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Diana Young

Our "little black dress" of Staging: The White Slipcovered Sofa

05-07-09
Diana Young

One of our most versitile staging pieces has got to be the classic white slipcovered sofa. This sofa looks great in any room and works with any color scheme. Our white sofas, loveseats and chairs have washable slipcovers, are lightweight and therefore easy to haul and move, and have removable cushions.

We love these classic white pieces!

Family Room (Snohomish - Outlook Ridge)

Living Room (Edmonds - Point Edwards Condo)

Family Room (Everett - Laurel Estates)

Family Room (Everett Laurel Estates)

Great Room (Edmonds Bowl - Eaglewood Homes)

Family Room (Edmonds)

Staging by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA, 425.776.7890, sisters@sistersredesign.com

Give your listing the competitive advantage of professional real estate staging.

Contact us today for a complimentary staging quote. We look forward to working with you!

Artwork: Selecting Just the Right Piece for each Room

04-28-09
Diana Young

We are constantly purchasing new artwork and usually use between 12 and 20 pieces of art in each staging.

Artwork is truly the "finishing" touch!

Here are examples from some homes we have staged:

Dining Room: This canvas artwork was selected for this dining room to bring some of the kitchen colors into the dining room, and for it's size. The blue/green from the kitchen backsplash tile and countertops is reflected in the artwork.

Master Bedroom: This framed artwork stands in for a headboard, making the bed one of the focal points of the room. The reflecting pond and stately villa depicted in the artwork give an added bit of elegance to this room.

Media Room: This space had a niche for a t.v., so we used a faux t.v. with a fabulous city scene. Also in this room is a colorful poster framed in black. The colors in the poster enhance the colors in the chair next to it.

Family Room: Here is another room with a niche for a t.v., but in this space we selected artwork instead of a faux t.v. This graphic artwork complements the style and colors in this room.

Living Room: When selecting artwork it is important to have pieces that are the right size for the space. These two botanicals are large in scale and bookend the furniture arrangement nicely in this room. The touches of black throughout the space also make this room feel balanced.

Foyer: The foyer is a great place for art! This piece is large enough for this grand entry and can also be seen from the den (on the left).

Den: What better piece of "art" to hang in a den/home office than a large vintage-looking clock? In this home the den was used by the on-site real estate agents and their clients, so the clock was a practical and decorative element.

Living Room: In this room we used the large colorful canvas artwork again, which ties in with the blue sofa. The metal art above the fireplace adds some texture and pattern to this space. Artwork does not always need to be hung. The metal art is leaned against the walls above this angled fireplace.

Bathroom: In a bathroom or powder room it is important to have smaller scale artwork that doesn't overwhelm the space. In this photo we selected two matted and framed drawings hung above the towel bar. The frame color coordinates with the oiled bronze finishes and the dark wood in the room.

Staging by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA, 425.776.7890, sisters@sistersredesign.com

Give your listing the advantage of professional staging. Contact us today for a complimentary staging quote. We look forward to working with you!

Built in 1902, Staged for a Modern Lifestyle

04-22-09
Diana Young

This recently renovated home in Ballard is just over 800 square feet and just over 100 years old!

Our goal in staging this home was to make it feel spacious and comfortable, allowing potential buyers to picture themselves living here. Enjoy the photos!

Living Room:

Dining Room:

Kitchen:

Master Bedroom:

Guest Room and Office:

Bathroom:

Staging provided by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA

Give all your listings the advantage of professional home staging. Contact us today for a complimentary staging quote. 425.776.7890, sisters@sistersredesign.com

We look forward to working with you!

Model Home Staging Sells an Appealing Lifestyle

04-17-09
Diana Young

SISTERS Interior Redesign recently staged this home in Broadview Heights, a new 36 home community in the Silver Lake area of Everett, WA.

Here is the main living space, adjacent to the kitchen and dining area:

The beautiful hardwood floor is softened with a neutral wool area rug. Colorful slipper chairs, dark wood console and coffee tables, artwork, colorful accent pillows, greenery and well placed accessories make this a welcoming space in which to relax or entertain.

Dining & Kitchen:

This space overlooks the private backyard.

Master Bedroom:

Colorful gender neutral bedding (no florals here!) create a luxurious master suite.

Master Bathroom:

Spacious master bath.

Girl's bedroom or guest room:

A full sized bed was used to stage an additional bedroom, showing buyers they can use this space a a child's room or as a comfortable sized guest room.

Main Bathroom:

Office (or additional bedroom)

Staging provided by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA, 425.776.7890, www.sistersredesign.com

Give your listings the advantage of professional staging. Contact us today for a complimentary quote.

We look forward to working with you!

When Buyers Shop Online: How to get Your Home on the "Must See" List

04-14-09
Diana Young

You've heard the lingo. Realtors use it all the time to describe their listings: This house is a "must see"!

What makes potential buyers put your home on their "must see" list?

Would these photos inspire you to put this home on your "must see" list? Maybe...or maybe not.

What about these photos of the very same rooms?

The savvy home seller and his realtor decided to have this property professionally staged prior to listing.

Instead of seeing empty rooms, potential buyers can easily envision themselves living in this home.

Here are some additional photos of this staged home:

Staging provided by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA, 425.776.7890, www.sistersredesign.com

Give all your listings the advantage of professional home staging.

Contact us today for a complimentary staging quote.

We look forward to working with you and getting your listing on the "must see" list!