Here are some Creative Budget Kitchen makeover ideas which help to freshen up, lighten up, and create some featured areas:
If missing Art is an issue, we have used existing Kitchen items and created a creative Wall Display with plates, or antique Kitchen supply.
Here are some examples of our work:
Faux Antiquing (paint) job on white cabinets
Adding new cabinet doors, Laminate Countertop to an Investor Property
Painting Cabinets, adding some accents
Thank you!
Barbara Heil-Sonneck (Design2Sell - We Stage Atlanta)
Updated Bathrooms Pay When You Sell Your Home. Eut even when the budget is limited, some updates can make a difference.
Hope you enjoy this recent Project.
The client was moving out of state and could leave some furniture behind which will be used by a relative after the property sells or is leased. Monthly rental budget for furniture and accessories: $ 250
Scope: Furnish & accessorize great room & master bedroom.
Accessorize 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, office, hallway, breakfast area
Customer needed to take all furniture, also the wall mounted TV
BEFORE
We added fake TV, small sofa & chair and angled it to fill out space on a budget.
Positioning furniture on an ankle is a great solution
AFTER
Office/formal living room
BEFORE
Customer left desk, we used one of her Dining Room chairs and accessories
and voila - Office AFTER
Bedroom BEFORE
AFTER: Used 1 dining room chair, all other items supplied, created fake
headboard out of serving trays
Bathroom BEFORE
Bathroom AFTER
Dining AFTER
Customer left dining table and chairs
Buyers in today's market expect more. With lot's of option's out there it is all about the little extra.
The Recipe: Move-in-Ready with a little Wow factor.
How much work is enough? Here are my top suggestions for sellers:
1. Paint: Walls/trim throughout should be in great condition
2. Gardening/Curb Appeal: At a minimum: Clean, cut and well maintained.
Buyer's won't even leave the car if they do not like what they see
3. Flooring: Mint condition
4. Time to tackle all Handyman tasks, no deferred maintenance
5. cleaning; Do not cut corners here Each dollar a seller spends on these five items will make the property more presentable to the market and increase buyer's the confidence that the the property is well tended and a solid investment.
And for the WOW factor? That's when a Stager comes handy.
Barbara (Design2Sell) 678-778-8642
Board Member International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) - Atlanta Chapter
This young couples goal was to move on and buy their Dream House. They had to sell their Townhouse in Smyrna. The called, we staged, they had a contract and sold in less then 2 month. A nice add on :-) I could refer this client to a realtor, who sold this one and will close on their new home this week.
My client referred me and is planning to work with me on their new Home close to Lake Alatoona :-)
Referrals are key to grow your business...
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Atlanta Home Staging & Re-Design. Barbara is a seasoned Rea Investor, Author and Coach. Originally from Germany, clients appreciate her European touch and international approach. Going Green
Good Day and thank you for visiting!
My name is Barbara Heil-Sonneck. Our company - Design2Sell.
Our goal is to be YOUR extended Marketing arm for Selling a Home in the Atlanta Market. We believe a little goes a long way.
We will use our budget conscious ideas & transform your place into a buyer's delight.
With over 8 years of experience in Real Estate Investing, Home Remodeling and Home Staging, we evaluate your property with the keen eyes of a Real Estate Investor and Designer.
We have a proven track record and established relationships with realtors, brokers, contractors and suppliers. We promise to apply these skills to improve your home to "dress it for success" with budget in mind.
Call us today to schedule a your Home Staging consultation 678-778-8642
Featured in the NEWS:
Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine:
If you're looking to breath new life into your home, but you don't have the budget for all new décor or landscape, take a tip from real estate agents: One best tool at their disposal is home staging. According to Barbara Heil-Sonneck, board member of the Atlanta International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) and president of Design2Sell, whether sta
ging a home to sell or to live, the idea is to create a fresh updated look by simplifying décor, de-cluttering rooms and re-purposing furniture and objects the homeowner already owns.
Atlanta Spring Home Show:
Barbara Heil-Sonneck (Design2Sell) and other IAHSP Colleagues at the Spring Homeshow
IAHSP Atlanta Home Staging Contest
Winner 2009. Winner received services and products worth more then 5K
"I'd like to thank Barbara with Design 2 Sell for her help in redesigning my family room. She did a wonderful job of using existing furniture and accessories to really bring the room together and provide that "wow" I've been looking for. Barbara made some great suggestions for additional items that I could consider and explained the why behind the suggestions. I love watching the shows on TV and wishing my home looked like the staged homes.... Design 2 Sell has made that wish come true. I'm telling all my friends not to wait until they're selling their homes to call Design 2 Sell, they should call now and enjoy the miracles that Barbara can perform!" (Christy Chance - Marketing Manager)
"Design 2 Sell was a valuable asset in preparing our house for selling in the market. They represented contractors that were very competitive and did excellent work. Barbara presented various options and allowed me to choose the services I wanted ala cart and with little pressure. She walked through the house with me after the work and had the contractor perform a small touch up visit demonstrating her support through the whole process."John Fisher (Homeowner)<br>
“Being a Realtor, I know how important staging and renovation can be in the Atlanta real estate market. Design2Sell is an excellent choice if you are considering not only selling, but need some renovations prior. They are professional and prompt and I always recommend them to my clients and co-agents!” Lauren Stormont (Harry Norman)<br>
“Great work! We went from listing to a binding contract in 25 days! In this slow market this is incredible. Design2Sell helped us to sell!” I will use Design2Sell on my next Real Estate Investment Project. Lynn Fox (Real Estate Investor)<br>
"Design2Sell is an absolute joy to work with. They do superb staging and provide a stress-free service for their clients Their reliability, professionalism and enthusiasm are exceptional. Great work!" Lourdes Gonzales (Investor) <br>
"I would like to recommend the services of Design2Sell. Barbara is very easy to work with - she listens to your input, and formulates a plan based on excellent design principles. I am so pleased with the way the staging turned out! Design2Sell had a great vision and brought the real charm, beauty, and class out of the house. The renovation coupled with the staging makes this home look like a million bucks and it is our best home to date. It was such a pleasure to work with people who had as much excitement and passion about the home as I did. Thank you for simplifying my life. I hope that we can continue to do this many more times in the future! Karen George (Investor)
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