I went to meet a broker who was one of my regular clients at a small, vacant, 1 bedroom condo he was putting on the market. We went from the front door, through the hall and into an itty-bitty kitchen, teeny dining area, through the living room which had some type of side den with glass french doors opening to the living room and hall. I looked around a little puzzled and said, "so, where's the bedroom?" Well, to my undying embarrassment, he laughed and said "you're standing in it!"
TRUE STORY! I know you must be thinking I'm an idiot, but COME ON! It didn't have any closets and the doors on two sides were all windows. The closets were across the hallway. Well, thank goodness I had done many stagings for him, because I looked him in the eye and told him that if I didn't know what the room was, neither would the buyers.
Just had to share that laugh at my expense. Sometimes the need for staging is just so obvious. :)
Here are the before & afters. Enjoy!
Pangaea Interior Design, Model Home Decor & Staging
Just sharing a few of my favorite table settings and table-scapes used in staging and model homes. I love interesting elements that work with the feel of the property such as the branch candle holders with bird napkin rings used in a vacation home near Hood River overlooking the Columbia River and forest. Also enjoy unusual contemporary objects like the porcelain crinkle cups against orange CB2 plates and spun vinyl Chilewich placemats for a contemporary loft in Portland's funky Hawthorne district. For a penthouse loft in the city I used very minimal white plates, a textured glass plate and tiny triangular bowls with wild rice inside for texture. The tall straight wine & champagne glasses, paired with the tri-level candle holders call to mind a city skyline echoing the view from the penthouse.
You can see more of my work at Pangaea Interior Design, Model Home Decor & Staging. Some of these are also in virtual tours at 360pdx.com.
This small condo had an awkward nook at the end of a hall. Used to be a closet, but now was ... well ... nothing! By staging it with a contemporary compact desk and colorful accessories it was turned into a fun, efficient and useful home office! I love how staging can take something a buyer would perceive as a problem and turn it into a benefit! You can see more of this and other staged homes at Pangaea Interior Design, Model Home Decor and Staging.
When staging this model home for the H45 Lofts, I needed an inexpensive way to create art for it's 23 foot ceiling height. I found this great fabric by Marimekko and made a 14 foot tall panel with rods sewn into the top and bottom to make it hang straight. It gave a much needed blast of color against the gray concrete walls. Of course we needed a very long ladder. I confess to letting my assistant climb up there to hang it ... too scary for me! But it looked great and cost less than $400. You can see more photos of this room at Pangaea Interior Design, Model Home Decor and Staging. You can also view a virtual tour of this loft at 360pdx.com.
If there was any doubt in my mind about the power of staging, this property erased it. My clients had this beautiful condo in the Bridgeport Building in Portland's Pearl District listeed for months. it was in perfect shape, but empty. They had a qualified buyer take a look at it, but she passed. Said it just didn't do it for her. So they hired me to do a full staging of all rooms. I brought in furniture, art and accessories, but nothing about the condo itself was changed.
Well I don't know how they managed it, but they got her to come back and take another look. Very rare! At first she refused to even believe it was the same unit! But the happy ending ... she fell in love with it and bought the condo.
Enjoy these before and after photos. You can see more of my work at Pangaea Interior Design, Model Home Decor & Staging
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Portland Oregon Interior Designer & Home Stager, Pangaea, stages your home to sell with style and flair that will wow your buyers! Call 503-816-4394
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Pangaea Interior Design offers a wide range of services in HOME STAGING and INTERIOR DESIGN. Both of these areas require a great eye for style, color and proportion. But they do differ in their focus. If you are a seller or broker interested in preparing a home for sale, check out the section on HOME STAGING. If you want help with the decor of a home for you to live in then skip on down to the section on INTERIOR DESIGN.
HOME STAGING
In the current market with so many properties for buyers to choose from, it is more important than ever to make your property be a stand out! We believe in working as a team with sellers and brokers to identify and provide what your specific property needs to show it to it's best advantage.
VACANT PROPERTIES
If you have a vacant property for sale, just take a look at what staging can do! Because "one picture is worth a thousand words" these before and after photos will give you an idea of the transformation that occurs when starting with even the nicest empty room.
OUR MISSION
We want to give you the best competitive edge that staging can provide to sell your home fast and for the best price possible.
