2 Before & Afters That Prove the Power of Professional Staging

If there’s one thing Toronto realtor Andrew Dunn always recommends his clients do, it’s stage their properties. Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, having a professional third party come in — like Andrew does with designer Joel Bray — is money well spent. Designers and stagers know how to give potential buyers what they want, be it paring back on excess clutter, swapping in a few stylish accessories or refreshing a space with paint.

1700 Eglinton Ave E #1207

BEFORE

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Staging Steps:

  • Remove builder-grade ceiling fixture

  • Install a stylish yet inexpensive fixture from The Home Depot

  • Add a cheerful yellow lamp

  • Paint walls a light neutral colour to appeal to more Toronto real estate buyers

  • Add an abstract piece art for a splash of colour against the white walls

  • Declutter (remove liquor bottles, additional wall hangings, glassware collection)

  • Style buffet with classic pieces like candlesticks and driftwood

  • Take away dark dated dining chairs

  • Bring in classically shaped chairs with contemporary style

  • Place a vase with monsterra leaves on the dining table

AFTER

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477 Richmond St W #305

BEFORE

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Staging Steps:

  • Remove dated drapery shears

  • Unbunch grey drapery to give it a more linear, elevated look

  • Trade artificial flowers for fresh greenery (a fiddle leaf fig tree & monstera leaves)

  • Style the coffee table with a tidy stack of hardcover books

  • Swap the shag rug for a graphic patterned rug that picks up on the other red accents

AFTER

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If you’re planning to list your condo or house and are curious about how we can stage your property for better resale value, please get in touch! - Toronto realtor Andrew Dunn