I’ve certainly seen a staged Bathroom before. You know, with decorative hand towels, boutique (I mean, “artisanal”) soaps, tasteful accents (like candles and wall art), and perhaps even a matching floor mat. But, I’d never seen a staged toilet until I showed an upper bracket, new Edina home the other week. I think the tied...Read More
Bonus Question: “What Can You Skip?” I don’t know that there’s a rule of thumb — or a formula — for determining exactly when a home is (very) well-staged. The closest I’ve got is this: “A home is well-staged when all of its unique attributes are identified and optimally showcased, and any Achilles’ Heels have...Read More
Light Fixture as Work of Art If you can capture “beauty” in an algorithm — or otherwise define it (besides simply acknowledging that something is “aesthetically pleasing”**) . . . by all means, let me know. But, I think most people would agree that the stunning light fixture above qualifies. P.S.: after paint and carpeting...Read More
Gutter Extension Camouflage I usually associate “staging” with the inside of a home. But, when it comes to selling a house, few things matter more than curb appeal, and a key ingredient of curb appeal is landscaping — specifically, in front of the home. Ergo, the advice my stager gave to a Southwest Minneapolis client...Read More
That’s “Ugly Fruit,” not ugly fruit It’s turns out that “Ugly Fruit” is actually a proper name, not just descriptive. Discovery #2: it’s perfectly suited to staging. I count four reasons for that: One. It’s pleasingly colorful (vs. glaringly so or too muted). Two. Ugly Fruit is big. You only need a few to fill up...Read More
