For some perspective, here’s the kitchen before staging. Take note of how much brighter the space looks, along with how much more open the space feels. By clearing some of the clutter from the space, not only do the counters look bigger in the after shot, but the kitchen as a whole looks much more modernized. Amazing what a few “small” touches can make!

While the floors may seem outdated to some, doing a deep clean and leaning into the modern style of the cabinetry along with colour schemes of cool greys and with a soothing touch of green allows the furniture to be the focus of the room, rather than the floors, even though the deep cleaning truly made it sparkle!

Now let’s take a look at our living room here. While the space looks like a great size, with lots of potential for some natural lighting, the old furniture wasn’t doing much for the room. In fact, some of the furniture, like the TV or the rug, was actually making the space look dated.

Looking at the after photo below, there is an obvious difference. The first thing that stands out compared to the before photo is the lighting. The room is filled with this gorgeous natural light- perfect for a condo unit where people still want to feel connected to the outdoors. The updated fortuite, with much more light, cool-toned colours is refreshing and modernizes the room greatly. We went from more brownish neutral tones, with the dark furniture and brown rug, to a much more soft, naturally cool grey/beige tone. Colour can make a huge difference in modernizing a home, which is why selecting the perfect furniture is crucial!

The living room needed to have a fresh look, with more minimalist furniture. Taking away the excess, like the three lamps, gives us more space, contributing to a more open feel to the condo. This is important, as many don’t want to feel cramped in their homespace! In addition to the decluttering, adding those pops of vibrant purple to the cushions and table decor add cohesiveness to the space, with the perfect amount of flair. This proves that the space has the potential to be elevated with simple pieces, taking it from a house to a home!

Now, let’s look at the bathroom. At first glance, our eyes go to the shower first, and while the shower itself is nice, it’s what’s in it that might not be appealing to buyers. Having excess clutter in the shower or on the countertops can make a room look cramped, and can hide the exact features that should be considered selling points.

Look at that difference in the after photo! Not only does the space look much more open, but the added artwork really elevates the space, and complements the colour of the way beautifully. Where it once looked slightly greenish brown, the blue in the artwork brings out the blue undertone in the walls. The nature aspects with flowers on the counter and the walls contributes to a sense of peace and serenity that is exactly what we want from a bathroom.

In one of the rooms that seemed to be used as a makeshift office/storage space, Sandra understood that as a buyer, seeing more bedrooms in a house is always a plus. Showing an empty room or one that seems half-finished, hides the potential from buyers. By adding a simple, modern bed along with simple decor, the room is completely transformed. A little tip, having a smaller twin/single sized bed makes the room look so much more spacious!

Finally, in the master bedrooms, like with the one prior, we took a more décor-specific approach. While we obviously decluttered the space, we added elements that took this bedroom to the next level. Pillows, duvet covers and artwork were selected in order to complement the existing furniture and wall colours.

For example, brown and plum is a popular colour palette. In one bedroom where the walls were already a tan colour, plum pillows and blankets were brought in to neutralize the warm walls and add interest. The artwork elevated the room’s presentation as well, taking it from a simple square area to a homey, inviting retreat.