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See what a beautiful house we've been working on, in a village in Leicestershire.  This was a relatively inexpensive makeover, using mostly what was already in the property, and it's made a huge difference to the appeal of the house.

 

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Sell a lifestyle

When you're selling your home, show-off everything - sell a lifestyle.  Ensure the Estate Agent's photographs include everything that drew you to the house in the first place. In the house below, opening the patio doors wide shows how inviting the patio space is, and everyone imagines the BBQ's and parties they can have there.  It was actually raining most of the day I was finishing this house, but we just had a moment of sun, so I whipped the camera out quick!!

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Moving in to first home

This lovely couple were moving in to their first home. It was fun discovering the right style and colours for them. They didn't want to change any of the wall colours yet, so I added warmth in the accessories.

The bedrooms...

Here is the first floor of the house I just finished...

Latest project...

Just finished this home staging project - all ready to sell now. These are all 'After' photos - will show the 'Befores' once the house has sold!!!

I will put all the bedrooms in my next blog entry...

How to get others to do the ironing...

On my home staging project today, everyone was avoiding the ironing like the plague - it was too hot!  So I set the ironing 'station' up outdoors, in the sun and fresh breeze, and suddenly there was a queue, and 6 duvet covers, 6 fitted sheets, 24 pillowcases, 8 pairs of curtains, and 3 t-towels were completed in no time!

Shopping...

I've been shopping for this house today - I'm staging it next week. (Don't worry, the homeowners have been working on it since these photos were taken!!)  Looking forward to the challenge!!!

DIY home staging... from one consultation

These homeowners only needed a Consultation to set them off on the right track! They followed my directions, and enjoyed preparing their house for sale, once they knew what was required. 

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Dining Room

                                    

More photos of this house on my next blog entry...

See my photo shoot!

An estate agent called me in to take the photographs of this house for sale. I went yesterday, and spent hours re-arranging their furniture and accessories, taking photos from all angles.  The homeowners found me outside on a stepladder at one point, hanging through the bathroom window to get the best shot!! Dedication! They said they'd never met anyone like me before!!! Mmmm.

More photos to follow on my next blog entry...

Free home makeover

Has anyone seen the new series of 'The Renovation Game'?  My friend and colleague, Debbie, is one of the two interior designers on the show, and you can apply for a free makeover as follows.  Make sure you watch the show, to get an idea of what they can do for you. Channel 4. 11am. Weekdays.

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Does your home look tired and dated? Is your kitchen old and your bathroom avocado? Do your building projects never get done?

Our professional team of qualified builders and an interior designer are looking for houses that are in need of a makeover!

With only three days and a budget of £3,000 (paid by us, not you!) their challenge is to increase the value of your home by £15,000. If they fail... they don’t get paid – simple!

If you think you deserve their help and have a home in need of some professional TLC, get in touch with The Renovation Game today.

Please email photographs of ALL the rooms in your property, with a few lines about you and what needs doing to your home, to renovationgame@presentable.co.uk. Please remember to include your address and phone numbers so that the production team can contact you.
Contributors must be over 18 years of age, a UK resident, homeowner and own the freehold to the property. Your email will be received by the production team at Presentable and, if your application is suitable, they will contact you directly. Presentable will process your personal data in accordance with their privacy policy.

The estate agents loved the smallest bedroom the most...

There were so many comments from the estate agents about the smallest bedroom in the house.  I just had some fun with it, and everyone loves it!  And the toy carrot is the most talked-about accessory in the entire house!!

Here are a selection of comments from various estate agents who visited the property:

“A1 presentation” ;
“The presentation even exceeded my expectations”;
“Fantastic finish”;
“The house feels bigger & roomier”;
“Fantastic dining room & conservatory”;
“The bedrooms have a lot of room”;
“Is the bathroom new?” ;
“Unusual kitchen – Very Nice” ,
“Beautiful views from the windows” ;
“Very well presented” ;
“Nice patio area” ;
“Love the motif on the wall" (Kids bedroom);
“Oh the carrot looks nice” ;
“The ladies are going to go 'wow' " (main bedroom);
“You have gone to a lot of effort to present & finish off the property” ;
“The property is so beautifully dressed”

I don't think they would have made these comments if  it hadn't been staged, do you??!