Journal
A studio journal on design, color, and living well.
Practical writing from our studio — ideas for homeowners and sellers who believe a space should feel calm, generous, and unmistakably theirs.
July 13, 2026
6 min read
Home Staging Cost on the Eastside: Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond
What home staging costs in Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond in 2026 — pricing by scope, timelines, and how agents decide between vacant and occupied staging.
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July 6, 2026
5 min read
The Pros of Home Staging: 7 Benefits for Sellers
The benefits of professional home staging — faster sales, higher offers, better listing photos, and a stronger first impression online and in person.
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June 16, 2026
5 min read
How to Remove Sofa Stains: Linen, Velvet, Wool & More
A practical guide to treating stains on linen, velvet, cotton, wool, and performance fabrics — what to do in the first ten minutes, and what never to try.
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June 9, 2026
5 min read
Mixing Materials: Wood, Metal, Marble, Linen and Velvet
A staging studio's guide to combining wood, metal, marble, linen and velvet — pairings that make a room feel layered and photograph beautifully.
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May 20, 2026
4 min read
10 Home Design Tips to Make Your Space Feel Considered
Ten practical home design tips — light, layout, color, art, and texture — to help any room you live in feel calmer, larger, and more intentional.
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May 12, 2026
3 min read
Color Combinations That Quietly Sell a Home
A staging studio's guide to color palettes that photograph beautifully and appeal to the widest pool of Pacific Northwest buyers.
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