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When You Learn & Grow

7/31/2019

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This past week I had the opportunity to attend the Real Estate Staging Associations (RESA) annual conference in Las Vegas, RESACON, 2019

It was 3-days of MASSIVE learning, education and inspiration among a super talented group of professional home stagers.

l came a way armed with tools and buzzing with ideas to take my home staging & redesign business to the next level.
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When you’re surrounded by your real estate staging and design peers you learn so much from each other.

There was an ENORMOUS amount of creative talent in one space!

I found if I listened more and spoke less  I could glean wisdom from those more seasoned than I. (A metaphor for life, one could say, right?)
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Adaptive Staging & Redesign is a proud member of RESA Broward Chapter, and as a certified home staging professional have been in a position of leadership since the chapter formed back in 2016. I currently hold the position of President-Elect. 


I am looking forward to sharing what I experienced with my past, present and future clients so that together we can market more effectively and add oodles of value to your real estate listings that those potential buyers will LOVE!
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Decorating with Throw Pillows

3/1/2019

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Who doesn’t love a throw pillow or twenty (20)? I'm a real sucker for them. It's a bit of an obsession in truth. Well that and the chairs I place them on. Pillows are like icing on the cake in your decorating and they bring the whole look and feel of a space together.

Throw pillows are an easy way to change the look and feel of your space without a huge price tag. Unless of course like me, you have to have them all(!)

Throw pillows are seasonal. As Spring is right around the corner I like to change up my pillows to a more lightweight choice in bright sunny colors like these fabulous choices.

In the winter months I'm more inclined to look for a darker color in a heavier fabric, like a velvet or fuzzy fabric choice.

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Photo via Ballard Designs

Throw pillows can be themed too. There are options for every occasion such as Easter or Thanksgiving and design style such as  Coastal with their motifs and textures.
How many of you have Holiday pillows you decorate with? So much fun and, if you have Holiday guests, so welcoming too.

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 There are many shapes and sizes of throw pillow too. Makes you wonder "which pillow should I use where?", right?

I use this rule of thumb on a Queen-size bed for example:
2 Sleeping Pillows
2 Euro size pillows (26" x 26")
2 Large Square pillows (22 x 22)
1 Smaller Square (18 x 18) or Lumbar pillow (16 x 22)
1 fancy beaded or fluffy pillow
(And yes, my husband moans every night when he has to remove all of them before he can get in! )

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On a couch I like to use at least 5 pillows. Of course the size of the couch will determine the amount of pillows to use yet a general rule is to use an odd numbers. I like to use a combination of solid and pattern pillows in a color pallet that speak to each other. The combo I usually stick with is:
2 Solid Color
2 Patterned
1 lumbar
The options are really endless with this. You can play forever using this format.

I think the take away here is there is a throw pillow for every decorating taste and style, Holiday and themed occasion. They come in every shape, size and texture and you should use them to refresh, liven up and inspire your space.

Tell me in the comments how often you change out your throw pillows? And does your significant other moan about the amount of pillows you own ;-)
Cheers!
Sarah
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No Cost Staging Tips

8/10/2015

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One of the first questions I'm asked when I meet someone for the first time and we're talking about what I do is "how much does it cost?"

The really truthful answer is..."until I see it I don't know"...Simply because there are so many variables to take into consideration as every home is unique and requires it's own personal editing and detailing.  For instance, "How big is the home?", "Is anyone living in it?" "When was the last time it was cleaned/decorated/updated?" "What's your timeline?" "How much of the work are you prepared to do?"
I can say this though with certainty; in order to sell your home for the most money possible you need to give it some love. Every home benefits from some form of staging. Not staging your home is potentially leaving money on the table at closing as you wont get the money you think your home is worth. Hiring a professional Home Stager is your best investment as they have your interest at heart (selling your property) and understand what's needed to get it sold.

With that said there are things you can do that are cost FREE that will make a major impact on how your home is presented. It will though require some elbow grease on your part, which isn't a bad trade off if it means more money at sale!

Cost Free Staging Tips:
1. Clean, Clean, Clean and when you think you're done clean some more!
Make no mistake your home cannot be clean enough.  It isn't sufficient to simply tidy away your stuff; every surface, corner, nook and cranny needs a thorough once over! So get those rubber gloves on and put some elbow grease in to it....
Start at the front door and wash away all those finger prints, you know where you never use the handle! Then make your way through the house wiping and scrubbing at the paintwork (baseboards, crown molding and interior doors). 
Once that's done turn your attention to the ceiling and ceiling fans. Those blades are not supposed to be furry and cobwebs are not attractive.
Now, the windows, clean them inside as well as out and especially if you have pets or small children.....dog snot or tiny fingerprints may be cute to you but not to those potential buyers.
Floors should be vacuumed & mopped. All furniture surfaces and appliances polished to within an inch of their lives.
Extra special attention should be given to the kitchen and bathrooms. An older, dated kitchen or bath can be forgiven IF it is beyond clean. All bathroom cabinets and fixtures should be wiped with the appropriate cleaner. Please clean the loo (sorry, toilet) inside, outside, under and around then put the lid down!
This type of deep cleaning will take some time and energy however costs nothing and provides you instant gratification.

