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Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging/Decorating Tips

Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging/Decorating Tips

By Kasia McDaniel

Blue Diamond Staging & Design owner, Kasia McDaniel, discusses home staging and decorating tips for your home. She does weekly podcasts that last about 10 minutes so you can go on with your day. Learn what you can do to prepare your home for sale, decorating tips for your new home, or update your existing home decor. Set up a consult at www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
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#128 Five home decor trends that date your home

Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging/Decorating TipsMar 30, 2021

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#295 Spring cleaning checklist

#295 Spring cleaning checklist

It’s officially spring time and you know what that means! Pollen!!!! Oh wait that’s here in North Carolina. Anyway, yes spring means allergies too but when it comes to owning a house, you know that spring cleaning should be on your list. And I have a few things that I need to work on this spring that I’ve been neglecting for some time now. So let’s get into some spring cleaning checklist items that you should start working on now too.


Mentioned in this episode:

Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Mar 25, 202416:15
#294 This sleeping method may be just what you need for a good night sleep
Mar 18, 202410:55
#293 Staging, Moving, Decorating, Living

#293 Staging, Moving, Decorating, Living

A mantra is a motivating chant like I think I can, I think I can. And as you chant your mantra, it releases the positive energy and decreases the negative thoughts or stress, As I think about my two businesses, Blue Diamond Staging & Design and WillowBrookPrintable, I realized they help people in different stages in life. So I came up with a new mantra which is a short phrase that defines a business. I love this because my mantra comes full circle and we are in one of these phases in life and why my businesses exist. Listen in!


Mentioned in this episode:

Blue Diamond Staging & Design For Staging and Decorating advice www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com

Willow Brook Printable for moving checklists, packing checklists, party planners and more www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com

Mar 11, 202410:57
#292 Decorating Small Spaces

#292 Decorating Small Spaces

When you move into a small home or apartment, you may not realize that decorating it has to be approached in a different way. The big furniture won't fit as well in a smaller space. Or it just feels too cramped. Are there different rules to decorating a small space? YES! Let me share some tips on how to decorate smaller spaces in your home. Mentioned in this episode:

Episode #238 Small living spaces

How to Open Up Space in a Small Room https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/open-space-small-room/

5 things that make your house feel smaller https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/five-things-that-make-your-house-feel-smaller/

Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable https://willowbrookprintable.etsy.com


Mar 04, 202417:11
#291 What to do with dark wall paneling?
Feb 26, 202410:17
#290 How to Stage Your Living Room Course is now available!

#290 How to Stage Your Living Room Course is now available!

Living rooms are the most important room to stage when it comes to selling your home. But it can be daunting for real estate agents and home sellers to know how to make it look good. You are in luck because my How to Stage a Living Room course is now available online! Listen up to hear what you will learn.


Mentioned in this episode:

https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/living-room-course

Feb 19, 202409:58
#289 Set in your ways and BOOM something changes

#289 Set in your ways and BOOM something changes

You know how you get into a habit or routine and you get comfortable with it? It makes you feel like you accomplished something or it’s just a natural part of your day. But then, something drastic changes and you get thrown off your routine. You feel off-center and out of control. I want to share what threw me lately, how it affects my business, and how staging and moving can throw off your routine but I can bring you right back on track.


Mentioned in this episode:

How to stage a living room course coming soon!

Home Staging services https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/

Moving checklists https://willowbrookprintable.etsy.com/listing/1611526515/moving-checklist-planner-printable

Other checklists can be found at www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com

Feb 12, 202414:48
#288 Why I sent potential clients to my competitor

#288 Why I sent potential clients to my competitor

I recently sent two potential clients to my competitor. Yes, that’s right, I did. But why, do you ask? Because as a business I have grown and learned so much about myself as a home stager. Let me share why I did it, how it makes my business stronger, and what you can learn from it as well.


Mentioned in this episode:

Podcast episode #261 Pros and Cons of Virtual Staging

Staging Snapshot https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/

Whole home staging consult https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/

My website www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com

Feb 05, 202415:49
#287 What can you do in 20 minutes?

#287 What can you do in 20 minutes?

