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Linda D. Pufford, ASPM, Marin County Home Stager

"WHERE DO WE EAT - PART II"

This is the same house we Staged that needed a dining room. It was built in the 70's and we knew it could use some updating. Paint was a big part of this transformation and it didn't stop in the living/dining room.

The kitchen needed some updating as well. It had the old dark brown wood cupboards and it made the room look very dark. So we brought in our Resource Binder and our client went through it to get some help. She chose one of the painters from our RB to come in and paint the inside and outside of cupboards and he gave her a fantasic price. New hardware was put on the drawers and doors of the cupboards. The ceiling light plates were replaced as well as the cutting board and the knobs on the stove. A new dishwasher was found on Craiglist and the Kitchen update was complete.

Only one thing more that would make a big difference...the doors in the hallway. They were the same dark brown wood. A quick change to new 6 panels and new hardware and they hardly looked the same.

So here is the results:

Kitchen Before

Kitchen After

Hallway Before

Hallway After

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WHERE DO WE EAT!!!

We Staged a beautiful home on the Golf Course. It was an occupied home and when we went in to preview it there was no place to set down and eat. There was a low eating bar in the kitchen with no stools, very small. Since there was no kitchen eating area to put a table and chairs and no formal dining room in the home we let the client know we would like to create one.

She said we have this area in the living room that we can show as a place to eat. (See the before living room/dining area below) We expained with a 3 bedroom home that the potential buyers for this home would probably be a family of 3 or 4. She said we are a family of 5 and don't use a table and chairs. We explained that it was fine for living but we would like to create a diffentent look for selling. She agreed after we let her know she would probably get a better return on her investment by creating another room.

She had a chandelier put into the living room and we brought in a dining table and chairs and some end tables and a coffee table and slip covered a sofa and chair from her family room. We added Artwork, plants and accessories. She took our recommendation for a paint color and had the room painted. So now the home had a living room and a dining room and no question in anyone's mind "Where Do We Eat".

The house sold in 21 days for full price offer and that was a 100k more than the bigger un-staged home down the street that was also on the Golf Course.

Here is what we did:

LIVING ROOM BEFORE

LIVING ROOM AFTER

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM BEFORE

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM AFTER

Our mission at STAGE WITH DIVINE STYLE is to showcase your home so it will SHINE AND SELL! You never get a second chance to make a great first impression! Call us at 877.267.4649 for a free estimate of our services. We work with every budget and we can do as little or as much as you would like.

Staging an Office for Work!

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We had a unique opportunity when we were called in to Stage an Office for work. We met with the Office Manager and then the President of the Company. We talked over a plan, they agreed to work with us and so here are some before and after pictures of the completed project!!!

Office (Before and Afters)

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If your office needs an update or a makeover, give us a call at 877.267.4649. We, at Stage With Divine Style, can do as little or as much as you would like. We work with every budget and we are fully insured.

Staging an Office for Work!

We had a unique opportunity when we were called in to Stage an Office for work. We met with the Office Manager and then the President of the Company. We talked over a plan, they agreed to work with us and so here are some before and after pictures of the completed project!!!

Office (Before and Afters)

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If your office needs an update or a makeover, give us a call at 877.267.4649. We, at Stage With Divine Style, can do as little or as much as you would like. We work with every budget and we are fully insured.

Staging Only The Outside Of A House!

I am sure that there are a lot of Home Stagers that Stage the outside of homes when they Stage such as Patios and Decks. Well this was a first for us, we recently went on a bid where we were asked to Only Stage the Outside of the House. They wanted these areas Staged:

1.) Front Porch (Possibly two Chairs and a table)

2.) The whole area around the Pool (Possibly a table with four chairs, 2 lounge chairs, and maybe a swing)

3.) Two areas around the back part of the house (Possibly a table to eat at with four chairs. and a seating group)

It's the first time we have been asked to do only the outside of the house and not any of the inside of the house. Has this ever happen to anyone else. We are glad to work on this project but we just felt it's not our typical Staging. Let me know what you think.

Stage with Divine Style is a full Service Staging Company. Ready to meet the needs of our Clients at anytime. Please contact us for a Complimentry Estimate of our Services at 877.267.4649 or at info@withdivinestyle.com. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!