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Before & Afters
REAL ESTATE STAGING TORONTO
You Had Me At Hello.
The art of selling your property always starts with the first impression. Does your listing stop a busy prospective buyer dead in their tracks? Can they visualize themselves living in your home and feel they would pay a premium to do so? Studies show that a staged property can sell on average 17% higher than a property that’s not staged. And, we have a real-estate track record to speak to this.
At Fox Marin, we have mastered the art of creating that emotional connection with prospective purchasers and our seller clients’ properties. We do this through thoughtful, curated and contemporary staging – we know our audience. We stage and style to sell, meaning we brand and market your property to sell for top dollar.
Serious question though. Can you afford not to have your property shown in its best possible light?
We’ve answered this question by building out and investing in one of the best and most effective in-house staging divisions in Toronto. The Fox Marin staging team has a warehouse packed full of over $500,000 worth of inventory at their disposal.
Even more, we love where our collection comes from – we’ve sourced inventory from West Elm, CB2, Design Within Reach, Article, Rove Concepts, and ELTE Market, to name a few. From tabletop accessories to wall décor, the selections of modern and tasteful furniture and beautiful artwork to outfit your home are endless.
Every property and every situation is different. Whether you’re looking for a light styling, a full-blown reno or anything in between, we’ve got you covered. We have the systems, talent, experience and team in place to bring your property to market. And, when we do, we make sure your home is featured in its best and most desirable condition.
So, if you’re thinking, “Why should I partner with Fox Marin to sell my property?” we’ll let our real estate portfolio speak for itself. Take a look at our before and after transformations and decide for yourself. Real estate staging in Toronto has a brand new look and feel!
And we understand the value of a well-dressed home.
BEFORE & AFTERS
68 Broadview
To prepare this one-of-a-kind Toronto loft for sale, we executed a strategic plan to highlight its natural swagger and industrial charm. We began by staging the vacant suite, working with our incredible interior stylists to create a cool, understated vibe that resonates with its raw aesthetic. A fresh coat of white paint breathed new life into the space while removing extra closet wardrobes restored its original, expansive proportions. We carefully curated contemporary and vintage pieces that seamlessly complement the loft’s black warehouse windows, exposed brickwork, and polished concrete floors.
The outcome? A non-excessive, effortlessly stylish space with a natural “it-factor” that’s hard to find—a work of art that speaks for itself.
916 Carlaw
To prepare this exceptional Playter residence for sale, we focused on enhancing its timeless appeal while respecting its storied past. We gave the property a fresh coat of white paint, creating a crisp backdrop highlighting its architectural beauty. We maintained the home’s authentic character by working with many of the seller’s existing furniture & art pieces, seamlessly blending mid-century design elements with contemporary touches from our interior styling team. We also made a bold statement by painting the kitchen island a gorgeous olive green, adding a pop of colour that looks striking against the white walls. The bathrooms, vanity hardware and mirrors also received simple yet thoughtful refreshes.
The result is a home that effortlessly blends elegance with fashion-forward design, offering a luxurious yet inviting space for its next owner.
90 Sumach
To prepare this modern concrete loft for sale, we carefully enhanced its minimalist and Scandi-inspired aesthetic, ensuring every detail aligned with its raw, uncluttered vibes. We began by refreshing the paint, adding a green accent to introduce a subtle yet impactful colour. New light fixtures were thoughtfully chosen to complement the loft’s dramatic 14-foot ceilings and black-framed warehouse windows. Oversized plants were strategically placed to bring organic warmth, softening the space without compromising the beautiful negative spaces. Our amazing staging team respected the loft’s essence, emphasizing its airy, open flow while celebrating its creative and pragmatic design.
The result? A sophisticated, design-forward residence that invited its future owner to experience the beauty of living with less while enjoying more (much more).
10B Shank
To prepare this charming Trinity Bellwoods townhome for sale, we made intelligent, budget-friendly updates to create this remarkable before-and-after transformation. We started by changing light fixtures, touching up walls and caulking, and making minor repairs to perfect the space. The vacant property allowed us to bring in our full staging team to work their magic from top to bottom.
The result is a townhome that effortlessly combines optimal convenience with style, offering an airy, open-plan layout and design-forward features that are sure to tug at a few heartstrings!
