Home Staging Blog

Welcome to the Elite Staging and Design Blog!


If you're preparing to sell a vacant home in the East Bay, you're in the right place. Our blog is packed with expert insights, staging strategies, and real-world before-and-afters that show how thoughtful design can make all the difference.


We specialize in vacant home staging throughout Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano Counties, helping real estate agents and homeowners present properties at their absolute best. Whether you're navigating a competitive market in Walnut Creek or listing a home in Oakland that needs a little love, we’re here to help you sell faster—and for more.


Here, you’ll find:
✔️ Tips to make your listing stand out
✔️ Proven staging techniques that drive buyer interest
✔️ Real success stories from our local projects
✔️ Design trends that resonate with today’s buyers


Each post is crafted with one goal in mind: to help you unlock the full potential of your listing.


📍 Serving the East Bay with elevated staging since 2014.

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Five Simple Staging Tricks That Make Homes Look More Expensive

May 18, 2025
Not every home has a grand staircase or designer kitchen. But every home has the potential to feel more luxurious—when it’s staged with intention. Here are five of our favorite staging tricks that consistently make homes look more expensive—and help them sell faster.
A home staged by Elite Staging

Vacant Home Staging: Why Empty Houses Take Longer to Sell

May 18, 2025
Without context or connection, vacant homes often sit on the market longer—and sell for less. At Elite Staging and Design, we specialize in solving that problem. Here’s why empty houses underperform—and how vacant staging changes the game.
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The Role of Smell, Sound & Lighting in Home Staging

May 18, 2025
At Elite Staging and Design, we believe true staging success lies in the details you can’t always see. Here’s why sensory staging matters—and how to use it to your advantage.
A living room and dining space staged by Elite Staging

Staging Tricks That Instantly Make a Home Feel Bigger

May 18, 2025
Whether you’re selling a charming bungalow in Berkeley, a townhome in Walnut Creek, or a family home in Pleasanton, these expert staging techniques will help create a sense of space, light, and flow—no expensive renovations required.
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What Every Realtor Needs to Know About Home Staging

May 18, 2025
Home staging isn’t just about making a space look pretty. It’s a strategic tool that influences buyer psychology, elevates perceived value, and helps listings sell faster and for more. Here’s what every realtor should know about how—and why—staging works.
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The Most Common Home Staging Myths Debunked

April 4, 2025
Still think staging is just decorating or too expensive? Discover the top home staging myths—debunked for sellers in Contra Costa, Alameda & Solano Counties.
A staged room

What Is Home Staging And why Is It Essential

March 19, 2025
Discover why professional home staging is essential for selling homes faster and for more in Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano Counties. Learn staging tips now.
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The Biggest Home Staging Mistakes

March 19, 2025
Avoid these common home staging mistakes that can cost you time, offers, and money. Learn what to do (and not do) when staging homes in the East Bay.