A lot of house in a little package.  One of the best ways to show off the space you have is to put furniture in it.  I get this question all the time, doesn’t my home look bigger without furniture?  Not necessarily.  The right size and amount of furniture can actually make your home look bigger and will show buyers that their furniture will fit there too.

This is one of those properties that needed some furniture to show how much you can actually fit in the living room. When vacant it looked small and might have fooled buyers into thinking they couldn’t fit their furniture in the living room.  I added a sofa, a couple accent chairs and tables then voila a complete living room that still feels spacious.

I also staged the master bedroom that features a dressing area and walk out deck.

My favorite room would have to be the basement area.  Because it was a finished area I thought it was so important to highlight the potential of the space.  I got a little creative and here’s what I came up with.  It’s an office, relaxing, getaway room that I (personally) would use to do yoga.

Love this property, check it out courtesy of The McCann Team at Prudential Fox Roach.

Thanks for stopping in!

XOXO

The Staging Chick

I was feeling glamorous and inspired when I staged this property last Thursday.  Notice the pink pillows, mirrored side table and sparkley throw blanket.  Sometimes I just can’t keep my girly side at bay.  I really think the look compliments the style of this house.  So it all worked out.

Take a gander at that kitchen, it’s huge!  This is a great entertaining house.  Open floor plan, large kitchen, great lighting.  All you need is food, friends and tunes.

My favorite part, the true master bedroom.  Guests have their space and bath you have yours, it’s a beautiful thing.

Love this property as much as me?  Check it out here: Century 21 Target Realty. If you have a property you want to glamorize give me a call 267-335-4290.

XOXO

The Staging Chick 

If you’re thinking about listing your home in the spring call for a complimentary staging walk through 267-335-4290.  It’s a good time to start planning and budgeting!

XOXO

The Staging Chick

If I could pick a location, this would be it.  Queens Village has so much to offer.  Great restaurants, good food, awesome places to eat.  Guess everyone now knows the way to my heart!  In all seriousness not only are you close to great food but walking distance to shopping, nightlife and an actual grocery store (Whole Foods right down the street).

This property is so cute and has a really cool layout.  I wanted to show potential buyers that this home is broken up into sections.

On the first floor you have a great entertainment area.  A space for gathering, listening to music, fire-place, amazing kitchen and eating area.

In my opinion you don’t even need a tv on this floor (but it does come with the property, so why not?!).

The basement level offers laundry, 1/2 bath (great for guests to freshen up), a breeze through with enough space for a small desk and chair as well as a nice sized guest bedroom.  Consider this the guest enclave!

On the second floor you have a bedroom, full bath and an awesome lounge space.  Now this is where I would have my tv and comfy cozy sofa.

Number one because it is away from the entertaining area and second it is just below the master suite (when I fall asleep watching tv it’s not too much of a hike to bed!).

Lastly you have a spacious master suite on the third floor.  Although it may take some imagination this house upon close inspection has so much space that you can use any way you like!  Check it out officially here: Queens Village Real Estate.

Miss you guys, I’ve been swamped with personal decorating clients, I’ll make sure to keep posting when I can!

XOXO

The Staging Chick

Blocks from the Italian Market, check.  Spacious property with outdoor space, check.  New renovation, yep.

I know you guys get tired of me saying how much I love this property and that property.  How could she possible like ALL of these houses?!  Well trust me, I’m telling the truth.  I’m blessed to be able to step into other people’s homes and I always seem to find the beauty in each and every one.  They all have their wonderful qualities.

This property is so adorable and I love the little creative nooks throughout.  You will see in the guest bedroom there is a little hidden bench behind the door that I had to highlight.  I can just imagine an overnight guest retreating to their room and journaling on the little bench about their wonderful trip!

One of the first things I noticed during my initial walk through was all the light that flooded the second floor hall.  With enough space to have a little chair I could resist creating a small reading nook in the hallway outside the guest room.  It may not be the perfect place for reading but it does show off the usable space.  And who knows it may be a great place to sit and put on your shoes before walking to the Italian Market.

