Muskoka Cottage SOLD after Home Staging Consultation with Cole House Design

Cole House Design was called to this Muskoka cottage in Gravenhurst, Ontario this past summer. After the homeowner had already reduced the price by $150,000...he was unsure as to why the home just wasn't selling.

After a full home staging consultation (inside and out) by Cole House Design, the homeowner was left with a detailed list of staging recommendations. Being a contractor/builder he was accustomed to the design industry, and decided to complete the staging himself. Although it took him a little while, he followed our recommendations to the letter, and here are some photos of the results:

This loft bedroom was originally being used as a home gym. During our consultation, it was mentioned that a guest bedroom would serve this cottage better. We recommended the new bed linens and where to place the artwork and furniture in the room. With a small bedroom suite actually in storage, the homeowner got it back out and rearranged the bedroom accordingly.

This screened-in porch overlooking the lake was in complete disarray. Cole House Design recommended that some of the antique furniture overcrowding the room, be removed. Other furniture pieces were then spaced out a little more, construction materials were sent to the garage, and fresh flowers were added to draw potential buyers into the room.

This master bedroom was dull and boring, and far from dreamy. We recommended that the bedding be ironed out or new linens would need to be purchased. The bedskirt was missing, the TV cabinet was left open during showings, and their was no artwork in the room. The homeowner fixed the duvet issue, hung new artwork, bought a bedskirt and some throw pillows to add colour to the bed, and promised he would remember to close the armoire every morning (LOL).

After following the staging recommendations given by Cole House Design...this Gravenhurst cottage is SOLD!

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

Nicole Hurst - (President)

Phone 416-878-0338

www.colehousedesign.com

(Serving homeowners and realtors in the Muskoka region of Ontario, also known as cottage country - Gravenhurst, Bala, Bracebridge, and Port Carling.)