Case Study No 4: Lourdes Square 148 Bank Street SE
CFG Interviews Laurie Fleming of Fix Design Haus to run down on her process at this fabulous townhome in Northeast Minneapolis this winter.
THE SUBJECT
Lourdes Square | 148 Bank Street SE
Listed with the Cynthia Froid Group
What were the basics of this staging project?
We painted the walls a light, bright color, replaced a few light fixtures and staged several rooms to bring in a clean, neutral color palette.
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Design Challenge #1:
Different colors and species of wood throughout.
We chose to mitigate this by keeping the kitchen cabinets the same and enamel all other wood including the trim, doors, windows in a fresh white color.
Design Challenge #2:
Some scratching on the wood floor
We refinished the floor and went a step further by staining a rich cool brown color to complement the kitchen cabinets and remove the existing orange tone.
Design Challenge #3:
Different carpeting on staircase
We wanted to install wood flooring to match the existing main floor wood but we didn’t have the clearance height needed for the door to open. So we found a luxury vinyl product that matched the wood floors. When selecting a new staircase runner, we had to find something that worked with the carpeting on the main floor and the different carpeting on the 2nd floor. So we selected a distinct pattern to purposely make the staircase different than the other carpeting.
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A few more before and afters:
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STAGING WITH FIX DESIGN HAUS
WHAT ARE SOME OF FIX DESIGN HAUS’ SERVICES?
We offer design selections and project management services when a home needs a few updates or a minor renovation. Paint, flooring, countertops, lighting, hardware, appliances, etc.
WHAT DO YOU OFFER WITH VACANT HOMES AND CONDOS?
We have a 12,000sf warehouse full of trend furniture and accessories and we can fully furnish a home in one day! This service is available when a home is unoccupied.
WHAT ABOUT WITH OCCUPIED HOMES AND CONDOS?
If a home is occupied, we can offer a complete DIY consultation plan to guide the homeowner in preparing their home to list. And we can do the shopping for them if they need to purchase new bedding, pillows, lamps, etc.
Who would find this amount of staging beneficial vs a full remodel?
It really depends on what a home needs. What will buyers like and not like in the seller's home? What can I do to change the less desirable features? What will that cost? And will the seller see a good return on investment? These questions are all part of my analysis and the answers are almost a prescription for what the house needs to attract top dollar.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS THE BIGGEST BENEFIT OF HOME STAGING?
The biggest benefit of staging: there might be a couple! Number one is we can showcase a lifestyle that is on-trend and bring in furniture that perfectly fits each room in terms of style, size and color. Staging can make everything old appear new and it can solve so many problems that a layout might present - all in one day!
CFG’s Take: STAGE STAGE STAGE (if you can!) we highly recommend staging from small to large scale where needed because the results speak louder than words.