This updated home in Portland Oregon's trendy Beaumont Village neighborhood needed more neutral paint colors as well as the original function of each room clearly shown to potential buyers.  Although this staging budget was very limited, the end result is a much more buyer-friendly home that shows as spacious and move-in ready. When selling your home, stage the dining room to allow buyers to imagine entertaining here ... Living rooms should have the furniture in an open, welcoming configuration that highlights the space ... When selling, kitchens need to look spacious -- put that clutter out of sight ... The Master bedroom should look like a calm, peaceful retreat (not an office) ... When selling, bold colors from the last century should be neutralized ... For more home staging tips, co... 07/03/2010

Spacious contemporary-style home on a corner lot in the heart of Portland's Beaumont village neighborhood.  Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths with a modern kitchen and light-filled living/dining rooms with skylights and a brick fireplace. Upper level is a 600+ SF master suite with jacuzzi tub. Backyard has private patio, raised garden beds, and water feature.  Update:  this home was Staged and SOLD just one month later! 07/03/2010

Synergy Staging recently staged a lovely home in the Beaumont neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.  The owners had done a wonderful job of preparing the house for sale but it needed some finishing touches to make it just right.   The living room is very cozy, and their couch and television take up much of the space. By bringing in a low profile tv stand and a rug with muted tones that pick up the colors of the room, the space is more inviting.  We also placed a mirror above the fireplace which now brings the focus of the buyers to the architectural feature in the room.          Needless to say, the apple green office was not going to be the best color choice for potential buyers.  By painting a neutral color and removing the vivid colors, the room is more soothing and now can also be seen ... 07/30/2009