Dreaming of living here?  Check it out Bella Vista Listing courtesy of Sean Kaplan.

XOXO

The Staging Chick

Let me start by saying I love a challenge so I was thrilled when I walked into this newly renovated row in Northern Liberties.  I’ll have to admit, I did have to ask whether this was in fact the living room.  Yep, now I see the issue.

My client called me because he was getting some negative feedback regarding the layout of his property.  Although there are some awkward spaces in this house it is by no means small.  The first area of the house may be the biggest challenge but there are so many other spaces throughout that make up for it.

Not only is there a finished basement, perfect for lounging out and watching tv but an additional space on the second floor.  What would I do with this extra space?  I would most definitely turn it into an office/guest room by incorporating a sleeper sofa or futon for those friends that need to crash.

Sometimes an awkward space or layout is all we need to get creative and I find that’s when the best designs are developed.  I had so much fun with this project and I hope the perfect buyer comes along soon!

Check it out for yourself Leithgow Street Staging.

XOXO

The Staging Chick

Welcome to Queen’s Walk!

Queens Village’s new luxury rental town homes.  Having worked with this builder before (see Berks Street Staging) I knew these would be top-notch and they didn’t disappoint.

We wanted to complete the staging before a scheduled viewing on Saturday so I worked through the night (literally) to get it done.  In fact we worked by flashlight!  I had to go there today to take photos and make sure everything looked ok.

It was a crazy night but I couldn’t be happier with the turn out.  The windows in these properties are amazing.  I can’t get enough of the natural light that floods the living/dining room.

There is enough space for a family of 4 or 5 but enough luxury for a lucky bachelor.

Looking for a rental in Philadelphia, look no further!

Hope you like them as much as I do.

XOXO

The Staging Chick

Welcome to my neighborhood!  I loved doing this staging right in my backyard.  I walk Kona (staging chick doggie) on this street pretty often so it’s cool to see one of my staged properties on the block!

I had fun staging the living room, kitchen, dining area, patio, bedroom and bath in this 3 bedroom rehab.

I would say my favorite part of this property is the nice bay window in the front of the house.  I could totally curl up with a book in front of that window every day.

Want to take a look for yourself, visit the listing on realtor.com.

Interested in staging a property in the Philadelphia area?  Email amanda@sunflowercreationsonline.com to schedule a complimentary walk through.

Thanks for keeping up!

XOXO

The Staging Chick

Can you feel that chill in the air?  That’s a sign we’re quickly approaching the holiday season.  I can hear you sighing.  But have no fear I’m here to make your holiday season a little less stressful.

This year Sunflower Creations is offering holiday decorating!

No job too big or small we can shop for it all or just do the install.  Having a dinner party or hosting Thanksgiving?  I will create an elegant tablescape that will wow your guests.  Taking holiday pictures in your home?  I can decorate banisters, entryways or your entire home to make it picture perfect.

If you can dream it, I’m sure I can do it.  Email amanda@sunflowercreationsonline.com for more information and to schedule a complimentary walk through.

XOXO

The Staging Chick 

Northern Liberties is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the Philadelphia Area.  So you can understand how excited I was to stage this property right off N.5th in Northern Liberties.

I’m not quite sure which was more exciting the location or the property itself.  I’m going with the property.  This is the epitome of my kind of home.  There are so many windows, lots of natural light and a very contemporary feel.

I worked really hard to compliment the home rather than overshadow it with staging.  I thought a clean palate of black and white was the perfect solution.  Pops of red throughout draw the eye around the room.

Because there is a full finished basement with a full bath the first floor (shown here) is perfect for entertaining, rather than just lounging and watching tv.

The master bedroom is incredibly spacious and has a deck as well as a juliet balcony.  Additionally there is a space attached to the bedroom great for an office, lounge or yoga ‘studio’ (that’s what I would do!).

Needless to say I love, love, love this property and hope you do too!  If this is the home for you visit the Northern Liberties Property Listing here.  Love you guys!

XOXO

The Staging Chick