The Challenge
The main rooms were packed with furniture, cables and paperwork, and tired paint and lighting hid the view. Buyers would have struggled to see the space for what it was.
BeforeAfterMagnolia, Seattle, WA
Magnolia second-story addition
A Magnolia home prepared so its big view windows and library wall read as calm, open living space.
- Property
- Single-Family Home
- Bed / Bath
- 3 / 2
- Size
- 2,300 sq. ft.
- Timeline
- 13 days
- Status
- Completed
Our Plan
Declutter and depersonalize, repaint in warm neutral tones, update lighting and restyle the dining and living areas around the windows.
Property Overview
- Address / area
- Magnolia
- City
- Seattle, WA
- Property type
- Single-Family Home
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sq. ft.
- 2,300
- Occupied / vacant
- Occupied
- Condition before work
- Crowded living spaces, worn paint and dated lighting in otherwise bright rooms.
Scope of Work
Interior
- Interior painting
- Lighting update
- Decluttering & staging
Flooring
- Hardwood refresh
Bathrooms
- Bathroom update
Cleaning
- Final deep cleaning
Timeline & Investment
StartApr 14, 2025
CompletionApr 26, 2025
Total days13
Total investment$36,500
Budget breakdown
- Painting
- $12,000
- Bathroom
- $11,000
- Flooring
- $7,000
- Lighting & staging
- $4,500
- Cleaning
- $2,000
What We Improved
BeforeAfterDining by the windows
Cleared, repainted and restyled in front of the same view windows.
BeforeAfterLibrary & living room
Warm paint, new lighting and a calm, staged living area.
Sale Result & ROI
Estimated as-is value$1.28M
Pre-sale investment$36.5K
Sold for$1.41M
Estimated ROI223%*
- Listed for $1.38M
- Days on market 6 days
- Estimated value added $118K
*Estimated ROI. Sale results also depend on market conditions, pricing, location, marketing and agent performance.
Final Result
The same rooms now photograph as bright, organized spaces that put the view first.
Before
After
Preparing a Home for Sale?
We’ll identify the improvements that matter before listing.