If you’ve already bought your new home, or simply decided to stay put, we want to help you create a serene haven that makes you feel happy to be at home. Read on for details on our home staging, interior design, model home and redesign services.
STAGING VACANT PROPERTIES
With buyers having so many properties to choose from in the current market, you’ll want to be sure to do everything you can to make your property stand out from the competition. Each property is unique and Pangaea Interior Design works with sellers and brokers to identify and enhance the best features of your home while minimizing challenging areas. Specializing in a serene and contemporary aesthetic, we have a beautiful inventory of furnishings featuring clean lines and including designer pieces and original art that will enhance virtually any home. Check out our vacant home staging portfolio.
STAGING OCCUPIED PROPERTIES
At Pangaea Interior Design, we know this can be a stressful time for sellers, and that each person's needs are unique. We have a full range of services to give you the level of service that's right for you.
Consultation and Written Staging Plan:
A perfect solution for FSBO sellers and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. This fully customized, step-by-step, room-by-room plan guides you through staging each room in your house as well as the exterior areas. Written for your specific house, this plan includes photos, sketches and diagrams to make it a breeze for you to do a professional staging job. And, optionally, our team of professional stagers are available to come handle the finishing touches when you're ready.
Occupied House Full Staging Service:
Our team of trained staging professionals stage your entire home working with your own belongings. With an objective eye, they edit and rearrange your own furnishings and accessories to create a spacious and inviting feel that will appeal to buyers. You'll be amazed at the transformation! Furniture and accessories from our own inventory are also available for lease to supplement as needed. Take a look at our occupied home staging portfolio to see what a difference staging makes!
MODEL HOME STAGING & DESIGN A great model home is the key to providing the WOW factor that moves a person from "just looking" to BUYING!! It's important to have a savvy designer who understands how to pull together a spectacular look that fires the imagination and dreams of your prospective buyers while highlighting the architecture and great design features of the home. Pangaea Interior Design draws on our marketing and merchandising background as well as Interior Design know-how and staging training to create a model home that really sells those properties. For a view of a few of our models, take a look at our model home portfolio.
REDESIGN
What is it? Simply put, redesign is the art of editing and rearranging the belongings you already have to give a fresh new look to your existing rooms. Who would benefit from redesign? Lots of people! Maybe you like your furniture and accessories, but somehow your rooms just 'don't feel right' to you. Or, possibly you've just moved to a new home and are having to try to figure out how to use the belongings from your former home in this new space. It can be a challenge. Maybe you'd like to move ... but for now that just isn't possible ... so a redesign can make your home feel like a new one. You'll be surprised just how different your home can be! Hiring a pro to do your redesign makes sense. Most of us grow used to seeing and thinking of our rooms and belongings in a certain way. A professional redesigner has the objectivity to look at your home and belongings in a new and fresh way. We are also experts at furniture arrangement for difficult or awkward rooms. Our sense of scale and proportion also help us improve the feel and balance of a room. Ultimately, your rooms will feel less cluttered ... more serene! Call for our redesign rates at 503-816-4394
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
Environment + Vision + Lifestyle
Pangaea --- The condo looks fabulous! What an amazing work of art! I can't tell you how dazzled we were by your work ... simply fantastic. So far we've had many, many calls regarding the property this morning: that's what we wanted! Thanks again, --- Mindy Haidle, Meadows Group Realtors, Inc. Portland, OR
Pangaea --- Once again, fabulous! Just as we envisioned, the studio looks great and utilizes the space perfectly. Your professionalism and attention to detail is just what I was looking for. I had an opportunity to share our "open house" experience with the sellers this morning and they cannot wait to see the "after" results. I am so pleased that Kei referred us ... it's going to be a wonderful partnership. Thanks again. --- Peggy Scott, Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Properties
Wanted to send you the good news that we received and accepted an offer on the condo you staged in the Bridgeport: Yeah! ... The woman who wrote the offer had seen the condo before it was staged and literally didn't recognize it. She didn't believe us that it was the same, exact unit. Needless to say, it made an enormous difference, all thanks to you. ... Again, thank you so much for the fabulous service and aesthetic vision: we feel immensely indebted to your good taste and stock of lovely furniture. Be sure to pass along this anecdotal marketing story for future clients to see the difference staging can make for bland listings. Warmly, --- Mindy Haidle Meadows Group Realtors, Inc. Portland, OR
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