The Emotional Side of Staging: How to Let Go While Honoring What You're Leaving Behind
Selling a home can bring unexpected emotions, even when you’re ready to move on. This post explores the often-unspoken side of letting go, and how staging can gently bridge the gap between your memories and what’s next.
Why Your Living Room Feels "Off" (And Three Simple Shifts Worth Trying)
If your living room feels a little “off” but you can’t quite figure out why, you’re not alone. Often it comes down to a few small details like rug size, lighting, or furniture placement. Here are three simple shifts that can make your space feel more connected, intentional, and inviting.
bStaged Interiors Is Officially Back — Hello, East Side and Seattle!
bStaged Interiors is back in the PNW. Bespoke home staging and design services for the East Side and Greater Seattle areas.
How to Lean into “Neutrals” Without Looking “Vanilla”
We’ve all seen those stunning white-on-white spaces that invoke warmth and crispness, often paired with minimalist design. When done well, they’re extraordinarily beautiful—but the emphasis is on “when done well.” Otherwise, you’ll end up with a sterile, cold environment devoid of intention or style. So how do we do it…
Color Drenching: What Is It and Why Are We Suddenly Seeing It Everywhere?
While we still love a crisp white room in the right space, color drenching is having a major moment right now. So what is color drenching? Well, if you’ve been paying attention to design even a little, you’ve been seeing all the designers and influencers highlighting this trend of painting…
The art of “slow”: how speedy design decisions lead to regret (and so much more)
We’ve all done it – moved into a new home and immediately raced to fill every space and wall. I’ve done this every time I’ve moved because I love my space so much and always felt rushed to “finish” it. But we all know we’re never truly “done” with our…
Stepping back into the arena. Becky Raye Designs is live!
I am thrilled to announce the official launch of my new interior design business, Becky Raye Designs! For those of you who know me well, know this is not my first rodeo with design. Back in 2008 I launched a home staging and design business, bStaged Interiors. If you have…