APPROACH
Every home has a personality and it is our job to bring that personality to life. We want a space to instantly feel warm and welcoming – a place you would want to call home.
From studio apartments to downtown penthouses to multi unit show suites – we’ve worked with them all. Trends, budget, location, and market are all taken into consideration with each project.
An approach that can only be described as “extreme attention to detail” creates beautiful results for each and every project.
KGMI Radio Real Estate with Mike Kent – November 2019
Sandra Hurtley
Founder
Sandra believes that, more than anything, a space should feel effortless. The balance and flow of a home should create a feeling of calm or a sense of happiness. Always guided by the elements and principles of design, Sandra is a self described perfectionist. A graduate of Heritage School of Interior Design, her final project received the highest marks ever given to a student at that time. After she completed interior design school her first project was an extensive high-end residence in San Francisco before landing with a staging company in the lower mainland of British Columbia. After a short time she started her own design company and returned to where she grew up – Whatcom County. She has loved building relationships with long term clients and helping people achieve their design goals. If asked she will tell you the best part is exceeding her client’s expectations – one project at a time.
We had the privilege of working with Sandra and her team on the staging of our home this spring. She consulted with us throughout the staging process including paint selection, furniture layout, and overall design. We worked together to brand the house to appeal to the largest consumer market and the result was a successful sale well over asking price.
Sandra then worked with us on design for our new home and utilized her vast resources to save us a great deal of money while insuring that we had the highest quality furniture and decor.
Her down to earth non-pretentious style makes the process of buying, selling, or designing not only efficient and affordable but overall an absolute pleasure.
The only reason she gets five stars is because six isn’t an option.
As a real estate agent, I have high expectations when I pay for staging a home, and Sandra delivered! She came while the remodel was still being completed, and developed a thorough plan, and shopped for just the right items to fit our modern theme and small rooms. She and her team set everything in place, hanging artwork, laying towels & display items in just the most eye appealing way. The photos are stunning, and showing feedback excellent! I couldn’t be happier! Thank you Sandra!!
We can not thank you enough for the outstanding interior design and staging of our home. You gave every room a clear purpose that truly set us apart from the others as a showplace to be proud of. You really have exceeded our highest expectations.We accepted an offer last night for our full asking price. We could not ask for a more favorable situation, and could not have done it without your expertise.
Sandra we look forward to working with you again, and would not hesitate to recommend you to others, they would be fortunate to have you! Please feel free to use our brochure in your portfolio.
Just wanted to let you know the website along with the staging has been a total success. Our rents have gone up $200 to $300 on new units and a number of new tenants have modeled their furniture and lay out to mimic your staging.
Thanks again. Let us know when you return to Friday Harbor.
When I sell a home, my goal is to shine the best possible light on it. That is where Sandra comes in. First impressions are so important and most buyers tend to choose (and spend more money on) homes that are presented well. A listing staged by Positive Space Staging + Design instantly stands apart from the rest and the proof shows in the speed the home sells and the high sale prices. Sandra has repeatedly made my clients thousands of dollars on the sale of their homes and I recommend her to anyone looking to truly showcase the highlights of theirs.
I listed a house for sale at the beginning of November 2010 and it had to sell, the elderly owner had moved and it was full of older furniture. It was a very well cared for home on a big lot in a nice neighborhood but it did not show well.I hired Sandra to stage the house using the existing old furniture. First of all she had to de-clutter. She removed some furniture and created space in the rooms. Then she went to work transforming the house into a home that anyone would want to live in.
I was amazed at the difference just by re-arranging the furniture and adding a few items, most of which she found in the cupboards and closets, she added visual value to the home. The home sold in 12 days and the comments from all the people who viewed the property were very good and several stated they loved how the home had been staged. Ask Sandra to show you the before and after photos, they’re impressive.
I would not hesitate to use Sandra again and would recommend her to any one who needs help selling their home. Proper staging will make the difference between a buyer buying your home, or buying someone else’s. It will also add value to your home in the eyes of the buyer. Professional staging can make all that difference, do yourself a big favor and call Sandra!
If you, or someone you know, is planning to sell your home, I would definitely recommend Sandra Hurtley of Positive Space Staging to assist in preparing for selling. She is very personable, fun and knowledgeable. She did a fantastic job for us and I genuinely feel she assisted us in obtaining the asking price for our home. Mostly, Sandra made use of the furnishings and items that we already had, then she and I went shopping together to purchase a few items to complete the job.
Sandra, thank you for your expertise in Positive Spaces!
I invited the homeowner’s two very close friends to view the home on Sunday. They were awestruck. I got a kick out of their reaction. I am sure that they will give my clients great feedback.
I met my match in you. You work hard and you deliver exactly what you say you will do. Can’t ask for anything more.
It was my pleasure. I look forward to doing business again.