 2006. It was a tiny studio in the university district. The place had been recently remodeled and had white walls all around. Even though we tried to stick to a neutral palette by using brown for the small dinette and wall […]
The principles of design in home staging
Home staging tip: Symmetry without balance is not effective. The way the room above was furnished was symmetrical but out of balance: the two armchairs were too small for the space, the fireplace was lacking any decoration (an empty niche is calling for accessories), without considering the fact that the armchair on the right was […]
Staging with round tables
Home staging tip: Sometimes, when rooms are not too big, we prefer to use round tables instead of rectangular ones. They can still accommodate 4 people, but, in most cases, they are smaller and therefore they take less space. Home staging by Francesca Tosolini Listing by Phil Jones Photos by Francesca Tosolini
The alternative to the dresser
Home staging tip: Consider a sofa table instead of a dresser when you stage a master bedroom. It is cheaper to rent but it still gives a good idea about dimensions and space. Home staging by Francesca Tosolini Listing by Penny Johnson Photos by Francesca Tosolini
TVs should never be placed in front of windows
Home staging tip: TVs should never be placed in front of windows when you get your house ready for the market. First of all, windows should always be accessible, and secondly, it gives the buyer the message that you don’t know where else to place the TV (lack of space?). Finally, decorating-wise, it just looks […]