Remember my cautionary tale about being sure to measure? http://activerain.com/blogsview/439107/Staging-in-Fairfield-County Here's the update - what I did with that funny little bump-out-and-up:
With a tall wire vase and 5' high bamboo poles, I took advantage of it as a plant stand, and placed a plant on the level below. These two arrangements are nestled in next to a TV console, behind a swivel chair. It's the proverbial "lemonade out of lemons"!
Happy Staging!
Nestings provides high-quality, value-added staging for Fairfield County and Connecticut.
Whoopie! Got the big OK last night via email, picked up the check and paperwork this morning...so I'm ready to fulfill my staging plan for the "home theater/guest room" in the (soon-to-be) completed bonus room, RIGHT? Wait - something told me to go back and check the room.
This is an unfinished bonus room in the Seaview Village development where I did the model unit. Sales have been good, considering the market, and these homes appeal to young couples and single men. These are townhouses, and this bonus room is behind the garage on the first floor. The builders decided to finish it off and asked me to bid on furnishing it. When I originally went to look at it, measure, etc., I measured the neighboring unit's bonus room which had been completed. They're all the same, right? Same square footage, same layout (or a mirror image)...cookie-cutter.
WRONG! I'm in there today, snapping pictures, working around the electrician...and then, WHOA! What's that...that...that bump-out in the corner? Something has been boxed in; the model unit is an end unit, with different structural needs than the interior units. This wall will have a low dresser/console and large flat-screen TV on it. Good thing I was there and re-measured, because my original furniture selection won't fit - off to market!
One of my favorite sayings is from my brother's shop teacher (the one with a couple of sawed-off fingers...no kidding!!!): "Measure twice, cut once!" I was wrong to assume - it paid to listen to my intuition, go back to check the actual room I was to stage, and measure twice!
Yup, there it is!
The latest Warren Group report is out, detailing January's housing market. Fairfield County is finally feeling the real estate slow-down. The report is covered in the Connecticut Post:
http://www.connpost.com/localnews/ci_8527000
In Fairfield County, the number of single-family homes sales dropped 29.8% from last year; condos dropped 40.8%. The median price for a single-family house has also dropped 11.8% (condos actually went up 1%).
The good news? Houses are still selling! However, in this ever more competitive market, your house needs to stand out from others in your neighborhood and price range! Work with your Realtor to ensure competitive pricing and aggressive marketing. Work with a Stager to ensure your property looks its best online and presents the best in person!
This owner-occupied home was simply staged to bring in the light, expand the floor space and focus on the fireplace. For more on this Staging project by Nestings: http://activerain.com/blogsview/151229/Family-Room-Staging.
Nestings provides high-quality, value-added staging and interior merchandising for Fairfield County and Connecticut.
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Nestings provides high-quality, value-added Home Staging and award-winning model home design in Fairfield County and Connecticut. I have a large inventory of decorative antiques and décor.
Staging Services Nestings offers:
Here are snapshots of some of my work; you'll find more posted on my blog: www.activerain.com/blogs/nestings
Designed to appeal to the target buyer....... Designed to define open spaces...................
Award-winning Staging design solves problems.....................
Color can be neutral or bold to amp up the "WOW!" factor................
Staging helps a classic family room get model home appeal.
Organizations:
With a neo-traditional approach to decorating, home staging allows me to leverage my antiques inventory. Specializing in builders' model homes throughout Fairfield County and Connecticut, Nestings provides award-winning interior merchandising. I also have access to a large collection of fine vintage dining sets and case goods for upscale houses that need something with more cachet than the average rental center has to offer.
"Julie - I wanted to thank you so much for helping me with our home. I loved everything you did in the house. Everyone that came in said how beautiful everything looked. They kept saying, "Why do you want to move, your home is so beautiful." We lived there for nine years and it never looked better than after you came in. The best part was you were able to use things I already had. I loved working with you. I want you to come to help me decorate our new home. Thanks again for all your help." Chris C. "Many thanks to Nestings for doing such a great job Staging the Model unit at The Birches! The original Model had been installed for some time, but the condos were not selling. Julie Maher determined the correct target audience and designed a new Model. Since the installation, half the condos have sold. Julie's work was on time, on budget, and on target." Anthony Maggiore, Maggiore Construction Inc.
"My mother's house looks so cute! It doesn't look like an old lady lived here!" Kim V.
"Wow, you did a great job in a short period of time. You're going to do very well!." Leslie B., Realtor
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