Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Artwork can be subjective and people like all kinds, whether it’s abstract, landscape, flowers, horses etc. And you may wonder, where do all these people get these art pieces? Or maybe you want something unique and not something that is mass-produced. Let me share my artwork sources to stage a home that you can use to stage it or decorate it. Mentioned in this episode:

My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable

Blog post to decorate large walls https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-tips-2/how-to-decorate-large-empty-wall-space/

I love looking at houses when driving or walking anywhere. I especially like to get ideas of what others are doing for their front porch or garden. It gives me an idea of what works (and lives) best in our climate in NC. And with spring here, it is a great time to spruce up the front porch area and entryway with some ideas in this week’s episode. Here is what I discussed:

Entryway decor ideas

Front door portico

Front door transformation

Garden front for your home

Mentioned in this episode:

My Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Are you selling your home for the first time or maybe it’s been a few years since you last sold your home? Things have changed a bit since the last time you sold it. Let’s start with the basics of getting you started with home staging in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Starter Kit www.bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

I've heard of hipsters and historic homes but never have I heard of this term...hipstoric homes until recently. I love how words can be mashed up together in the English language and this is another mashup...which is kind of what this is when it comes to decorating a home. A mashup of decorating styles called hipstoric homes. And what is this style? Well, listen in because we are about to unveil hipstoric homes which is an emerging decorating style on Pinterest.

Mentioned in this episode:

My new Etsy shop! Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

A home office was a big thing during COVID. You could not go into the office building anymore so you carved out a niche in your home. Some were lucky where you actually had a separate room for a home office. Others had to carve out a space in an open living room (like me). Let's talk about home office ideas to make your space your own.

In this episode I discuss:

Reusing existing space to create a home office

Dedicated home office space

Carving out a small space in an open area

Mentioned in this podcast:

Rainy Days by Magnolia Home https://magnolia.com/shop/product/4767570052/rainy-days/

22 easy home office updates https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/22-easy-home-office-updates/

Home staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

It is officially spring real estate market season because I see so many for sale signs popping up here. Looking for your dream house can take some time and buyers can be picky. But if you are getting your house ready to sell, there are a few things that will turn off buyers and hinder the sale of your home. Some of you may think that the real estate market is as hot as it was last year, but it's not quite the same anymore. There are a few things that you need to do to woo those buyers. And if you don't do them, these home staging mistakes can cost you time and money. Let me share 5 home staging mistakes that hinder the sale of your home. Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consultation: https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/

I love using IKEA pieces because while yes they are budget friendly, they also help those of you who are limited on space. I have several IKEA pieces in my house mixed with other non-IKEA things. I even had clients who outfitted their beach condo with IKEA items. So let me share my favorite IKEA pieces and how you can use them in your home.

Mentioned in this episode:

This little bathroom got a major makeover https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/little-bathroom-major-makeover/

TORNVIKEN kitchen island https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tornviken-kitchen-island-off-white-oak-40391657/

IDANAS sideboard https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/idanaes-sideboard-dark-brown-stained-80509626/

KALLAX shelving units https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/kallax-shelving-units-58285/

GODMORGON sink unit https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/godmorgon-sink-cabinet-with-2-drawers-white-00281104/

ODENSVIK double sink https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/odensvik-double-bowl-sink-30148321/

IKEA Marketplace https://www.ikea.com/us/en/campaigns/shop-marketplace-pub0a505b20

If you have a large house and a bonus room that you don't quite know how to use, I would love to share some ideas! Bonus rooms can be tricky if you have too many things going on but it can be a wonderful space if planned correctly. So let's get into some bonus room ideas on how you can best use it in your home.

We never had a bonus room in our first home because it was a 1600 sq ft house. We had 3 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an eat-in kitchen. There was no extra space for anything else. But in our home in New Mexico, it was over 2000 square feet and we had the same setup but it was an open floor plan all one level. There was a room that was across from the dining room and living room that had no "designation" so we had to think about how to use it. We eventually turned it into a playroom but it wasn't ideal because it was literally across from the formal dining room which was nice and neat and then you had an open room (no doors or walls) to the potentially messy playroom. We only had one child at the time so we used one bedroom as an office, the kid's bedroom and then a guest bedroom. So this extra space was just ... extra. So what do you do with those kinds of spaces? Let's talk about some ideas that might work for you depending on your status in life.

I share options on how you can use your bonus room if you have kids and options if you don't have kids (or no longer have kids).

Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult-checkout/

With the pandemic behind us, homeowners are looking to change things up, especially in the bathroom. I want to share some 2023 bathroom trends that are coming up that you may want to consider if you are remodeling. You can start off with just a few changes or rip it all out and start over anew.

In this episode we talk about:

Bathroom trends seen in the local area in North Carolina

BHG bathroom trends nationwide and how they compare to the local area

Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

A living room can be a great place to relax, watch TV and hang out with friends. But if you have an awkward layout with a corner fireplace and you aren't sure how to set up your furniture, it may be a source of stress for you. Let me share some ideas on how you can ideally set up your awkward living room with a corner fireplace.

Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging starter kit: bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

You may have lived in your home for 10, 20 even 30 years. But now you are selling it and you are told by a real estate agent you need to change a few things. They may even recommend meeting with a home stager. As a senior, you may not realize houses need to look their best and not look outdated in order to appeal to buyers. Let me share 5 tips for seniors selling their homes so that you can sell it faster.

In this episode, we talk about outdated items you may find in an older adult's home and how to remedy and update them to appeal to buyers. You may not realize that certain things are outdated and do not realize that it turns off buyers. Maybe your parent's home is the one being sold and they need some inspiration to make a few changes. Share this episode with them to get them started on a few things they can do to get their home ready to sell.

Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

Master bedrooms may now be not politically correct to say. Real estate agents are now calling them primary bedrooms or primary suite. Regardless of what you call it, these bedrooms are the main bedroom in the house and the largest. We talked about updating them where I gave you a few ideas (episode #234 Four easy master bedroom updates under $150) but today I want to talk about giving you master bedroom ideas on the decor and layout.

Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consultation  https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Episode #234 Four easy master bedroom updates under $150

If you are getting your house ready to sell, chances are you are looking up some home selling tips. There are many home selling tips out there that you can easily do yourself but some of you will say, ok but I don't have the same creative genius as you. How do I know if what I am doing is right? That is why I am taking the time to share some home selling tips you can use today to get started.

Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

Episode #207 10 reasons empty homes take longer to sell

Episode #200 Should you move out to sell your home

It's a new year and some new changes to my business aren't being taken lightly. If you're part of my newsletter, you already know some of this news, but there are other changes to my business that will affect how I can help you the homeowner. Listen in to hear what changes I will implement or will implement soon and how that impacts you.

In this episode we talk about:

1. Changing social media

2. Using search engine optimization

3. Taking care of my referrals

4. Vacant house staging

Mentioned in this episode:

Meg Casebolt - Love at First Search https://loveatfirstsearch.com/

Stacey Brown Randall - Growth by Referral https://www.staceybrownrandall.com/

If your kitchen seems kind of dark and dreary, the problem may be the kitchen lighting. I used to see the fluorescent light bars in the kitchen (which is mostly gone) but there are other ways to bring in some lighting and make your kitchen feel fabulous and warm. It's important to consider the different types of kitchen lighting you can use which is what we will discuss in today's episode.

Overall lighting

Pendant lights

Undercabinet lights

Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Have you watched a movie trailer and expect one thing but then when you are watching the movie, it is TOTALLY not what you expected? I did that with The Bullet Train with Brad Pitt. I thought it would be funny, not the gory bloody movie that it started off as. I didn't even finish the movie! I only got through 20 minutes of it hoping it would get better.

This is the same thing that I need to work on as a home stager when it comes to staging your home. I am working on a current project with a vacant home and realized I didn't set all the expectations I should have in the beginning. This is important because then we don't have to dance around issues and wonder why someone is unhappy. And I hate it when clients are unhappy. That is why I think setting expectations with my clients when staging their home is important. They may have ideas of what you do, when in actuality, you do something else.

Mentioned in this episode:

#225 Do home stagers have their own furniture

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Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Not all of can afford a house with a GREAT room that can seat 10 people. Some of us are lucky to fit our small family of 3-4 people in the living room. So how do you make the living room feel big when it's really not? Let me share some living room decorating ideas you can use in your small living room.

Living rooms are the hub of a house next to the kitchen. We watch TV in there, take naps, play with the kids etc but sometimes it can feel small. A lot of time the furniture can play a big part in making the room feel smaller than it is. I've seen those huge sectionals or matching couch and love seat, but not all houses can fit them in comfortably. What's a girl to do? let me share some ideas on how you can make your small living room feel bigger.

Living room furniture

Small side tables

Rug size matters

Coffee table/ottoman

Artwork size in the living room

TV stand

Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consult https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

I know it's the last part of the year, but I want to leave you with one piece of advice when it comes time to sell your home. There are so many things to do and you end up prioritizing what REALLY needs to be done to cut down your list. That is why when it comes time to selling a home, homeowners forego staging their home for several reasons. And if you fall into using one of these excuses, you only make it easier for OTHER homes to be sold faster. Stay tuned for this episode on 3 reasons why home sellers don't stage their homes.

Mentioned in this episode

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Episode #198 How much money do I need to stage my home

Episode #200 Should you move out to sell your home

Out of all the home staging tips, I know there are some great lessons to be learned. We all learn something new about our jobs and home staging is no different. From handling phone calls to the process we use to stage a home, we all learn some kind of lesson. Let me share the best home staging lesson I learned this year that you can learn from as well!

There are many great lessons to be had when staging a home. Each year, I learn something new about myself or how people think when it comes time to sell a home. In my first year as a home stager, I learned I had to measure entrances. That was a doozy of a lesson when a couch would not fit through any door such as the front door or the sliding door. Who knew that not all doors are 36 inches wide! Back in 2007, that was my lesson learned.

Other home staging lessons learned include things like, not knowing what home staging is, or that homeowners had to use rental furniture when staging their home (which is not true!). I also learned that realtors thought they have to pay for a home staging consultation. So what was my home staging lesson learned for 2022? It has to do with updating the home. Learn what small things you can do to help update your home to sell it faster.

Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Biophilic design is a way to incorporate nature into your home. Some of us crave to bring the outdoors inside. But how do you do this? Where can you do this? In this week's episode we will talk about biophilic design and how you can use it in your home.

>> What is biophilic design?

>> Where you can start small in your home

>>  What are some biophilic inspirations?

>> How natural light can work 

>> Mimicking the natural world and how you can use it in biophilic design

Mentioned in this podcast:

Home Staging Consultation: https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

We may think that we spend most of our time in the living room or kitchen, but that's not true. In fact we spend 1/3 of our lifetime sleeping in the bedroom! So it's safe to say that we should spend more of our decorating dollars towards the master bedroom but that's not the case. If you feel like you need an update in your master bedroom but don't have a large budget, let me help you out there. In today's episode we will talk about spending $150 to update your master bedroom in 4 different ways.

BONUS TIP - change out the light fixture

Mentioned in this episode:
Home decorating playlist  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nD0pfDVNUqKOSqpBuX3II

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Bed in a bag episode #185 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gXylaFsNG2sKbOerbuPSn

Interior Wall Colors in 2022 episode #202 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JZuIuPF0mreWYZoirhUT3

Do you wish you had someone to bounce ideas off of when moving into a new home? Maybe you just want a second opinion to make sure everything fits in your new home. I did exactly that for a client moving to the Moore County area. She was moving from out of state, downsizing and was only bringing a few things. Let me share the process of what we did to help get her design and decorate her new home from top to bottom.

Start with a mood board

Create a spreadsheet with links

Midway call

Furniture layout

Final presentation to client

Mentioned in this podcast:

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

We love our holiday decor don't we? We basically sprinkle pumpkin spice latte or little santas on everything in our house but hold on!!! We are selling our house during the holidays! Can we still do that and still enjoy the holiday decor? Let me share some insight in this week's episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

home staging consultation www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult

As a home buyer, paying for a home inspection can give you peace of mind. It can be nerve wracking for home sellers but home inspections can give you an idea on the status of the home.

