We had this company do the staging for our house on Capitol Hill before it went on sale and we were…read moreTHRILLED with the results. The pictures speak for themselves but I will mention a few things of special note. First, we had representatives from 3 different companies come to our house and quote. Anabella impressed us immediately with her comments and also that she did a walk-through of the house making a video, essentially making notes for herself, and perhaps her co-workers, about what might be brought in and where it should be placed. (Our movers had already taken our furniture away so it was perhaps easier working with an empty space.) Second, this company was slightly cheaper than the other two for the first month but the real difference is what happens if your house is not under contract after a month and you want to keep the furniture for a second month. The other two companies forced you to make a decision in advance as to whether you choose a one-month, or a two-month, contract. How can you know in advance how fast your house will sell. If you took the one-month option, keeping it longer was expensive, though I can't recall exactly how much. In the case of Staging Design DC, there is no need to guess in advance. If you have not sold your property, just tell them you need the furniture longer and it is 20% extra per month. Third, a really clever visual change was to arrange the living room furniture in a U-shape with the open end of the U facing toward the entry. It made the room seem significantly larger. We had a TV against the wall and the "U" the other way around so when you entered, you first saw the back of a chair. Fourth, a minor thing perhaps but the things they hung on the wall generally used hooks that were already there but they were all light so only small hooks were needed. One of the other companies wanted to hang a mirror. Mirrors of any size are heavy and so need a large drywall anchor to secure them which might be unsightly once the mirror is gone. You would have to hang something else there to cover it. When my wife first saw the house as the installation was being completed, she gasped and said, "I'm so happy!". You will be too.

Solid staging services , the property always looks nice for photos. it seems like a larger…read moreorganization than most stagers I've worked with (I'm a real estate agent), so they've always been able to accommodate me. I recently had a very hairy and stressful transaction where we didn't know whether we'd close or not. Our contract had expired but Paula , the Operations Director, was very flexible and chill. She let us have a few extra days while we tried to work things out and did not add to the pressure. We ended up needing to extend another month and the fee for the extension was very reasonable.

We had a great experience with Miranda. We contacted her about a week before we needed the staging…read more She went over the plans with us and we picked what was best suited for our needs - which was 1 month of staging. Everything was set up beautifully - we were so pleased with how she staged out place. The house looked so much brighter and more beautiful. We even decided to add an additional bed to one of the rooms and Miranda was able to quickly add this. Our place ended up getting an offer over asking price less than 24 hours after we listed it. We think a lot of this had to do with the beautiful staging. That was the offer we accepted and we were very happy with the whole experience! Her price was also very affordable and worth the end result!

When we got pregnant, we knew we had to redesign our bathrooms or move to a home that would work…read morebetter for our growing family. Colleen and the Redbird team quickly helped us create a new floor plan to maximize space in our primary bathroom, plus pull and replace designs for two more bathrooms. They got to know our personal style, created design concepts that we loved, connected us with a contractor, and helped us navigate supply chain issues. The result: bathrooms that are beautiful, functional, easy to clean, and within budget.

I've worked with Colleen from RedBird for three projects now (kitchen color consult, multiple rooms…read morein a first floor redesign, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in a second floor redesign) and I'm so glad that I found her for elevating and transforming my living spaces! She has a great eye for design and color and is easy to talk to and personable-- this was especially important to me since I wanted to work with someone that I can "click" with. There are tons of design options out there and I can easily spend multiple days just trying to pick out a single piece of furniture, let alone trying to make it look good and work with an entire room, so Colleen's services are invaluable. I just let her and her team do the hard work of putting together color palettes, layouts and mood boards and I tweak little details to my liking if I want. My entire house now looks instagrammable (can't help but notice how good rooms look in the background when I take pictures of the kids around the house) and I'm enjoying its looks as well as function every single day thanks to Colleen and RedBird!

I can't say enough great things about Designs by Margaret! Margaret completely transformed my house…read moreinto a home. Her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring a vision to life are truly unmatched. She took the time to understand my style and delivered results that exceeded my expectations. Every space feels welcoming, beautifully designed, and thoughtfully put together. The compliments from family and friends haven't stopped! If you're looking for a designer who is professional, talented, and genuinely passionate about her work, I highly recommend Designs by Margaret. Thank you, Margaret, for making my home so special!

Designs by Margaret exceeded every expectation. Each room feels uniquely me, and the thoughtful…read morecolor combinations add warmth and character throughout the home. Margaret took a fixer-upper and turned it into a beautiful, functional forever home. She is attentive, intuitive, and has an incredible talent for seeing potential and purpose in every space. I couldn't be happier with the results!

How do I begin..... I met Sonja in the main office of the building my condo is located in. Her team…read morehad just done an amazing job staging the model unit for our property. Jokingly I asked could she design my unit exactly as she did the model. I say jokingly for two reasons... 1) I thought she only did commercial business. 2) If she did partake in residential work, I knew I would not be able to afford her services. Surprisingly, I was wrong on both accounts. I explained to her Im a single guy and I wanted to have a stylish home, but I have no sense of style and would be of no help lol... She told me not to worry and asked me what my budget was (lol which was scary cause I didnt have one) Here is how I knew Sonja was a professional and good at what she does. .... I am super indecisive and she made the process painless for me. She provided me with quotes and walked me through a few options. I ended up getting what she referred to as a turn-key ready unit. I liked to refer to it as.... pay the lady and let her work her magic lol... I LOOOOOOOOVE my condo... My friends think Im some sort of Interior Design Guru, because Ive been taking all the credit (Sorry Sonja) :-) .... But to clear my concious lol... I decided to come on here and tell the rest of the world how wonderful you are....