5 St Joseph
To prepare this residence for sale, we focused on enhancing its luxurious appeal while accommodating the seller’s needs. We updated the light fixtures to amplify the suite’s modern elegance and touched the walls with a fresh coat of paint, ensuring the space was pristine before staging and styling. Balancing the seller’s demanding shift work schedule, we also worked with some of his existing furniture, seamlessly integrating it into our staging plan to create a cohesive and inviting environment. The result is a residence that effortlessly captures the essence of city living at its finest, with cinematic sunset views, a stunning living area, and a chef’s kitchen that stands as the heart of the home.
We accommodated the seller’s demanding shift work by incorporating his existing furniture into our staging vision, creating a cohesive and welcoming space.
120 Bayview Avenue
An interesting layout and fearless colour choices presented some unique challenges in a spot that spoke to the seller’s eclectic aesthetic.
1/ We reduced the number of bold accent walls (and doors) to simplify and neutralize the space.
2/ Utilizing, streamlining and relocating many of the existing pieces allowed us to create fun and amusing vignettes.
I love when a person’s creative design sensibility shines through in a space. When we prepare a property to sell we often minimize eccentricities to appeal to as many different people as possible. I, personally, would love to see what this seller does with his new space because I think it will be perfectly quirky and fabulous!
77 Carlton Avenue
Almost every inch of this huge 2 bedroom condo had been customised to showcase the impressive art and other collections of the sellers. It was perfectly tailored to their lifestyle. We untailored it – just a little bit.
1/ Walls and walls of books and art were stored to truly unveil the spaciousness of the property.
2/ We covered the dark walls with our signature white (and a few accents) to bring the light in and further open the space.
I still look at the before and after photos of this space and can’t believe that it’s the same property. I really like both – the before and the after – but one is designed to showcase the awesomeness of the owner and the other to showcase the awesomeness of the property.
62 Dovercourt Road
The best of both worlds – rental income and a leafy top floor unit in this fabulous triplex. We focussed on the upper unit with a fresh coat of white paint and easy-breezy furnishings. The two decks and Juliet balcony really showcased the treetop living.
Staging highlight? Enjoying a fire in the 3 sided fireplace as we staged – we had to make sure it worked, right?
27 Brock Avenue
This hard loft was a dream come true! Soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls and light galore. We helped the seller pack her life into boxes, painted the entire unit white and swapped black for brown on the window and feature shelf trim. We opted for a “less is more” treatment and really let the stunning space speak for itself – and it did!
The not-so-fun factor? Balancing at the top of an 18’ ladder styling the feature shelf wall.
4 Strathearn Blvd
This leafy old house in Forest Hill oozed charm and original character – it spoke of years of family memories. We transformed a fitness room into a nursery and a den into a little girl’s room. We brought light into dark spaces. And we showcased the character.
When we stage a home that we know will likely be renovated top to bottom we always envision what we would do, hope that the new owners will honour the original charm and dream of an invitation to see the newly imagined space.
17 Heddington Avenue
This gorgeous home was imposing and majestic. Beautifully renovated with no detail overlooked it was almost too stately so we decided to freshen it up. We painted the whole house white (including the fireplace) and used lighter, brighter furniture and accents to make it a little airier.
My favourite part of this house? It’s a toss-up between the old stone fireplace which is original to the house and the sunny third-floor bedroom with the window nook.
41 Dovercourt Road
This condo was all view and angles – and a little creative problem-solving! A new build with no storage in the primary bedroom; we had to navigate some difficult angles to find a configuration and install a closet that worked. And the view? A 270-degree view is magnificent and presents unique challenges for furniture placement. This space was spectacular!
This was so romantic – I wanted to bring my honey for a candlelit dinner overlooking the Toronto skyline – I didn’t.
43 Eglinton Avenue
Cute as a button compact living! This was a perfect bachelor condo complete with a Murphy bed to maximize the space. We wanted to showcase living in this space in two ways – Murphy bed up and Murphy bed down – and make sure it looked equally as charming as a living space or a bedroom.
My twenty-something self would have jumped at the chance to live in this space.
18 Harbour Street
A palace in the sky! All this beautiful blank canvas needed was a fresh coat of paint. We envisioned bright and airy with just a hint of bohemian. But it was really the stunning view that stole our heart – on a clear day we could see all the way over the island and across the lake, on a foggy day it was moody and dreamy.
Added bonus – the buyer loved it so much that she reached out to us to help her design her condo to mirror the staging!