Homes are like people: They don't get the second chance to make the first impression.

10 seconds is all we always have.

Time yourself out.  Go!


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The challenge: The fireplace always should be a focal point Here it maybe looks squeezed, distorted and overpowered by monochromatic articles.        

The solution: Change in colour scheme of knick-knacks in sync with the fireplace, introduction of a green plant lightened and opened up the space, commanding attention for all the right reasons.

The place is now sold!


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The challenge: Lack of balance and a "wow!" factor.   

The solution: Tying in the entire space with modern and practical accessories of complimentary to each other colours.

The clients bought out this staging set for their new place.


Before              After

The challenge: The prospective buyers were confused by the cut out in the wall. The attempt to make it cozy with the curtain made it rather looking gloomy.  

The solution: The complete removal of the curtain.  A tasteful piece of art on the wall, a sheer bathroom curtain visually extended the space, making the cut out a beneficial feature.  The bar-style dinette furniture completes the well-balanced look of this now winner.


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The challenge: This arrangement in the bedroom intended to look like a place  to relax.  However, articles have no flow.

The solution: The more compact modern chair and knick-knacks speak volumes about the taste and invite to sit and relax.


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The challenge: The room  looks deserted, sending a subliminal message that the owner can't wait to get rid of it.

The solution: Show the bedroom you want  to dream about!

The place had been successfully sold.


Before       After 

The challenge: This $700K range vacant  house generated no warmth as well as the interest from the prospective buyers.

The solution: Partial staging with minimum furniture displayed the potential of this 3600 sq.ft house and got it sold!                           


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The challenge:  Overwhelmed by what the market now offers, potential renters did not hurry to pick this, in the row of the same unit for viewing.

The solution: It made all the difference in the world in showing how lovely this unit can be by investing $12 in bathroom decorations and another $90 in the rest of the space.

The place had been rented in 2 days.

                                                              

Before                  After 

The challenge: To make the living room functional while looking put  together, without going overboard financially.                 

The solution: Only $530 invested into decor & furniture achieved everything the owner ever wanted. The old stuff was organically  incorporated throughout the condo.


Before            After 

The challenge: This beautiful $899K home was put on the market before Christmas when people are excited shopping for presents rather than homes.          

The solution: Put in just a touch of warmth to show the buyers it could be their new hearth.  The Christmas magic? The house's sold within 3 days.


After

The challenge: The entry way of this newly bought place is so small and cumbersome, the client could not fit anything in it.

The solution: The customized stand to drop the purse and the grocery bags on her right hand, a light ottoman to sit and undo the shoes, and a stylish mirror to confirm how pretty she is made the client completely happy!


Would you like to be happy about your place, too?  I'll make your home lovable!

Contact me today.


Yours truly, 




Shoestring Design