Chrome and Leather!

Most recently we staged a 4 bedroom family home in the mature neighborhood of Twin Brooks.

The property was vacant and listed for 4 months before the sellers had removed it from the market and called us in.

The first time I visited the property there was a pool table in the formal living room and poker table in the dining room. This made for a pretty cool bachelor pad but wasn't helping any families picture themselves in the home. Given the price point and the amount of bedrooms I advised that we move in a different direction.. A functional, yet stylish home perfect for a modern family.

Check out the new listing here.

Sold!

Gillian Stickney is a Realtor that I work with regularly.  We do a little something different with each of her listings.

Most recently I staged this condo for her. It sold in the first 3 weeks on the market!  The condo had the living room furniture and the kitchen table set to work with.

Before:

After:

I wanted to give the unit a more trendy look even with the oak cabinets. You can view the full listing here.

A Guest Post to Share

Hop on over to this blog to read a bit more "breaking up" and moving on from your home.

This post focuses on the WOW factor... The wow factor is my favorite part as it is the most rewarding!

Have a great day,

Jill

"The Break Up"- How to Prepare Your Home For Sale

I recently wrote a little blog post for a local Realtor, Melody Wilson's, very unique blog. You should definitely explore her site as she posts loads of fun things to do in Edmonton!

The post is a light hearted take on how to start preparing you, and your home for sale!

Click here to make sense of the above equation!

Have a wonderful evening,

Jill Williams

Sold in North Glenora

One of my favorite projects over the past few months was this home in North Glenora. It had some neat bones-- refinished hardwood, a funky kitchen with a retro vibe, plaster walls-- which can I just say-- can really cause a person grief when trying to hang art! These walls however were the "nice" type that didn't give me grief this time. The project was challenging because the budget was tight. When a homeowner decides not to do my full list of recommendations but rather asks for a skinny version, it is difficult to prioritize what will make the most impact. I want EVERY room to make an impact. But when given these sorts of situations I must choose; the entrance (first impression), main living space and the master bedroom.

I didn't do proper before pictures unfortunately but have a few snap shots from my first visit. Snap shots are pictures I snag to remind myself of certain things. (I also write notes on a consultation case you were curious and my memory is great for other peoples homes).

Before Snap Shots 

After

It is amazing what some art and accessories can do. This home is SOLD now with the new home owners all moved in!

My husband and I move into our new home November 14th and I am getting more than a little excited to get it all decorated! I will have to post some pictures.

Have a wonderful Friday!

Jill

Copperwood Beauty

Recently we staged a gorgeous custom built 2584 sq ft 2 storey located on Hope Road in Copperwood. Check out the listing here to see more photos.

 I hope you enjoy the long weekend!

Another occupied home!

Recently I posted about the different stages of staging an occupied home. These next "before" photos were taken of the home, after Stage 1 had taken place... so these "before" photos are actually "stage 2" photos :) . (See this link for my new stage 1 and 2 terminology).

Bonus room before:

Bonus room after:



Master bedroom before:

Master bedroom after:

Second bedroom before:

Second bedroom after:

Living room before:

Living room after:

Living room before (2):

Living room after (2):

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! For all of the Edmontonians, I hope you are looking forward to Sunday's heat wave!

Take care,

Jill