Secret recipe :

*remove short curtain and all furniture

*refresh paint color on wall for a calm ambiance, considering existing flooring or any other element in the room

*make sure to start with a good quality primer first (ideally tinted grey for best coverage of any intense color)

*add curtain going all the way to the floor

*add plant

*make the kitty smile LOL

Secret recipe :

*remove straight pressured rod and screw in (ideally in grout line when possible) a new curved curtain rod

*add black accent, like the rod, mat and shelving unit behind toilet when limited storage

* choose a colorful shower curtain

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*silver floor vent, less contrasting finish

*mixing warm and cool pattern for shower curtain matching blue floor

* colorful towels

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*Put in place a desk facing the door and not against the wall

*Install a wall art, a family portrait or diploma representing yourself

*Display books and objects you like on the shelves

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*Select a decorative carpet larger, more proportional to the size of the room

*Set up couch to ease circulation between each room and keep a more cozy and open concept feeling

*add many cushions and throw blanket with soft textured

*install large wall art to bring colorful accent on back wall

*add a center table to ease family member and or guests with their devices and drinks

*add floor lamp giving quick light source while improving ambiance altogether

Secret recipe :

*take in consideration style of light fixture and size of the room itself (also make sure the selection goes well with the other rooms adjacent)

*select a dining room set

*add sheer in window (you can use a pressure rod to avoid adding holes on the freshly painted walls)

* choose a decorative carpet and center it in the room under the chandelier

*add plants

*install wall art giving more interest on background (adding a pop of color and positive vibes)

*add plates, cups and center table with decorative items

*balance warm (in this case the hardwood) with the cool elements (carpet and fabric on the chairs) and balance the textured darker items and the lighter ones

Recipe :

*refresh wall paint color

*select a wall art this is proportional to the fireplace on back wall

*push furniture against wall to increase clearance between all elements

*find a wide, cozy and impressive sectional couch

*Increase size of decorative carpet

*install a center table and avoid anything bulky

*add cushions and soft throw blanket on the couch

*balance warm VS cool elements and balance the textured darker items with the lighter ones

*add plants

*clean fireplace glass

BRecipe :

*refresh wall paint color

*select a wall art this is proportional to the fireplace on back wall

*push furniture against wall to increase clearance between all elements

*find a wide, cozy and impressive sectional couch

*Increase size of decorative carpet

*install a center table and avoid anything bulky

*add cushions and soft throw blanket on the couch

*balance warm VS cool elements and balance the textured darker items with the lighter ones

*add plants

Recipe for this Master bedroom staging :

* Install bed on opposite side of the door

*add decorative carpet in front of the bed

*add throw blanket on end of the bed

*install sheers in window with a pressure rod, to avoid adding holes on the wall that was freshly painted, each side of the bed

*add pillows and cushions to get more cozy feeling

*use big pattern or neutral color with some texture depending on the ambiance you are looking for

*ambiance can be added easily with bedside table lamp and or floor lamp, or wall sconces each side of bed with individual switch if you have access to an electrician and you are moving in and staying there long term.

*in a larger bedroom, a reading area can be put in place, a tall mirror, etc.

Secret recipe for this finished basement :

*move couch on the other wall, to open the other side, unless a division is wanted and separate zones are needed

*add wall art, cushions on the couch and decorative carpet, contrasting with other elements

*for best result : spray paint existing gold strip fireplace using a BBQ black matte finish paint (heat resistant) and gently sand on it first to help paint to stick on the surface

*TV can not be installed above wood fireplace because of the heat ( a gas model still release heat but less) in that case, a heat reflector is needed

Secret recipe :

*change carpet choosing new flooring easier to maintain

*this room had the plank installed on the diagonal to visually increase size of the room and originality

*install new baseboard, higher and thicker than the builder original thin ones

*refresh paint color on wall for a more calming ambiance

*make sure to start with a good quality primer first (ideally tinted grey for best coverage of any intense color)

*add curtain contrasting with wall color

Secret recipe :

*change carpet choosing new flooring easier to maintain

*this room had the plank installed on the diagonal to go with the flow and other angled bedroom door

*to close the open Den while adding a 4th bedroom, frame wall and install French doors giving a nice large opening when needed

*install new baseboard, higher and thicker than the builder original thin ones

*refresh paint color on wall

*install sliding doors on closet area

*replace builder’s ceiling light fixture for modern fixtures

Recipe :

*change carpet choosing new flooring easier to maintain

*this room had the plank installed on the diagonal to visually increase size of the room and originality

*to close the open Den while adding a 4th bedroom, frame wall and install French doors giving a nice large opening when needed

*install new baseboard, higher and thicker than the builder original thin ones

*refresh paint color on wall

*install sliding doors on closet area

*install curtain, outside the window frame giving the impression it is larger which avoid to block natural light