Home Staging Blog

Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes the busiest season for home buying and selling. If you’re planning to put your home on the market this spring, now is the perfect time to start preparing your property for sale. Proper home staging can make a world of difference, helping your home stand…

Home staging is a game-changer in real estate, helping homes sell faster and often for a higher price. As a real estate agent, you’re the trusted advisor guiding sellers through this process — and naturally, you have questions! Let’s break down some of the most common home staging questions real estate agents ask. How much…

When a potential home buyer starts looking at properties, ultimately they will make a decision based on emotion – how they feel about a house. Will they be able to create a life here, or in other words, “does it feel like home?”. As soon as this thought trickles into their mind, they will begin…

As the winter chill settles over Chicago, it’s easy for our homes to feel just as dreary as the weather outside. But who says you need paint to brighten up your space? Whether you’re cozying up indoors or welcoming guests, adding pops of color can breathe life into any room — no paintbrush required. Here…

In Chicago’s competitive real estate market, selling your home can feel like a monumental task. With its diverse neighborhoods, from the bustling Loop to the historic charm of Hyde Park, Chicago offers something for every buyer. However, standing out in such a vibrant market requires more than just listing your home online. That’s where home…

When it comes to selling luxury properties, home staging is not just an added benefit — it’s a necessity. While staging any home involves presenting it in its best possible light to appeal to potential buyers, luxury home staging requires an elevated approach. Here’s a closer look at what sets Chicagoland’s luxury home staging apart…

Often times preparing a home for sale takes a back seat to the holiday season. It’s already a stressful time with all the holiday decorating, gift-giving and entertaining. Why have the added stress of selling a home during the jolliest of seasons, when it’s a slow-time for the real estate market to begin with. Yes,…

In the charming River’s Edge subdivision of Yorkville, our team at Chicagoland Home Staging staged a corner-lot ranch home by MWK Construction, Inc. This property exudes a harmonious blend of classic and modern design. With its bright, open floor plan and meticulous attention to detail, this home offers an inviting space perfect for today’s discerning…

Every home is unique and brings with it an individual price point, style, and potential buyer demographic. Our homes use design science to sell faster and for more money. We use techniques to purposefully lead people through a home walkthrough that brings out the craving to buy.

Today’s home buyers have a hefty wish list when it comes to choosing their next place to live. Most are looking for outdoor space, an energy efficient updated kitchen and bath, a quiet place to work, take care of the kids and live at home– without feeling confided to the space.  It’s our job at…

As the housing market continues to evolve, one constant remains: a well-staged home has a powerful impact on buyers. Home staging can increase the value of your property and speed up the selling process whether you’re selling in a hot market or a slower one. See, staging plays a critical role in creating an emotional…

Home staging is an invaluable marketing tool that can help a client’s home stand out amongst the competition. You don’t have to depend on luck or the market to sell a house. Our staged homes in the Chicago western suburbs sell faster and for more money than non-staged homes.  Chicagoland Home Staging is a full-service real estate staging business…

When it comes to selling real estate, first impressions are everything. The moment potential buyers start viewing the listing’s photos online, they begin forming opinions about the property. This makes the entryway—often the first interior space they encounter—an essential element in the staging process. For Chicago’s luxury homes, where competition is fierce and expectations are…

Perched atop one of Chicago’s most prestigious addresses, 1325 N Astor Street offers a luxurious penthouse living experience that is truly unparalleled. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, this six bedroom masterpiece designed by David Adler boasts nearly 8,000 square feet of living space and features three private terraces offering breathtaking city…

At Chicagoland Home Staging we’ve seen our share of mistakes made when displaying artwork in a home from proportions to quality to placement. Artwork is one of the most important finishing touches in a home. Our team loves using pieces that can add personality to a space and overall make the room look more cohesive…

Staging a home isn’t just about creating a visually appealing space; it’s about crafting an experience that resonates with discerning buyers. High-end properties demand a delicate balance of elegance and warmth, showcasing opulence without veering into the territory of excess. Here at Chicagoland Home Staging, we have a proven formula that creates a craving for your…

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from one of our recent projects! A stunning property on Lake Shore Drive in Lake Geneva that our team staged sold for $4,500,000. This beautiful home, represented by Dan Hodkins with the Dawn McKenna Group, was renovated to blend modern luxury with timeless charm. Live the Lake…

Home staging not only benefits single family properties, but it can play a special role in maximize space and function in smaller spaces like townhomes and condos. Our latest project a River North corner duplex up – is a rare gem that hit the market for the first time in over 25 years! This specialty…