Thursday, August 20, 2015

Staging a small Cabin in the Mountains

This week I staged a small cabin in the mountains that is going on the real estate market today.  The cabin is very small and very dark and the agent I was working with wanted it to look cheerful, light and cozy when potential buyers walk in so they could envision living there.  

 Living room before:
Linoleum floors and dark wood
After:
Please excuse the boxwood wreath on the fireplace-I meant to move it and forgot before I took the pictures!  LOL


I added white curtains and a small eating area 

A Round light colored coffee table  and a white slip covered couch help lighten the room 

Before:
Long dark wall and corner 



Long table with lamps and a large light canvas help lighten this wall 


It was very difficult for me and my limited photography skills to get good pictures with the dark walls and windows 

 Before:
After:
A tall lamp and light colored table with a few accessories add some coziness
Looking in to the kitchen from the front door 



Small kitchen off the main living space 


Cozy eating area that overlooks the front yard 


Bedroom Before:
After:



 Outside:

Bathroom:
There is another bedroom downstairs, a bathroom and the kitchen that I did not stage very much and so I didn't take pictures.  
It was a fun cabin to stage with my limited resources, but I think it looks cute and cozy now and that is what I was going for! 
Linking up with:
shabbyartboutique
thepainteddrawer
findingsilverpennies
thoughtsfromalice
interiorfrugalista
cozylittlehouse
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25 comments:

  1. Brenda PruittAugust 20, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    You did a great job! I didn't know you also staged homes.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 20, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      Thank you Brenda-I don't do much staging since I do work full time, but I like to do it when I can. I don't post about very often, but it is fun to do!

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  2. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 20, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    this is such a cute place with so much potential! you really brightened it up. I love those kitchen cabinets!

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 20, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you Debra-this cabin has a lot of potential and I hope a beer can now see that!

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  3. DD's CottageAugust 20, 2015 at 8:15 AM

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  4. StaceyAugust 20, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    It's so cute! Now it's a cottagey cabin and so very welcoming.

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 20, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you Stacey-I was going for a cabin/cottage looks!

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  5. White Lace and PromisesAugust 20, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    What a transformation! You did great at bright! I can definitely see the potential and I would probably paint the walls in the living room and bedroom, but the kitchen I would leave as it. The little nook with the white table is my favorite and I would keep the wreath right where it is. Love the star! So, is the furniture and decor yours?

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 20, 2015 at 5:34 PM

      Thank you-I would paint the walls too if it were my cabin. Yes all the stuff is from my stash and my workshop!

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  6. JunkchiccottageAugust 20, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    So much better after you put your great touches. It looks so sweet and cozy.
    Kris

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  7. Christine at Little BragsAugust 20, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    adorbs, I luv it!

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 21, 2015 at 7:27 AM

      Thank you Christine-it is a little adorbs now!

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  8. Rose LAugust 20, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    You definitely made it look more inviting!!

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 21, 2015 at 7:27 AM

      Thank you Rose-I hoping to make it look more inviting!

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  9. MimiAugust 20, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Well you certainly gave this little cabin some wow-factor! I love that just a few little tweaks can make such a huge difference. Will you share this post with us at Five Star Frugal this week? I'd love to have you. Love, Mimi xxx
    http://atrayofbliss.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/five-star-frugal-15the-pink-one.html

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 21, 2015 at 7:28 AM

      Thank you Mimi-I think the tweaks worked for the cabin and the agent was happy!

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  10. Marie-Interior FrugalistaAugust 20, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    You did a great job lightening up the space Darrielle! I didn't realize you were a home stager as well?

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 21, 2015 at 7:29 AM

      Thank you Marie-I stage smaller places for a few agents and I don't do it that often because my job keeps me busy and I don't like to keep a lot of inventory around.

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  11. BenitaAugust 21, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    I'll take it!!! :-) That looks so awesome and what a wonderful transformation!! Made all the difference and it should sell pretty quickly!!

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 21, 2015 at 7:30 AM

      Thank you Benita-The agent said the brokers open went well yesterday and I think it will sell fast too!

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  12. DianaAugust 21, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    What a transformation! Nice work Darrielle. Love those big candlesticks by the fireplace :)

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  13. RueAugust 23, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    I'm in love with that cabin! I loved the peak into the kitchen too. Those cabinets... Sigh.... love them.

    You did an absolutely wonderful job staging that house. The dark wood walls with all the detail with the light furnishing. looks amazing. It looked light and bright and very cozy. Well done :)

    xo

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    1. DD's CottageAugust 24, 2015 at 7:46 AM

      Thank you Rue-the cabin had some potential and it was a fun project!

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