Tricks to fill a large space
This house sold in 6 days for $5,000 over asking price Home staging tip: If a table set is too small for a room, then use a rug that covers an area that is bigger than the table set itself. At the same time, if two pictures are also too small for a wall, consider adding […]
How to use paint to frame a space
Home staging tip: This was actually a color consultation I did for a client who purchased a new home. Since the media room had some architectural features, we decided to highlight them by using a sophisticated color: Sparrow by Benjamin Moore. This was used to create a sort of frame around the entertainment center, […]
The office desk
Home staging tip: Office desks should be free of clutter and display only the very essential, that is the monitor(s), the keyboard, the mouse, the telephone and a lamp. If the printer is not used often, it should be stored as well as the shredder, the file holders, and any document. Bank statements and personal information should […]
How to make a family room look cozier
Home staging tip: This family room was located right in front of the entry door, which means that when you opened the door the first thing you saw was the back of the sofa. But that wasn’t the only thing that didn’t work. Overall, the room wasn’t welcoming. This is why we decided to add a second sofa, […]
Making a master bedroom look less feminine
Home staging tip: Master bedrooms shouldn’t look too feminine (or too masculine). The staging philosophy of making a house look neutral should be applied to this area as well. To make a bedroom look less feminine try not to use too many floral items or too much pink. Home staging consultation by Francesca Tosolini Listing by […]
Designing a modern reception desk
When I was asked to redesign the lobby of Run Studios, a digital media production company based in Kirkland WA, I started to look around for a modern reception desk, a task that I thought would have been quite easy, considering the many alternatives you can find online nowadays. However, to my surprise, that […]
