Before: Bedroom before re-design. Calgary is often the place to stop for family and friend guests before they head out to the mountains to ski. If you find yourself hosting guests often, you may want to re-design your guest bedroom. As travel can be very tiring, you want the room to be as cozy as possible. Make sure you have plenty of different sized cushy pillows and a soft comforter. For extra warmth, add another comforter or blanket folded up at the foot of the bed.

Check out the other before & after shots from this home:

– Kitchen
– Closet
– Bathroom

Great news for sellers. According to 660 News’ “Calgary Real Estate Sales and Prices to Improve” article, RE/MAX’s 2011 market outlook predicts more offers in the new year.

Seasonal staging during Christmas can be a tough decision to make because it’s such a personal time for families. However, it’s important to remember, the less personal your home is, the easier it will be to sell.

This doesn’t mean don’t put out any decorations, just stick with the “neutral” ones. Not to confuse this with neutral colours, just decor everyone can appreciate. Try to avoid any decorations with any of your family’s names’ or photos’. It’s not a bad idea to pre-pack any decorations that have special meaning as accidents can happen during showings. As soon as Christmas is over, transform your home back to it’s show-state.

Images: iStock Photo (Dec 3, 2010)

Looking for a creative, yet modern way to decorate the exterior of your home? Check out Better Homes and Gardens’ Christmas Urn with Ornaments video.