The importance of color and the right furniture arrangement
Home staging tip: I think that by now you have already heard about the power of the first impression. This living room was the first thing you saw when you entered this house and, as you can see, not only there were too many (small) pieces of furniture, but also the color on the […]
This house sold for more than $30,000 over the listing price
This house sold in 8 days for $32,000 over asking price Home staging tip: This is a typical example of how the investment of home staging eventually pays off. This house sold in a week for $30,000 over the asking price! Home staging by Francesca Tosolini Listing by Phil and Ursel Jones Photos by Francesca […]
The jewel hidden under your carpet
This house sold in 7 days for $70,000 over asking price Home staging tip: When carpet became popular in the ’60s and the ’70s many homeowners used it to cover the hardwood floors of their homes, a trend that continued for decades. Nowadays things are different and hardwood floors are considered an added value […]
When the fireplace goes unnoticed
Home staging tip: Fireplaces are a crucial selling point, that is why they should be visible, clean and well accessorized. If there are too many items on and around the fireplace, there’s the risk that it can go unnoticed. So, the first rule is: make it visible by de-cluttering it. And leave just a few […]
Rugs and home staging
Home staging tip: We always use rugs when we stage a living room because rugs anchor a space and create a defined area. They also create a dramatic visual impact when they contrast with the floor. Home staging by Francesca Tosolini Listing by Kent Swigard (John L. Scott) Photos by Francesca Tosolini
Too many furniture and accessories create chaos
Home staging tip: “Too many furniture and accessories create chaos. Keep the main pieces when home staging. These usually are: one sofa, one chair, one coffee table, one or two side tables and one or two lamps”. Home staging by Francesca Tosolini Listing by Patricia Mason (Windermere) Photos by Francesca Tosolini