My husband loves to watch “Cole the Cornstar” on YouTube but it’s not what you think. Cole is a young farmer who explains his weekly issues on the farm and all the equipment and barns he has on his 1700 acres of farmland. He talks about the 20 minutes he tackles each day to take care of those ankle-biter tasks that just don’t get done. But if YOU take 20 minutes each day, you will soon check off those honey-do list items quickly. So what can you do in 20 minutes?


Mentioned in this episode:

Cole the CornStar https://www.youtube.com/@ColeTheCornstar

Weekly Meal Planner and Moving Checklists www.etsy.com/shop/Willowbrookprintable

Jan 29, 202411:53
#286 Be careful of these plants

#286 Be careful of these plants

If you are a cat lover and have these plants in your home, you will want to consider swapping them out with cat-safe plants. In this week's episode, I share cat-safe plants and plants that are poisonous to cats thanks to my friend, Chelsea, who owns a plant shop.


Mentioned in this episode:

Follow Chelsea at Rhizome House Plants on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RhizomeHouseplants

Blog post with plant names

https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/these-plants-can-be-deadly-to-cats/

Jan 22, 202412:05
#285 Pantry cleanout challenge
Jan 15, 202414:57
#284 I've told my clients to stop doing this...

#284 I've told my clients to stop doing this...

Happy New Year! With a new year, there are always new things we want to tackle. And for homeowners there are things that you can stop doing when it comes time to sell your home. Now I wanted to tell you to stop doing this one thing...but I can’t stop with just one…so I will share at least two things to stop doing. Mentioned in this episode:

How to decorate your walls like an adult www.bit.ly/decoratewalls

4 best living room wall colors www.bit.ly/4wallcolors

Blue Diamond Staging & Design website www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com

Jan 08, 202410:49
#283 Start thinking about selling your home this spring
Dec 12, 202312:56
#282 Winter bucket list of activities

#282 Winter bucket list of activities

Enjoy time with family or friends with a winter bucket list. That’s not to say this will be your last winter, but it’s good to have a list of ideas of what you want to do during the holiday season. Do you want to go snow tubing? Maybe listen to live Christmas music? Then make a list and get out there! Here are some ideas to get the creative thinking juices going for winter activity ideas.


Mentioned in this episode:

My etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable www.etsy.com/willowbrookprintable

Dec 04, 202316:01
#281 Five unique places to hang your stocking

#281 Five unique places to hang your stocking

A stocking is one of the most recognized symbols for Christmas. Did you know the tradition of hanging stockings started with a nobleman named Nicholas in the third century? However, back then houses had fireplaces because that was the only source of heat for the house! Nowadays, not all houses have a fireplace. What do you do if you don’t have a fireplace or a mantel? Let me share 5 unique places you can hang your stocking if you don't have a mantel this year.


Mentioned in this episode:

My etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable www.etsy.com/willowbrookprintable


Nov 27, 202311:44
#280 Fall Maintenance Home Tips to do now

#280 Fall Maintenance Home Tips to do now

Fall is my favorite time of year but that also means we need to do some chores around the house to keep it humming smoothly. That’s why I want to share a few household maintenance tips that you should do this time of year.

Nov 20, 202316:37
#279 Holiday Home Decor Gift Guide

#279 Holiday Home Decor Gift Guide

Home for the holidays but your home isn’t quite up to its potential with your home decor? And you have guests coming over? Maybe it’s time to up your decor game and add a few finishing touches to make your home a bit homey and “adult” like. That’s why I created a home decor gift guide that you can add to your Christmas list (or buy now) as you get your home ready for the holidays.


Mentioned in this episode:

Home Decor Gift Guide https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/holiday-home-decor-gift-guide/

Nov 13, 202313:42
#278 When to call in the pros

#278 When to call in the pros

You know when you start a DIY project, you look up all the steps you need to take. You watch some videos, you look up blog posts, you basically do your research. But how do you know when it’s time to bring in the pros? When do you let them take over? Let me share my ideas and when I had to call in the reinforcements for my projects.


Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging and Decorating Service www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2


WillowBrookPrintable Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Nov 06, 202309:35
#277 Tips on how to best put away your holiday decor

#277 Tips on how to best put away your holiday decor

Halloween is here and your decorations look fantastic! Some of you took the time to put up a lot while others only put up a few things (if any). For those of you who plan to put away those holiday decorations and save it for next year, I want to share some tips on how to best put them away in this week’s episode.

