Debra Ghysels

STAGING WORKS! Many people know how to make their home "company ready" by cleaning and organizing, but very few know how to make their home "market ready" and the difference could cost you thousands! With six years of professional home staging experience and nearly 400 homes staged, our team of stagers knows what it takes to give you a marketing design that makes your home a Buyer's Desire!

As an ASP Master Certified Stager, I have had the privilege of also being state certified to teach Continuing Education classes for Ohio Realtors for the past 3 years. I am able to equip Realtors with the latest methods and techniques required to take a home from average to showcase! Our company has also been selected by CORT Furniture as their Home Staging firm for relocation properties in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Debra's Designs has been selected to stage homes for the many employees that are being relocated around the country so that the homes sell faster and the homeowner/company can move on to the new location without the hassle of a home left on the market for months.

Nothing thrills me more than a realtor or homeowner who calls to tell me that their home has sold in 22 days for asking price! especially in this current market!

Let us help you Make your home a Buyer's Desire! today.

I believe that it is important to give back to my community in any way I can. That's why I enjoy giving Staging and Redesign Seminars and Workshops so that our community can know how to receive the most return of their largest investment, their home! I teach methods and techniques that equip the home owner to create a marketing design specific to their home.

Debra's Designs not only provides a full service staging firm of professional painters, landscapers, handymen, electricians, carpet cleaners, flooring specialists, movers, packers, etc, but we will coordinate the projects for you to minimize your stress. Not every home needs this service but it is available when you do.

It is our privilege to offer staging for both occupied properties and vacant properties. We have a large warehouse of furniture and accessories to meet your needs.

The Redesign division of Debra's Designs focuses both on residential and commercial. If you would like help with paint color or furniture placement, you can choose a half-day Makeover, a full day Makeover, or select the pay-as-you-go option. Most people know what they like and bring it home only to be frustrated that it doesn't "feel" right. Placement and color can make all the difference!

Commercial Redesign is critical to any business!! If you have ever walked into a doctor's office with flowered wallpaper and old tired furniture, you may have subconsciously wondered if he really knew the latest in medical research. Whether you are a doctor, lawyer, or real estate broker, they image you portray in your office will reflect the confidence you client will have in your work. Let us help you sent the right message about your expertise!

• While building our new home Debra’s Designs helped me chose color schemes, wall designs, and furniture and accessory arrangements for my new 9,000 sq. foot home. It was a daunting task for me but Debra was efficient and knowledgeable. She walked me through the design process and the reasons why a particular color or fabric would or wouldn't work. I felt I still had a significant part in planning my home's design with the assurance of a professional designer's input. Cindy ~ Springboro, O

• Last year Debra's Designs worked with me to redecorate our condo in Florida. Debra was very helpful in color selections and accessories. We turned a 30-year, old-fashioned condo on the beach into a modern, fun-filled vacation home. If it wasn't for Debra's input, I would not have been confident enough to handle the task. Thank you Debra's Designs! I had a blast! A Happy Client New Smyrna Beach, Florida

• I asked Debra’s Designs to stage my living room. Debra moved the davenport from one wall to another, removed one table and repositioned one table and three chairs. It has given the room the appearance of being less cluttered and more spacious. I am very pleased with the outcome. My friends make favorable comments about the changes whenever they enter the room. Because I am allergic to flowers, Debra recommended that my bedroom be repainted. She designed and painted a bedroom decorated with a trellis and garden along with birds and butterflies as a border from the ceiling and continuing down the wall about 12 inches. This gave me an interior garden which I love wakening to each morning. We selected a beautiful bedspread, off-white back ground and sage green velvet forming squares with ribbon flowers in each square. The window coverings are mini blinds, so as not to detract from the floral scenes. We found a large floral print to hang above the bed completing the room. My bathroom is a small room which was always dark because of having mini blinds drawn all the time for privacy. Debra recommended a faux finish in purple, green and red on a beige background. The shower curtain is dark purple and hangs from ceiling to floor next to a built in double cupboard finished in a stained fruitwood. We valanced the window in the same purple as the shower curtain and had the lower storm window frosted for privacy. Now, I always have light coming into the room. I purchased an oval print in a wide antique-like frame which had fruits, vines, and a white dove for my dining area. Debra chose color from the fruit in the print and suggested painting the area (including the kitchen) a rich red. She recommended a light yellow and green fruit border for the kitchen bulkhead. This combination evokes special warmth to the area. I really enjoy the redesign of my home! It as if I had a brand new house without having to move! Thanks Debra, Jackie ~ Grand Rapids, MI

