Here is a look at the latest project that Synergy Staging completed.
We recently staged this gorgeous home that was newly constructed in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It has spectacular views with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage, bonus room, media room, wine cellar, and all the bells and whistles. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to stage it.
The biggest challenge we faced was actually getting into the home. The driveway has a steep incline and 90 degree entrance from the street. Then there are three flights of stairs to the front door! Defintely our most difficult and challenging load in to date. Can you say exhausting?
While we were doing a property walk through with the builder we were discussing the benefits of staging a vacant home. Knowing the issues with the driveway he jokingly asked, "Can you stage the driveway?" That was a first! =)
Do you have any of your own crazy load in stories to share?
Here are a few of the Before & After photos
Living Room with soaring ceiling and wall of windows
Kitchen with loads of counter space and large breakfast nook
Huge master bedroom with views for miles
Luxurious Master Bath
Guest Bedroom on the main floor with a private bath.
There a few more pictures in the Portfolio on our website.
For more information on this property please contact Kathleen McElderry of RE/MAX Equity Group - 503-635-2660
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Great job, great house, but those STEPS! I would not be interested in that every day! Does it have an elevator?
That is like getting a $1,000,000 listing, can be exhausting.
Looks like you did a great job inside. Now, the challenge will be to get buyers to climb those awesome stairs to come inside.
David~ Those steps would be a killer! The rooms look great! I don't really have any stories to share, but wanted to comment that you did a great job. You got a lot of great exercise while you were at it too!
OK Dave, beautiful home??? No elevator for $1,300,000.??? Well it looks like that forgot the big whistle the elevator.
David, Awesome job! I love the master bedroom.
Beautiful work and gorgeous, neutral colors.
David, it looks great! Thank goodness you made it through the stairs, the trip was SO worth it :)
David-- This is beautiful! Definitely not handicap accesible though...
Pat ~ Thank you. It's a beautiful home, but definitely has challenges. There is no elevator - ony a dumbwaiter from the garage to the pantry!
Brad ~ The larger the job / listing - the more tiring it can be, that's for sure.
John ~ Thanks! Not only to get buyers to climb those stairs, but there's a flight from the garage as well - so the design is a tougher sell.
David, a wonderful job that you should be very proud of. The living room is especially appealing with the accent colors that you brought in. I hope it has a nice view to offset the negative aspect of the stairs.
Vickie ~ Thanks for your comments. It was definitely a day where I didn't feel guilty for *not* going to the gym!!!
Julie ~ I guess if you consider the big whistle the elevator, then it's missing. That aside it's a great space.
Donna ~ Thank you so much. It's rare to have a master with so much room that we could fit a king bed as well as two oversized side tables and not feel cramped. There's also a leather chair in the corner where the picture was taken as well as a large sideboard. Glad you liked it!
Keisha ~ Thank you! The wall colors that the builder chose were fantastic to work with.
Wendy ~ I appreciate it. The trip *was* worth it and we're glad to have done this staging.
Ilyce ~ Thanks for the feedback. You are right that it is not handicap accessible at all. Once your inside the spaces the are large and easily maneuverable, but getting in would prove very difficult.
Kathy ~ Thanks! We are very proud of our work on this project. The views out the front of the house are beautiful. Hopefully the staging will help offset the accessibility and driveway issues.
Three flights of stairs - OMG! You guys did a great and wonderful job. All the best.
Great job, David. The transformation is incredible.
Congratulations. Your post is being featured in the group; Staging Before & After Pictures.
Kathy
Hi David, it looks gorgeous! I can't imagine moving all of that up and down stairs but the result is beautiful!
Bob ~ OMG indeed. Thanks for the nice words. Best to you too!
Robyn ~ Thank you! Can't say we're looking forward to the de-stage, but going down is usually easier than going up!
Kathy ~ Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feature.
David~ thanks for stopping by my blog! I just wanted to give you a nod! Your work if Fab, and I really love the 4 cubes with glass over coffee table, I'll have to use that sometime!
You got to work and get your step aerobic workout at the same time. Very nice job. It looks great. Bless your heart doing that with the stairs.
Jessica ~ Thanks for dropping by *my* blog! And thanks for the nice words. The 4 ottoman's that make up the coffee table has been a great piece to have in our inventory. This is only the 2nd house we've used it in so far.
