Search


by Desiree Mastracchio
- Jun 14, 2019
- 3 min
How to Plan Updates Wisely
Whether you think you might be listing your home in 1, 5 or 10 years, resale should always be in the back of your mind. Your house is the...
32 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Sep 23, 2018
- 2 min
Too High? Too Low? Just Right!
Have you ever walked into a room and something just felt "off"? The curtains seem too short... the art above the sofa is too high... It's...
35 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Apr 16, 2018
- 3 min
How to Stage a Bathroom
When preparing to list your home, be sure to spruce up all bathrooms, especially the master, with these guidelines in mind. Make Any Need...
62 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Dec 31, 2017
- 4 min
Think You Can't Afford a Stager? Think Again.
Staging costs a little at the front end, and saves a LOT at the back end. Take a look at some of our recent projects, and see for yoursel...
50 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Dec 1, 2017
- 3 min
6 Tips for Decorating/Selling in December
Are you or your clients listing in December? Despite having your house on the market, the family still deserves a festive holiday season....
48 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Oct 16, 2017
- 3 min
How to Create a Vignette
Staging is all about conveying a lifestyle, and vignettes are an effective way to accomplish this. Vignettes are a group of functional an...
61 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jul 10, 2017
- 4 min
10 Essential Updates for Traditional Homes
The north-Atlanta suburbs are filled with stately brick homes now 25+ years old, built and decorated in traditional Southern style. As em...
180 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Mar 20, 2017
- 4 min
The Top 5 Staging Mistakes . . .
. . . And how to avoid them! Most real estate agents and homeowners agree that staging is critical to selling a house. But when it comes ...
147 views0 comments

by Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jan 23, 2017
- 3 min
2017: What's In, What's Out?
The new year is underway, and 2017 promises some interesting interior style and design trends. Below are several, and how they relate whe...
210 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Dec 1, 2016
- 1 min
Let it Sparkle!
Let It Sparkle! It's December - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah!! Time to make your home sparkle with the colors of the season: bright ...
24 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
3 Steps to a Modern Farmhouse
Who doesn't love the cozy, trendy look of an urban farmhouse? With the popularity of HGTV's Fixer Upper, many homeowners are drawn to the...
40 views0 comments


Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Oct 3, 2016
- 1 min
The Consumer's Guide to Staging
Preparing to sell your home can be a daunting task. Just the thought of decluttering, making updates and repairs, painting, packing and k...
28 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jul 16, 2016
- 1 min
Which Would You Rather List?
Imagine you are on the GA-MLS uploading photos for your newest listing. You want the house to sell quickly, not only for your clients' sa...
13 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jul 1, 2016
- 4 min
The 5 Accessories Essential to Staging
Staging a house to sell can be a lengthy and involved process.... so many factors come into play. Will the house be vacant or occupied? D...
58 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Jun 5, 2016
- 5 min
6 Steps to a Home Makeover
Have you ever felt like your house needs a do over? Not a remodel, not a redecorate -- just a makeover. You've got nice furniture, your a...
14 views0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- May 4, 2016
- 2 min
Is Staging Necessary in a Seller's Market?
The 2016 housing market once again is favoring sellers - inventory is relatively low, houses are moving quickly, and home sellers are exp...
1 view0 comments

Desiree Mastracchio, DMDesign
- Apr 20, 2016
- 1 min
A Staging Consult Gives Sellers an Edge
Preparing to list your house for sale can be a daunting task. You know you're supposed to declutter and depersonalize, but to what extent...
6 views0 comments
{"items":["5f1f2d129f1b3e00183ba4c6","5e35a3f99dce8b00172b0744","5e35a3f915aba50017205522","5e35a3f985bc3d00175d0839","5e35a3f98f8c600017bfb2d8","5e35a3f9d5ba990017b1bfd5","5e35a3f9494d110017bc6440","5e35a3f949d43200174aa35b","5e35a3f9b487bc001865763b","5e35a3f9223b440017e0c25f","5e35a3f929d9dd00178bdddf","5e35a3f94644770017c4144f","5e35a3f95872ed0017256415","5e35a3f9e16a9b0017a607d4","5e35a3f9daf12f001727ed46","5e35a3f9e064c10017589fc9","5e35a3f98dab3700173417bd","5e35a3f95da3850017acd6e5","5e35a3f9bfa72a0017da4761","5e35a3f983da7c001719a312"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":1.3333333333333333,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":32,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":1,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":1,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":true,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":1,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":940,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"value":"#D1D1D1"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"targetItemSize":940,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|fill|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":false,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0.5},"container":{"width":940,"galleryWidth":972,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}