Before-and-After Makeovers From Season One of The Stagers

Stager Matthew Finlason freshened up this space with a new coat of paint, followed by the placement of more contemporary, upscale furniture pieces and a more sophisticated rug to ground the room. By editing out extra pieces of furniture, streamlining knickknacks and changing the furniture placement, the room appears more spacious and inviting.

Find out more about staging a house from Matthew's list of tips.