As a real estate agent managing multiple transactions Sonjia and Nicole are god sends. They are…read moreprompt in response to requests and extremely well organized in scheduling walk through, furniture move in and out. They have a nack for problem solving and thus saving me from lots of little issues. All this is enough for my loyalty but tack on their fantastic sense of how to enhance room spaces with accessible layouts and perfectly selected furniture and art and you have the go to stagers/ interior designers inside the beltway. 3 listings with them doing the staging and 3 escalating contracts. If selling a space is your business Designbox is invaluable.

Working with Laura was a true pleasure. She stays on top of all of the details, effectively…read morecommunicates on the progress of each project, and is mindful of budget limitations. On top of that, she brings such a unique and creative eye to each project. She helped transform my home into a beautiful and calm living space, and I receive so many compliments on her work. Would highly recommend her services!

We weren't able to afford an interior designer for our entire home so we hired Laura twice for a…read more2-hour consultation to help us with layouts, paint colors, and general interior design recommendations for our home. I sent Laura images and agenda items ahead of the visits and she came prepared for the most productive use of our time. I couldn't believe how much we were able to cover in 2 hours- paint colors, wallpaper, fabric, carpet samples, built in design, material suggestions, hardware suggestions, the works! While the cost per hour may seem high for new home owners, the cost savings of her suggestions and vendors she recommends ended up paying for the consultations and then some. I'm sure that value goes even further with access to her trade discounts for full service design. Even without leveraging Laura to order on your behalf, she brings expertise on local vendors and online stores where you can find items you wouldn't otherwise know about. We ended up saving money with our contractor by leaning on suggestions Laura gave us, her notes and drawings are thorough with actionable plans. It was incredibly difficult to find a designer who would do hourly consultations and I'm so glad we found Laura- she has impecable taste, she's efficient and focused, and gave me the confidence to execute decisions on my own in the absense of being able to hire a full time designer. We hope to be able to hire her for a future home! Couldn't recommend enough.

Splendid & Swanky didn't just stage our house; they orchestrated a breathtaking transformation…read more Their keen eye for design, paired with an unparalleled commitment to excellence, brought our vision to life. Every corner of our home evoked elegance, style, and sophistication. What truly sets Splendid & Swanky apart is their remarkable ability to deliver results. Within just 48 hours of our home hitting the market, we received an offer! Their strategic staging not only captured the attention of potential buyers but also elicited an emotional connection that sealed the deal in record time. Splendid & Swanky's dedication to their craft and their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, sets them apart as true industry leaders. We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a phenomenal team and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in search of a transformative home staging experience. Thank you, Splendid & Swanky, for making our dreams a reality and for proving that when it comes to staging, there's simply no better team and your house will sell quickly! -Dana

If you are looking to furnish an empty space, stop what you're doing and at least set up a call…read morewith the Splendid & Swanky team. For background, I have no interest in interior design and have no business spending real money on furniture I know nothing about. But I found myself in a situation where I had nothing for a space that had to be smartly utilized. And I wanted it to be beautiful. Was this really the time to experiment with Pinterest while spending thousands of dollars? & I needed the furniture to last long enough that I wouldn't have to think about this again for a very, very long time. I also needed to buy everything during a pandemic, when everything was delayed... So I turned to an option I never had considered before - hiring interior designers. I had heard great things about this team and wanted to explore sourcing this huge project out to them. It's a pretty simple process. You go to their website and fill out an intake form that introduces yourself and the project. Then they'll sell up a virtual call to meet and discuss your style, and budget. Then they came and looked at the space, took measurements. Then they pitched a proposal. From there you have to make some decisions. They are going to present you with options that may be outside of your budget. This is where we gotta grow up a little and recognize that if you want nice things, this is how much that actually cost. I was happy to increase my original proposed budget to get what I needed. But there were some peices that I wanted to spend less on and they quickly came back with lower priced options. They were very adaptable there. With that, they placed the order! Over the course of the next few months, the furniture started arriving. They work with a contractor who you can hire (through them, they handle all the admin work) who can assemble, hang, etc do all that work for you. They even came over to make sure everything was hung in the right spots. There is a science and art to design that they are factoring into every decision for your space, and it's worth their fee to get all your nice new furniture all in the right place. They look for beauty and functionality in every detail of the space. So now I have this gorgeous dining room [photo provided]. Our guests are blown away whenever they walk even towards the space. It's exactly what I wanted when I described the target ambiance to the team. Beautiful, relaxed, warm, stylish. I can't tell you how happy I am with my experience with Splendid & Swanky and the confidence it brought me about my home. If you're able to, whenever you're able to, hire professionals to do things you can't do well. It'll always be worth it. Here is the proof.

Pros: Market Ready Staging Solutions was clutch when it came time to stage my house for sale. Their…read moreprices were much better than the larger companies and no contract was required for a minimum number of months (many companies were requiring a 3 month minimum). Cons: The inventory that they show as available on their website isn't accurate. You have to physically go there to see what's available and it's usually not a whole lot because realtors and large companies get the drop on renting the furniture as soon as it comes in. It took some creativity, but I was finally able to get some pieces for my home, even though they weren't all from the same set. If you communicate with them and let them know what you're looking for, they're really helpful in letting you know what's available that fits what you're looking for. Also, make sure you document what you return, when you return it...they called me after I returned the furniture to say that a cushion was missing. I insisted that I had returned it but they swore they didn't have it. They found it the next day. All in all it was a good experience. I'd use them again if needed.

I own Zilpa Staging LLC and have been working with Market Ready Staging Solutions since they…read morestarted in 2011. I have had a wonderful experience working with everyone here. Vecente is very responsive and quick with the estimates and Rob and the moving team are very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend using them if you need a full house of furniture or just a few pieces.