Damage free plastic hooks are no longer just for the holidays.  Have a fantastic accent wall you would like to hang art work on but are worried about damaging the surface?  Damage free plastic hooks are a great solution.  Easy up and easy down when you want to make a change.  These hooks come in a variety of sizes and styles so be sure to pick the one that fits your project and also your pound limit! This was a great solution for this light weight picture in Miromar Lakes on this gorgeous wood accent wall.  It worked in this 2.4 Million dollar house, it could work in yours!

We are proud to be a sponsor for the Lakes Park Fall Festival again this year.  Here are some of the builders setting up for the event.  Come and see their final products!  We have some AMAZING displays and you can vote for your favorite.  Opening night was Friday, October 12 and it runs through Sunday, October 28.  We are display #4 if you would like to vote for Staging Matters! Hope to see you at the park.

Have a small room and want to make it feel larger?  Custom built-ins are a great way to add character and functionality.  This guest room is one of the homeowners' favorite spots in the house!  This multi functional space is great for out of town guests but it also doubles as a cozy reading nook.  In addition it leaves lots of room, in the room, to add a tv, desk or craft table.  Talk about functional spaces!  

​Let your imagination run wild and create your own cozy space!

When selling your home you want people to feel relaxed and picture themselves in your space.  Setting the dining room table helps to do just that.  It can evoke memories of past holiday gatherings or dinner parties and help them look forward to creating future memories.  Clean and elegant is the key and just work with colors that compliment your current decor.  Festive holiday decorations look great, however be careful not to use them in photographs to sell your home.  You wouldn't want Christmas photos on your listing when it is July!

Your outdoor space should be as appealing and inviting as your indoor space, especially in Florida.  While the rest of the country is hibernating we are fortunate enough to spend the entire year outdoors.  Trees and bushes are a great way to add dimension and privacy to your yard however there are some things you should think about before choosing your landscaping. Maintenance, disease, and irrigation are just a few of the things you should consider.  Plants that are native to Florida are easier to maintain and typically don't require as much irrigation or maintenance. They also have the added benefit of offering a sustainable habitat for our wildlife.  Exotics, while beautiful, often become invasive and destroy some of our natural habitats and generally don't survive some of our more severe weather.

Before you design your landscape plan check with local nursery's before planting you will be glad you did. This beautiful Magnolia tree is a great example of a native plant that thrives in Florida and requires very little maintenance. Happy planting!

Here are two great examples of how to make an ordinary room extraordinary. Simply by adding ceiling treatments it makes these rooms stand out and now the homes feel like models!  Both properties are located in Babcock Ranch which is a brand new community just north of Fort Myers. One home features incredible wood beam ceilings and the other a coffered ceiling with a textured wall paper as an accent.  Talk about an upgrade for your eyes! 

We all know that updated kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, but did you know that laundry rooms are quickly topping the list of buyers must haves?  After all who wants to do laundry in a dark musty basement?  Thankfully in Florida we don't have to worry about that, but lighting considerations, storage and hanging and folding space should be considered if you are contemplating a laundry room makeover.  This laundry room was a major selling point in this home on Reims Place in Whiskey Creek.

Not sure what to do with a small space to give it some pizzazz and not break the bank?  The homeowners in this McGregor Reserve home on Bamboo Circle, simply added wall tile as an accent to give it a little pop.  It was the same color as the floor tile but a slightly smaller size to give it some texture.  A little of the tile was also added behind the sink to tie it all in.  Viola!  A brand new high end bathroom with a minimal investment.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to banish every last personal object from your home before you show it.  It is the little touches here and there that make the home feel warm and cozy.  A few family photos does not hurt, but a wall of photos will distract buyers from looking at the custom features of your home.  There are 3 photos in this bookcase, just enough to make the home feel lived in, but not so overwhelming that you don't notice the bookshelves and the fireplace. This was another home STAGED by Staging Matters on McGregor Reserve Dr. in Fort Myers.

One of our clients in McGregor Isles used this brilliant technique to enhance a patio while selling their waterfront home.  They used AstroTurf in between patio stones for a vibrant, maintenance free look. Simply blow off any leaves or debris that falls, no weeding and no water required!  And it always looks green and you can enjoy spending time on the patio instead of working on it!