December 12, 2008

Getting the look for less - Home Staging, Bedding 101






How many times have you walked into a room and seen all signs of life sucked out of it? Bedrooms more specifically...



How many times have you walked into a home and seen the "master suite bed" look like this? "Clean & White" in this instance is usually portrayed as lack-luster or forgotten about.




Remember, most people spend over 33% of their lifetime IN THEIR BED! Why not make it the MOST welcoming, MOST luxurious, SHOW STOPPING stop in the house? Even if you're not selling your home, updating the look and feel of your bed can only benefit all parties "involved" - pardon the pun.

Here is a way to get a VERY expensive look, on a variety of budgets.




Option #1 - Only available through the Trade, WHOLESALE on this set is approx. $850 (Retail would be about $ 2,250, not including the sheets or down fillers.




Option #2 - Custom made by Designer using local vendors and bolt ends at DRASTICALLY reduced cost; however it IS custom and made to order. Approx cost $450.00, sheet set approx. $80.00 (Total: $530.00)


Option #3 - Duvet cover and sham set bought at local retailer about $70.00, sheet set approx. $45.00, various toss pillows approx $65.00 (Total: $180.00)


A great way to update ANY bed when Staging a home for sale: is to simply buy a great, reversible duvet and sham set in an eye popping color, or a new sheet set in a contrasting color to your current bedding. Pull the covers back and stack the pillows - viola!

If you're in a high end home and can afford the very best in fabrics, by ALL means, treat yourself! However, living lavishly doesn't have to come at an exorbitant cost. If you see something you like on-line or in a high end store, take a picture of it (aren't cell phones great!) Then look for alternate options that will work within your budget. Remember, keep your receipts, you can always return it if you don't like it. (Unused of course ;-D)

********************************************************************************* Platinum Home Staging, Inc. does Staging, and SO much more! Even if you're not selling your house, why not make it look like a model home? Call Platinum Home Staging, Inc. for an Interior Design Consultation at (805) 553-9952 Our Staging and Interior Designs are Platinum!

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