The board has received feedback on the Home Staging Industry Awards that the $500 spending limit on the Redesign category is too restrictive. The board voted today to lift the spending cap.
The new rule is as follows: Remodeling is not allowed. Remodeling would involve changing fixed elements in a space, while a redesign is changing the design of the space through accessories and furniture.
Not allowed: Changing tile, new cabinets, new floors, changing fixed elements.
You may now submit in this category with no spending cap as long as remodeling/renovations are not part of the project.
Submit your work here.
Creative Director + Host of The Staging Insider Podcast at Real Estate Staging Association
Felicia Pulley is the Creative Director of the Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) and host of The Staging Insider podcast. She leads RESA’s creative direction, communications, and content strategy, developing resources and media that elevate the home staging profession. Through her work and podcast, Felicia spotlights the people shaping the industry and provides valuable insights for stagers, real estate professionals, and design enthusiasts across North America.
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