Category Archives: bobvila

Step up ways to utilize space under your stairs

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Centerpiece Home Staging

The space underneath stairs in homes is often left underutilized by designers and builders.  This area in the home is actually a great resource to gain a few more square feet of functional space in your home. The more common … Continue reading →

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Interior Stone Trends

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Centerpiece Home Staging

If you’re looking to update your home, why not try something different. I’ve seen the use of stone increase in popularity in a variety of applications. Rick and Diana Highter purchased their home in Robbins Park two years ago. Because … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen: where all the action is!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Centerpiece Home Staging

Kitchens are now much more than a utilitarian room for cooking. Kitchens are often the centerpiece and hub of our homes. When we entertain, everyone always ends up in our kitchen, even though it’s one of the smallest rooms in … Continue reading →

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One of a kind furniture makeovers

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Centerpiece Home Staging

Before kids (when I had more time on my hands), I enjoyed dabbling in rehabbing furniture finds from thrift stores and flea markets. Some of the pieces I refurbished we were able to enjoy in our home for years. They … Continue reading →

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Is brass making a comeback?

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Centerpiece Home Staging

For years I have recommended that clients replace their dated brass fixtures to help sell their house. These brass fixtures include but are not limited to plumbing, lighting, and cabinet hardware. Nickel, aged bronze, or chrome finish materials have been … Continue reading →

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Does your master bedroom have the boring bedroom blues?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Centerpiece Home Staging

Does your master bedroom look more like a place where you sort your laundry or the place you keep your treadmill?  Because we don’t entertain in here, master bedrooms are typically the last room homeowners get around to decorating.  The … Continue reading →

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Painting: Small investment yields big returns

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Centerpiece Home Staging

I always tell my clients that paint is one of the least expensive home improvements a home owner can make, with the largest amount of return on investment (especially if homeowners are able to do the work themselves).  Painting as … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Family Heirlooms

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Centerpiece Home Staging

A main part of my job is helping home sellers depersonalize their home so others can envision themselves living there.  But when it comes to living in your home, you should personalize your space to reflect your tastes, passions, and … Continue reading →

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Staging with Style and Color: Nautical Americana

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Centerpiece Home Staging

  Real estate has not slowed this summer like we experienced in recent years.  It’s like the spring selling season stretched right through summer, and we are busier than ever before!  When staging new listings, we often start with a … Continue reading →

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Exterior Upkeep: Ongoing plan saves money, maintains value

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Centerpiece Home Staging

Lately I have been working with several home owners who have not been able to keep up with the exterior maintenance on their homes.  I don’t think it is intentional, it’s just not how people want to spend their time … Continue reading →

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