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by admin Home Staging July 24, 2020 0 Comments

East Pender Home Staging Success Story

I was so delighted to work with clients Kimberly and Scott on their beautiful 1912 Vancouver character home. After years of meticulously renovating their house, it was now time for them to sell and downsize. 

Everything felt so good about the house; the original details, the brilliant light fixtures and the amazing flooring throughout not to mention the stunning kitchen…oh and the back deck! Beautifully designed, it just needed some updated furniture and this is when, I came in to help. 

While choosing the right furniture, it was important for me to follow the style of the house and keeping the owner’s vision with the overall look. Kimberly, a designer herself, knew the direction she wanted me to take which made it a really nice collaboration between us. After countless hours of work, we managed to bring her fabulous house to “show ready” mode. Ouff!

It was difficult for everyone to predict the direction the market would take because of Covid-19. 

But the house was listed with agent Cheryl Davie and stayed on the market for only 10 days before selling for $458,000 over asking price! I couldn’t have been happier for everyone involved, especially my clients. As a professional home stager, I strive to help home owners get amazing results with the sale of their home. And this is one I will remember for sure!

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by admin Tips + Trends March 17, 2020 0 Comments

How to Decorate with Green

Green is the colour of nature. Representing growth, harmony, and health, it is the most restful colour for the human eye.

Scientists believe green can help calm us down, as “our eyes are at the peak of their perception to detect the wavelengths corresponding with the colour green. With less strain to perceive the colors, our nervous system can relax when perceiving the tone.”

In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, we are going to share 3 Easy Ways to Decorate with Green.

1. Accent Sofa

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An accent sofa is the simplest way to incorporate green into your living room. We love using our green velvet sofa in stagings to give a rom that instant ‘oomph’.

When selecting your shade of green, make sure the undertones don’t clash with your existing furniture, paint colours, and flooring. Typically, lighter greens give off a more fresh and youthful vibe, whereas darker greens represent ambition, safety, and lushness.

2. Indoor Plants

 

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Studies have shown that indoor plants boost mood, productivity, and creativity. Plants clean indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity, and producing oxygen, helping us feel good both mentally and physically.

Don’t have a green thumb? Start with an easy plant like a succulent or cactus. Just make sure they get plenty of sunlight, rotate them frequently, and water sparingly. Overwatering is the easiest way to kill your succulent, so make sure you let the soil dry between waterings!

3. Artwork

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This one’s pretty self explanatory. Since everyone’s style is different, and artwork is so personal, it’s hard for us to recommend specific pieces.

However, if you live in Greater Vancouver and want to pick up some quality artwork at reasonable prices, we recommend checking out the Flow Furniture Lounge. Open on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm-5pm, and we are constantly bringing in new furniture, accessories, and artwork. We hope to see you soon!

Still unsure about how to decorate with green, or need help with selecting the perfect shade of green for your home?

We offer interior design and shopping & styling services! Give us a call at 604-674-8884, or email hello@flowsmartliving.com to get started.

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by admin Home StagingInterior Design February 24, 2020 0 Comments

Interior Decorator vs. Interior Designer vs. Home Staging Specialist: What’s The Difference?

Interior Designer, Interior Decorator, Home Staging Specialist — this terminology can be quite confusing for somebody who’s not in the industry. These services sound very similar, but yet, are so different. Don’t worry — we’ll explain why!

Interior Decorator

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An Interior Decorator uses fabrics, furnishings, and accessories to change the aesthetics and impressions of a space, while working within its functionality. After taking measurements, photos, and obtaining the floor plan, an interior decorator will create a design concept that can include fabrics, flooring, furnishing, lighting, fixtures, accessories, paint, and art.

Interior Designer

 

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An Interior Designer is someone who understands people’s behaviours and creates optimal functionality of interior spaces. Their job is to lay out walls and floor plans, while keeping the following in mind: local building codes, fire safety, accessibility, efficiency, functionality, and acoustics.

Interior Designers provide clients with concept drawings using AutoCAD and/or SketchUp, so the client can understand and review the concept. Interior Designers may also take on the role of a Interior Decorator after their floor plans have been reviewed by building representatives and implemented.

Working with contractors to create the best designs, Interior Designers can help design dream kitchens or bathrooms!

Home Staging Specialist

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A Home Staging Specialist’s job is very similar to an Interior Decorator’s — they also use furnishings and accessories to change the aesthetics and impressions of a space, while working within its functionality. The major difference between a Home Staging Specialist and an Interior Decorator is the reason why they’re hired.

An Interior Decorator typically has full artistic control of their installations (with the approval of their client, of course) because they are hired by the client to help bring their vision to life.

On the other hand, Home Staging Specialists are hired by homeowners that are looking to sell their property. They are trained to design spaces that appeal to the homeowner’s target buyer, as well as the building and neighbourhood style. At the end of the day, homeowners are looking to sell their property quickly and for highest amount of money possible, so a Home Staging Specialist’s designs need appeal to a wide audience, and can’t be too specific.

 

 Did you know we offer all three services?

Whether you’re looking for an Interior Designer, Interior Decorator, or Home Staging Specialist, give us a call at 604-674-8884, or email hello@flowsmartliving.com!

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by admin Flow Furniture Lounge February 6, 2020 0 Comments

We’re hiring a part-time Sales Associate/Assistant Stager!

Flow Smart Living + Interiors has been staging homes in the Greater Vancouver area since 2007. Approaching home staging with a waste-reducing mindset, we strongly believe reusing and recycling is the way of the future.

About 4 years ago, we opened our Furniture Lounge, where we sell floor model, designer-picked furniture at affordable prices. We are looking for a part-time Sales Associate/Assistant Stager to help run our store, and assist with staging related tasks from Wednesday-Friday.

 

Sales Associate Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service
  • Actively work to increase customer traffic and reach sales goals
  • Maintain store aesthetic by cleaning, stocking, organizing, and merchandising
  • Process and track credit card and cash payments
  • Take pictures of inventory and promote on Facebook Marketplace, Facebook groups, and Craigslist
  • Respond to inquiries via phone, email, Facebook, and Craigslist

Assistant Stager Responsibilities

  • Put new furniture together
  • Enter into inventory system
  • Tidy up warehouse
  • Pack/Unpack furniture
  • Clean furniture
  • Fix furniture if need be
  • Check supplies (ie tape, shrink wrap, Windex, etc)
  • Dispose of recycling and garbage
  • De-stage
  • Assist with staging

 

If you’re a motivated self-starter with a passion for furniture and design, we’d love to hear from you! This position will be based out of our Furniture Lounge/warehouse in Strathcona. To apply, please email hello@flowsmartliving.com with your resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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by admin Home Staging January 21, 2020 0 Comments

Why Flow? The Flow Difference

Have you ever stepped into a beautiful home but something just felt off?

Choosing a staging company is a big decision, and price shouldn’t be the only factor you’re considering. At the end of the day, in order to sell your properties quickly and for the highest price possible, you’ll need to market to the right buyers and make them fall in love!

Here at Flow, we take the time to listen to your needs before creating a custom staging plan based on who you are marketing to, and also the architecture of the property itself. With 13 years of experience, we’ve staged thousands of homes in the Greater Vancouver area. Our team of designers and warehouse full of quality furniture will ensure your property gets elevated. You won’t find cookie cutter designs here!

Before Staging by Flow Smart Living + Interiors

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After Staging by Flow Smart Living + Interiors

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Are you ready to schedule a staging estimate/consultation? Give us a call at 604-674-8884, email hello@flowsmartliving.com, or send us a message!

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