Amazing-Staging by Marlena Photo Gallery

The following photos and videos represent a sampling of some of our recent staging projects. You will see examples of:

• Fix and Flips—These homes were purchased by local real estate investors and renovated to increase the value of the homes.
• Redesign—These homes were already totally furnished with the owner’s furniture, artwork and accessories and reworked to bring out the best qualities and get their dream home designs.
• Condos—Condos can easily be staged to make them feel warm, comfortable and inviting.
• Apartments—Many real estate investors are looking for investments for niche markets such as short term stays for professionals.
• Airbnb—Many people are interested in opening up their homes or a portion of their homes to tourists and travelers.
• Office Space—See the transformation of a room used for “whatever” to a beautiful, functional space for the entire family.
• Specialty Projects—highlights show vignettes and specific requests for special occasions  

Fair Oaks, CA, Eucalyptus

This property in Fair Oaks, California had a welcoming back yard with a deck and several shade trees. The living room faced the street and had large windows which provided a nice amount of natural lighting.  The fireplace insert was renovated to make for a warm and cozy living room experience. The furniture I chose for this location had a Tuscany feeling to it that included a little bit of causal chic.

Gold River, CA, Empire Mine

This staging job was actually what is called a “Redesign.”  A “redesign” is when a Stager uses the client’s existing furniture and accessories.  In this case, the client had a home full of beautiful furniture, accessories and artwork.

After the initial walk-through consultation, I gave the client a “punch list” of things to do to get ready for the Open House. We had a tight timeline and the client went right to work removing a number of books, magazines and personal artifacts which made the space more open and user-friendly.

It was awesome working in this space that already had an enormous amount of natural light and beauty, and an amazing outdoor pool with waterfall. It was easy to find new ways to accentuate this home’s natural beauty!

Rancho Cordova, CA, Forestlake

When I started this staging project the place was torn up and the dumpster was almost full! (See Before pic.) Who would have guessed that this property would undergo such a transformation! (See After pic.) Nothing like new stainless-steel kitchen appliances and beautiful grey-tone vinyl flooring to make a place have a contemporary look and feel. It was fun using gold and turquoise pillows against a grey futon sofa to add to give it that “pop” that made the WOW!

Sacramento, CA, 1st Ave, Apt 5

This apartment is located in downtown Sacramento close to a several hospitals. It’s a perfect living space for visiting nurses and other travelling professionals who are in this city on special assignment. Most travelling professionals stay for 3-6 months.

Special attention was made to make the apartment a place to “leave your worries at the door.” Really comfortable living room furniture along with coordinated accessories, artwork and several niceties made this a “home away from home.”