Rooms by Rachel: Virtual Interior Decorating, Organization + Home Staging: Condo

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August 9, 2015

Edmonton Decorator | How to Decorate if You're Renting

How to Decorate When Renting: By the Numbers

I always recommend to my decorating clients, to make a big change, with the smallest investment, you paint. Paint the walls, paint the trim and paint the cupboards.

But, in a rental you can't do that. You're prohibited from painting or renovating in any way. So what's a renter to do that want's a stylish place with some personal flair?

First, here's the list: (Photos to follow)

Use Removable wallpaper
Add Wall Decals
Use Moveable Storage
Create a Distinct Entryway
Decorate with Mirrors
Personalize with Drawer liners
Make a Framed Chalkboard
Buy Statement furniture
Decorate with Indoor Trees
Buy a Conversation Piece
Add Ambiance with Faux fireplace
Hang Pictures on a Wire

Removable Wallpaper

Available at most big box Home Renovation Stores

Removable Wall Paper

Wall Decals

Check Amazon and Etsy for custom options

Wall Decals

Moveable Storage

This model available at Restoration Hardware

Baker's Rack

Create a Distinct Entryway

This model available at IKEA

Storage Bench

Decorate with Mirrors

My favourite place to buy mirrors is HomeSense and Bouclair

Unique Mirrors

Personalize with Drawer Liners

Endless options in stores and online

Patterned Draw Liners

Make (or buy) a Framed Chalkboard

I recommend Flea Markets, Goodwill or Etsy

Chalkboard in Red Frame

Buy Statement Furniture

Unique Chaise Longue

Decorate with Indoor Trees

Add life with Indoor Trees

Buy (or make) a Conversation Piece

DIY Ladder Book Shelf

Add Ambiance with a Faux Fireplace

Faux Fireplace as Focal Point

Hang Pictures on a Wire

Look mom, no holes in the wall!

Want some additional help decorating your rental? Give me a call or drop me a line!

Rachel Schofield, IDDP® | 780.999.3021 | www.EdmontonDecorator.com

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October 25, 2012

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Home Staging | Character Condo for Sale

Is your vacant property giving a ghastly impression?

This post is not for the faint of heart. Just teasing! I had the opportunity to list and stage a vacant foreclosure. Unfortunately, these opportunities are often overlooked by many REALTORS. From the business end, there's not a lot of money to be made, so corners tend to be cut. The property is often left "as is" -- that's why you see a lot of foreclosure listings WITHOUT photos.

But, I see these properties as the underdog. Sure, they are a great price, but do they need to be the ugly duckling? I say no way!

Look at this character condo transform into a swan with the right finishing touches: professional staging and photography.

I can't forget to mention: These services were provided at NO extra cost to my client. All of my listings with KENNEDY Real Estate receive complimentary interior styling and professional photography. Who can say no to THAT?

Bedroom #1 before

Bathroom before

Living room before

Kitchen before

This is a great property! But, if you had to see it in its original state, you wouldn't be able to see its true potential. Not only is this condo an unbelievable price at $74,900 but it's spacious and loaded with character.

The total package: after

You can't argue with results like that. Now,who wants to take a look?

Rachel Schofield, IDDP® | 780.999.3021 | www.EdmontonDecorator.com

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September 30, 2012

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Home Staging | Downtown Condo

Vacant properties can be hard to sell. This spacious, upscale condo with a STUNNING river valley view sat on the market for 2 months. Despite the engineered hardwood floors, 1010+ sq feet and fully renovated kitchen and bathroom, it had just 6 visits and no offers. Why? Because the buyers could not see the potential.

With just a small budget, and a few strategic accessories, we were able to give this 2 bedroom condo a "lived in" look.