Designing a house for sale is a completely different approach than designing a house for living. I have worked on numerous home staging projects, which basically involve depersonalising a home so that it appeals to the consumer as well as a specific target market for the area.

Home staging may mean de-cluttering personal belongings, freshening up the colours, neutralising the space and bringing in more contemporary furniture. Allowing the home and its features to stand out and enabling the viewer to visualise their life in the house is the goal of staging a home for sale. It’s important to keep the house fresh and free of odours (e.g. smoking and pets). A few scented candles and some strategically placed plants work wonders!

I offer home staging as well as interior design services, and I enjoy both approaches to design equally.