The Proof Is In the Pudding! Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis MN

“The proof is in the pudding”. What the heck does that even mean? 

Is it Blueberry Pudding?

 

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Lemon perhaps?

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Peach with mint on the bottom?

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Or cherry??

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I don’t know, but pudding may not be the best idea when it comes to Home Staging. 

I was brought in for a Home Staging Consultation on this 1890 Historical Home that is on the National Registry of Historical Places.

It had been on the market for six months without a single offer. 

I gave some suggestions such as:

Paint the walls a more neutral color (even though the yellow was a historical color choice from Benjamin Moore it was too taste specific for selling). I also recommended taking down the drapes so the buyer could see the incredible windows and their magnificent height.

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The Dining Room had an antique table in it but even though the home is historic not everyone likes antiques. I recommended the home be staged with more modern furnishings.

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In the family room I recommended they remove the carpet as original hardwood floors were underneath.

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The kitchen was getting negative feedback due to the long open wall area and lack of counter space. I recommended they purchase a portable island to create more counter space, put in pendant lights to create some drama and stage the area with an eat-in area.

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Tiny bedroom? Let’s make it an office.

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Master Bedroom…..let’s spice it up a little. (is there spice in pudding??)

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So……here is how the flavors turned out.

The entryway is now a stunning start into the journey through this beautiful home.

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The Lemon is now a mild Chocolate Latte enhanced with a touch of formal but still modern and casual.

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The chocolate latte carries into the Dining Room and the old table is replaced with new but still classy.

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The Family Room now has original wood floors and no more peach!

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The kitchen…..now has more counter space, check out the cool pendant lights, and an eat-in area in the kitchen is so valuable!

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It was best if they painted the bathroom but that wasn’t possible for a couple reasons so hey….sometimes you need to work with what you have and turn a negative into a positive.

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And a little room becomes a great computer and study room. 

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And hey…..make them laugh while they are there.

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Now the Master Bedroom looks more inviting…..

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Within two days the buyer received two offers for almost full price.

So…..I guess the Proof Is In the Pudding STAGING!! I definitely know what that means!

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  If you are dealing with any flavors of your own and need some advice, call 952-567-1124 and let a professionally trained certified Home Stager give you a hand. Or check out our website for more before and after photos.

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