In this week's episode, I talk with Corey Wallis of Pillar to Post Home Inspectors and we talk about his training, some myths homeowners have about home inspections and what common issues he finds. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors www.wallisteam.pillartopost.com

Facebook @thewallisteam

Home Staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

If you are building or renovating your home and want some design ideas, be aware of home design trends going away in 2022. Trends are just that, they come and go. It's ok to have these things if you still love them but when it comes time to sell your home later, it may be outdated by then. Let's get into the home design trends that are going away in 2022 and some may or may not surprise you.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/home-design-trends-that-are-leaving-in-2022-36993194

Those nagging little jobs around the house can build up especially when you are trying to sell your house. You can't always get to them but I found someone who can.

In this episode, Michele Tilley and I discuss the kinds of odd jobs she can help homeowners to update, refresh or help you move out. We talk about how she got started and the odd jobs she can do for you in the surrounding communities of Moore County, Hoke County, Cumberland County and even Lee County, North Carolina. So if you need someone to help you, contact Michele Tilley.

Mentioned in this episode:

Chele T Enterprise LLC 910-224-6830

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Home staging became a part of my world in 2002 when I sold my first home. Back then I didn't call it home staging. It was just a way to get the house look nice and presentable to home buyers. So what is home staging? That is exactly what we are going to talk about with home staging myths, what is home staging and what isn't home staging.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Email me for staging help or join the Home Staging Society group

kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

When I meet someone new and they find out I am a home stager, they get this dreamy look on their face and ask, oh wow, isn't home staging fun? Listen in on what I had to say to this question.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Home Staging Society  email kasia@bluediamondstaging.com to grab your spot

When I meet people and tell them I am a home stager, one of the first questions I get is, do you have your own staging furniture? I think it speaks a lot to the people who understand the importance of home staging. They know that it takes work to get the house ready for pictures and look appealing to buyers. Listen in on my answer to this common question.

Mentioned in this episode:
30 easy tips to sell your home bit.ly/30homesellingtips

The fall home selling season is upon us and we need to get ready for an open house. There are many things you can do, but I want to share the top 5 tips homeowners need to do when it comes to an open house. Help your real estate agent out and do these to make a great first impression.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Instagram www.instagram.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Facebook www.facebook.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Email kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

If you have a child who has outgrown their room decor and want a makeover, then listen up! My 10 year old can't make up her mind on what color to have in her room. Before you spend a dime on new paint color, listen to what less expensive options you have when redesigning or updating a kids bedroom.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Top 10 home staging tips to sell your home quickly bit.ly/10homestagingtips

As we finish out Labor Day weekend, I hope you had a chance to rest, relax and enjoy time with family. It's time to get back into the swing of things with work and school and getting into that mindset. Speaking of mindset, you need to check how you feel about selling your home. Moving is a mindset that you need to consider to see if you are really ready to move. Let's go over some questions to ask yourself if you are ready to sell your home.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Top 10 home staging tips to sell your house faster bit.ly/10homestagingtips

I know the best laid plans don't always work out. We intend to do things but then time gets away from us. Same thing when it comes to getting your house ready to sell. It may be a last minute, hey we need to move or you've been planning this moving for a while. Do you need help getting your house ready and want to get some input? Or maybe you want the home stager to do it for you. There are several ways you can get your house ready to sell and it depends on your schedule. Let's get into how early you need to hire a home stager.

Mentioned in this episode:

Staging Snapshot bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot

Who doesn't want a beautiful laundry room?

While we may hate the idea of DOING laundry, you may not mind it as much if it LOOKS luxurious, right? Some of you dream of a dedicated space while others just want to hide it all. Let's talk about how to reach your dream of having your own luxurious laundry room.

mentioned in this episode:

Staging snapshot www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot

In this crazy fast real estate market, you may be wondering if you really need to do anything to attract buyers. Do you need to put any effort into cleaning or painting? Staging can help in many ways but you may be surprised in how it can help you get your house sold faster in a cold or hot market. Which is why I think homeowners should hear the benefits to home staging when it comes time to sell your house.

Mentioned in this episode:

Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

Facebook and IG @bluediamondstaginganddesign

Do you have plants in your home? If you do or maybe you were thinking about using a few plants to stage your home, then we need to talk about how to use them for maximum impact. In this week's episode, I talk about why you should use plants, the types of plants to use and how many you should have in each room to stage your home.

Mentioned in this episode:

Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

Facebook facebook.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Instagram instagram.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

If your home is over 4,000 square feet and priced above $500-600K (in our NC market), then it basically qualifies as a luxury home. When it comes to staging a luxury home, is it different than staging a home priced at $300K? Let's go over that in this week's episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

Top 10 home staging tips to sell your home faster bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

Facebook www.facebook.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Instagram www.instagram.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

It's week 2 of getting our house ready to move and we have done a lot to get ready for our international move back to the US. Listen in on what issues we ran into and get tips on what you can do to get your house ready to sell soon too.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Top 10 Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Faster bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

Moving overseas is different than a move from one state to another. Let me share our initial out-processing bumps and walk you through some of the crazy rules and extra steps that we have to go through just to move across the ocean. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Top 10 home staging tips   bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

Is your property not selling and you don't know why? There may be several factors especially since the market is hot. Let's dive into a concern that a homeowner has with her property not selling.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

$1M houses need staging too https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-home-podcast-home-staging-decorating-tips/id1336337570?mt=2

10 Reasons Why empty houses take longer to sell  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-home-podcast-home-staging-decorating-tips/id1336337570?mt=2 

Instagram www.instagram.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Facebook www.facebook.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Recently, a listener asked me about staging an empty house and whether you really need it in this type of market. I shared a few episodes where I discussed staging empty houses, but it really got me thinking that I had not devoted an in depth episode on it. So here it is. Thanks Heidi for your questions! So I'm going to share 10 reasons why empty houses take longer to sell and if you have questions you want me to cover in a podcast episode, let me know via DM on Facebook or Instagram.

