a clean little space

We staged the lovely 1200 square foot house in Mar Vista. Since it was so clean and had such good light and good bones, we kept it very simple and modern.

a couple of gallons of white paint....

can absolutely transform a tired space. Its most likely the buyers of this home will redo this original kitchen, but whiting out everything and removing the clutter lets people envision the possiblity.

a very important message.....

Staging a home with family heirlooms

This home came complete with a grand piano, a collection of valuable artwork and furniture and mountains of clutter. We cleaned it out and buffed it up, and look how it sparkles. I added fresh bedding, a new sofa, more modern dining chairs, and a few little accessories...The rest was, edit, edit, edit.

step by step staging a home....

we're staging a home in steps, because the family still lives in it, and we want to make it a smooth transition. First step.. clearing out the clutter we all collect, family memorabilia and nicknacks. Already a tremendous change. More changes as they occur!

A three hour tour....

These busy homeowners dropped off the possessions and never had the time and the vision to really make this place a home. we came in for a three hour consult, and voila.
we moved pieces in from the rest of the house (and took some out), unpacked boxes and made the storage work efficiently. It's now a lovely home.

reprinted from a great blog.. casasugar!

Dying to update your sofa, but can't stomach the idea of buying an entirely new piece or paying big bucks for a reupholstery job?There's no need to spend major money on your sofa when renovating or redecorating your space. Spruce up your seating area with these simple and effective ideas, from least to most expensive.

Least Expensive: New Pillow Cases
While you could always buy new pillows, save space by buying new pillow cases. Go for seasonal colors, new patterns, or something sparkling like the West Elm Sequins Circle Pillow Cover ($39).

Keep reading for another least expensive choice, plus two other ideas for updating your tired old sofa!

Least Expensive: Decorative Throws
Stay warm despite the chilly Fall weather with an easily accessible sofa throw like aRestoration Hardware Chenille Heathered Braided Throw ($59).

Moderate: Sofa Covers
Reupholstering sofas can be expensive, but if you have an Ikea sofa, you're in luck. You can quickly and easily change your decorative mood by covering your couch with a sofa cover like those from Bemz (starting at $250 for a three-seater sofa).

Most Expensive: Slipcover Sofa
Opt to buy a sofa that is intended to be slipcovered, so you can pick several covers to switch out seasonally. This Pottery Barn Carlisle Slipcovered Sofa ($3,000) has over 80 fabric options, so you can never grow bored.

Have you given your sofa a simple facelift? Tell us how you managed to makeover your sofa in the comments.