Normally, I don’t dress up windows in home being staged for sale but in this particular instance, the realtor/investor asked for something on the windows. Since the house is small and I staged it to feel contemporary, I didn’t want to use the standard traditional looking sheers. Plus I had to turn around these coverings [...]
I always get questions about how to dress walls when renting, especially when painting is not an option. There are plenty of options, from fabric covered walls, hanging large pieces of art, stencils but was still not satisfied with those options. Since I stage so many homes with white boring walls, I was also looking [...]
As you know, I am a busy home stager in the Maryland side of the Washington DC Metro area. I recently reviewed a small home to stage later this week and was thinking about which furniture pieces that I had that would work in the space. The home has an eat-in kitchen with green painted [...]
So earlier today, I was out shopping for art for an upcoming staging of a 2 bedroom apartment in Silver Spring. I visited one of the local consignment stores in Beltsville and stumbled upon this piece. I thought it was an interesting piece and would LOVE to do a room centered around it but figured [...]
I am working with a client on updating her kitchen. She is going about it very methodically and budget conscious – and it is turning out great. I thought blog readers would enjoy the process. First – my client is one who takes risks and wants her home to reflect herself, her personality and has [...]
Welcome to 2011!! I have been busy reviewing my wins and losses over 2010 and have to say that I am estatic it is a new year. 2010 was one of my most frustrating years in business! Sure – it started out grand – new business partnership with local DC retailer for blinds and shades, [...]
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