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4 best living room wall colors - bit.ly/4bestwallcolors

Facebook - www.facebook.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Instagram - www.instagram.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Spring decor can be fun to bring out and my favorite way to decorate is with a spring tablescape. Mainly because it doesn't take too much effort and you can use things that are around the house already. Some years I find some little treasures to add around the house, but I try to keep them simple and change out the spring tablescape whenever I can. Let me share some ideas on how you can create a simple Spring tablescape for your dining area.

Mentioned in this podcast:

4 best living room wall colors bit.ly/4bestwallcolors

I have a lot of realtor friends who bend over backward to help homeowners sell their house. They know their market, know what sells and will sometimes help get the house ready. Some real estate agents will take the extra step and help stage a home. Real estate agents know that a staged home sells faster and will help them close on their property listings. But sometimes, homeowners are not willing to stage their home because they are afraid it will cost a lot of money or they just don't need to do it. Today I want to talk about how you as the real estate agent can read the signs on whether your client is willing to stage their home so that you can sell it faster.

Mentioned in this podcast:
4 best living room wall colors bit.ly/4bestwallcolors

Staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Master bedrooms are one of the first rooms that buyers look at when deciding on buying a home. Is it big enough? Can it fit my bed and all the other furniture I have? But that's not the only things they look at. Listen in as I talk about what 3 mistakes homeowners make in the master bedroom when staging a home.

Mentioned in this podcast:
4 most important rooms  bit.ly/4importantrooms
Staging 1 room https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/
Staging whole house https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/

Interior Home Color. Some of you LOVE to add color to your home, while others like to keep it neutral. Some of you may be afraid to add color because you don't want to mess it up. But I am here to tell you that I've tried several interior home wall colors in my houses and most of the time I get it right. There are some colors that I get talked into and then regret it, but we can make it work around that color too. Specifically I am changing our bedroom color when we get back to our house in North Carolina. My husband picked a goldenrod wall color and while I was ok with it, now after 6+ years I want to change it. The goldenrod color was difficult to work with when it came to coordinating bed covers and in my mind I had a different color palette. So let's get into what color I am thinking of changing our interior home color in the master bedroom and talk about the 2022 color trends that you can choose to update your home.

Mentioned in this episode:

4 important rooms to stage bit.ly/4importantrooms

Sherwin Williams paint samples https://samples.sherwin-williams.com/?_gl=1*15e9ip2*_ga*MTU1Nzk2MzA1MS4xNjQ3MjQ1MTQ4*_ga_BFTFS1H2E0*MTY0NzI0NTE0Ni4xLjAuMTY0NzI0NTE0Ni4w

Benjamin Moore peel and stick samples https://store.benjaminmoore.com/storefront/us/en/color-samples/samplize/peel-and-stick-paint-sample/p/PLST12

When selling my house in Virginia, I had a strange request from the buyer. They wanted to buy the curtains of my house and wondered if I would sell them. I had never been asked that question before but after talking to my realtor, I figured out a way to do this and make some cash on the side. Listen to what I did when negotiating the sale of my home in this week's episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

4 Most Important Rooms to Stage bit.ly/4importantrooms

With all this pandemic craziness, whether you live in the US or Europe, all these COVID rules are wearing us down. If you are at home, you may be thinking you need some "me" time and people are starting to look at ways to make it all about me. So let me share some Pinterest trends because if you didn't know, Pinterest is actually a search engine, not a social platform. People use Pinterest to find pictures, inspiration, recipes, etc to fix a problem. So let me share some of those problems that people have and how you can turn your space into an emotional escape room in your home. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Online Decorating Consult  https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-decorating-consult/

Room by room guide to using crystals - The Style Curator https://stylecurator.com.au/guide-to-using-crystals/

Blog https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/welcome-2/

Updating your home and want to know the latest trends for 2022? I've been looking around stores lately and let me share what I observed and how it hooked me into buying it for my home! Trends include connecting with nature, antiques, handmade items, cabinets with color and more! And if you are looking for some handmade artisan items for your home or as gifts, check out www.themarketplacenc.com. They have tons of handmade items from around the world that help women so they can provide for their family.

If you are moving soon and need to sell your home download my free checklist, 30 easy tips to get your house ready to sell, at bit.ly/30easytips

As you start to get your house ready to sell, be aware of openings to get furniture in and out of your home. Home stager, Kasia McDaniel, shares her story of when she had to stage a house early in her career and what happened when the furniture didn't fit up the staircase. And if you need help staging your home this Fall so that you can get it sold quickly, check out the Fall Staging Package at bit.ly/Fallstagingbundle

CONNECT WITH KASIA:

Follow Kasia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign

Join the Home Staging Help for Homeowners Facebook group to get more staging tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homestaginghelpforhomeowners

The temperatures are cooling off and the leaf colors are so vibrant with their reds, yellows and oranges colors! Kasia discusses 6 areas around your home that you can easily update with Fall colors to make it feel more cozy. And if you are selling your home this Fall, download her Fall Staging Package to get daily tasks to prepare your home for sales, decluttering video strategies, holiday do's and don'ts as well as professional staging advice for 1 room should you get stuck. You can get it at bit.ly/Fallstagingbundle

Kasia shares 3 signs where you may have too much stuff in your house. Whether you just moved into your house or are moving out, there are signs that you have too much. And when you decide you want to get rid of it, Kasia shares some ideas on what you can do with it. Plus if you are moving this fall, Kasia shares her Fall Staging package with decluttering videos, staging timeline, holiday do's and don'ts and get expert staging advice for one room. You can download this package at bit.ly/Fallstagingbundle

After talking to her father-in-law about updating his master bath, Kasia shares some ideas on what you can do yourself or where you might want to hire out someone to help remodel your bathroom. Any changes you make, you still want to think about resale value and avoid trends if you plan on selling soon. And if you are selling your home soon, download my free checklist on 30 Easy Tips to Get Your House Ready to Sell at  bit.ly/30easytips

Kasia shares a story where her clients left her brown bed sheets to stage the master bedroom. If you need more staging tips listen to podcast episode #160 and #124 on master bedroom staging tips. Thank you to Jacy for including me in his latest podcast, Fix it Home Improvement podcast, where he talks about getting a home ready to sell. And if you need help staging your home this Fall, I have a new Fall Staging Package where it includes a staging timeline with daily activities to get your house ready, 4 decluttering videos, Holiday do's and don'ts and professional staging advice. You can get all this at bit.ly/fallstagingpackage

