Home Staging Blog

Holiday Staging Secrets very Home Seller Should Know Selling your home during the holidays? 🎄 In this video, I’ll show you exactly what holiday décor to leave up (and what to pack away) so your home looks festive without distracting buyers. As a home stager, I’ll...

Home Staging Tips Q&A: Clutter, garage and paint tips that sells homes

Home Staging Tips for your garage, clutter, home updates, and paint Getting ready to sell your home? You’re in the right place! In this post, I’m sharing home staging tips that answer the most common questions sellers ask — from how to handle clutter to wall paint...

Living Room Home Staging Before and After

Simple Changes That Make a Big Impact: Living Room Home Staging Before and After When it comes to selling your home, the living room is one of the most important spaces to get right—it’s where buyers imagine relaxing, entertaining, and feeling at home. In this post,...

DIY Home Staging Tips for Women Over 50

Home Staging Tips for Women over 50: Transform your space with confidence With the right home staging tips, Baby Boomers and women over 50 can transform their space into a home that buyers want. This video is packed with simple, budget-friendly DIY home staging tips...

How to sell your home for more money: 4 rooms you must stage

How to Sell Your Home Faster by Staging These 4 Key Rooms Are you getting ready to sell your home and want to know how to sell your home faster and for more money? In this video, I’ll reveal the 4 most important rooms to stage if you want to make a great first...

12 years of brutally honest home staging advice

“I want to share some brutally honest home staging advice that I learned over the past 12 years as a home stager.” Are you staging a home to sell? Don’t waste your time (or money) making the same mistakes I did! After 12 years as a professional home...

Five Budget-Friendly Living Room Staging Ideas under $100

These living room staging ideas are so easy and cost under $100 – they make your living room look so much better! Want to sell your home faster without spending a fortune? In this video, I’m sharing five easy and affordable living room staging ideas— each under...

Home sellers tips: Staging tricks that sold my home fast

Essential home sellers tips for a faster sale Selling your home can feel overwhelming, but the right strategies can make all the difference. In this episode of the Creative Home Staging Show, Kasia McDaniel shares her top home sellers tips and staging tricks that...

Preparing your house to sell? Avoid these common eyesores killing your sale

“When preparing your house to sell, you don’t want to do this!” Preparing your house to sell can feel overwhelming, but one of the most important steps is making sure your home looks its best to potential buyers. Even small details—like cluttered...

Occupied home? Here’s how to stage your home and sell it faster

Knowing how to stage your home is important if you want to sell it quickly Selling a house while you’re still living in it can feel overwhelming—but the good news is, you don’t need to move out to make it market-ready. Learning how to stage your home the right way can...

Home Staging Paint Colors for Women Over 50 That Sells Home Fast

Paint Colors When Staging Your Home Make a Difference Choosing the right paint colors can make or break your home sale. In this video, I’ll share the best home staging paint colors for women over 50 that help homes look brighter, fresher, and more buyer-friendly. If...

5 things women over 50 wish they knew before selling their home

Watch 5 things women over 50 wish they knew before selling on YouTube Thinking about selling your home after 50? In this video, I’m sharing 5 things women over 50 wish they knew before selling their home—emotionally and financially. From decluttering tips to the power...

Hidden costs of staging an empty house

The hidden costs of staging an empty house by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hidden-costs-of-staging-an-empty-house1.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 340 Thinking about selling your...

5 home staging tips to get ready for the spring real estate market

Five home staging tips for the spring real estate market by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5-home-staging-tips-for-spring-real-estate-ma1.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 339 Are...

The real truth behind downsizing: what no one tells you

The real truth behind downsizing by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/reality-of-downsizing1.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 337 Thinking about downsizing? It’s not just about...

Top 5 Home Staging Accessories You Can Find at Ross & TJ Maxx

5 Must-Have Ross and TJMaxx Finds for Budget-friendly Styling by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-stager-guide-Ross-TJMaxx-must-haves-for-.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Home Staging...

Positive Home Selling Affirmations

Positive Home Selling Affirmations by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/home-selling-affirmations-audio.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 328 In this episode, we’re diving into the...

Staging Challenges: How to stage awkward spaces and odd layouts

Staging Challenges: How to stage awkward spaces and odd layouts by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/staging-challenge-awkward-rooms-and-odd-layou.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 336...

Home Staging Process to Prepare Your House to Sell

by Kasia McDaniel | Home staging, Podcast

Home staging strategy by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/home-staging-strategy.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube In this episode of the Creative Home Staging Show, I’m sharing my...

How to hide clutter in plain sight when selling your home

How to hide clutter in plain sight by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hide-clutter-in-plain-sight.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 327 Selling your home soon and need to hide some of...

Top home improvements to tackle before selling your home

Top home improvement projects to tackle before selling your home by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/home-improvements-before-selling-your-home.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 324 As...

Should you stress over staging your kid’s bedroom?

Should you stress over staging your kid's bedroom? by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/should-you-stress-over-staging-your-kids-bedr.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 324 A...

Who to trust for home staging advice? Experts vs DIYers?

Who to trust for home staging advice? Experts or DIYers? by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/who-to-trust-for-home-staging-advice.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 323 If you are...

3 outdated wall decor to remove when selling your home

3 outdated wall decor to remove when selling your home by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Podcast https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/3-outdated-wall-decor-to-remove-when-selling-.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 321 Wall decor can...

