Staging Transformations by Cora Sue Anthony
Cora Sue Anthony is an HGTV stalwart who can work miracles. Here's one of her gorgeous before-and-afters.
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August 17, 2015
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Amy Keyishian
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Outside, Before
This is a perfectly pleasant 1921 bungalow in Oakland, Calif., but it needed a little makeover to really shine.
Front Entry, Before
Too much contrast and not enough "oomph." Would this house sell? Sure. But why not polish it up first?
Front Entry, After
Why a red door? It's good luck in many cultures, including Chinese and Italian. A deep, elegant, glossy version provides a high-impact entrance — think red carpet, but more permanent.
Dining Room, Before
There's that green again; this time it's sage. Is it a lovely color? Yes. Does it help this small room? No.
Dining Room, After
Staging is different from interior design. The idea is to create a showpiece that appeals to many rather than a living space that appeals to one.
Kitchen, Before
This was a perfectly reasonable kitchen, but it could be so much more.
Kitchen, After
Take everything off the counters. Add light everywhere you can: on the cabinets, on the walls, through the windows.
Living Room, Before
The buyer can figure out window treatments later. In a small space, those heavy drapes add heavy drama.
Living Room, After
The effect is now light and effortless — and those pillows pick up the impact of the front door.
Bedroom #1
Using the same color throughout the house adds much-needed flow and unifies the small space.
Bedroom #2
Spanking-white ceilings add height, and equally spanking-white moldings act as a frame around the view.