The Mansion
Luxurious
This was our most ambitious project on The Stagers. We had only five days and a limited budget to transform a massive 8,000 square-foot mansion in a very upscale neighborhood. By bringing luxurious furnishings, rich carpets and well-appointed accessories, we clearly defined vignettes that turned a cold, empty space into a warm, comfortable home.
The Penthouse
Eclectic & Opulent
Though spacious and airy, this downtown penthouse was lacking appropriate furniture as well as other fine details befitting its $3.3 million price tag. Designed by the client, for his own male tastes, his home was the bachelor of all pads: Elevator into the property, seven televisions, seven animal hides, seven patios, one totem pole, a living room devoted to his dogs, baby grand piano in lieu of dining. I wanted to be this man. I wanted to live this way. Then I met his cat.
The Bungalow
Dip to Hip
This had to be one of the most dramatic transformations on both seasons of The Stagers. We had to overcome a peach paint pallet and cheap décor to transform a small suburban house into a chic modern space, while not stepping on the client's pit-bull. His white Barcelona chair gave us minimal comfort screaming for an environment befitting its status. They call me "the furniture whisperer," which explains why I have trouble listening to people.
The Townhome
Sleek & Stylish
This was a staging obstacle course, in which we had to work around the owners and their clutter. The goal was to transform a dated, three-level townhome in an affluent beachside neighborhood, into a sleek, contemporary space worthy of its $1.4 million price tag. Rukiya Bernard, my style factor, helped me create a sexy, grown-up look for a home on everyone's wish-list.
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