Chrissie ~ We certainly did get a workout that day! Nothing like killing two birds with one stone. Appreciate your compliments - thanks!
Great Job! Stairs, Stairs and more stairs, that is a big challenge. Did you happen to charge him extra for the stairs?
Congrats!
Gorgeous job David -- and I'm sure quite the workout! We had one job this summer that was one flight up - with a turn and a landing. It was 100 degrees when we moved the furniture in - received an offer -- destaged 97 degrees. Then we got a call that the offer fell through -- restage 90 degrees! I joked with the guys I hired to help move that we only stage when it's over 90 degrees! (I was doing the hard work of placing the furniture - not huffing it up those steps!)
David: We recently staged a similar home. It was very hot and at the end of the day, I had lost 5 lbs. -literally- from trudging up and down the driveway and (only) 2 flights of stairs. The house had an elevator, but it hadn't had its final inspection, so we couldn't use it. I really felt bad for the furniture delivery guys. The builder eventually regraded the driveway so that it was less steep since that seemed to be the only sticking point with several buyers who had seen the house and expressed interest.
BTW - you did a lovely job staging your client's house. I love the colorful pillows and artwork. Very nicely done.
Tania ~ Yes, the additional time and labor was calculated into the Staging fee.
Margaret ~ Thanks so much! Doesn't sound like that was such a fun property either! For the reason you indicated, that's why we always our clients to keep the property staged until the deal is closed. The little amount they save on getting it out early is nowhere near have to re-stage the entire property.
Michelle ~ Trudging up and down the driveway is not easy. We were able to get our truck to the top of the driveway the first day, but on the second it was raining and it was not safe to drive up. I do think the driveway will be a sticking point for this house as well. Thanks for the kind words - I always appreciate your feedback.
David - you do truly fantastic work! It all looks wonderful, but I love that chaise in the last picture. Best wishes on a quick sale.
David ~ two words "Simply Exquisite"
Tanya ~ Thanks! That chaise is new and a piece we really love as well. Quick sales are tough at this price range in this market, but we'll see what happens!
Fernando ~ Two words - Thank you! Appreciate your comments as always.
Great job and great photos. I had a client that purchase two of those mirrors when I went shopping with him, they were so heavy, I'm afraid they are going to make the wall fall down!
Cindy ~ The large mirror we purchased at IKEA. It's a great staging piece. We've always leaned it as they are quite heavy. Thanks for stopping by and the nice words.!
David ~ You and Nik did a great job as always....but your contract should insist on an elevator next time!! LOL
Hello David,
Beautiful work! You must be exhausted, but proud, too, and rightly so!
You use a lot of white (or almost white) items such as the stools, the sofa, loveseat, bedding, and the throw on the chaise. These white items really make the white trim stand out - very nice! I like that chaise and those kitchen stools.
I also love how you removed the glass from the coffee table to take the photo from above, avoiding the glare from the lights and/or daylight. Nice trick - I almost didn't catch it. Almost :)
- Lin
Maureen ~ We'll work on adding that elvator clause!!! Thanks for the comment. See you soon.
Lin ~ Thanks! Your trick was good idea, but we didn't remove the glass for that high angle shot - it just sort of disappeared at that angle. Appreciate your feedback.
David, Wow! what a fabulous home and excellent home staging. You did a super job. I love the bar stools in the kitchen...Want them for my own house, where did you find them? Kim
The only story I can share is earlier this year we did a home that, in all, was FIVE (yes, 5) floors - NO elevator....need I say more?
You did a fab job and I love the mirrors over the end tables in the master!
Great job! I particularly like the green chaise... where did you get it or is it rental?
Kimberly ~ Appreciate your feedback. The stools are from Pier One. They are on clearance right now - so you better hurry!!!
Connie ~ 5 floors with no elevators - that is too much! I can't imagine that was a quick sale! Thanks. Those mirrors are some of our favorites pieces to use in bedrooms.
Melissa ~ Thank you! The green chaise is a great piece. We purchased it from a local furniture store in Oregon and it was the last one from the floor. Hope you can find something similar in your area - it's a great piece for this type of room.
The staging in every room looks so crisp and inviting. Love the orange accents.
Kathy ~ Thanks for the feedback. Orange is one of our favorite colors to accent with.