Staging the Set
This blog is dedicated to the art and craft of staging and decorating homes and offices. I will offer suggestions, trends and before/after photos of places that I've staged and decorated.
Last Updated: 2012-02-27 18:54:21 UTC
Staged Home in Woodinville

Here is what the sellers and I did to stage their home.
Let me know your thoughts!
Feel free to shoot questions as well.
Take a virtual tour of the home and see the rest of this beautiful property.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:04:00 -0700
I was recently asked to do a staging consult for the owners of a beautiful home in the Saybrook development in Woodinville. Curb appeal, in my opinion, would rate a 9 out of 10 and the neighborhood is amazing. The views are spectacular!
When I walked in the front door my first impression was that this family could probably list the house today and do okay. However, is that what the goal should be? I don't think so.
This is a photo of one of the rooms in the home.It definitely looks nice, clean well put together.
Right?
So what would you do?
Anything?
Stay tuned... I'll share what I recommended.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:46:00 -0800
Viewpoint
It is an amazing opportunity each time I am asked to come into someone's home for a staging consult or work alongside a family to decorate. Opinions are a dime a dozen, and I am so honored to be asked and so appreciate the chance to do what I absolutely love.
It is important for me to communicate with my clients that recommendations I make are based on years of effective practices, real estate trends and information received from home buyers. From the time I drive into the neighborhood until I can no longer see the house in the rear view mirror, I am viewing the home from the perspective of a potential buyer/owner. I suggest that the home owner do the same... try to look at your home as if you were the one buying it.
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:18:00 -0800
Downtown Bellevue Penthouse Condo
Before
After
When I decided to sell my condo after four comfortable years I first removed clutter and personal effects, but my place still did not show to best advantage. I engaged Tim Foley to make the rooms fresh and enticing, while I continued to live in them, so they had to be functional as well and make use of what I already had.
Tim designed a series of interconnected vignettes that welcomed viewers and simultaneously made me feel at home. Tim is easy to work with and listens well, incorporating my preferences into his design. The results are extraordinary, as you may see from before and after pictures. My home looks both sophisticated and inviting, the exact impression I wished to achieve.
It is easy for me to recommend Tim Foley. He has an exceptionally fine eye for design and detail and works hard to make his clients happy. If new items are to be added to enhance results, Tim is well informed regarding local stores so that lovely pieces can be acquired inexpensively. His own rates are very reasonable, and the results are superlative. I recommend him without any hesitation.
--Janet Corson
Bellevue, WA
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:04:00 -0800
Condo in Redmond
I completed a staging consult and assisted Bob in selecting furniture and accessories for preparing his home for sale. I really enjoyed working on this project and am quite pleased with the results.
Bob's letter to me...
I’m very pleased to recommend Tim Foley for home staging. When I recently decided to list my home for sale, my agent referred me to Tim. During the initial consultation (which was very reasonably priced) I found Tim to be insightful and likeable, so I decided to go ahead and enlist his services to stage the home.
I am very glad I did. The project went smoothly and was completed quickly. Tim was willing to work around my schedule, including evenings and the weekend. I found Tim to be an excellent communicator; he always shared his thoughts and I actually learned a few things in the process. At the same time, Tim was able to work within my budget and adapt to my tastes. The experience was nothing but positive.
But most importantly, Tim has great skills – the end result was fantastic! I received an offer after the first open house. And I heard many comments from agents, family, friends and even my neighbors on how well staged the home was.
For all these reasons I highly recommend Tim Foley for any home staging project.