• (Dear Realtor) I also wanted to let you know that Debra came to our house on Saturday and did a wonderful job. She is very talented and made our home look beautiful. It was wonderful to work with some one so passionate about their job. I think you do your clients a great service by offering this home staging program. Amanda ~ Lebanon, OH

• Hey cutie! I was just wondering if you have before/after pictures of our house. I have been telling everyone about the staging process and how awesome you are. My sister in Seattle and the girls at work want to see pictures. I went to a couple open houses yesterday and there are some really obvious things as a potential buyer that I notice so much more after our time together. Just can’t say enough good stuff about you dear! We meet with Tim at 12:30 today, will you be there? I’ll keep you posted on our progress and thanks again for being so wonderful! Ruth Ann ~ Springboro,

• OH Debra: I am delighted with your talent to make a home more beautiful. I love the arranging of our home and the colors you suggested we use to paint in each room. You have a wonderful gift for seeing and putting things in the best possible way to be pleasing to the eye. Our home is warm and welcoming. Thank you Patricia ~ Franklin, OH

• Debra has a gift for bringing out the best in a room. Her eye for color and instincts for room arrangement have transformed areas of my home from boring to comforting and user friendly. Debra is great to work with and has mastered the balance between her skills and my wants. My rooms look like something I might have thought of - only better! Sincerely, Teresa ~ Springboro, Ohio

• Dear Mrs. Ghysels, I can’t thank you enough for your time and expertise in “home staging” my home for me as I prepared to put my house on the market. I was a little familiar with the process but I had no idea of the results that it would bring to the success of selling our home. I’m in the process of a divorce and was told to get my house ready quickly since the real estate market is so bad right now it could take quite a while to sell. Although we live in a desirable neighborhood, our neighbors just sold their home after it being on the market for 7 months. A co-worker of mine has had their house on the market, with the same realtor that we are using, for 5 months and has only had 2 showings. This was one of the reasons why I contacted you for help to assist in making my home more desirable to sell. I was amazed at the work that was done by your business but I still had no idea of the impact it was going to make. After 2 weeks on the market, we had had 5 showings. After only 3 ½ weeks, we had shown the shown 7 times plus we had an acceptable offer on our house. Thank you so much! I am delighted and feel blessed that I was led to contact you when I did. I wish you all the best of luck in your business. I know you will do wonderful things and bless many people along the way. Tracy ~ Spring Arbor, MI

• Well, that was quick! We had 3 showings in the first 6 day, and on day 7, we had an offer, countered, and are now under contract… the house sold for 103% LTV Ed - Miamisburg

• Debra, I am so excited. I went around the house and wrote notes so I wouldn't forget. You gave me the confidence I needed. As I thought about what needs to be done I realized it was no longer WORK. You did the hard part. I thank you so much. I even shared the tile idea with Mehdi and he said he can lay tile. I am amazed that he would even consider it! Wow!! Refreshed, Recharged and Ready, Robin – Springboro Redesign

• Dear Debra: Everything ended up great! I did get a little nervous at first; before you stepped in and finished the project. Your touch to the home, to complete the staging, was paramount. Mr. & Mrs. Mann, and myself were satisfied with the final project. It sounds as though you are going to have a record year. Good luck in all your endeavors, looking forward to working with you again soon! Sincerely, Theresa