2. De-Personalize and De-Clutter
I know you hear this a lot when preparing to put your house on the market yet it's sooooo important that you do it. You want the buyer to focus on the features of the house, you know, the cathedral ceiling, the crown molding, the French doors that lead out to the fabulous pool area, etc.; not be distracted by your stuff. Plus you may have some expensive, irreplaceable items that you don't need on display as your home is open for viewing.
Pack away all personal photos. I love a gallery wall of all my family and friends however this is very distracting to a buyer and has the reverse affect. You want the buyer to see themselves living in the house not be reminded that this is still your house. However, if you have that photograph of you and the family paddle boarding this can stay as this says...."if you stay in this house you too can do awesome adventures like this!"
How much is too much de cluttering and depersonalizing? It's the same principle as taking one thing off before leaving the house to create the perfect stylish outfit. When in doubt over do it, as it's better to create a cool and sparse atmosphere over a personal and cluttered one.

3. Get Packing
The goal is to showcase the amount of space (square footage) there is in the home. You're going to be moving soon so you might as well get a head start on it.  Pack away all those collections and knick-knacks and any extra pieces of furniture you can do without as your home sells. 
Get in the closets and pack away at least 50% of your clothing, accessories and shoes. Buyers will look in your closets and cabinets so these want to be neat and spacious too. If they look all cramped and cluttered the buyer will think storage is an issue within your home?
Packing is a tough one, as we believe we need all the stuff we have around us. If you don't absolutely love it and if it doesn't affect your daily living during the sale pack it away. And preferably store these boxes and furnishings off site somewhere, be it in a storage unit or your Nana's shed. Buyers know you're packing but they don't need the reminder of all they have to do too! If you must keep these items in your garage be sure to leave room for the car!

3. Landscape and Curb Appeal
Perhaps you don't have the funds for some nice landscaping to up the curb appeal however you can mow the lawn and weed your yard. The goal is a clean and neat appearance all the way to the front door. A neat and well-kept exterior is inviting and makes a great first impression.
Pressure wash the exterior of the home, side walk, drive way, fencing and pathway leading to the front door. Pull up any and all pesky weeds in the beds. (This will be a daily event when your house is listed....you know "they grow like weeds!")
Trim back anything that is over grown into a uniformed shape so it's neat and doesn't cause anyone to have to duck and dive to avoid being poked.
Make sure you remove any toys or trash bins to clear the path. You don't want anyone to have to run the gauntlet to get to the front door. If you have a patio or pool area make sure it is clean and that any furniture is placed neatly.

5. Lighten Up
You want your space to be light, bright and airy. Make sure you open all curtains and blinds when the photographs are being taken and when the home is being shown. Never underestimate the power of light. Turn on the lights no matter the time of day. You have cleaned and packed and depersonalized so don't be afraid to showcase your home in it's best light!

Were these tips helpful? What area are you going to tackle first? Leave your comments below I would love to hear what you have to say. Of course if all of that sounds too much like hard work...call me I can help and would love to!

Kind Regards
Sarah



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A Quick Bedroom Redesign

6/4/2015

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 Our mission at Adaptive Staging & Redesign is to first and foremost use and adapt what you already own to create the new look and feel of your space. Here we took a day to "re-do" a bedroom.

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My client needed a bedroom redesign. She has an eclectic taste. Her career takes her around the world thus she has collected items from all corners of the globe and we wanted to showcase her many beautiful finds and sentimental pieces.

This room needed some TLC and I’m not speaking to the “stuff” on the bed….more to the lack of a focal point within the room. The furniture in this room was pretty much all the same height making it difficult for the eye to rest anywhere.

This was going to be an easy fix though. All that was needed was a bit of a furniture re shuffle and something to draw the eye to the bed.

So, I found this substantial artwork that fit very well into my clients Global Eclectic vibe.  
(I coined this decorating style for my client. Pretty cool, right?)
I hung this artwork above the bed with the bottom of it coming level with the top of the tall dresser. The dresser I repositioned to the other side of the bed for better balance within the room.
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First, I created a template from brown paper that matched the dimensions of the artwork and attached it to the wall to help me mount the necessary hardware evenly. (Excuse my bum…although some would say  my better side! Ha!) 
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The end product is a serene and calming space with a clear focal point to our Global Eclectic style. In a bedroom the focal point is always the bed.

We used the clients existing linens and throw pillows to make the bed inviting and sumptuous!

We added a few more small shelves the client already owned to showcase some of her perfume bottles and her one of a kind art pieces.

With only a very small investment ($60.00 of artwork purchased at Home Goods) and a reshuffle of furniture we made a big impact in this room.

I would love to hear your comments on the redesign? Do you like it? Why, why not? What could we do in one day in your space?
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    Sarah Wake Davies is the owner of Adaptive Staging & Redesign. Our goal is to transform your space whether selling (staging) or dwelling (redesign) by adapting and re-purposing  what you already own.
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