Oct 30, 202309:60
#276 Three mistakes empty nesters make when selling their home

#276 Three mistakes empty nesters make when selling their home

In this week's episode, Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, talks about three mistakes empty nesters (or people over 60 years old) should avoid when selling their home. If you have lived in your home for 10+ years and now you are moving to downsize this is a great episode. Or if you have aging parents and they need some advice, listen in to avoid making these three empty nester mistakes when selling your home.

Mentioned in this episode:

Email me kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

My website www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com

Oct 23, 202318:39
#275 Three questions about home staging and decorating from homeowners and my answers

#275 Three questions about home staging and decorating from homeowners and my answers

Do you have a home staging or a home decorating question? Maybe you just need some input and are wondering if someone can help you? I recently had these 3 questions from different people and wanted to share my answers with you in this week’s podcast episode.

Here are the questions:

1. Will you tell me or suggest to me if I should put a kitchen nook in or use my kitchen space as a dining area also because I do not have a dining room?

2. From a previous client - The renovations have actually been pretty frustrating. I don’t know if part of your services may include checking them out, but I’d be glad to pay you for some help with eyes on.

3. I have a client that is potentially looking at staging their home. Is this within your serviceable range? Here is the recent Zillow entry that will give you an idea of the home for sizing. If you could provide general pricing for all common living spaces, and then just the main bedroom that would be great. Depending on pricing we may stage an office for one of the secondary bedrooms. Mentioned in this episode:

email me kasia@bluediamondstaging.com

Instagram and Facebook @bluediamondstaginganddesign


Oct 16, 202316:30
#274 Property Renovations List You Want to Start Tracking Now

#274 Property Renovations List You Want to Start Tracking Now

If you are selling your house soon and you want to show off all those wonderful renovations you put into your home, you want to listen in to this episode. Over time we made changes to the house whether it was a new concrete parking pad, a new firepit area, a new barn etc. In this week’s episode, I’m going to share what you need to consider tracking and hunting down if you are selling your house soon. Mentioned in this episode:

Moving Checklist https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=ef1b51d446ef6a29721939dfb8a33d99a094a75f%3A1518027593&click_sum=791dc38f&ref=shop_home_active_52

Blue Diamond Staging & Design www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com


Oct 02, 202309:37
#273 Fun Fall recipe and Fall favorite things

#273 Fun Fall recipe and Fall favorite things

Fall is my FAVORITE time of year. The weather is cooler, I can wear my favorite boots, the leaves turn such beautiful colors and my favorite holiday is Halloween. So naturally we go all out for Halloween decorations, food, and favorite things to do in the Fall. I wanted to share a few of my favorite Fall things that will hopefully inspire you to enjoy this cooler weather.


Mentioned in this episode:

WillowBrookPrintable Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com

Sep 25, 202311:59
#272 When was the last time you cleaned?

#272 When was the last time you cleaned?

I recently noticed my very dirty stove and oven and was disgusted by all the baked-on stuff left behind. I don't have a house cleaner...I AM the house cleaner (and mom, after-school activity driver, home stager, scheduler etc). You get the idea. So cleaning is barely done and normally only by me. So when is the last time you cleaned anything? Like really cleaned? This is something you need to think about and how long each task will take when it comes time to sell your home. Mentioned in this episode:

Staging Snapshot (1 room staging advice) https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/

Sep 18, 202314:44
#271 Bathroom shower trends to create your dream shower

#271 Bathroom shower trends to create your dream shower

Bathroom showers have been trending with some interesting ideas that I want to discuss in this week's episode. We can spend a lot of time in the bathroom and the bathroom shower is one of those areas that you just want to feel calming and rejuvenating. If you are remodeling your master bathroom soon, then these are some bathroom shower trends you might want to incorporate into your design.


Mentioned in this episode:

My Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com

Sep 11, 202317:18
#270 Halloween party planning and more

#270 Halloween party planning and more

It’s officially September so I can talk about Halloween! I know you’ve seen some Halloween decor in the stores and with Fall right around the corner, I know you are itching to decorate!

My favorite part of Halloween is actually having a Halloween party. That is our family get together with the neighbors and friends. But how do you get started, how big do you even want this to be? Let me share my Halloween party secrets on how to throw a fun bash!


