Hi Bob,

It was so nice meeting you all! Below is a list of all the edits we discussed during the consultation so they have a comprehensive list from which to work. Feel free to text/call me (614-638-2169) with any questions as they’re working through everything.

Thanks!

Kate

Overall

• Pre-pack as many personal items as possible

• De-personalize any areas as much as possible, including removing personal photos and anything religious or political in nature

• For bathrooms - we recommend having them be completely empty, with minimal décor and personal items like trash cans, rugs, etc. tucked away.

• Remove all signs of pets throughout the home (beds, litter box, bowls, etc.)

  
  

Living Room

• Place a piece of art or a mirror on the mantle; Remove all the extra decor

• Remove the art from the walls on either side of the fireplace

• Rearrange the furniture so the sofa and coffee table are facing the fireplace and the two chairs are facing the front window

• Place the cowhide below the coffee table with the sofa and chairs touching it as well

• Remove the trailing ivy plant that’s on the stairs or at least trim it to ensure the pretty woodwork shows

• Hang the art that’s currently leaned on the console table

• Remove the curtains from the high windows and replace the lower front ones with white ones

  Kitchen + Dining

• Remove everything from the dining table and place the bowl we discussed in the middle

• Remove the curtains and blinds

• Remove everything from the counters except for 2-3 items to show the ample counterspace

• Pre-pack about 50% of the glassware in the cabinets with windows

• Mudroom: pre-pack some of the boots and coats

First Floor Bedrooms

• Position these as bedrooms by adding a bed and nightstand to each space

• If you don’t have a headboard, simply hang a piece of art above the bed to serve as a focal point

• Remove curtains

Primary Bedroom

• Add a white comforter and solid colored decorative pillows

• Remove the console table

• Remove the curtains from the front window

Loft Office

• Clear everything off the desk except the computer and printer

• Remove the filing cabinets from either side of the desk

• Remove the diploma from the wall

Basement

• Move the exercise bike into the basement and place right next to the treadmill to create a workout zone

• Tidy up the craft area a bit

• Add a rug to the bedroom to soften that space a bit

  
  

  Laundry Room

• Move the hampers to open up the walkway

• Tidy up this space as much as possible

  Deck

• Add two zones to the front of the house — a sitting area with Adirondack chairs on one side and an outdoor dining bistro on the other side

• Move the smoker to the back deck

• Remove the dog kennels

Resource Links

• The Junk Trunk

• Cort Furniture Rental

• Shopping links

  • White comforter

  • Bed pillows

  • Sheer curtains

  • Shower curtain