New York Window Staging

Taken late night on a recent trip to Manhattan, this photo is of designers putting together the window display for the new Diane von Furstenberg store in the meat packing district in the city. And window staging is much like home staging.

For a mystical and memorable scene in this window, these designers have used color, shape and lighting to create a lasting reaction. And that is exactly what one wants to do when staging a home.

Keeping in mind that clouds and bright colors are not the staples of home staging, the idea is to create a space that will be memorable. Simple designs and great lighting will make any home look special. The key is to find the correct mood for the home. By looking at the home's architecture and layout, one can find exactly what direction to head in.

The key is to create a scene that makes a home buyer say "wow, this is where I want to live, this is the decor that speaks to me". And for the window display designer, they work to make the consumer say "wow, this is where I want to shop...this is the image that speaks to me".