COVID has changed much of how we do things today, including selling our homes. Real Estate Agents have numerous protocols in place to ensure that you and your family are protected throughout the home-selling process, but in-person showings are still an important part of the buying process for homebuyers. Here's what you can expect while your home is listed: PRE-SHOWING PREP To help to minimize the amount of pre-showing preparations required, strive to maintain a “show-ready” home by putting items away where they belong immediately after use, and cleaning as you go. Make a checklist of ..read more

 Mudroom: noun  ~ a small area where people leave their dirty or wet clothing and shoes when they enter a house As she entered her house through the side door from the garage, she carefully removed her face mask, placing it on the console table.  Having rolled the gloves off her hands - the left then the right - she turned and tossed them into the wastebasket under the table.  Turning, she sat down on the cool, smooth wood of the bench, leaning back against the wall and let out a great sigh. Now for my shoes, she thought. It had been an extremely long day.  As we cont ..read more

Where has the time gone?!  It’s hard to believe that the summer season is now upon us and that we are still living under a continuing COVID-19 pandemic. While we continue to slowly and steadily reopen parks and businesses, those activities that traditionally represent summer to us - summer vacations, outdoor concerts, fireworks, and kids going off to summer camp – look much different this summer. While we continue to practise social distancing, and while it may take a bit of extra planning, we are all itching to get out of the house, and with a little creativity, we can find ways t ..read more

“Are window treatments necessary?” This question is asked frequently by our clients when they are preparing their houses for sale.  Bright spaces and well-lit rooms provide an inviting atmosphere, appealing to potential buyers for your home. Natural light brightens a room, making it look and feel bigger, and bringing positive energy to the space.  For living in a home, we rely on window coverings to help to filter light and provide privacy.  When selling your house, however, window coverings are often removed and/or minimized throughout the home to enhance the lighting and dr ..read more

For most of us, being at home and quarantined is not something that we ever imagined happening to us, and those we care about.  With the signs of spring and increasingly warmer temperatures, the temptation to be outside and surrounded by friends is increasing every day. Spring is also a time that traditionally produces the greatest amount of activity in the real estate market, and as Home Stagers and Redesigners, the BTSH team is itching to get to work. Since we must stay the course, for the time being, we have found ways to make good use of our time and get a great start on some spring ..read more

The use of area rugs is a very popular styling technique and area rugs can greatly improve a room. However, their use can also raise questions. “Should I cover my hardwood floor?” “Will adding an area rug create the cozy atmosphere I am looking for?” “What size area rug should I chose for my dining room? Hard surfaces such as tile, luxury vinyl and hardwood are all great flooring options for any home, but they can often leave the room feeling cold and incomplete, thus the benefits of adding a carefully selected and properly sized area rug in combination. The benefits of adding area rugs ..read more

Not only is another year coming to an end, but we are about to embark on a whole new decade! As Beyond The Stage Homes prepares for what the twenties will bring, we wanted to reflect back on the past year, and the past decade, and highlight some of our favourite moments. As a business, we are wrapping up our 12th year in business, and as they say, time really does fly when you’re having fun! To start, let’s talk specifically about 2019. Beyond The Stage Homes has always put our clients first, in every service that we offer, and 2019 was no exception. In fact, we introduced new services and ..read more

--> The celebration of Christmas is steeped in rich traditions that are passed down over generations, including the holiday décor that we choose, and the way that we decorate our homes with it. Despite the traditions, new trends to deck the halls emerge each year, challenging you to rethink your trimmings. Whether you’re unsure how to incorporate your existing, nostalgia décor with some fresh new items that have caught your eye, or you’re simply looking to get that “magazine holiday spread” look on a budget, we are here to help! Current holiday décor trends have two particular and notab ..read more

As a home staging and design company, we spend much of our time in other people’s homes, and have quite possibly heard EVERY reason that you could think of for not having artwork on the walls, from struggling to find the perfect piece, to not wanting to put holes in the wall, or perhaps that you simply feel that the room looks great, and does not need any wall décor to bring it together. Empty, bare walls are filled with possibility and can be the blank canvas needed to create a focal point within a room.  When it comes to selling your home especially, wall décor is considered a critical piece ..read more

by Redfin, featuring Beyond The Stage Homes (see mistake #27) Published on October 17, 2019 - By Emily Huddleston Photo Credit: Redfin With such a competitive housing market, staging is a critical step in the home selling process. Not only does it make your home stand out in listing photos, but it also helps it appeal to a wide range of potential buyers. A well-staged home will mask years of wear and tear, and can help it sell faster and for more money. However, the simplest mistakes can be deal-breaking. Which is why we asked home staging and design experts to share some of the biggest ..read more