STAGING
Staged homes sell 83% faster than un-Staged homes. 92% of all homebuyers ‘shop’ online so it is imperative to have fabulous photos for your potential buyers to view. Your photos will not shine if you don’t have the right Staging pieces, so call us today! What else do you need?
While Staging incorporates many of the same approaches to balance, style and color as Interior Design, they are two totally different forms. Interior Design is a part of the Design Industry, and Staging is a part of the Real Estate Industry. You would never Stage a home the same way you would design a home! If you’re hoping to feel more “at home” in your space, you’re probably interested in our Interior Design services. If you’re putting your home on the market, and you’re hoping to boost your sale, our Staging services are for you.
You can never truly be neutral about your own space. It is imperative to make a lasting impression on each potential buyer — not only the buyers coming through your doors, but also those buyers browsing your photos online. A professional Stager can create a space that looks and feels “unforgettable.” You would never sell your car before getting it detailed, so why wouldn’t you do the same with your largest asset: your home?
From our experience, we’ve found that mixing neutral design styles and choosing pieces that feature a home’s specific architecture is best when deciding how to furnish a Staging. We want photos to “pop” so that homebuyers start to develop a relationship with the home before they even walk in the door. This is achieved by filling out space with proportion-appropriate furniture, textures, and styles.
My goal is to use as many of your own possessions as possible. If necessary, I’ll recommend the purchase of certain items, only if I feel it’s particularly important. Most commonly, I recommend the purchase of lighting, throw pillows and bathroom accessories. I find that most homes have good “bones” and only require the addition of “punches” of color.
Most Staging Consultations do not take more than three hours, most only take two hours. Your Consultation Guide will be given to you at your Consultation and you can expect your Action Plan within 24 hours after our meeting. Most Vacant Home Stagings take 1-1.5 days depending upon the square footage.
Yes, we work with both Realtors and directly with the Sellers. Our goal is to help you sell your home faster…and for more money!
All Vacant Home Stagings are done on a bid basis. We take into consideration the amount of furniture, time, and manpower we will need to invest in order to complete your project. For any project, we visit your site free of charge to provide you with an estimate. Staging Consultations are $200 for the first hour, and then $50/hr thereafter — a good deal, since we’ll do the note-taking for you! Every Staging Consultation also includes a Consultation Guide of customized colors, floor plans and an “Action Plan,” so during the Consultation, you can just relax and listen.
Of course we can. For my clients that need the ultimate bang for their buck, I suggest beginning with a consultation so you can hear all of our ideas and purchasing suggestions. From there, we’ll leave you with some direction to help you make those changes on your own! We know it can be overwhelming to undertake all that work by yourself; we are always happy to come back and help should a future budget allow us to.
We would love to have the opportunity to discuss bulk Stagings with you. Please contact us today to receive a custom bid.
VACATION HOMES
It is imperative to make a lasting impression on each potential guest: not only the visitors who come through your doors, but also those guests who are browsing your photos online. The truth is, you can never truly be neutral about your own space. You need a professional Designer to create the elements that make for a comfortable, memorable, and well-equipped stay. SLN Stage + Design is the only company specializing in Vacation Rentals in the greater Seattle area. We have the knowledge, background, and experience to help make your rental more profitable through great Vacation Rental Design.
Updating furniture in a Vacation Rental is crucial to keeping the guests happy and nightly rates high! As you know, your Vacation Rental property is only as good as the photos you have of it online. It is imperative for your photos to “pop.” We recommend reviewing your space every year to determine items that are ready to be replaced. Just like fashion, interiors go through design “fads” too. While our overall goal is to keep classic pieces and style in your properties, “fad” items diversify the clientele and keep your rental looking fresh.
For my clients that need the ultimate bang for their buck, I suggest having us do a consultation for you so you can get all of our ideas and suggestions, while allowing you to complete the project yourself. That said, we’re always happy to help you complete your project, should your budget allow us to! Also, SLN Stage + Design is a great resource for vendors who fit your design style and budget. By either hiring us to help you shop, or have us give you a Consultation, we can steer you in the right direction for your Vacation Rental project. In addition, read through our Blog archives or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to get design inspiration!
From SLN Stage + Design, you should expect superior customer service, first and foremost. Our goal is for the space to reflect your property’s architectural style and to achieve a look your guests would appreciate. We will lay out a detailed list of all items that need to be purchased for each room to not only keep a strict budget, but to educate you on all the details that go into creating a top notch Vacation Rental. We’ll also work on your behalf for vendor relations and contractor communication. Most importantly: we can help you get the job done much faster than you would be able to on your own.
My design goal is to use as much of your existing items as possible; I take recommendations for new purchases very seriously. The truth is, though, that most Vacation Rental owners have no idea of all the details it takes to put together a well-equipped, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing space. SLN Stage + Design can help you put in a little work that will go a long way — In any Vacation Rental, small investments in comfort and style can result in big payoff later!
