Summerland & Penticton Okanagan BC Real Estate, Homes For Sale and Revenue Properties - Raymond MAASKE: British Columbia: North Vancouver: Lonsdale

 What's Yellow and Black & White All Over? - Home Staging Vancouver - Before & After Photos

My company, Exit Stage Right, Vancouver Home Staging, had the pleasure of staging another condo in this new-build apartment tower.  This unit is pretty small, so making the space look spacious and yet have multi functions was paramount.  The demographic for the building is very mixed.  There are older buyers who are gravitating towards the more expensive units and penthouses, and then there are the younger crowd, just getting in the market, who are happy with a smaller, less expensive unit. 

For this condo, I went with attracting a young, hip, happening crowd.  Ironically, I used some mid-century modern pieces, such as the LC1 chairs by Courboisier, but hey, what's old is new again.  These are classic pieces of furniture that look sleek and don't take up a lot of room.  I brought in texture with the black and white cow-hide cushions, and added edgy artwork.  I'm happy to report that this condo sold within a couple of days, while other vacant condos are still unsold.  Staging makes a huge difference in speeding up the sale of a condo. 

Here are some before & after shots of this staged and sold condo.

North Vancouver Home Staging - Lower Lonsdale "Before & After" Photos

My Vancouver Home Staging Company, Exit Stage Right, was very happy to stage this vacant townhouse, located on Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver.  The location for the townhouse is fantastic, situated only one block from the Lonsdale Quay Market, and a quick Sea Bus ride away from downtown Vancouver.  Everything is within walking distance.

The townhouse itself looked pretty stark, bare, and uninviting with no furniture, colour or life to the property.  The beige walls and empty, cavernous space was not very appealing to a young, urban professional or couple, who are looking for a certain lifestyle.  Enter Exit Stage Right!  Alright, I will admit that I will be traveling off to Paris this weekend, and was perhaps influenced by the excitement my future trip holds.  I couldn't help myself.  I went with a Euro-Parisian theme.  Can you spot the Eiffel Towers?!!  To me, there are many parallels between this townhouse and an apartment you might find in Paris.  Because Lonsdale Quay Market is so close, you could very easily shop for fresh produce every day of the week, just like the Parisians.  Also, around the corner are some wonderful bistros and restaurants, including Italian, Greek, French (!), Japanese, Irish and British/Canadian fare. 

By adding a little "ooh la la" to this townhouse, we are able to capture the sophisticated buyer who is looking for a little slice of Europe in the heart of Lower Lonsdale.  Of special note: the townhouse right next door is also for sale.  The owners of that townhouse have not staged their property property for sale.  It is slightly bigger, with a higher price tag than the $750,000 for this townhouse, but it will be interesting to see which property sells first.  I'll keep you posted on the developments. 

Here are some more before & after photos:

NORTH VANCOUVER HOME STAGING - LOWER LONSDALE "BEFORE & AFTER" PHOTOS

Exit Stage Right Home Staging Vancouver is excited to announce the real estate staging of this newly built condo complex at 1033 St. Georges Street in North Vancouver, B.C.  Our show suite is located in Penthouse 8 and offers buyers a glimpse at how beautiful these condos can look when furnished and accessorized.  The high end finishes make this condo a pleasure to show and the breath-taking views of the North Shore mountains and ocean, enjoyed from two separate balconies, are the icing on the cake.  For more information, please contact Mark Rasmussen with the Rasmussen Group at Sutton Westcoast Realty.

The is the view as you enter the condo. 

LIVING ROOM BEFORE:

LIVING ROOM AFTER:

DINING ROOM BEFORE:

DINING ROOM AFTER

Home Staging Tip - Space Planning is Important - Home Staging Vancouver

My company, Exit Stage Right, was hired recently to prepare this cute bungalow for sale.  This home has a lot of great features, including beautiful, refinished, hardwood floors with inlay, and a wood-burning fireplace.

When I first visited the home, it was clear that two young children had invaded the space with all their toys, bouncy chairs, cute baby pictures, sippy cups etc.  This is life with young children, and completely understandable.  However, when selling the home, the "day care" look had to go!

The other item that immediately struck me upon entering the living room, was that the focal point, the fireplace, was almost completely covered by a big, leather lounge chair.  It was almost as if the most important feature in the living room, the fireplace, was being ignored as an after thought. 

All these obstacles to a quick sale can easily be rectified by an experienced home stager.  By space planning, we were able to remove the children's furniture, place the sofa under the window, and relocate the large, leather lounge chair to the far wall.  This completely opened up the space, leaving the fireplace front and centre, and creating more space for the dining room table.  The room suddenly opened up and appeared much more spacious.  Buyers want space, so we gave it to them!

Don't be afraid to rearrange furniture.  Move pieces around until you feel you have the best layout, both in terms of space, and in terms of being able to have a conversation with the person seated near you.