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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

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

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...

College dorm moving and packing list you need for a smooth move

by Kasia McDaniel | How to, Podcast

So you have a college student who will be moving into a dorm…yikes! If this is your first child going to college, these transitions can be kind of scary. My oldest decided she wanted to study engineering and got into her second choice college. Luckily, she...

Eight teenage bedroom ideas to update your kids bedroom

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor, Podcast

Teenagers can be a moody bunch. I know because I have a few myself! But when it comes to their bedroom, I can hear the moms and dads eyes rolling now. They can be a helter skelter mess. Some parents would love to help them get their room under control and just sweep...

Be wary of these poisonous indoor plants for your pets

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor, Podcast

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #286 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some checklists for your rental property or to stage your home? Check out my instant downloads of checklists, templates and ebooks at...

Holiday Home Decor Gift Guide

Home Decor Ideas Your home decor says a lot about you. You might like bright colors, bold patterns or a quiet home. Maybe you just need to infuse some personality in your home decor but don’t know what accessories to add. Here are some ideas I’ve collected...

Halloween party planning and more

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #270 This episode is brought to you by my Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable. Looking for some Halloween checklists, games and invitations? Check out my instant downloads of Halloween printables at WillowBrookPrintable, and get your...

Best way to pick out bathroom tile

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #267 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...

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

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

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

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 Home staging became a part of my world in 2002 when I sold my first home. Back then I didn’t call it home staging. It was just a way to get the house look nice and presentable to home buyers. You didn’t want to leave the house a...

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,...

Are buyers looking for a formal dining room? Hear what realtors had to say

by Kasia McDaniel | Home Selling, Home staging

When we lived in our house in Virginia, we had two dining areas: 1 formal dining room and 1 eat in kitchen. Both had full sized tables for our growing family of five. We didn’t normally eat in our formal dining room except for Sundays which I made a rule to do...

How to create an easy spring tablescape using your decor

Spring decor can be fun to bring out and my favorite way to decorate is with a spring tablescape. Mainly because it doesn’t take too much effort and you can use things that are around the house already. Some years I find some little treasures to add around the...

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 | Episode #201 If you are getting your house ready to sell and you are wondering where you need to focus, I have a pre-recorded webinar for you. It’s called the “4 most important rooms to stage” and in it I bust some...

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 pre-recorded webinar for you. It’s called the “4 most important rooms to stage” and in it I bust some...

How the slow decorating trend can help you decorate your home

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #199 If you are getting your house ready to sell and you are wondering where you need to focus, I have a pre-recorded webinar for you. It’s called the “4 most important rooms to stage” and in it I bust some...

How much money do I need 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...

Transform a room into an emotional escape room

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #197 This episode is brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get your House Sold. Looking for a quick checklist that will help you focus on what to do to get your house ready to sell? Check out my free download, 30 Easy Tips to Get Your...

Five things I do not do when staging a home

by Kasia McDaniel | Home staging, Home staging tips

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #196 This episode is brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get your House Sold. Looking for a quick checklist that will help you focus on what to do to get your house ready to sell? Check out my free download, 30 Easy Tips to Get Your...

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

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #195 This episode is brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get your House Sold. Looking for a quick checklist that will help you focus on what to do to get your house ready to sell? Check out my free download, 30 Easy Tips to Get Your...

Five living room updates for under $100

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor, Home staging

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #193 This episode is brought to you by The Staging Toolkit. Looking for some easy to follow diagrams on how to set up your home with staging accessories? Download my Staging Toolkit to get started and get your house sold faster. Our...

Best home staging and decor tips for 2021

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor, Home Selling, Home staging tips

Oh my goodness! How can it be 2022 already! I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to a new year. As a “thank you” for being part of my world in 2021, I put together my ten most popular Creative Home podcast episodes this year. So before...

Five things that make your house feel smaller

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #164 This episode is brought to you by 5 Things To Unpack First In Your New Home. If you are moving and you want to get started off on the right foot in your new home, check out my free download, 5 Things to Unpack First In Your New...

Three interior design trends going away in 2021

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #169 This episode is brought to you by 5 Things To Unpack First In Your New Home. If you are moving and you want to get started off on the right foot in your new home, check out my free download, 5 Things to Unpack First In Your New...

How do you stage your home when you’re empty nesters?

by Kasia McDaniel | Home Selling, Home staging

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #191 This episode is brought to you by The Staging Toolkit. Looking for some easy to follow diagrams on how to set up your home with staging accessories? Download my Staging Toolkit to get started and get your house sold faster....

What can you do over the holidays to prepare for the spring real estate market?

by Kasia McDaniel | Home Selling, Home staging, Home staging tips

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #190 This episode is brought to you by The Staging Toolkit. Looking for some easy to follow diagrams on how to set up your home with staging accessories? Download my Staging Toolkit to get started and get your house sold faster. The...

Holiday decorating made easy

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #189 his episode is brought to you by The Staging Toolkit. Looking for some easy to follow diagrams on how to set up your home with staging accessories? Download my Staging Toolkit to get started and get your house sold faster....

How to stage and decorate your home with artisan baskets with Marisa Sellman

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor, Home staging tips

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #188 This episode is brought to you by The Staging Toolkit. Looking for some easy to follow diagrams on how to set up your home with staging accessories? Download my Staging Toolkit to get started and get your house sold faster. A...

How to create your magical movie room without those fancy seats

by Kasia McDaniel | Home decor, Home staging tips

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #187 This episode is brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get your House Sold. Looking for a quick checklist that will help you focus on what to do to get your house ready to sell? Check out my free download, 30 Easy Tips to Get Your...

2022 home decor trends you want to incorporate into your home

The Creative Home Podcast | Episode #186 This episode is brought to you by 30 Easy Tips to Get Your House Sold. Looking for a quick checklist that will help you focus on what to do to get your house ready to sell? Check out my free download, 30 Easy Tips to Get Your...

Do homes need to be staged in Fayetteville, NC?

If you live in the Fayetteville, NC area, chances are you affiliated with the military. Fort Bragg is located in Fayetteville and is the largest US Army base by population and home to over 500,000+ Army soldiers, families, retirees, contractors and civilians. And if...

Remove these 5 items from your home office for a quick home sale

COVID-19 sure has changed a few things in our lives. The way we shop, go out to dinner (or lack thereof), including moving work back into the house. So it’s no surprise that the home office is now a necessity. But when it comes time to sell your home, you need...

6 ways to add fun to your outdoor picnic party