Mentioned in this episode:

Halloween Party Planner

Halloween invitations

Halloween Bingo Cards

You've Been Boo'ed tradition

You can find all these at my etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable?section_id=43800075

Sep 04, 202311:30
#269 Benefits of home staging in Moore County, NC

#269 Benefits of home staging in Moore County, NC

Home staging can make a great positive impact on selling your home quickly and for top dollar. Some of you may not want to sell it quickly while others want to get more money for your home. Home staging is a way to show off your home to wow buyers and get them to make an offer. Let me share the benefits of home staging in the Moore County, NC area.

Mentioned in this episode:

Staging Snapshot https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/

Blue Diamond Staging & Design website https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/

Aug 28, 202312:41
#268 First apartment checklist necessities

#268 First apartment checklist necessities

I recently moved my oldest child into her first apartment. She is a sophomore in college and dorms are not guaranteed after freshman year. So she had to go looking for an apartment off campus and ended up rooming with 3 other girls. To get her ready, I came up with a list of things she should probably need for her first apartment and wanted to share that experience with you in this week’s episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

College Dorm Room Packing List https://www.etsy.com/listing/1493145229/printable-college-student-dorm-room?click_key=4f0bad5731c1819055041d92765862ed843fda09%3A1493145229&click_sum=9cd96603&ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1


First Apartment/Home Checklist https://www.etsy.com/listing/1546019653/new-home-apartment-checklist-editable-in?click_key=765a1d86a5a4ed815ecbce472cbb59e9441361a5%3A1546019653&click_sum=bbf85cad&ref=shop_home_active_2

Aug 21, 202309:21
#267 Best way to pick out bathroom tile

#267 Best way to pick out bathroom tile

Bathroom leaks in the shower can lead to a disaster with black mold under the floor and tile. All the old tile had to be ripped up and now you need to find new tile to replace because you don’t have enough spare pieces and of course, you can’t find the same kind of tile. What do you do? Let me share some steps you need to take when replacing bathroom tile.

Mentioned in this episode:

Bathroom tile layouts https://www.diyncrafts.com/11175/decor/50-amazingly-clever-cheat-sheets-to-simplify-home-decorating-projects

PCS Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=7d99fcf2d29fa60d2688ac74ec12570a1a764968%3A1518027593&click_sum=34a04556&ref=shop_home_feat_3


Aug 14, 202319:02
#266 Who pays for home staging?

#266 Who pays for home staging?

Home staging is a marketing tool to help you show off your home and is a great way to get buyers to fall in love with your home. Real estate agents know that home staging will help them get their listings sold faster too. So who should pay for the home staging? Let’s cover some scenarios where home staging was done by different parties and who paid for home staging.


Mentioned in this episode: Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=0247c5efcaa467fc8b9ff2b13d64a9456313c085%3A1518027593&click_sum=5dd8273f&ref=shop_home_active_7

Jul 31, 202310:17
#265 Tips for home staging in Pinehurst, NC

#265 Tips for home staging in Pinehurst, NC

Pinehurst, NC is called the Home of American Golf and is known for hosting a number of prestigious golf tournaments including three U.S. Open Championships, one U.S. Women's Open, three U.S. Amateur Championships, one PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup. A lot of people end up visiting and then moving to this beautiful area. If you are currently living in Pinehurst, NC and selling your home soon, you should listen in on tips for staging your home. Mentioned in this episode:

Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

The Decorologist https://thedecorologist.com/the-color-you-should-you-never-paint-your-dining-room/

MHM Staging https://professionalstaging.com/staging-tips/colors-you-should-never-use-for-home-staging/

Property Brothers https://people.com/home/property-brothers-jonathan-drew-scott-advise-against-red-yellow-wall-paint-colors/#:~:text=%22Yellow%20walls%20don't%20really%20sell%20these%20days.%22&text=After%20the%20living%20room%2C%20they,angry%20'90s%20red%20walls.%22


Jul 24, 202311:59
#264 Does home staging work?
Jul 17, 202316:05
#263 Seven kitchen updates you can do over a weekend to sell your home

#263 Seven kitchen updates you can do over a weekend to sell your home

You may have heard from realtors that kitchens and baths sell a home. Well, what do we do when our kitchen is not quite up to snuff? Maybe it could use some sprucing up or maybe your kitchen feels small and dark. Let me share 7 things you can do to update your kitchen without spending a fortune. In fact, I’ll give you 7 things that cost under $100 each and you can do over a weekend.


