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Secrets of Stagers

13 Ways to Make Your Home Look Like a Million Bucks

By Leah Hennen, special to HGTV.com
Ever walk into a Sunday open house or a model home and notice how...well, inhumanly perfect it looks? If so, chances are the property is "staged"–in real estate parlance, dressed with paint, furniture arrangements, art and accessories that are all carefully designed to highlight the home’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses, and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers. Whether you’re designing to sell or designing to dwell, here’s how the home-staging pros get that "I have to have it!" look–and how their tips and tricks can make your own humble abode look like a million bucks.
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1. Make an Entrance
Next: 2. Conquer Clutter
You know the saying: You never have a second chance to make a first impression. "The outside of your home is the first thing guests see," points out Christopher Breining, owner of HomeStagers, Inc., (www.HomeStagersInc.com) in San Francisco. And like it or not, it speaks volumes about what’s inside–and about its owner. A quart of glossy paint in a bold, cheerful color for the front door, new hardware (or a little elbow grease applied to clean and polish the existing knocker, lockset, porch light, house numbers, and mailbox), a fresh coir or seagrass mat, and a trio of seasonal potted plants on the landing will dramatically brighten and refresh your home’s entry and make visitors feel welcome, Breining says. Bonus: This small investment pays personal dividends, too, giving you an emotional boost and a dose of house-pride with each homecoming.

A welcoming entry, such as this one designed by Pamela Berstler, helps to set the tone for the rest of the house.

6 steps to a fabulous foyer>



1. Make an Entrance

2. Conquer Clutter

3. Make "Less is More" Your Mantra

4. Float Furniture

5. Mix It Up


6. Rediscover "Lost" Spaces

7. Let the Sun Shine In

8. Light the Way

9. Make a Splash with Color

10. Paint It Black


11. Make Your Art Sing

12. Accessorize with Flair

13. Bring the Outdoors In


Posted by Jeannie Spencer on August 22nd, 2007 6:45 PM
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