Large & In Charge

This was such an enormous job. So many rooms to stage, style, steam and sell! We had all hands on deck for this beauty. Personally, I love this neighborhood. The neighborhood pool is right across the street. For sure it’s Mayberry.

This fabulous home is listed by Rayme Teders for Windermere Real Estate and the staging is by us at Open House Staging.

Everyone Likes a Good Sale

I have been checking Overstock.com for items I see trending AND on sale. It doesn’t take much to freshen your home and as I write this everything is in stock. Shop Away my sweets…

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Let us know if you are looking for something specific because we are here to help assist in creating great livable spaces.

Happy Friday Ya’ll!

Capitol Hill Fabulous

This house is stunning and most likely pending by now but we still wanted to share its beauty

The listing is by Doreen Alhadeff for Compass and the marvelous staging is by us gals at Open House.

Staging Vignettes

Just showing off some of our staging jobs. We do favor blue… It’s the color of the sea and the sky and is thought to induce calm and convey serenity and peace. Yup! That’s what we were going for.

Get Our Look!

It’s not difficult to create a room if you simply follow the Pros here at Open House Staging. Copying is the best form of flattery and we will take it all day long. Grab you’re cuppa Joe and start designing!

Did you know that Open House Staging is now selling many pieces of our staging furniture? Or, you can simply click and purchase on your own. Easy peasy to create a fabulous room!

Windermere Neighborhood Staging

When I think how challenging this project was I want to go to sleep again. It’s good for us to be pushed to keep improving at our game of staging. We switched furniture up many many times until most of us agreed to the final look. Takes a team for sure.

Listing by Maider & Knowles of Windermere, Design Build by Thomas Blaike Group and Staging by some exhaused Stager Girls at Open House LLC.

Phinney Ridge Neighborhood

Listing by Kim Wesselman for Windermere Real Estate, Staging by us Stager Girls at Open House and photos by John Wilbanks.

Tips for a Fab Outdoor Space

Every space outside of your home is worthy of your attention. You will not regret taking some time to carve out a bit of outdoor beauty. Capture those spaces and create! Even if you are overwhelmed with the size of your yard, pick one of the items below and make it happen. Even if you are underwhelmed by the size of your yard, am intimate space can be created. 

1. DINING

This is perfect for a small space for a couple of reasons. It adds a pop of color and style even without any throw pillows, and weathers well. It's also very affordable from Target. Ooh La La, very French!

In the Pacific NW I am a huge fan of metal if it is not under cover. Way less maintenance and worry. Also found at Target.

My all time favorite is a wood farm table but that has to be under cover. I even store mine inside over the winter. They can be high maintenance for sure but warm and welcoming.

2. ENTERTAINING

It helps to have something to set your fabulous appetizers and craft cocktails on. And this bar cart makes a great statement without taking up a ton of space. 

Of course if you have a larger area you can go with a larger bar.

3. CHILL SPACE

And then there is the relaxing area. A welcoming sectional. Once again, this weathers well but here in Seattle I would never leave my cushions out all year-never.

Or go with  2-4 chairs for a smaller space. These chairs read comfort for sure.

4. NAPPING or RELAXING

A hammock or a chaise lounge chair!

5. GARDENING

A large planter works even in a somewhat small space. A trio of planters makes a great statement as well, especially if they are repeated.

It doesn't all need to fall on your "Operation Fab Outdoor Space" to-do list but I can assure you doing just 1 of these ideas will make you want to be outside. I will not overwhelm you with throw pillows, heaters, fire pits and rugs (but I would like to!). We are brimming with design ideas.

Thank you to Target for all of these great products.

Magnolia Home | Pier 1

Many of us have been watching HGTV's Chip and Joanna Gaines' show Fixer Upper. I enjoy seeing how Joanna stages each of the remodeled homes. She has her distinct signature and she pretty much stays in her lane despite all the home decorating trends. Both Target & Pier 1 have her Magnolia Home Collection. Here are some of the items from her new line that caught my eye. Many pieces are only found online and some have free shipping! Click and Shop!

Day in the Life of a Stager Girl

We are incredibly lucky to be able to travel around our city and work in these beautiful homes. We start each day at our warehouse describing the home and possible potential buyers and the design evolves through our collaboration. 

Sister Tara often shops Seattle and online for our staging pieces. We thought we would connect you to some affordable pieces that are similar. Happy Shopping!

Dining

Sometimes we create dining rooms that get used only for special occasions. These dining rooms let you know we can dine here every day. I certainly would!

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