Photos from Staging Jobs

BEFORE

AFTER

This room had only a narrow walkway because of all the clutter

Clearing out the clutter and rearranging the furniture made this into a cozy den instead of a dumping ground

This living room had family photos, photo albums and random furniture in the room

Clearing out the personal items and rearranging the furniture gives better traffic flow to the hallway on the right

This master bedroom was cluttered with unnecessary items

Clearing the clutter, opening the drapes and making the bed made a big difference

An empty butler's pantry is cold and void

Adding greenery, food, wine and glasses makes the home look ready for entertaining

A plain hearth is stark and uninviting

Adding some decorative touches gives it a homey feel in an otherwise empty room

The above home sold in a tight market four months after staging.

A typical teenager's room with lots of clutter

Clutter cleared, extra furniture gone, and colorful bedding make this room more inviting

The same room--the first impression from the doorway

This room is more inviting with the clutter cleared, furniture rearranged and blinds open

Half storage, half bedroom, this room needed help!

Clutter cleared and furniture rearranged, this now looks and feels like a bedroom

This dark and dreary living room is hardly inviting as the main room of the house

Decorative items and a smaller table make the space look large and more peaceful

An outdated marble top, several layers of paint on a 35-yr-old vanity, and pink walls make this main bathroom a turn-off for most.

This same space with updated vanity, medicine cabinet and granite countertop bring this room into the next century.

It's only a laundry room, but it's the view from the front door as you come down the stairs of this raised ranch.

A new floor, and new cabinets from Closet Organizing Systems, makes this a brighter space.

INTERIOR STAGING

This combined living room/dining room had no separation. By angling the sofas, we created a separate conversation area from the eating area.

This is the same room. The angled sofas welcome guests, and provide a nice view out the window to the left. This was all done with what the client already owned.

Even empty homes can be made welcoming with just s few pieces of strategically placed furniture.  This dining room is set with colorful dishes to offset the plain walls.

Small vignettes such as the above reading area in an empty master bedroom define the space and make the area inviting.

Exterior Staging

Before

House is lost behind weeds, untrimmed bushes and overgrown trees

Weeds have overtaken garden and paint is fading and chipped

After

Trimming the bushes and trees gives a better view of the house from the street

A new paint job and new shutters in a contrasting color give this house a new life and new look

Photos from Organizing Jobs

BEFORE

AFTER

Clothes clutter the floor and items are just thrown on shelves

Hanging or folding clothes and straightening items after purging cleans up the space and makes room for more

Items thrown on shelves make it difficult to find anything

Purging and sorting frees up space and makes it easy to find that special purse

Again, poor use of shelves makes it difficult to find anything

Purging and folding makes the whole area look nicer, and sorting clothes by type makes it easy to get dressed in the morning

BEFORE

AFTER

Papers and toys clutter this home office.  There is little productive work area.

Getting rid of unnecessary papers and children's toys gave this home office back to the client.

This same office has plenty of potential, but it's hidden by unsightly stacks of paper and supplies.

Moving all the supplies to the bookcase and clearing the desk surfaces creates a more usable space.

The view into this office from the doorway is hardly inviting

Clearing the clutter and rearranging furniture makes this space more appealing

(See another view below)

Little work can get done on this desk because of clutter and boxes

This space is now an inviting work area for the client

Bookshelves are overstuffed, while the closet shelf holds nothing

Adding an extra shelf in the closet gave the client space for office supplies and less-used items

BEFORE

AFTER

Desk too cluttered to work at and too many boxes in work area

Items stored in proper areas and work surface cleared. Home decor adds personal touch.

Too many boxes on floor and chair not usable

Boxes and chair cleared

Boxes crowd out area and use up valuable floor space

Items stored in proper areas and supplies stored in organizer

Linen Closet Re-do

Customer had an odd-shaped linen closet stuffed with packing boxes after a recent move.  Items were randomly thrown into boxes, making it difficult to find anything.  Boxes were too large for the space.

BEFORE

AFTER

Yes, all this was in that tiny closet! 

The 'After' photo above shows how purging can help in the process.

Photos from Garage Sales

Display makes a big difference when people are looking at your items.  Sort by category and try to keep everything visible.  Don't pile up too much or you may lose a sale because they couldn't see something at the bottom of the stack.

By laying out shoes, customers can see at a glance both size and style.  Pricing all shoes the same makes it easier to handle transactions.  Also, display clothing on hangers if possible so customers can look through easily.  Hang signs with prices at various places so customers won't have to ask questions.

This homeowner had lots of books.  Placing them in boxes spine up, and grouping by kids and adults amde them easy to look through.

Toys and games line the opposite side of the driveway.  Keep toys within reach if children so they can see what you have and try to convince their parents to buy it!

The morning of the first day--have everything set up as much as possible because people usually start wandering in as your are setting up.  If you have a long driveway, try to set up near the end so people driving by can see your items better.  The only risk with this is the weather!