Art Emulating Life

Breanna, a design client with Flow Home Staging, has exquisite taste.  A young woman with an affinity for all things beautiful, she was a dream to work with, just ask Tina Presley, our lucky designer who had the pleasure of making Breanna’s vision come to life. 

Design is about knowing your client and Tina wasted no time determining the vibrancy within Breanna.  Beautiful pieces that were not only visually appealing but soft to the touch were sourced out, pieces that not only spoke to the client but told a story of her style, tastes and interests.  While the majority of the shopping was done at The Cross in Yaletown and Peridot Vancouver, a home décor boutique located in the South Granville shopping district, Tina and Breanna both searched to find that je ne sais quoi for the space.

Having chosen two beautifully finished blue velvet chairs for the living room, a favorite of Breanna’s, Tina set out trying to find a piece of art that incorporated the rich blue but that also fit the space without overwhelming it.  With a beautifully painted piece of art set on the mantel portraying soft peonies, designer and client wanted something different yet still elegant.  What they found was Kim Johnson, an artist represented by Peridot.  With an innate talent for creating intriguing and individualized paintings, Tina was able to have a custom piece created that incorporated Frenchie, Breanna’s lovable little dog!

The inspiration was a work of art displayed at Peridot of a Victorian living room and parlor.  Although this particular painting was not right for Breanna’s dining space, Kim was more than willing to work Frenchie into a similar painting that would be completely custom and extremely special.  It is in this space that we realize home is where the art is!  

Testimonial from Breanna:

"Working with Tina from Flow Home Staging was a wonderful experience. We truly did have so much fun with my design project from beginning to end. To start I was unsure of what direction I was looking to go in as there are just too many beautiful pieces out there. Tina was able to work with me and learn who I am and what styles and colours I am drawn to quiet quickly, After doing so she was able to nail the style of which was best for me, light, airy and 100% feminine! Tina found the most exquisite pieces ones which I will cherish forever, timeless beauty! I could not be happier with the style of my new home and will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to work with and get to know Tina. Many thanks again Tina for all your hard work!"

Regards,

Breanna Laubach

Isabelle Guay, PRES, RESA

Flow Home Staging

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At Flow Home Staging, creating the perfect interior design is not just about choosing pieces of furniture and adding accessories; it is about finding inspiration!  The right colour palette can really make a space look fantastic, not only providing vibrancy to a room but, showcasing the potential of any given space.  From start to finish, pieces are chosen that compliment and enhance each other, adding life to each room with a beautiful finish.

Photo from Sunrise Views Townhouses

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Isabelle Guay, PRES, RESA

Flow Home Staging

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When putting a property on the market to sell, the goal is always to see a home sold at, or above, the asking price and quickly.  Of course this is not always the case as real estate fluctuates and often, the tastes of the home owner, do not reflect those of the average buyer.  In today’s market, the benefits of staging a home for re-sale far outweigh trying to save money on a listing. 

Staging a condo or home, despite the cost, will often help an owner up-sell their property.  On average, an empty condo will cost approximately $3,500 to stage, a minimal cost compared to reducing a listing in order to attract potential buyers.  This is a cost that is well worth it when a property may sit on the market for months, empty, eating up mortgage payments and possible strata fees, only to eventually sell below the original asking price.  Often prices are reduced by a minimum of $5000, if not more, in order to move a piece of real estate.  Staging gives potential buyers a chance to see the possibilities within a home. Not only does it make spaces look beautifully lived in, staging often makes rooms look bigger, warmer and more inviting, providing a landscape to build future dreams on.   Providing a home that appeals across cultures and ages allows potential buyers a chance to imagine themselves building a life and creating memories there.   Presenting a home, rather than just a space, helps sellers walk away satisfied that they have seen the best possible return on their investment.

Seeing the possibilities in this Master Bedroom makes this space functional yet relaxing…

Isabelle Guay, PRES, RESA

Flow Home Staging

778.835.0001

www.flowhomestaging.ca

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With autumn here and winter fast approaching, adding pops of colour to your living space will dramatically warm up any room.  Although not seasonal, throws are the perfect addition to any room at this time of year as they provide vibrant punches of colour, visual texture and are also cozy blankets to curl up in on colder evenings…with a nice glass of wine.  A designers dream, adding a throw to your living space is an easy way to create a warm and comfortably lived in home. 

Enjoy!

Isabelle Guay, PRES, RESA

Flow Home Staging

778.835.0001

www.flowhomestaging.ca

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We always love the idea of purchasing lamps for our clients. Why is that? Well lamps not only create light but also an ambiance and can be visually very interesting. Adding a funky lamp to your living room can be like adding a sculpture or piece of art. It can add texture, colour and doesn’t clutter like some other accessories do. Here are some examples of fun and interesting lamps we found.

Whether your home décor style is contemporary, elegant or simply traditional there is a wide selection of lamps in stores for you. Before shopping though make sure you know what your needs are (floor or table lamp, height, etc), the colour/style you are going for and also establish your budget. Sometimes finding the right piece can be overwhelming so be prepared!

Isabelle Guay, PRES, RESA

Flow Home Staging

778.835.0001

www.flowhomestaging.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Flow-Home-Staging/129570213765954

We always love the idea of purchasing lamps for our clients. Why is that? Well lamps not only create light but also an ambiance and can be visually very interesting. Adding a funky lamp to your living room can be like adding a sculpture or piece of art. It can add texture, colour and doesn’t clutter like some other accessories do. Here are some examples of fun and interesting lamps we found.

Whether your home décor style is contemporary, elegant or simply traditional there is a wide selection of lamps in stores for you. Before shopping though make sure you know what your needs are (floor or table lamp, height, etc), the colour/style you are going for and also establish your budget. Sometimes finding the right piece can be overwhelming so be prepared!

Isabelle Guay, PRES, RESA

Flow Home Staging

778.835.0001

www.flowhomestaging.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Flow-Home-Staging/129570213765954