Calgary artists will be stepping out from behind their canvases to share their work at the Calgary Abstract Collective Art Show & Sale in November. As a professional home stager, I know the power that the perfect piece of art can have in a space. So I’m looking forward to this local event.
 

If you’ve been following my posts, you are well aware of how much I love the Hillhurst Sunnyside and Kensington areas of Calgary. I love to support my community and share the various locations, shops and activities that are within walking distance of my home.
 

And you have seen many pictures of my staging work where I include art to create spaces that are appealing to potential buyers. I even use art to stage bathrooms!
 

Abstract art, like the paintings available through the Calgary Abstract Collective, are helpful for use in staging for two reasons:
 

• It avoids the potential negative response that could occur with figurative art – for example, you decide to display artwork of people or animals (figurative) and it triggers potential buyers to react negatively due to their personal emotional or memory response to those specific images;

 

• It allows you to focus on the colour palette of the space, creating a feeling of unity and making a space feel more like a home

Whether you’re using art for personal pleasure or for staging, make sure you check out this art show and sale at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Center,
1320 5 Ave NW in Calgary on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 11-4. For more information, visit www.calgaryabstractcollective.com
 

If you live in Calgary and are planning to sell your furnished or vacant property, contact me (Jen at Set Your Stage) to find out the benefits of my home staging services. Schedule your free personalized Home Staging Assessment today.
 

In the meantime, share this post with the art lovers in your life (and support Calgary artists)! Pass on the many reasons why Hillhurst and Sunnyside Calgary are ideal communities to live.
 

• Lamps (living room)
• Slipper chair
• Patio Set
• Cushions on Patio

 
The Brick:

• Living room sofa

 
Broyhill:

• Headboard

 
Home Outfitters:

• Dining room chairs
• Bedding
• Artwork & Accessories

 
HomeSense:

• Night stands (bedroom)
• Artwork & Accessories

 
Ikea:

• Bedroom lamps

 
Pier 1:

• Dining room table
• Artwork & Accessories

 
Urban Barn:

• Coffee & end tables (living room)

As you can see, appropriate items can be purchased at popular retail stores to achieve successful small apartment staging. It’s just a matter of whether you want to spend the time and money to buy and stage the furniture and accessories yourself, or get help from a professional home stager to rent and strategically place them.
 
Not sure what a professional home stager can do for you? Contact Jen at Set Your Stage in Calgary to arrange your personalized Home Staging Consultation, and learn more concrete ways to stage your home, condo or apartment.