Dining Room Home Staging Tips

Dining Room Home Staging Tips by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Podcast https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dining-room-home-staging-tipsaudio.mp3 Watch my episode on YouTube Episode 318 If you have a dining room and you are selling your...

Three front porch staging mistakes to avoid

3 front porch staging mistakes to avoid by Kasia McDaniel | Creative Home Staging Show https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3-front-porch-home-staging-mistakes.mp3 Watch the podcast on my YouTube Channel Episode 322 The front porch is the...

Choosing interior paint colors for your new home

by Kasia McDaniel | How to

Picking paint colors for your new home can be daunting. I know because I’ve had to do it when we built our new house. Since then, I’ve helped several home owners with their paint colors so they are happy with their choices. Let me share the process we went...

How to create a back to school homework area

It’s August and if you are a parent, some of your kids may have already gone back to school or about to and you know what this means…time to get them ready and in the mindset to do homework. My kids like to do homework in different places around the house. Some like...

Accomplish one mini house chore to tackle in your home

Summertime is meant for vacation. I know trying to accomplish anything else around your home can be asking for too much. House chores pile up and decluttering is at the end of your to do list. But if you pick one mini task to tackle now to get your home ready for the...

What if your realtor didn’t believe in staging?

When selling your home, realtors know your home needs to show well. But what happens when your realtor says, I don’t believe in home staging to you as a homeowner? Well I had that same scenario happen to my client who hired me as a home stager to help her. Let’s talk...

Moving with kids

by Kasia McDaniel | How to

Moving can be stressful for anyone but when you add kids to the mix, it can be downright exhausting. We’ve had our share of moves across the country and around the world with and without kids. So how do you do it? Let’s talk about what will make your life...

Who pays for home staging?

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #266 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some artwork for your rental property or to stage your home? Check out my instant downloads of artwork you can print and hang in your home at...

Tips for home staging in Pinehurst, NC

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #265 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some artwork for your rental property or to stage your home? Check out my instant downloads of artwork you can print and hang in your home at...

Does home staging work?

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #264 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some artwork for your rental property or to stage your home? Check out my instant downloads of artwork you can print and hang in your home at...

What do realtors think of home staging?

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #262 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some artwork for your rental property or to stage your home? Check out my instant downloads of artwork you can print and hang in your home at...

The Ultimate Moving Checklist to Plan Your Move

by Kasia McDaniel | Home Selling

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #260 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some artwork for your rental property? Check out my instant downloads of artwork you can print and hang in your home at WillowBrookPrintable, and...

How to get your rental property booked with more guests

by Kasia McDaniel | How to

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #256 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some artwork for your rental property? Check out my instant downloads of artwork you can print and hang in your home at WillowBrookPrintable, and...

Awkward living room layout with corner fireplace

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor

A living room can be a great place to relax, watch TV and hang out with friends. But if you have an awkward layout with a corner fireplace and you aren’t sure how to set up your furniture, it may be a source of stress for you. Let me share some ideas on how you...

Home trends going away in 2022

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor

Home design trends If you are building or renovating your home and want some design ideas, be aware of home design trends going away in 2022. Trends are just that, they come and go. It’s ok to have these things if you still love them but when it comes time to...

What is home staging?

Definition of home staging If you’re preparing to sell your home, you’ve probably heard the term “home staging” and wondered, what is home staging and why does it matter? Home staging is the process of arranging furniture, décor, and accessories in a way that...

Using plants to stage your home

Do you have plants in your home? I’m lucky to keep the 2 plants alive in my home! If you do or maybe you were thinking about using a few plants to stage your home, then we need to talk about how to use them for maximum impact. In this week’s episode,...

Home staging dining room tips: Do buyers want formal?

by Kasia McDaniel | Home Selling, Home staging

When it comes to selling a home, first impressions matter—and the dining room is often one of the first spaces buyers notice. Knowing how to present it can make a big difference in how appealing your home feels. In this post, we’ll share home staging dining room tips...

Home staging companies can help transform your home

Selling your home soon and want to find the best staging companies around? It’s really not that difficult to find as long as you know what to look for. Home staging companies have been booming lately because homeowners are savvy and know that their house has to...

Negotiate these home decor items separate from home sale price

by Kasia McDaniel | Home Selling

The Creative Home Podcast If you are getting your house ready to sell and you are wondering where you need to focus, I have a YouTube video for you. It’s called the “4 most important rooms to stage” and in it I bust some staging myths, the 4 most...

Should you move out to sell your home?

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #200 If you are getting your house ready to sell and you are wondering where you need to focus, I have a YouTube video for you. It’s called the “How to sell your home for more money: the 4 rooms you must stage”...

How much does it cost to stage my home?

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #198 It’s almost spring time as we air this episode of the Creative Home Podcast, which means that houses are going to start popping up with for sale signs. But you may wonder, well how much time and effort do these...

Five things I do not do when staging a home

by Kasia McDaniel | Home staging, Home staging tips

The Creative Home Podcast Lots of homeowners question the need to stage their home while others know it is totally worth it. I also get asked, well, do YOU stage your own home when YOU sell it? And my answer is a definitely YES! But there are a few things that...

What do you need to do before meeting a home stager?

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #195 Now you hired a home stager but wonder what do you need to do to get ready for the meeting? In this week’s episode, I will tell you what you can expect from me as a home stager and what I expect from you as a homeowner. ...

Five living room updates for under $100