Due to the grand scale of this job I have had to narrow down quite a few of our Before and After photo's. I didn't think it was fair to pile all the pictures into one blog and have my readers scrolling down for an eternity! So here is part two. If you missed the first part of the story and the reveal please click on this link and read the part one first, How Celebrate Staging Led A Vancouver Thoroughbred Farm to the Winner's Circle
While the second level bedrooms and bathrooms received a huge transformation the main level really was my favorite. The formal living room was Pepto Bismol Pink and the huge marble fireplace stuck out like a big sore thumb. The oak floors and columns were beautiful, they could have used a bit of refinishing as could the floor but not having the budget to do so we made due with it at least being clean. Even with our cleaning team working for 3 days straight I still found myself washing the oak flooring with a hardwood cleaner because it just didn't feel clean enough. The blister on the palm of my hand from pushing that mop around has only now finally healed! This room is enormous and while not wanting to fill it completely with furniture scale was very important. We used an 8x10 rug and probably could have gone even a little bigger. The neutral color was extended to the dining room and family to give a proper flow.
The dining room had charming french doors and lots of natural light. Believe it or not the painter was going to leave the upper wallpaper border and there was no way we were going to let that happen. We also replaced the light fixture and added curtains to soften the window.
The formal Den off the Living room had it's own balcony and built in oak shelving, the large oak doors also had wonderful stain glass panels. It did however have a weird vibe that I just couldn't figure out, let's just say I couldn't be alone in that room and even one of the gals on our cleaning crew couldn't be in that room by herself, spooky!! I must say though once it was staged I didn't mind being in the room! We had the walls painted slightly darker than the living room to give it a bit of drama but not be too dark. We also updated the wall sconces with some very inexpensive ones from Home Depot. I also washed the floor a second time once we realized this was where the kitten liked to do his business!
The kitchen eating area received a new coat of paint and we replaced the light fixture there as well. We painted the end wall the darker tone from the Den to tie the colors all together.
The kitchen was another huge transformation. the island cabinetry was painted white to match the rest of the cabinetry. The large brick pass through was also painted white to expand the feeling of the space. Faucets were replaced and we even had the wall ovens in the island replaced with new ones. This was done very inexpensively because Trail Appliance has a new clearance center and their scratch & dent models are priced incredibly low. Not to mention because the appliances were white making them less expensive than any other finish of appliance. We had our electrician in to make sure the under cabinet lighting was all working and once the faux finish walls were painted out the kitchen looked brand new! I won't even tell you about what our cleaners found in cupboards and the fridge that almost grew legs!
The Family room received new paint and wall sconces, and the curtains on the large wall of french doors made the space feel comfortable and inviting.
We gave the bar area a good cleaning and added simple curtains and a fun bar table complete with an in progress scrabble game. We also darkened the paint slightly for a punch. I certainly had fun spelling out words on the scrabble board!!
The bathrooms on the main floor were scary smelly places and they had to be painted from top to bottom, we also left the windows open to keep fresh air flowing. The wall paper borders were simply painted over as they weren't peeling and we freshened up the blue color. Brighter light fixtures were also installed.
The small powder at the opposite end of the house also received a refreshed paint job and the antique dresser that was converted into a vanity was given a good clean. It turned out quite charming.
And now for my favorite part of all, the incredible pool area. Unfortunately with the horrible summer weather we received this month it never did get hot enough to just jump in!!
Because this is such a unique property it certainly won't sell overnight, although if I had 3 million I just might buy it! The home owner is not being unrealistic and is going to give it at least three months to see what kind of progress will be made. We are now on our fourth week and the feedback has been tremendous, it's just going to take the right equestrian buyer! At least everyone involved knows that it is being shown at it's absolute best and it's now in the hands of the Real Estate Gods! ~ Emily, Celebrate Staging.
Alexandra Fletcher & Emily Hagerman (Celebrate Home Staging Design)
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Alexandra & Emily - absoutely breakthtaking, beautiful, exhilarating, fabulous, creative, warm, comfortable, inviting and I wish you were closer to my house! Wow. I love it. Price?