Mentioned in the episode:

PCS Moving Checklist Binder https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish https://www.wowowfaucet.com/is-oil-rubbed-bronze-finish-out-of-style-2022/

10 kitchen faucet trends https://www.livingetc.com/news/kitchen-faucet-trends

Jul 10, 202314:36
#262 What do realtors think about home staging?

#262 What do realtors think about home staging?

Do realtors believe home staging can help their clients? That’s a question I ask when meeting realtors to get their sense when selling a home. And I want to share what I’ve learned over the past few years as I stage homes for both clients and realtors.


Mentioned in this episode:

PCS Moving Checklist Binder www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable

National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging

Jun 26, 202318:26
#261 The pros and cons of virtual home staging
Jun 19, 202310:03
#260 The Ultimate Moving Checklist to Plan Your Move

#260 The Ultimate Moving Checklist to Plan Your Move

Moving season is upon us and what better way to get organized than with moving checklists. I am the checklist queen because every one of my moves required a checklist to get organized. It seemed that I created a checklist for each military move but in reality I was repeating the same steps every few years. Some moves had the same lists while other moves had a few extra steps. So I created a PCS moving checklist planner to collect all those steps. In this moving planner, I added checklists for an international move and checklists for small business owners because small businesses are growing. A lot of military spouses have their own small business whether it’s a brick and mortar or working from home. But there are a few things that need to happen when it comes to moving. Do you have a list you created for your move? Do you have all the things I have listed too? Let me share some of the checklist items you should have for each move in this PCS moving checklist planner binder.


Mentioned in this episode:

PCS Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1497725253/pcs-moving-checklist-binder-printable?click_key=e4ce0103792fa5d1e51d311ac97792a1284fdbf6%3A1497725253&click_sum=b83c18a9&ref=shop_home_feat_1

Jun 12, 202314:28
#259 18 things to hang that aren't framed art or prints
Jun 05, 202320:28
#258 Artwork sources to stage a home

#258 Artwork sources to stage a home

Artwork can be subjective and people like all kinds, whether it’s abstract, landscape, flowers, horses etc. And you may wonder, where do all these people get these art pieces? Or maybe you want something unique and not something that is mass-produced. Let me share my artwork sources to stage a home that you can use to stage it or decorate it. Mentioned in this episode:

My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable

Blog post to decorate large walls https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-tips-2/how-to-decorate-large-empty-wall-space/

May 29, 202312:40
#257 What kind of window coverings should you have when staging a home?
May 22, 202317:22
#256 How to get your rental property booked with more guests
May 15, 202311:42
#255 Entryway and front porch area improvements

#255 Entryway and front porch area improvements

I love looking at houses when driving or walking anywhere. I especially like to get ideas of what others are doing for their front porch or garden. It gives me an idea of what works (and lives) best in our climate in NC. And with spring here, it is a great time to spruce up the front porch area and entryway with some ideas in this week’s episode. Here is what I discussed:

Entryway decor ideas

Front door portico

Front door transformation

Garden front for your home


Mentioned in this episode:

My Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

May 08, 202315:28
#254 First time staging a home?

#254 First time staging a home?

Are you selling your home for the first time or maybe it’s been a few years since you last sold your home? Things have changed a bit since the last time you sold it. Let’s start with the basics of getting you started with home staging in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Starter Kit www.bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable

May 01, 202313:45
#253 Why you should try rainscaping and make your plants happy
Apr 24, 202310:52
#252 Emerging hipstoric home decorating style

#252 Emerging hipstoric home decorating style

I've heard of hipsters and historic homes but never have I heard of this term...hipstoric homes until recently. I love how words can be mashed up together in the English language and this is another mashup...which is kind of what this is when it comes to decorating a home. A mashup of decorating styles called hipstoric homes. And what is this style? Well, listen in because we are about to unveil hipstoric homes which is an emerging decorating style on Pinterest.


Mentioned in this episode:

My new Etsy shop! Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable


Apr 17, 202312:33
#251 Big and small home office ideas

#251 Big and small home office ideas

A home office was a big thing during COVID. You could not go into the office building anymore so you carved out a niche in your home. Some were lucky where you actually had a separate room for a home office. Others had to carve out a space in an open living room (like me). Let's talk about home office ideas to make your space your own.


