Staged By Design, LLC

Since its February and all about the love, let's throw a fun comparison out there : Home staging and dating have more in common than you think! Here's how:

DO A LITTLE SOUL SEARCHING.
Pull out the proverbial full length mirror and prepare to be honest. You must scrutinize your home with a buyer’s eye. Stand in the doorway of each room and take pictures. This is what buyers will see online, where you have less than 3 seconds to grab their attention. Is there more furniture than open space? Does it look inviting? YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE IS THE FIRST STEP TO CURB APPEAL!!

MAKE IT ABOUT THEM - NOT YOU.
Just as you would be selective with your fashion accessories for a date, the same idea applies to your home. Pack up the knick-knacks, personal photos and breakables. Your goal is for the buyer to be able to envision themselves in your home, and de-personalizing and de-cluttering is key.

REVEAL YOUR STRENGTHS, NOT YOUR WEAKNESSES
When selecting the look for a big night out, you determine your best feature and highlight it. Do the same in your home by creating a focal point in each room. Create a conversation area around it, or use it as inspiration for what colors or furnishings should remain in the room.

SEEK ADVICE WHEN NEEDED
Professional Home Stager takes on the role of the trusted girlfriend; sharing your goals, being supportive, yet brutally honest when a complete makeover is needed.
Click the link in our bio - we would love to become friends and help!

February is the month for L❤️VE. Pick up one of these design books we love, get those creative juices flowing and fall in L❤VE with your home again!
Shop these books here:
https://www.staged-by-design.com/design-books

How to Add Value with Home Staging Consultations — Staged by Design

As a Realtor, you cannot change the location of the home, and the market often dictates your listing price. BUT you can elevate the condition of the property by incorporating home staging consultations into your marketing plan!

How to Add Value with Home Staging Consultations — Staged by Design As a Realtor, you cannot change the location of the home, and the market often dictates your listing price. Your greatest impact is elevating the condition of the property you are listing. BUT you can add value by Incorporating a home staging consultation into your marketing plan.

BEFORE...and ✨AFTER✨
Unique homes in Reston are some of our favorites!
Are you ready to add value to your listings? Go online for a quick quote!
https://www.staged-by-design.com/contact

Need a new look now that all that holiday decor is put away? Look no further.....
Organic tones and textures with pops of black are still on trend as we trek into 2023. Go ahead - refresh your space!
Shop here:

https://www.staged-by-design.com/january-refresh

A pop of color is a GOOD thing! TGIF!

Before…..✨AFTER✨! Paint did a world of wonders for this home before listing on the market. Almost doesn’t look like the same room. Schedule a home staging consultation for your next listing and see how we can maximize your profits!

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Our staging consultations deliver diplomacy with kindness!
We can deliver the news you may not want to share with sellers. We can be the mouthpiece for difficult conversations and keep you in the neutral zone. We can do all this with kindness!
Go online and book a consultation to add value to your services while maximizing your return on investment for you and your client!💲
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January is a time to clean and organize our homes and begin the year with a fresh start. Here's some items we love to organize with in our own homes. Click below for shoppable links!
https://www.staged-by-design.com/home-organization

42903 Redfield St, Ashburn, VA 20147 | MLS #VALO2041606 | Zillow

New listing this weekend in Belmont Greene with Heather Heppe, RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.!

42903 Redfield St, Ashburn, VA 20147 | MLS #VALO2041606 | Zillow For sale This 2334 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 3.0 bathrooms. It is located at 42903 Redfield St Ashburn, Virginia.

Did you know it's National House Plant Appreciation Day? Show your plants some love!
Kim, here - say hello to my two beautiful fiddle leaf plants - affectionately referred to as "Fred and Ginger". I thought I had lost Fred back in 2020 but a friend of mine told me they love coffee. So, my fiddle plants get a weekly dose of watered down coffee to help them thrive! We would love to hear your plant tips! Oh and go show your plant some love today.🪴

It's National Bubble Bath Day!🛀 Which is your dream tub??

Beautiful contrast of black with neutral tone wood😍

One of our favorite model stagings is now on the market!!

Does staging really make a difference? Just ask this homeowner who sold OVER asking price DURING the holiday season! Call or go online for a free quote to stage your next listing.

We decided to share some of our own 2023 paint colors. They represent more of a classic, tried and true aesthetic, rather than a prediction of may or may not materialize with design trends.
Read more about each on our blog!

https://www.staged-by-design.com/blog-posts/2023-color-of-the-year-home-stager-edition

2023 Color of the Year Home Stager Design Edition — Staged by Design

Looking for a fresh new wall color for 2023? We've got our 2023 color of the year up on our blog.

2023 Color of the Year Home Stager Design Edition — Staged by Design Many paint companies have a tradition of forecasting a color each year. These colors are a prediction of what will shape our home in the coming year. Sometimes they hit the mark and other years, well, we wonder what they were thinking. We decided to share some of our own 2023 paint colors. They

From our families to yours....we wish you a wonderful Christmas filled with JOY and love.

