Our Go To Neutral Paint Colors

Neutral paint colors can instantly add personality, a soft hue and dimension to any room without overpowering the space. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we suggest neutral colors when staging a home because creams, beiges, and grays appeal to more home buyers as they tour the property. Neutral colors are timeless, sophisticated hues that make them the…

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Proof That Staging a Vacant Property Really Works

Imagine opening the door to your new home to find nothing except blank, bland walls starring back at you. While previewing the property the imperfections begin to stick out – a gouge in the hardwood floors, holes in the wall, not to mention a leaky window. Then while in this large open space you ask:…

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Home Staging Tips for a Bonus Room

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Bonus rooms can become a focal point when selling a property because these rooms are typically large spaces that can be used as anything — a playroom, a guest room or a large entertaining area. The problem is if these spaces are not utilized properly to fit the potential home buyer’s lifestyle it may be overlooked…

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All Aboard Staged Homes Trolly Tour

Real estate professionals had a rare opportunity last month to see several staged properties in the Naperville area in a unique way– on a trolly! We were super excited to host the Staged Home Trolly Tour, other hosts included Boerman Moving & Storage, HWA Home Warranty, Stewart Title and Jill Daniels, LLC. Thirty agents and…

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[Before + After] A Stately Home Gets Coastal Inspired Style

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Welcome home to this new construction property that can provide just over 6,000 square feet of comfort and a quality lifestyle home buyers aspire to. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we were excited to showcase this unique property and highlight its craftsmanship. This home provides a casual sophistication that is inspired by the coast. The…

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[Before + After] Showcasing A Newly Renovated Naperville Home

The homeowners of this gorgeously renovated modern traditional style brick home built in the 1980’s spared no expense. This home is completely renovated from top to bottom with a twist — upgrading materials to suite the latest trends and spark home buyer interest. However, despite the property’s clean lines, glass partition, barn doors and trendy lighting…

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Is Your Hinsdale Home Ready for the Spring Real Estate Market?

We’re quickly approaching the home buying and selling season, so if you’re planning on putting your house on the market this spring, it’s time to prep it for sale! Here are a few ways to start the home staging process to help win over buyers when it comes time to sell. Home Improvements = Bigger…

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The Art and Science Behind Home Staging a Naperville Property

Staging a home can be a crucial selling point when it comes to marketing a property. But, it’s more than just a pretty photo representing the home that makes it marketable. In fact, home staging is NOT about the “pretty photo” at all, it’s a combination of art, science, creativity, and psychology that connects the home…

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How to Stage a Bookcase Like a Pro

While built-in bookcases, shelves and storage can be a highlight of a room, these surfaces can easily accumulate clutter overtime, leaving a homebuyer feeling overwhelmed when touring the property. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we don’t want the homebuyer caught up looking at what’s displayed on the shelves, rather we want them to feel comfortable…

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Mixing Patterns Helps Showcase a Naperville Home

To begin using patterned elements inside a room it’s important to start small. Rather than utilizing bold, graphic, eye-catching prints that can be a bit overwhelming in a property for sale, here at Chicagoland Home Staging we pair designs with similar colors to set the tone of the room. When pulling inventory for a staging day,…

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