In this episode I discuss:

Reusing existing space to create a home office

Dedicated home office space

Carving out a small space in an open area

Mentioned in this podcast:

Rainy Days by Magnolia Home https://magnolia.com/shop/product/4767570052/rainy-days/

22 easy home office updates https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/22-easy-home-office-updates/

Home staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

Apr 10, 202315:03
#250 Five home staging mistakes to hinder the sale of your home

#250 Five home staging mistakes to hinder the sale of your home

It is officially spring real estate market season because I see so many for sale signs popping up here. Looking for your dream house can take some time and buyers can be picky. But if you are getting your house ready to sell, there are a few things that will turn off buyers and hinder the sale of your home. Some of you may think that the real estate market is as hot as it was last year, but it's not quite the same anymore. There are a few things that you need to do to woo those buyers. And if you don't do them, these home staging mistakes can cost you time and money. Let me share 5 home staging mistakes that hinder the sale of your home. Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consultation: https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/

Apr 03, 202318:35
#249 Favorite IKEA pieces for your home

#249 Favorite IKEA pieces for your home

I love using IKEA pieces because while yes they are budget friendly, they also help those of you who are limited on space. I have several IKEA pieces in my house mixed with other non-IKEA things. I even had clients who outfitted their beach condo with IKEA items. So let me share my favorite IKEA pieces and how you can use them in your home.

Mentioned in this episode:

This little bathroom got a major makeover https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/little-bathroom-major-makeover/

TORNVIKEN kitchen island https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tornviken-kitchen-island-off-white-oak-40391657/

IDANAS sideboard https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/idanaes-sideboard-dark-brown-stained-80509626/

KALLAX shelving units https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/kallax-shelving-units-58285/

GODMORGON sink unit https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/godmorgon-sink-cabinet-with-2-drawers-white-00281104/

ODENSVIK double sink https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/odensvik-double-bowl-sink-30148321/

IKEA Marketplace https://www.ikea.com/us/en/campaigns/shop-marketplace-pub0a505b20

Mar 27, 202314:47
#248 Bonus room ideas

#248 Bonus room ideas

If you have a large house and a bonus room that you don't quite know how to use, I would love to share some ideas! Bonus rooms can be tricky if you have too many things going on but it can be a wonderful space if planned correctly. So let's get into some bonus room ideas on how you can best use it in your home.

We never had a bonus room in our first home because it was a 1600 sq ft house. We had 3 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an eat-in kitchen. There was no extra space for anything else. But in our home in New Mexico, it was over 2000 square feet and we had the same setup but it was an open floor plan all one level. There was a room that was across from the dining room and living room that had no "designation" so we had to think about how to use it. We eventually turned it into a playroom but it wasn't ideal because it was literally across from the formal dining room which was nice and neat and then you had an open room (no doors or walls) to the potentially messy playroom. We only had one child at the time so we used one bedroom as an office, the kid's bedroom and then a guest bedroom. So this extra space was just ... extra. So what do you do with those kinds of spaces? Let's talk about some ideas that might work for you depending on your status in life.

I share options on how you can use your bonus room if you have kids and options if you don't have kids (or no longer have kids).

Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging consultation https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult-checkout/

Mar 20, 202322:04
#247 Top 2023 bathroom trends

#247 Top 2023 bathroom trends

With the pandemic behind us, homeowners are looking to change things up, especially in the bathroom. I want to share some 2023 bathroom trends that are coming up that you may want to consider if you are remodeling. You can start off with just a few changes or rip it all out and start over anew.

In this episode we talk about:

Bathroom trends seen in the local area in North Carolina

BHG bathroom trends nationwide and how they compare to the local area


Mentioned in this episode:

Home Staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit


Mar 13, 202312:33
#246 Awkward living room with corner fireplace

#246 Awkward living room with corner fireplace

A living room can be a great place to relax, watch TV and hang out with friends. But if you have an awkward layout with a corner fireplace and you aren't sure how to set up your furniture, it may be a source of stress for you. Let me share some ideas on how you can ideally set up your awkward living room with a corner fireplace.


Mentioned in this episode:

Home staging starter kit: bit.ly/stagingstarterkit

Mar 06, 202311:26