I occasionally will stage a house for local real estate agents and was recently asked to help out with a small beach cottage. This cottage was very small and needed some work, but the bones were good and it was a small enough project that I could fit it in with my busy work schedule. I don't have the before pictures ( the real estate agent hasn't sent them over yet), but it was full of funky furniture and very dirty. Here is the AFTER:
It was a fun project and a cute cottage!
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This is a darling cottage, especially after you added all of your personal touches! You really did a nice job, Darrielle.
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Thank you Mary Alice-Luckily I collect enough "junk" to have enough things to doctorate with! LOL! I knew my collecting would come in handy!
DeleteIt looks so sweet! Just the way a beach cottage should.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maureen-it was fun to do and I just went through my workshop and pile of things for my next show to get all the accessories!
DeleteYou did an AMAZING job !!! Looks fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much-I like how it turned out too!
DeleteWhat a fabulous look you've created in the beach cottage! When can I move in?
ReplyDeleteThank you Vickie-it really was a fun project and I like how it turned out
DeleteYou did a great job. Looks fresh and inviting!
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Thank you Mary-I would live there now!
DeleteSo pretty. Love the soft colors and fun accessories. Bet it sells in a flash.
ReplyDeleteThanks Babs-I think it had offers on after the first showing!
ReplyDeleteWow, you really worked your magic here. It's all in the details and I love it all! So relaxing and so charming. Thanks so much for sharing at the Vintage Inspiration Party. I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy-I like taking a blank slae and going for it. Luckily for me it was a small project and I have lots of bits around to pull from!
DeleteWhat a pretty little cottage. You did a great job staging it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi-it is a pretty little cottage and it was fun to decorate it!
ReplyDeleteOh Darrielle, how sweet is this little rustic cottage full of romance is by the sea :)
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you one of my most favorite structures in a home is the open trusses on the ceiling, and the header beam is massively inspiring.
I see where your tiger oak chest has been placed, you are just staging the place right? I do hope that piece goes back home with you if not I hope it's a good sale, and it should be with how cool that piece is painted. You did an amazingly relaxed job on the designs, I know I sure would buy it if I were I. Your marketed area.
Have a great week.
Xx
Dore
Thank you Dore-I think the cottage is ver sweet and peaceful and I would live there. The cottage got 5 offers after the first showing! I put the chippy chest of drawers in the cottage because it looked like it would belong there. I will be taking it home with me very soon and it will go to Mes Amis-Vintage Show in a bout 2 weeks. It really was a fun project because it is a house I would live in. Thanks for your kind words!
DeleteOh you staged it to perfection - just gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteI'd live there in a heartbeat -
That floral chair makes my heart happy!
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Thank you Suzan-the floral chair was in my house but had to leave for my new grain sack chair. It's a cute cottage.
DeletePerfectly staged! You have such a talent for creating inviting spaces!
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Thank you Robin-the cottage is a cutie and I would live there in a heartbeat!
DeleteWow, how fun that would be to stage homes, I love it too! You've done a great job!
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Thank you Tania-it was fun to stage the cottage-I don't do it very often since I do have a full time job and painting hobby(obsession)!
DeleteWhat a fun job! You did an awesome job, I love it!
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Patti
Thank you Patti-5 offers after one day on the maker-not bad!
DeleteBeautiful work!! So, so pretty!! Makes you want to grab a good book and a cup of coffee and curl up!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori-I agree it is peaceful and calm and near the beach!
DeleteAh, I love it - wish I could stay there for a few days, relax, read. The cottage is so inviting, you did a fabulous job. Saw your link at From My Front Porch to Yours, thanks for sharing with us.
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Thank you Mary-the cottage is very relaxing but it does need some work. It was fun to do!
DeleteI love it! I bet it doesn't even look like the same space as before. Did you use all your own furnishings? I am just starting to stage and am wondering how much you charge. Could you email me? nancherrrow@gmail.com . Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
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Nancherrow
Thank you Alison-it was a fun project! I will email you
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute cottage! I love all the white! Your staging is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Allison-I love white in a cottage too!
DeleteYou did such a terrific job, that is so cute and so beachy with out being overdone beach idea. Great work. The white is the perfect color to show off other things in room. You're great at your job. Hope you enjoyed job. Happy weekend
ReplyDeleteThank you very much-it was really fun staging the house and I decorated it how I would if I lived in it and it got 5 offers on the first day!
DeleteI want to live there!
ReplyDeleteThank you EvaRose-I want to live there too! I almost put in an offer!
DeleteYou did a great job! I love everything about it. Found you at Funky Junk. -- Sabine
ReplyDeleteThank you Sabine-I liked doing this project and I love the little cottage!
DeleteThis must have been so much fun for you to do, Darrielle! You did a great job staging, and I bet this cottage sells quickly because of your thoughtful touches! Beautiful job on the dresser:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth-5 offers after the first open house!
DeleteI am visiting from Southern State of Mind's Pretty Preppy Linky Party. I love the staging of this home. You did a wonderful job and I hope it sells soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Renee-5 offers on the first day!
DeleteTurned out adorable, Darrielle!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie-I want to live there now!
DeleteLove! I'm ready for the beach with this showcase of great decor! Thanks for sharing at the Pretty Preppy Party! Pinning! xx, b @ being-bianca.com
ReplyDeleteThank you Bianca-I love the beach and this cottage was a cutie!
DeleteI'd buy it! :) Thanks for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party! Heather @ Southern State of Mind http://www.southernstateofmindblog.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather-I thought about buying it too!
DeleteBeyond gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah-it was a fun project to do!
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