In this week's episode, Kasia talks about updating her kids bedroom decor. She gives tips on wall colors, what decor items to use to help update the space and furniture arrangement. And if you are selling your home this Fall, download her free checklist, 30 Easy Tips To Get Your House Ready to Sell at bit.ly/30easytips

This week Kasia shares some tips on ways to cut costs when staging your home to sell. Plus she is hosting a free webinar called, "4 Most Important Rooms to Stage" on Sep 30 at 2pm EST. You can reserve your seat here at bit.ly/4mostimportantrooms. And if you need more staging tips, download her free checklist, 30 easy tips to get your house ready to sell at bit.ly/30easytips

Want to know the latest home design trends in 2021? Kasia explains what homeowners are looking to do in their homes and how you can incorporate those ideas as well. Plus she is holding a free home staging webinar called "Staging your home to sell this Fall" where she shares 3 smut haves and things to avoid this holiday season. The live webinar is Sep 16 at 3pm EST so sign up to reserve your seat at bit.ly/Fallwebinar

Kasia discusses the different types of rug materials to consider when choosing a rug for your space. She also discusses size and colors to help you decorate your room. Today's episode was brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get Your House Ready To Sell. You can download the free guide if you are selling your house soon at bit.ly/30easytips

Recently, Kasia was asked by a real estate agent to do some light staging. Kasia shares what she was told light staging entailed and then provided 5 reasons why this type of staging doesn't help sell your house any faster. What does? Listen up and download her free checklist on "30 Easy Tips to Get Your House Ready to Sell" at bit.ly/30easytips

Kasia has seen many houses in different stages in the real estate market. She shares 3 signs that she has noticed when home owners ask questions about getting their house ready to sell. And if you need help getting your house ready, download her free checklist, 30 easy tips to get your house ready to sell at https://mailchi.mp/b781cade2271/30-easy-tips-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell.

PLUS, she has a webinar coming up Aug 25 called, How to Stage Your Home This Fall, and you can sign up here to get on the wait list https://mailchi.mp/745a0bfded72/how-to-stage-your-home-for-fall

In today's episode, Kasia talks about your home office and how you can give it some zing buy updating just a few things. Whether it's in your home office or going back to your corporate office, there are many ways you can make your office reflect your personality and still get some work done.

And if you are moving soon, and you need a checklist to help you get your house ready to sell, download my free checklist here. Utilize what you have in your home, enhance it by transforming it with these easy steps so you can sell your house faster. https://mailchi.mp/b781cade2271/30-easy-tips-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell

I am also working on a Fall webinar called "How to stage your home for Fall without spending thousands of dollars". You can sign up for the wait list here https://mailchi.mp/745a0bfded72/how-to-stage-your-home-for-fall

Home stager, Kasia McDaniel, talks about some of the reasons home sellers remove their furniture when selling their home. It may be easier on them but in the end, it hurts them when it comes time to sell it. Kasia explains three reasons why you should keep your furniture and how it benefits you as the home seller. 

If you need help staging your home yourself, download Kasia's free checklist called "30 Easy Tips To get Your House Ready to Sell" which you can find here https://mailchi.mp/b781cade2271/30-easy-tips-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell

Kasia talks about three interior design trends that she noticed are going away in 2021 and shares them with you. She also talks about what is coming into trend and what you can do in your home to update it if you wish. And if you are moving into a new home, she shares her top 5 things you should unpack in your new home that you can download for free here https://mailchi.mp/701663ac135d/5-things-to-unpack-in-your-new-home-checklist

In this episode, Kasia talks about preparing for moving day and steps homeowners should take before the big day. She shares 9 things you can do to make it easier on you as you prepare for the move. If you are moving to Moore County, NC there is a fabulous resources called Partners for  Children and Families (https://www.pfcfmc.org/) who can help you with daycare and availability. 

And if you are getting ready to move yourself, Kasia has a free checklist you can use to help you unpack the first 5 most important things. You can download it here https://mailchi.mp/701663ac135d/5-things-to-unpack-in-your-new-home-checklist

Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, talks about 3 things that can hinder the sale of your home. And if you need help in getting your house ready to sell, check out her free download, 10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home at https://mailchi.mp/1bb367a57248/10-things-ebook

Kasia was published again in the Family Handyman and was featured in an article, "10 Things That Make Your House feel Smaller (and how to fix it)" which you can find here https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/things-that-make-your-home-look-smaller/

But today she talks about the 5 things that she submitted for the article that will help you make your home feel bigger if you make these changes. She is also working on a checklist for those of you moving into a new home about "5 things to unpack first in your new home". After moving 7 times in 16 years, she knows what items she needs access to right away and is willing to share those with you soon.

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and a lot of you are getting out to meet friends and family for trips to the lake or in your own backyard pool. In order to get ready for the festivities, Kasia shares 6 ways to add fun to your outdoor picnic party. Some of you may be moving into a new home and realize you want to host a party. This is a great way to show off your new space. But if you need help getting your home set up, Kasia offers home decorating services to get your home ready for guests and you can sign up here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-decorating-consult/

Kasia talks about how you can make your new house feel like a home in this week's podcast. Since she's moved 5 times in 10 years while in the military, she knows what it takes to get your new home under control. She shares these tips such as setting up the kitchen, putting the beds together and hanging artwork and more. 

If you need help decorating your walls, Kasia has a new webinar coming up May 26th at 12 noon called "How to Decorate Your Walls Like an Adult". It is a free webinar and you can get on the wait list to get the link to watch it live May 26th at https://mailchi.mp/2854d106dc9c/g7e0q92ncn

And as a reminder, Kasia will start to do weekly podcasts now so she can provide better topics for you. Have a great week!

