Steps to Lake Ontario,

Steps to Lake Ontario with spectacular views!

Relax and take a break with your favorite book and a glass of wine. This is la Bella vita…

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Images Staged with Flair a year in review

Take a look at our video,  Images Staged with Flair, a year in review. This year proves to be a phenomenal Real Estate Year that has proven to show fantastic growth in Niagara area properties. That growth created a trickle effect that spilled to other businesses that are involved in Real Estate.

Well, here we are another year has gone by and we are celebrating another Christmas holiday season and winding down the end of a fantastic year 2106. Hello my name is Anna Topolinsky owner of Images Staged with Flair, take a look at or video of some of the homes we staged this year. we were fortunate to work with top Realtors(R) Home Builders, such as Eric Wiens Construction and Bice Builders, both building quality custom homes.

We discovered that this year was the year that we worked with many home investors that buy, renovate, stage and sell. These investors have realized the importance of incorporating  home staging into their budget as a very smart investment, knowing they will receive the best RIO on their money spent.

We would like to wish all or clients the very best for the Holiday Season and we look forward to 2017!

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Junior League Holiday House Tour

Junior League Christmas Holiday House Tour

Every year, generous homeowners loan their houses to the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington Holiday House Tour and they are transformed  to showcase stunning holiday décor and entertainment ideas. This year is no exception. Continue reading Junior League Holiday House Tour

Staging the Bathroom: The Most Important Room per Square Foot in Everyone’s Home.

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Staging the Bathroom: The Most Important Room per Square Foot in Everyone’s Home.

 

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Major renovations usually include plans for updating  the bathroom, so it makes sense when you’re home staging to pay careful attention to these areas. Even though they are utilitarian in nature, these rooms will have special appeal to prospective buyers and winning here can make a big difference in your sale.

 

Some definite no-no’s when staging your bathroom include, getting rid of the matching toilet covers and rug. Those items scream, “20 years ago” so loud that the neighbours will be able to hear.  Replacing old socket covers, pitted

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faucets and outdated light fixtures. Your prospective buyer will only be thinking of how much they are going to cost to replace and getting rid of the plastic shower curtain and all the water stains with it, should top your to do list.

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You may love the ruffled crochet toilet paper cover with a doll’s figurine that has been in your family for years and you are welcome to take it with you when you move, but please pack it away now before the first walk through.

 

Check out “Unique Towel Folding” by curbnotes.com on YouTube. The almost half a million views are a testament to how important this exercise can be. Since your buyer will be checking out the linen closet, we spend some time here folding, rolling and otherwise organizing the shelves, uncluttering them to make the closet look as spacious as possible.

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Since the old plastic shower curtain is now a drop cloth for painting, hang a new cloth shower curtain with a liner. Like all things in the bathroom, choose neutral colors and match them or select the occasional complementary colour for a bright, but subtle “pop”. Leave the shower curtain open a little if it makes the room look larger.

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A quick wipe-down of the bathroom before anyone enters is required; and replacing old slivered, soap bars with fresh ones is a matter of good housekeeping, but making sure that everyone in the house is obeying the golden rule of bathroom etiquette is a crucial step for preparing your home for showing and that one truly universal step is to always, always keep the lid down!

 

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Elegant design of 426 Michael Drive, Welland

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ELEGANT DESIGN CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN WELLAND.

THIS BEAUTIFUL RAISED BUNGALOW OFFERS 3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND PLENTY OF SPACE IN THE BASEMENT TO ADD ANOTHER BEDROOM.

OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM, GAS FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORING AND MUCH MORE. THE BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS BASEMENT HAS BEEN PARTIALLY FINISHED WITH A LARGE REC-ROOM.

DOUBLE CAR GARAGE& PRIVATE FENCED BACKYARD. QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION, POURED CONCRETE DOUBLE DRIVE. REAR DECK WITH GAS BBQ LINE OFF KITCHEN. MAIN FAMILY ROOM FAMILY RM. DON’T MISS OUT, CALL MARTA ANDRE
Staging provided by Images Stage with Flair, master bedroom, living room, kitchen and dining room were staged and color chosen to create flow of this home was a lime green with white.. Create a wonderful flow from room to room and show fantastic.

 

 

Is your stager offering you extra added value?

Is your stager offering you extra added value?

Is your stager offering you extra added value? There are many stagers working in my field and my community. They are all very talented and they all do beautiful work.  Most of the stagers I know and  that I have worked with,  work very hard and they strive to offer great quality staging and professionalism…. But is that enough?

In the last eight years that we have been in business we have worked very hard to build an incredible reputation in the staging industry and in the local community. In order to achieve this we have worked tirelessly to ensure that our clients were always receiving exceptional service and always delivered with professionalism.  We deliver what we promise!

A  big percentage of our clients are Realtors,  Builders and Investors. Our clients goals are equal to ours, to sell their listings or homes  as quickly as possible. Images Staged with Flair will offer a huge selection of current and on trend furniture and accessories from our fully stocked warehouse. we decided that wasn’t enough!  So for added value we also offer all of our clients, Realtors, Builders, Investors and  homeowners, exposure to all social media. Such as Linked-in, You Tube, Pinterest, Houzz,  Resa Niagara, Twitter, Google plus, our own website and of course, Facebook. Posting our clients properties , on all of these social medias will boost the exposure of the home, thus selling faster.

