May 29, 2009 Before and After Farrell Staging Project

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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August, 2008 Master Bedroom

Gigantic master bedroom. Due to the lease agreement for this particular client, they were unable to paint the walls, which would offer a more soothing atmosphere. However, I was able to 'stage' the room to the client's surprise. Utilizing the clients existing furniture and placing it strategically throughout the large master bedroom.

June, 2008...Rooms that were staged

June, 2007

This project was literally started from before the walls were built. I was able to assist my client from paint to many different materials throughout the house. Unfortunately, I do not have the before photos of when the house was under construction to the final move in process.

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Nursery, April, 2009

This room was a cluttered office before it became a nursery. Unfortunately, I do not have before photos so that you can appreciate this transformation.

This was also done with a dear friend that told me about the much needed nursery as the mom went into labor six weeks before the due date. We started decorating at 9 am and were finished by 3:00 pm..this included emptying out the room, shopping and decorating.

September, 2006

Room for relaxing...

If you notice the huge speakers in this room. This was something that did not want to be used in the process of staging, however the client wanted them in the room. We worked around this and utilized these giant speakers as pedastals...

September, 2006 Before and After

The following are before and after photos from a model home that I was able to decorate and stage in Winterset, Iowa.

Game room, August 2008

The theme is golf inspired. Needless to say with a golf inspired theme room, we were also able to utilize the space as an office, being that the space was large enough to do so.

The client also wanted to utilize the space as a 'gift wrapping' area. Fortunately, I was able to utilize the game table which is multi-functional; consisting of different card games to roulette.

Behind and below the game table is an opening for wine bottles and storage for poker chips and other game accessories. Instead of utilizing the area for which it was designed, I was able to take advantage of the cubbies and wine bottle space for spindles of ribbon, tissue paper, gift wrapping paper, gift bags, scrapbooking stickers, etc.

The client was impressed and enjoys the game room as she wraps her gifts.

August 2008, Family Room

The following photographs are 'after' only. Being a bit 'hasty' with the finished project, I forgot to take 'before' photographs.

Before and After

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Before The Eiffel Tower:


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Before the small boutique set up:

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Before the Eiffel Tower sensation:

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Another part of the 'boutique'

Finished in August 2008

I was so motivated to accomplish the staging project that I forgot to take 'before' photographs

The following are the 'after' results:

The client was unable to paint the walls due to the lease agreement as it is a rental property. However, we were able to work with what we had.

Does paint make a huge difference? Absolutely, however I work with what is given to me and here is the finished product.