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Our team at SLN Design can help you select the right pieces to maximize your client’s return on their investment. If your clients know that their profitability margin is at stake, they are much more likely to listen. Please share with them my portfolio and ask a simple question “Which units would they like to stay in?” The truth is they probably have picked out a new unit I recently completely furnished, and with good reason. It is updated and filled with comfortable and aesthetically pleasing pieces!
Every project is different and it’s hard to give estimates without knowing all the details of spaces, needs, etc. With that said, most Vacation Rental projects take about 3-6 weeks to complete if most of the furniture is purchased in stock. Since special order items take between 4-8 weeks to be delivered, we tend to minimize this approach as much as possible. Color palettes can get done relatively quickly, and new space plans can sometimes be done in just a few short visits. Please also keep in mind that budget often plays a large role in deciding when and where certain projects take place.
SLN Staging + Design can help you comfortably welcome your guests without the last-minute stress. In our extensive work with Vacation Rentals, most projects have a fast turnaround time. As a result, we’ve developed a list of vendors we work with to purchase in-stock items. While this may not offer all of the custom options that an expanded timeline would allow, we ‘re comfortable — and confident! — that we can complete your project on a fast timeline.
Thank you for asking! We work on an hourly basis for all projects, and as you can imagine, the services you need will determine the hourly rate. Consultations are $200 for the first hour, and then $50/hr thereafter. Since the scope of Vacation Rental services is so vast, it might be helpful to talk through your needs in person. Give us a call or send us an email today — we’d love to talk!
INTERIORS
From SLN Stage + Design, you should expect superior customer service, first and foremost. We’re here to help you feel great about your space! You can also expect us to work hard to create a space that reflects your personal style. We will lay out a goal sheet that lists what you would like to achieve, in each room of your home, the budget you’re working with, and a preferred timeline for completing your project. We’ll communicate with vendors and contractors on your behalf, and are easily accessible for those moments when you need encouragement. Think of SLN Stage + Design as your personal cheerleading team!
By asking you a series of questions, seeing your most prized possessions, and believe it or not, taking a peek at your wardrobe, we are able to help you establish your ‘design style’. Like everything else in this world we know your style is always changing! We’re comfortable tweaking and adjusting your design style based upon the room type of feel you are going for in each space.
We often shop on behalf of our clients. For scheduling purposes, this is often the easiest. But if you are interested in accompanying us on purchasing trips, we’d love to have you! After we establish a design style for your space, we will send examples of pieces we think would fit your home well. Depending on your comfort level — and, of course, pending your approval! — we’re happy to purchase those items on your behalf. We work hard to understand our clients’ specific tastes and design styles, and about 80% of our clients prefer us to make purchases, even before they see the products.
I love to see individual pieces that my clients are drawn to and inspired by! I often recommend that my clients keep a file of magazine photos, fabric swatches or anything item that catches your eye. If you are out and about, I recommend first taking a photo of the sale tag, and then a photo of the item. Then, it’s usually easy to text or email these over to me — technology is our friend! I find that this is the best way to communicate with my clients, since it gives us the opportunity to collect and share informal feedback on individual pieces.
Every project is so different that it’s difficult to give estimates without knowing all the details of your spaces and needs, but regardless of the duration of the project, I tend to work with my design clients from beginning to end. Establishing and refreshing color palettes can get done relatively quickly, and new space plans can sometimes be done in just a few short visits! Most special order items take between 6-10 weeks to be delivered. Please also keep in mind that budget often plays a large role in deciding when and where certain projects take place.
We have a range of purchase contacts! Our extensive work with Vacation Rentals has led us to compile a large list of vendors who work within a fast turnaround time. While this may not offer all of the custom options that an expanded timeline would allow, we know how to complete a project on short timelines.
Thanks for asking — we know payment processes can be intimidating! We work on an hourly basis for all projects; the type of service you require will determine the hourly rate. We’re happy to talk to you about the range and rates of our services over the phone if you’d like. Give us a call or shoot us an email, and we’ll get the ball rolling!
Of course we can! A consultation is a great opportunity for you to capture all of our ideas and suggestions for purchases. With the guidance of our Style Guide, you have the option to do the “heavy lifting” on your end. We are always happy to come back and help should a future budget allow us to.
We often work with individuals or families who are building homes! We’d love to help you with material and color selection during the construction phase, and our work can extend to purchasing furniture and accessories once the foundation is built. If we help you from start to finish, we ‘re in the best position to help you create unified architectural and material themes throughout the entire process.
While we do mostly residential projects, we have helped on local commercial projects as well. Our background is more strongly rooted in the home environment, and in any project, we place the highest value on the ability to work directly with our client.