When you start a new business you don't want to offend your clients. Kasia had a staging consultation with a couple who had a basement and wished she would have told them this to help them sell their home faster. For these and more staging tips, download Kasia's free checklist called "30 Easy Tips to get your house ready to sell" at https://bit.ly/3eqxpAf

Kasia sees all sorts of things when it comes to staging a bedroom. But she shares the top 3 mistakes homeowners make in the bedroom when selling their home. This is just some of the tips you can find in her free checklist "30 easy tips to get your house ready to sell". You can download the rest for free at https://bit.ly/3eqxpAf And if you need help decluttering, you can find her strategies here https://bit.ly/2RQocJW 

When it comes to staging vacant or occupied homes, there are a few accessories that Kasia uses every time. She shares what they are and where she uses them. So if you need help getting your house ready to sell, these are some accessories you need to use. For more staging help, download my FREE checklist to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3eqxpAf

In this episode, Kasia talks about bathroom color combinations. If you recently moved into a new home or want to change out the wall color, Kasia shares some good color options for the walls and towels to coordinate the look. Plus May is military appreciation month, so please support a military member or veteran who own small businesses in your area. And finally, Kasia is working on a new webinar called, "How to decorate your walls like an adult" coming up May 26th. She will provide the link later to sign up so you can get get your new home decorated.

It's wedding season time and there is so much planning to do! But when it comes time to move in with your new spouse, there are a few tings you need to consider for your new home together. Kasia shares 3 tips and conversations you should have with your new spouse when it comes time to combine your households to avoid friction. And if you need help selling one of your homes, be sure to join Kasia's Facebook group called Home Staging Community with Kasia McDaniel. It's free and you can ask your staging questions here https://www.facebook.com/groups/152651070008301

If you are looking to remodel your basement or any other room and want to Do-it-yourself, Kasia shares the 1 thing she was glad she did before starting a huge remodel in her home. And if you want to DIY for home staging, join Kasia's free Facebook group called Home Staging Community with Kasia McDaniel. She shares ideas, blog posts and you can ask questions as you get your house ready to sell. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/152651070008301

If you are thinking about painting your brick fireplace, there are few things you need to do. Kasia shares her experience when she painted her red brick fireplace and the steps she took in her Virginia home. After a small remodel, she was also able to arrange the furniture better around the fireplace. If you need help with arranging your living room furniture, check out her living room layouts at https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/living-room-layouts

When it comes time to sell your home, the living room is the first room that needs to be staged. However, there are a few mistakes homesellers make when it's time to sell. Kasia shares the 3 things she sees and what you can do to fix it.

And if you need help rearranging the furniture in your living room, she has living room layouts for all types of room shapes. After staging many homes, she has seen almost every type of set up and shares those blueprints with you. You can find the link here to buy these now at  https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/living-room-layouts/

If you have a small bathroom, you wish you could knock out a wall to make it feel better. Some of us don't have that option so here are some tips and tricks on how to make your bathroom feel larger. And if you need decorating help in your new home, Kasia can help you with a decorating consult. Sign up for a complimentary call at https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/talk-to-me/ and we can discuss your needs.

If you have an extra room, loft or really big closet, and you don't know what to use it for, you can turn it into a craft room. But what kind of furniture should you have in a craft room? Kasia explains what furniture she has and how she has it organized. And if you need inspirational help on turning your extra space into something else, send Kasia an email at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com. She offers a free 20 min clarity call so we can discuss what it is you need and how you can get your ideas work in your home.

When it comes to selling your home, you may not realize there are certain things that are a turn off for buyers. It can be an uncomfortable topic for some people especially when you are giving feedback directly to a homeowner. Kasia talks about 4 things that no one wants to tell a home seller that will help them sell their home faster. And if you need more tips on how to get your home ready for sale, check out my free checklist https://bit.ly/3eqxpAf 

You've done all the work to get your house ready to sell and now you need to show it off for an open house. With the hot real estate market, there are 3 things you can do to make the open house easier on you. Kasia shares 3 things she learned over her course of moving 5 times in 10 years. And if you need help getting your house ready to sell, download her free checklist https://mailchi.mp/b781cade2271/30-easy-tips-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell

Some of you may have a family member who suffers from a TBI (traumatic brain injury) or autism and your home decor may have to change. Kasia talks about how noise, light and colors can affect them and her personal experience with PTSD. If you need help decorating your home because of this, please email her at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com so we can set up an appointment.

Kasia sees all sorts of things when staging homes to sell. But when it comes to dining rooms, these are the common mistakes she sees homeowners make. Learn what to avoid doing and what you can do to fix it. And if you need more staging tips, download her FREE staging checklist to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3eqxpAf

Some of you dream of a better and more functional kitchen. Kasia talks about some ideas where you can implement some of those ideas  without having to do a whole kitchen renovation. And if you need help coming up with ideas on how to make it your dream kitchen, DM Kasia on Facebook or Instagram (@bluediamondstaginganddesign) or send her an email kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

Kitchen appliances can come in so many different colors but do they all need to match? Kasia explains what she did when remodeling her kitchen and when she built her house. By the way, Kasia was recently featured in an article in Yahoo! Check it out here https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stage-home-quick-sale-230059683.html

And if you need help staging your home, download my FREE ebook to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3u2QD5X 

There are many different floor options you can pick for your home but today we discuss wood flooring options. Kasia discusses 4 different types of flooring and choices she made when she picked out flooring for her home. Some flooring is better for investment properties while others are better for resale or allergies.

And if you need help getting your house ready to sell, download my FREE ebook to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3u2QD5X

If you are building your home, the siding on your home is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Kasia discusses the different types such as wood, vinyl, brick, fiber cement (aka Hardee siding) and stucco. And if you need more decorating or staging tips, take a look at her blog at https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/blog/

If you are renting a home and can't paint the walls, there are other ways to add color to your home without painting the walls. Kasia explains how and what accessories you can use in your home to get pops of color in an otherwise white or gray home. And if you need help decorating or staging your home, contact her at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com to schedule a consultation!

