Home Staging and Decorating thought activism at its most passionate! Snappy answers and reasoned resets for your space and your stuff, and why it all matters so darn much.
Marie Kondo’s urging divestiture of unnecessary possessions is always a good lead-in for home stagers, but today’s inspiration comes from the story of Disney’s Princess Elsa. Her inadvertent actions hurt others, and the well-intentioned efforts were not received so well … Continued
Regular readers know The Refreshed Home was voted Westchester’s Best Home Stager this year by the readers of Westchester Magazine…now it’s time to defend this title! Ballots are out for 2020’s Best of Westchester contest. Can I count on your … Continued
A question from a recent workshop: “How important are listing photos?” WELL….it was a centerpiece of a recent NYT’s “The Hunt” candidate. But simply, for buyers, sellers, and agents good listing photos are the first, the last, and everything. The … Continued
This has been a very good week for staging clients of The Refreshed Home. Through Wednesday, 4 properties closed. One was a condo, a full-ask, cash sale. The other 3 were occupied single family properties. 2 also got full ask, … Continued
My favorite linen blouse was wavier than I wanted for this first meeting with a new client. Going for a polished appearance, I reached for a familiar solution. Waiting for the iron to heat up, found myself asking why. It’s … Continued
The concept of making an effort to put one’s best food forward is timeless, and universal. First dates…job interviews…even selling your car. BUT if it’s about a property you’re selling and (GASP) you call it Home Staging, well that’s a … Continued
“There are no small parts, only small actors” . The words of famed Russian actor, director and Konstantin Stanislavski. Russian theater’s modern founding father, his wanted actors to make the most of every role, and every opportunity. He saw how discouragement over … Continued
The idea of working with a design or home staging professional might seem quaint and superfluous. Resources abound! You’ve got HGTV, IG, Houzz and Pinterest at your side! Apps like Chairish/Offer Up/Trove etc. give even more options. All good…if your expectation … Continued
The concept of making an effort to put one’s best food forward is timeless, and universal. First dates…job interviews…even selling your car. BUT if it’s about a property you’re selling and (GASP) you call it Home Staging, well that’s a … Continued
Our appetite for the future is voracious; our appreciation and tolerance for the present moment, minimal. True for Christmas trees in late December, kids on car trips, adults waiting on line for the newest phone, and home buyers looking for … Continued
