HOME STAGING

Dwelling While Selling: Your Home, Elevated

Staging Your Home, Not Your Life.

Selling your home while you're still living in it is a unique challenge. You need a space that feels welcoming and lived-in, yet polished and ready for a sale. This is where Julea's expertise as a Lifestyle Design Curator© comes in.

We see your home as a reflection of a life well-lived. Our Dwelling While Selling service is a collaborative process where we work with you to strategically edit and enhance your existing space. We’ll artfully arrange your existing pieces and introduce key elements to create a cohesive, inviting narrative that captivates buyers.

This isn't about clearing everything out; it’s about curating a lifestyle that buyers aspire to. We expertly blend your personal items with professional staging techniques to create an environment that feels both aspirational and attainable. We make your home look its best, so you can get the best offers, all without disrupting your daily rhythm.

Our signature home staging services focus on working with homeowners currently dwelling in their homes.
— Julea Joseph

Dwelling While Selling: How We Create Your Selling Story

Phase 1: The Curator's Eye We begin with a personalized home staging evaluation, walking through your home with a curator's eye. We'll identify its unique strengths and develop a a clear, actionable plan that honors its character while highlighting its value and to get your home ready for its close-up.

Phase 2: Curated Shopping List We believe a home should tell a story—and your shopping list is a key part of that narrative. After our initial evaluation, we’ll craft a personalized Curated Shopping List to ensure your home is perfectly styled for today’s market

Phase 3: The Art of Arrangement We work with your existing furnishings, carefully editing and arranging them to create a polished, spacious feel. If needed, we'll introduce tasteful accents and decor to create a cohesive lifestyle that appeals to the broadest range of buyers.


  1. Home Staging Evaluation: A Curator’s Eye for Your Property

Whether you're a homeowner, realtor, or investor, our in-depth evaluation is the essential first step to a successful sale. As your Lifestyle Design Curator©, we see beyond the current decor to unlock your home's true potential. We'll provide a detailed, room-by-room plan covering everything from paint colors to cost-effective upgrades and key staging tips. This isn't just a checklist; it's a strategic roadmap designed to help you prepare your home for the market. By following our expert recommendations, you'll captivate buyers, maximize your property's value, and achieve a faster, more profitable sale.

This service is available both in-person and remotely to fit your needs

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Home Staging Evaluation

We review the property from curbside to back fence

Phase 2. Curated Shopping List: Infusing Lifestyle into Your Home

To present your home in its best light, we need to ensure every element is in tune with its stature, style, and the ideal lifestyle of today’s buyer. This isn't just a list of items; it's a strategic guide.

At Reinventing Space, we believe a home should tell a story—and your shopping list is a key part of that narrative. After our initial evaluation, Julea will craft a personalized Curated Shopping List to ensure your home is perfectly styled for today’s market.

We’ll use our experience and expert shopping skills to create a targeted shopping list and can make it easy to just “click” on links or create a one stop Amazon list for you if that is your preference. We’ll identify key pieces that will complement your existing furnishings and fill in the blanks to create a polished, cohesive look. Our goal is to make smart, cost-effective additions that give you the highest return on investment. Whether it's a statement light fixture or the perfect set of throw pillows, every item on the list is designed to create an outstanding home that attracts the ideal buyer.

This curated list ensures every purchase is intentional and helps us create an outstanding home that appeals to discerning buyers and commands top dollar.

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Your Strategic Guide to a Flawless Finish

We believe a home should tell a story—and your shopping list is a key part of that narrative.

Phase 3: The Art of Arrangement

You've done the prep work—now let us do the magic. The Art of Arrangement is the culmination of our plan, where we bring your home's story to life.

As your Lifestyle Curators, we don't just move furniture; we design an experience. In a single, focused day, our team will thoughtfully style each room, creating a seamless flow and a model-home aesthetic. We’ll integrate the pieces from your custom shopping list, arrange your existing furniture for maximum impact, and apply the perfect finishing touches—from bookcase styling to accent placement—that make a home feel both beautiful and attainable.

Our goal is to make every buyer see themselves living their best life in your space. To ensure that vision lasts, we’ll leave you with a simple template on how to maintain the styled look, so you can live comfortably while your home is on the market.

Pre-Photoshoot Styling - The Final Flourish for Your Photos

You've done an amazing job getting your home ready. Now, let's get it photo-shoot perfect!

Our Pre-Listing Photo Styling session is designed for homes that just need a little extra sparkle before they hit the market. This isn't about moving furniture or major redecorating; it's about the art of making a space look irresistible. We'll step in and apply our signature styling touches to ensure your listing photos are magazine-worthy. We'll focus on perfectly primped throws, beautifully arranged surfaces, and stylish details that tell a story. Let's make sure those images truly stand out and make buyers fall in love with your home from the first click.

The Final Flourish: Pre-Listing Photo Styling

  • Duration: Up to 2 hours of on-site styling.

  • What We Do:

  • Professionally style key areas like the living room, kitchen, master bedroom, and bathrooms.

  • Arrange existing decor, artwork, and furniture to create a model-home look.

  • Add "props" or small staging items from our curated collection (e.g., fresh greenery, coffee table books, decorative towels) to enhance the scene.

  • Perfectly arrange pillows, throws, and bedding to add texture and warmth.

  • Ensure all surfaces are clean and camera-ready.

  • Coordinate with the real estate photographer to make sure every shot looks its best.

Best For: Homes that are already clean and de-cluttered but need a professional touch right before the photographer arrives. This service is for clients who have completed the initial staging steps themselves and are ready for the finishing touches.

SOLD in 8 days! Thought I should let you know that we have had three offers and have accepted a contract. Of course, I know that your talent was a major factor in making this possible - I will be singing your praises.
— Ann, Glen Ellyn, Illinois