You may not know that Kasia served in the Air Force for almost 10 years. She held the job as an Information Technology Officer and had to move around a lot. Since April is Month of the Military Child, she talks about how the military shaped her life to become a home stager. Plus she also gives a 10% discount in her staging consults to all military families. If you need help staging your home, contact her at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

Home sellers have a lot of questions when it comes time to sell their home. Kasia answers 5 common questions that she and real estate agents get such as painting, counter tops, flooring, garage and staging. And when it comes to staging, you can download my FREE ebook to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3u2QD5X

Kasia is proud to say she was featured in realtor.com in an article about 10 best bedroom home improvement projects based on how much time you have. You can read it here https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/best-bedroom-improvement-projects-based-on-how-much-time-you-have/

She shares what 10 things you can update in a bedroom to get your house ready to sell and discusses the time needed for each task. And if you need further guidance on what to do to get your house sold, download her free ebook on "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" https://bit.ly/3u2QD5X

Do you have an extra room that you just don't know how to use it? Maybe it's a spare bedroom or a small awkward room. Kasia shares all the different types of rooms you can turn that unused space into. 

Join the 5 Day Decluttering To Stage My Home Challenge! All you have to do is join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/152651070008301 to watch the videos.

Have you heard of strip washing? It's a way to really get your sheets clean if you have hard water, use a mild soap or just want to make sure your laundry is really clean. Kasia talks about what you need to do to strip wash your sheets.  #laundrystripping

Some of you have had to revert to building a home because there aren't enough houses up for sale but that means you have to find the acreage now. What do you look for? Kasia shares what they did when they built their home and how they found their property before buying it. 

Traveling can be limiting now with COVID, but when you travel to new places, the colors and architecture can inspire you to try something new in your home. You can virtually travel just by looking up places to stay in Airbnb or booking.com and look at the pictures of the homes you could stay in. This will give you insight as to how different rooms are set up or how colors are used in the home so it can help you update your decor or staging.

And if you need some help staging your home, I have a free ebook called, "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" that you can download for free. You can find it here https://mailchi.mp/1bb367a57248/10-things-ebook

Kasia had to go through the process of building her dream home in 2016. She shares the questions she asked home builders before selecting the one. If you are building your home, make sure you ask these questions before you build.

And if you are stressing over the clutter in your home, Kasia is holding a 5 Day Decluttering to Stage Your Home Challenge starting Mon Apr 12th. Join her Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/152651070008301 so you can see the videos and join the challenge!

Kasia received a glowing testimonial from a family whose house sat on the market for months. Listen to what changes were made to make this home more marketable to get this home sold. If you need staging advice for 1 room or a whole house, check out her webpage bleudiamondstaginganddesign.com

In this episode, Kasia shares how she was able to customize her kids closets with shelving kits that grow with them. Plus you can also customize your master closet when building your home. You don't have to go with what the builder uses. Use that budget to customize your closet and hire out someone from Tailored Living in Raleigh like we did. Or you can get custom closets made from the Container Store, IKEA or your local home improvement store. Don't be stuck with just a rod and a shelf. Make it your own and maximize that space!

When it comes to selling your home, there are certain smells you want to avoid having in your home. Kasia talks about these 4 smells to avoid especially right before a showing because they can turn off buyers.

Speaking of turning off buyers, Kasia is going to hold a 5 Day Decluttering to Stage Your Home Challenge in April. She will hold it in her Home Staging Community Facebook Page so join the group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/152651070008301

When it comes to selling your home, buyers want to see a move-in ready home. But as a home seller, you don't want to spend too much money on a house you no longer want, right? So Kasia shares 5 things that date your home that you can change to help update it.  

And if you haven't sold a home in the last 10-20 years, she has a free ebook you can download called "10 Things every homeowners should do before selling their home" and you can find it here https://mailchi.mp/1bb367a57248/10-things-ebook

An aging parent may not be able to keep up with the maintenance of their home and may need to downsize or move into an assisted care facility. Adult children may have to face this challenge with their aging parents to help them sell their home. So Kasia shares 3 no cost things aging seniors can do to help sell their home and make it more enticing to buyers. 

And if you need help selling your parent's home, send me an email at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com or a DM on Facebook or Instagram @bluediamondstaginganddesign so I can help you sell their home faster.

The weather is getting warmer and we tend to want to sit outdoors and enjoy some peace and quiet. If you could pick an ideal outdoor living space, what would be in it? A screened in porch, pool, place to watch movies, a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen? There are so many things to think about to include flooring, lighting and privacy. Kasia helped a couple redecorate their screened in porch by sending pictures back and forth and doing it all online. If you need help updating your outdoor space, email her at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

A lot of you are getting ready to move, sold your house (yay!) and have the moving company scheduled. Are you ready for the move? Let me share my experiences and how they can help you get ready for moving day.

If you are moving to Moore County, NC and need help finding daycare for your kids, Partners for Children and Families is a great (and free) resource. They have a list of day cares and availability so you don't have to drive all around town figuring this out on your own. You can find them on www.moore4kids.com and on Facebook.

And if you need help getting your house ready to sell, send me an email kasia@bluediamondstaging.com and I would love to help you stage your home so you can get to moving day!

Bedrooms tend to gather clutter and these are the top 5 things I see in a bedroom when I'm staging it for clients. So if you want to get your house ready to sell, look around and see if you have these items in your bedroom.

Speaking of clutter, Kasia is working on a 5 day decluttering challenge to help you get your house ready to sell. So be on the look out for that in April.

Dining rooms can be formal or less formal depending on your style. And there are a few things to consider when picking a new one for your space. Kasia discusses the height you need to hang the chandelier, the bulbs, the shape and the style.

Kasia talks about using stools for your kitchen island. She discusses the pros and cons along with color, height and support. 

Kasia is also introducing a new product called the Staging Toolkit. It is an ebook with diagrams on how to stage an entryway, office, bedroom, mantle, coffee table and more. You can find the link to this new digital Staging Toolkit here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/courses/

Some bathrooms may be limited on storage space. Kasia talks about the different kids of storage you can use in your bathroom if you sink cabinet doesn't give you much storage space. Plus she talks about what you should do with the over the toilet storage when selling your home.

And if you need help staging an awkward room, Kasia has the Staging Snapshot where you can send her a picture of your room and she will give you staging advice on the room layout, items to add or remove and wall color options if needed.  You can find the link here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/

When it comes to selecting furniture for your living room, you need to ask yourself a few questions when deciding between a couch or a sectional. Make sure to measure the space you are in so you don't get something too big. If you move a lot, be aware it may be harder to find a home that fits a larger sectional. Kasia also share other experiences she has when it comes to a couch and a sectional.