You better watch out, you better not cry. 🎅
We've all had moments like this, right? How many of you have a little gem like this one? Share your favorite. Isn't Leigh the cutest?😆
Santa at Miller & Rhoads

As stagers, we tend to stage our gifts also!🎁😁 We also know it's all about the presentation more than how much you spend! Even Riley Newport knows how to present a small gift as something magnificent! (only took him all morning to construct that creative masterpiece!)🤣

It's all about the thought that counts!



Leigh Newport

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, every mother was baking for her children and spouse....
Feels like this may be my spot for the entire week - either baking, cooking or cleaning up every.single.thing. Got any good recommendations?

Who wishes they were snuggled up in bed with their Christmas jams watching hallmark movies on a day like today??🙋‍♀️. No school, rain/wintry mix here. It’s a good day to soak in the Christmas feels!🎄

Thank you, Gail, for being receptive to our suggestions and congratulations on a quick, profitable sale!

"Leigh Newport and her team were fantastic to work with. After my elderly aunt passed away, I was faced with decisions on how to proceed with her old and very outdated home. Do I sell “as is”, or do I renovate? I had a limited budget, so if I were to move forward with a full renovation, what do I have to update? Having Leigh come in to walk through the house to give her input on which updates would provide the greatest return on investment was one of the most beneficial suggestions from my realtor. The advice shared assisted me in making a decision on how to proceed. Leigh provided assistance with finding a fabulous general contractor, and gave feedback on design choices throughout the renovation. After the project was completed, Leigh’s team came in and transformed the home beautifully. The home sold the first weekend it was on the market, well over asking price, with several comments made on how beautiful the home presented. Thank you, Stage by Design, for all of your assistance!"

Using staging services to sell your home? If so, make sure to schedule these tasks in ample time BEFORE the staging day.
✔️removing all the items that are needing to be stored. There is no harder job than trying to hurry and move your things out while trying to move staged items in.
✔️removing unnecessary furniture out of the rooms and to storage. The stager should have gone over what furniture should remain and what should go.
✔️scheduling professional cleaning the day PRIOR to staging day. Stagers and cleaners trying to do their job at the same time is almost impossible and makes for huge delays

Two more homes ✨STAGED AND SOLD✨ quickly this past month! Both of these clients realized the importance of a good first impression. Let us shine a spotlight on your home! Click below for a free quote!
https://www.staged-by-design.com/contact

✨BEFORE AND AFTER✨
Although we didn't get the same angle shots on these photos, trust us - this is the same house! 🤯 We were brought in for an initial consultation and gave them recommendations for affordable, quick updates throughout the home. Then we were brought in for staging. The results?? A full offer in 4 days!

The homeowner left us the sweetest note: "I got more comments about the staging than anything else! You all did an awesome job! I know you made a huge impact on the high interest in the home."

We love helping people sell their homes. Contact us if you need direction on how to start preparing your home for sale!

Open Dining Is Out—It's Time To Welcome Back The Formal Dining Room In 2023

We love a useful dining room and a good comeback with design!

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Open Dining Is Out—It's Time To Welcome Back The Formal Dining Room In 2023 For too long, they may have been overlooked, but moving into 2023, we’re reclaiming the dining room. In 2022, we leave behind the fad of not having a formal dining area.

SS19 - Selling your home during the holidays

If you're selling your home during this holiday season, make sure you watch this video before decorating your home for the holidays!
https://youtu.be/2sJOXPDwAtI

SS19 - Selling your home during the holidays Selling your home during the holidays? Leigh discusses the dilemma of decorating for the holidays while on the market.

After an initial consultation and then a full staging with furniture, this Vienna home sold in 4 days with a full offer! This market may be tough but when you prepare your home, people notice!
Let us help you shine a spotlight on your listing!

De-staged this Ashburn property today. This townhome has a very common floor plan that we have staged multiple times over the years. Actually - we have staged three on this very street!
The owners of this home did some wonderful updates to the kitchen and baths and called us in for the staging with furniture and accessories. The entire palette is neutral, but not boring. We added just enough contrast and texture to create a very calming, but welcoming overall look.
The owners took the time to prepare their home for market and it paid off in the end with a home sold in only 3 days! If you are looking to put your home on the market soon, contact us for a consultation!
www.staged-by-design.com

Be Thankful! And have some pie!😉

It's almost Thanksgiving. Is your table ready?
Whatever your style, we've got some great inspiration for you. Comment below and let us know what's your favorite!

✨BEFORE AND AFTER ✨ - This home in Arlington went from DARK to LIGHT with just a little decluttering and staged furniture.

When trying to sell your home, promote it at its best! That means eliminating unnecessary items and creating an open, light filled home. This home sold in a week and above asking price! Can't get any better results!

Let us know if you need help preparing your home for the market! We can shine a spotlight on your home. Our home consultations provide the homeowner with a detailed list entailing what can be done to promote the home at its absolute best. Click on the link below to schedule an appointment today!
https://www.staged-by-design.com/

How to Prepare Your Home for Staging — Staged by Design

Ready to put your home on the market but don't know where to start? Read our latest blog post and get your home ready to sell!

How to Prepare Your Home for Staging — Staged by Design Any time you create a list of EVERYTHING you could, should or need to do in your home, it can add up! What happens next? Where do you even begin? If tackling your list seems like an insurmountable task, you are not alone. This is the most common post-consultation reaction. Before you throw your ha