We would like to announce our new added service…..For greater added value we have begun offering  our clients professional pictures, we are also now  offering a video for every home that receives a consultation or home staging. The more exposure your home or listing receives,  the faster it will sell!!

Below are a couple of examples of videos that we have created for our clients…..

 

So are you looking for that extra added value to your staging investment?  If so please give us a call and we can talk about how we can make that happen!

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Elegance created at 21 Addison, St. Catharines

Elegance created by Images Staged with Flair, 21 Addison, St.Catharines

By Anna Topolinsky, owner

Elegance created by Images Staged with Flair, staging provided for the open concept Living room, Dining room. Located in West end St.Catharines, this home boasts 3 large bedrooms and new kitchen.

 

Elegance created in this beautiful 2 Storey home in desirable west end.  This home offers views of the escarpment from the master bedroom.  This lovely home offers a gorgeous living/dining room on the main floor with glass doors separating it from a cozy kitchen with center island.  Granite countertops and dark wood cupboards in the kitchen compliment the bright natural light in the main floor family room off the kitchen. Located close to  downtown shopping. Easy access to highway 406 and Pen Center shopping. The upstairs offers 3 lovely bedrooms and a 4 piece bath.  The finished recreation  room offers a wonderful extra space for family downtime. Great desirable neighbourhood. With a fully fenced private backyard this home has everything you could want. Just put down your furniture!

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66 Facer Street

St.Catharines, Ontario

L2M 5J2

905-980-4962

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Home Renovations require a Top-Notch Team, and Images Staged with Flair has the Best in Niagara

Home Renovations require a Top-Notch Team, and Images Staged with Flair have the Best in Niagara.

By Anna Topolinsky, Owner

 

Providing valuable home staging services and home renovations requires a network of trusted professionals.  Home staging companies must continually work to create, modify and update a large roster of businesses with multiple areas of expertise that meet and exceed customer expectations.

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All business are dynamic and changes in management or process can affect service levels. If any of our partner companies fall short of our exacting standards, under perform in customer service or fail to deliver on time, on budget and on spec, they are subject to removal.

By retaining only the top trades and supports, we are confident clients will be extremely satisfied with their staging and home renovations. Images Staged with Flair must offer unique solutions, designed to sell that require a different mix of services for every client. To achieve maximum returns for you, we must be the best and everyone we work with must be the best.

Exceptional service provider, Kevin from Assit-u-move, has been a pivotal part of our growth and a great home staging resource. Kevin and his crew are always courteous, professional, dependable and flexible. Last minute moves and client requested changes never set them back. The care and concern for clients and their property are exemplary and they stand the stereotypical image of the surly mover on its head.

Korson Furniture supports us in ways that the customer doesn’t see every day. Owner Sheila Harvey brings a wealth of knowledge. I have had the opportunity to hear her speak at our Real Estate Staging Association Hamilton meeting and she always has time to promptly return calls, which is so important when deadlines are looming.

One thread that runs through all the trades and service providers and supports that are needed to complete a properly staged home is that they value their businesses as much as I do my own. Building up a fabulous team has been an ongoing process that began when we did, 8 years ago. I am thankful for their hard work, and  professionalism because at the end of the day our client is not interested in how we staged a house for sale, but how that staged house sells.

About Assist –U- Move

Assist-U-Move is owned by ex-military man Kevin David, features prompt courteous local moving service as well as long distance moves within Ontario. Specializing in Houses and Apartments, Assist-U-Move will quote jobs or a per hour basis or by flat rate. References available on request, for more information

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About Korson Furniture Designs

Korson Furniture Design designs, customizes, imports and distributes quality home furnishings to top tier and mid-level furniture retailers and interior designers across Canada. These valued partners share our dedication to the highest level of customer service and quality.  Our selection of distinctive furniture and accent pieces represents the most inspirational and finely-crafted pieces available today. From modern euro-style to the timeless appeal of traditional designs, we offer a world of innovative and exciting new possibilities!

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66 Facer Street

St.Catharines, Ontario

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905-980-4962

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Junior League Holiday House Tour 2015

Junior League Holiday House 2015

Christmas is here and so is the 33rd Junior League Holiday House Tour 2015.

Images Staged With Flair were honored with the opportunity to participate in this exceptional event, we were asked to decorate the master bedroom,  and master bath and office with Christmas decor.  There were  many hours invested in sourcing for the items that were chosen for the space, packing and set up of these rooms.  Although it was very challenging to input all the work involved,  it was also very rewarding to work with some of my colleagues  and all the wonderful ladies I met from the Junior League. The 33rd annual Junior League Holiday House Tour
included three beautiful homes, located in Burlington, Aldershot, and Dundas. We had over 3000 guests that were wowed by all the beautiful Christmas decor that was implemented by many talented designers that gave their time for this great foundation.

Special Thanks to my colleagues Liz DiTomaso from Elegant Living Decorating, Lynn McMillan from Bellissimo Design, Sheri  McCutcheon and Colleen Smith.

Below are some pictures of the space that we decorated

 

 

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