If you are stuck trying to visualize how to update a space, we think we need some fancy software to show it to us. But in fact, all you need is a computer and a word document to help you create a mood board. Kasia explains the use of a mood board and how you can create one to help you visualize your space.

Springtime is a great excuse to update your home decor. The winters can be bleak and long and spring is a great time to add greens and yellows into your home. Kasia found some great Amazon finds that you can use to update your home decor which you can also use to help stage your home as well! Here is the link she promised so you can be inspired to update your home for Spring.

https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging/our-favorite-spring-home-decor-finds-on-amazon/

Kasia talks about the importance of making your bed when staging your home. She also discusses the number of pillows for each sized bed along with bedding that you need and don't need.

For more staging tips, check out her Staging Do's and Don'ts ebook at https://mailchi.mp/bea7fa5470b5/dos-and-donts-of-staging-a-home-to-sell

Unsightly cords around a TV can ruin a picture. So Kasia explains how you can hide cords in plain sight using twistie ties or rubberbands and other staging tricks you can use.

And if you need help staging your living room, Kasia has a new course coming online next week. It is called "How to Stage a Living Room" and its for homeowners who want to do the staging yourself, real estate agents who want to add staging to their services or new home stagers. You will learn living room staging secrets, optimal furniture arrangements for your room shape and accessories to tie it all together. PLUS, she will have cheat sheets for those furniture arrangements and a worksheet you can use for your space.

You can get on the wait list now to get a discount before it goes live on March 15th (and then price will go up). Click on this link https://mailchi.mp/3386bf9d004a/how-to-stage-your-living-room-waitlist to reserve your spot.

Kasia explains what you should and should not have in your kitchen on your open shelves when selling your home.

If you do need help with an awkward room, Kasia can give you staging advice for just that one room using her Staging Snapshot service. Send her a picture and she will respond with a room layout, items to add or remove and wall color options if needed. You can find the link here www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot

Home stager, Kasia McDaniel, talks about 3 things she wished she knew before staging her house. She helps stressed home sellers get your house staged so you can downsize, buy your dream home or get to your next military assignment without the burden of carrying 2 mortgages. Moving is stressful and she has done if 5 times in 10 years when she was in the military. But it takes a mindset to move and get unemotionally attached to your home. 

If you do need help with an awkward room, Kasia can give you staging advice for just that one room using her Staging Snapshot service. Send her a picture and she will respond with a room layout, items to add or remove and wall color options if needed. You can find the link here www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot

Wicker is a more desirable trend lately. It works well in Boho Chic and Vintage decorating styles. Kasia also explains the difference between wicker and rattan and how you can use it in your home.

Plus she is coming out with a new home staging course. It is called "How to Stage a Living Room" and its for homeowners who want to do the staging yourself, real estate agents who want to add staging to their services or new home stagers. You will learn living room staging secrets, optimal furniture arrangements for your room shape and accessories to tie it all together. PLUS, she will have cheat sheets for those furniture arrangements and a worksheet you can use for your space.

You can get on the wait list now to get a discount before it goes live on March 15th (and then price will go up). Click on this link https://mailchi.mp/3386bf9d004a/how-to-stage-your-living-room-waitlist to reserve your spot.

Kasia discusses a newer minimalist bathroom design and what you should look for if you want this in your home. 

Plus she is coming out with a new home staging course. It is called "How to Stage a Living Room" and its for homeowners who want to do the staging yourself, real estate agents who want to add staging to their services or new home stagers. You will learn living room staging secrets, optimal furniture arrangements for your room shape and accessories to tie it all together. PLUS, she will have cheat sheets for those furniture arrangements and a worksheet you can use for your space.

You can get on the wait list now to get a discount before it goes live on March 15th (and then price will go up). Click on this link https://mailchi.mp/3386bf9d004a/how-to-stage-your-living-room-waitlist to reserve your spot.

Do you have endless amounts of books in your home like I do? Do you wish you could create a home library in your home? In today's episode, Kasia talks about where you can fit little home libraries in your home. There are so many places if you are an avid reader. 

And if you need help coming up with a library plan, DM me on Instagram or Facebook www.instagram.com/bluediamondstaginganddesign or contact me here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/talk-to-me/. 

I would LOVE to help you find some space for a little library in your home!

Kasia discusses the types of front doors to consider when replacing a door, as well as security, windows, color and door style based on your home architecture. 

And if you are getting ready to sell your house soon, get my free ebook "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" so you can get a jump on the spring real estate market at https://bit.ly/3pqjlKA

Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, discusses wood paneling today in her podcast. Do you love it or hate it? Can it be used in today's home or should you rip it out? 

And if you are getting ready to sell your house soon, get my free ebook "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" so you can get a jump on the spring real estate market at https://bit.ly/3pqjlKA

Kasia McDaniel explains how her husband was skeptical of home staging and how he changed his mind. 

If you need to help convince someone about home staging, check out my free webinar where I share some home staging facts called "Home Staging: the 6Ws". You can find it here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/courses/

And if you need some staging advice to get started you can get my free ebook "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" so you can get a jump on the spring real estate market at https://bit.ly/3pqjlKA

Home Staging expert, Kasia McDaniel, shares some pros and cons to using curtains or blinds when decorating your home.

Kasia is so excited about getting to 100 podcast episodes and thankful to all her listeners. She shares the top 10 podcast episodes y'all have listened to over the past few years. 

And if you are getting ready to sell your house soon, get my free ebook "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" so you can get a jump on the spring real estate market at https://bit.ly/3pqjlKA

Kasia talks about how important it is to emotionally detach from your home when it comes time to sell. You need to get into the moving mindset so you sell your home quickly.

Kasia discusses the argument for keeping a bathtub in a house, plus what will get you house appraised for more money. Today is bathroom cleaning day because Kasia follows @cleanmama on Instagram. Listen to her lessons learned on cleaning a German bathroom and her German tidbit: use German shampoos. Don't forget to sign up for Feb 18 webinar "5 things to do now before the spring real estate market" https://bit.ly/2N32108