Styles & Staging

Stalwart shrubs like boxwood, dwarf conifers and cotoneaster can happily live in good-sized containers for years, providing year-round interest and cutting down on the need to repot from season to season. In warmer months, they can act as green backdrops …Read More

Kitchen islands typically feature seating on one side, like at a diner counter. It’s a great arrangement for some people. For those who prefer face-to-face conversation while sitting, not so much. But there are plenty of island design options to …Read More

This homeowner had regretted the kitchen she’d selected for her home when it was being built and had spoken with her friend and neighbor, kitchen and bath designer Sarah Robertson, about renovating it for years. Because the busy family of …Read More

Shower seats can offer stability to people with balance or mobility issues, provide a leg up for shaving and add an extra surface for storing shampoo and other products. But they aren’t just practical — they can be pretty darned …Read More

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Kirsty Niven’s boys both burst into tears when she and her husband, Tony, first showed them the Edwardian house they planned to make their home. “It was in a sorry state,” she says. “But all Tony and I could see …Read More

Best Staging Makeovers: Bright Colors, Coastal Vibes Draw inspiration from the recipients of Home Staging Resource’s most recent “Best of the Best” awards, recognizing …Read More

While it’s certainly true that in some regions sitting on the patio in midwinter is not realistic, for those who live in mild climates there’s no reason outdoor rooms must sit unused for several months. To tempt yourself onto the …Read More

Why Staging Matters, Even in a Seller’s Market Homes may be selling faster, but …Read More

A few years ago, Gina Soberanez bought her childhood home from her father. While she had pleasant memories of growing up in the 1925 Spanish-style house in Alhambra, California, and loved some of its classic details, she knew it was …Read More