A Closer Look at What Staging Is and Isn't

When the owners of this home in Holly Trace Subdivision on 127 Circle Slope Drive recently called us for staging help, they knew it not only had 6 other competitors, but that it needed to be refreshed, updated, and memorable so that it could stand out from the others.
Working within their budget and within their time line, Hello Home implemented incredible transformations by changing out some fixtures and applying a lot of (inexpensive) paint. Here are the transformations:

FOYER

Staging IS: Editing, then using what you currently own to create warm and welcoming spaces.

No extra furniture was purchased for this home - the furniture was just edited or moved from other rooms.
(A plus: These homeowners had gorgeous French and American antiques to work with!)




















DINING ROOMStaging ISN'T: Always displaying all your china and crystal place settings.
Sometimes a simple tablescape is all that is needed to make a statement.

KITCHEN

Staging IS: Making the features in the kitchen stand out with simple updating, not spending thousands on remodeling.
The gorgeous stone tile counter and backsplash and hardwood floors are barely noticeable because the room seems so dark, until the cabinets are painted a soft cream (Valspar Paint Lovely Bluff 3004-10C in Soft Gloss).

LIVING ROOM

Staging ISN'T: Hoping a prospective buyer will love the wood mantle and molding.
Outdated oak must be lightened and brightened, white paint does this!

BREAKFAST ROOM

Staging IS: Making use of built-ins and bringing the outdoors in, whenever possible.
Right off the kitchen, the desk area is now "Command Central": the spot for the woman of the house to sort coupons, select recipes, make phone calls or pay bills. Pretty, yet dark wallpaper was removed and replaced with a pale leaf green, to soften the line between indoors and outdoors.