First things first. A staged home is a better-positioned home. They sell faster and better. Yet as time goes by I see many homes in our market that have started looking so similar. The home may not be similar at all but the stagings do look similar often. Talking about Southern California, San Diego is one of the Top 10 hottest real estate markets in the US. With a median home sold price of $910,000 (Jan 2024) and 38% of homes sold over asking it is a very competitive space for homes. But are we creating unique spaces here for this competitive market and what do buyers see as they browse homes ..read more

The winter, and in particular around the holiday season, sellers often question if it is the right time to stage and sell their homes. While it can be a slower time in the market, if you ask the right questions, you’ll find that it is actually an ideal time to stage and list your home! Who is shopping for a home during the holidays? You may ask yourself this, thinking the holidays are a busy time of year for gatherings and travel, so are buyers actually searching right now? It may surprise you but yes, buyers are shopping around the holidays, and in fact, those looking this time of year are u ..read more

Looking to bring some warmth and style into your home this season? We sat down with our design team to discuss ways to refresh your home with the latest fall decor trends. This season, we're embracing the warmth and coziness of autumn by incorporating a variety of elements that will transform your space into a haven of comfort and style. From pops of red to wood elements and cozy materials, here are the top fall home decor trends of 2023. Pops of Red Red is the quintessential color of fall, symbolizing the changing leaves and the warmth of a crackling fire. This year, expect to see pops of re ..read more

One of our recent favorites, this Spanish contemporary home encompasses a captivating blend of tradition and innovation, creating a unique and modern living experience with a nod to San Diego’s cultural heritage. While contemporary design often looks to the future, Spanish architects frequently draw inspiration from the country's rich architectural heritage. This home, in particular, pays homage to traditional design elements, including its courtyard, Spanish tiles, and arched doorways. The home's exterior is beautifully unique, with a large arched window adorned with Spanish tile, a teal ..read more

With so many upcoming staging projects with different interior styles, we sat down with our design team this month to talk about some of their favorite pieces from our newest warehouse arrivals. They shared with us their take on the latest trends and how they can adapt different pieces for each unique home. Boucle Texture Boucle fabric is making a big appearance in home decor this year, and it is easy to see why. The durable fabric is adaptable to many different styles, from modern to mid-century. Our design team started incorporating this texture into our stagings late last year, and the tre ..read more

Perfectly situated on a quiet street in the heart of La Jolla, this 1957 mid-century home retains so much of its original character even today. From the beautiful wood paneling throughout to the relaxing landscaping, the home has beautiful characteristics that our designers played off of to create a modern-retro-inspired home that would excite any buyer! Browse the slideshow Designing the Living Areas The main living and dining room features charming built-in shelves for which the design team handpicked accessories, considering the popular 1950s architecture and Googie-style. Centered ..read more

Being based in San Diego there is a natural market for vacation rental properties and when it comes to staging these homes we approach them a little differently than a real estate listing. As we approach the summer months and the vacation rental market opens up we wanted to offer our tips on how to bring these homes to life! Choose a theme! Creating a consistant look throughout a vacation home is a great way to attract guests. In San Diego we love working with a coastal or nautical theme. We also like to draw inspiration from the home’s architecture whether that be mid-century modern, craftsm ..read more

Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up, California is in full super bloom, and the real estate market is ready for some fresh inventory + styling. When it comes to designing stagings our team is always staying up to date with the trends and putting our own twist on the latest. Here’s a peek into the inspiration our team will be pulling from this season! Soft Spring California saw a very wet winter this year, which many of us did not love, but it lead to the super bloom that we are now enjoying! With wildflowers lining every road and the hills green and lush we are loving the idea of ..read more

The New Year is here and so are our thoughts on home design trends for 2023. Overall, the theme of home designs is moving towards a space of authenticity and uniquely-you style so take what you love from our ideas and make it your own! Limewash Paint Popularized by TikTok the limewash paint trend is one of our favorites! It brings an organic feel to the home that can lend itself to so many different interior aesthetics. Whether your home is more of a rustic charm or modern minimal, limewash paint is a unique way to bring dimension to your walls. Mix + Match Design Styles The days of having t ..read more

High ceilings are a huge selling point for so many homes. They can bring in so much natural light and make a home feel expansive even if the footprint is smaller. When it comes to staging a home with tall ceilings though you have to be mindful to fill the space in just the right way! Here are our tips: Choose minimal but statement artwork Your eyes have a lot to see when a home has tall ceilings, so artwork should add to the space without making it feel too busy. We love using simple geometric canvas art to bring balance and fill a big space. Place your artwork vertically Hanging art vertica ..read more