This evening I was able to help a very helpful client stage several rooms. The home was in great shape to begin with. The gentleman who owns the house is very meticulous and takes great care of his home. There were minor 'tweeks' that took place.
The dates on the photographs are incorrect, this staging project took place May 29, 2009.
The following photographs are before and after of the living room. The living room has great, masculine furniture, however it was placed incorrectly throughout the room. There was also a chair in the left corner so as you walk into the space it was causing the room to look cramped. The chair did not belong in the space so we moved it upstairs to his bedroom. My clients willingness throughout the evening was of great assistance to the success of the staging process.
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After (The picture on the wall needs to be brought down just a few inches to create a steady flow throughout the room):
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After (Staged accessories found throughout the home):
The following photographs were taken of the panels on the curtain rods. I informed the client that because he had masculine furniture and fabrics he wanted to continue the theme throughout the window treatments. I also eased his mind in showing him an alternative until he was able to purchase the necessary fabric.
The before photograph shows the two panels shut straight across the curtain rod. I showed him the alternative in which the panels are meant to hang and that is so that the fabric is 'bunched' together which in effect creates an illusion that the fabric is somewhat heavier.
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After (Panels utilized as anchors on the rod to create a heavier look for the sheer fabric):
The breakfast nook before:
By removing the placemats it creates an illusion that the space is bigger. The eye naturally focuses on the distraction, however when removing the 'distraction' the eye is able to see the room as a whole as it flows.
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This is the game room upstairs. The flow of the room was being obstructed by the big speakers that were over extending the space of the wall and giving an illusion that the room was smaller. I had him remove the speakers and he then moved the entertainment center to the center of the wall which made a difference in the flow of the room. I also suggested that if he went to a home decor store he could find artificial foliage to place on the entertainment center and bring the art on the wall and the entertainment center together, to add a better flowing effect. Trees and plants are great 'filler' to any room, it also creates a calming, 'homey' atmosphere.
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