Stories
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but knowing the story behind it exponentially increases your understanding and appreciation of its value.
TRH counts delivering pleasing aesthetics as a given; crafting doable, resourceful, effective, and personal paths for each client is our specialty. We’ve chosen these stories to illustrate the range of simultaneously universal and individual circumstances almost every project encounters.
Walls are the largest surface area in any room, so empty bookcases are huge missed opportunities to engage viewers online and in person! Bookcases that are “done” add depth, interest and personality to a room.
Continued...A recent article from the National Association of Realtors noted updates and renovations were becoming necessary for a luxury resale property to compete with new construction. Apparently ahead of the curve (!!) here’s a TRH project that was completed, and sold in 2018. Thoughtful and quality updates with a fresh color palette got this property…
Continued...Too many agents and buyers shy away from Staging, thinking it’s always about bringing in furniture. Hesitant, sometimes embarrassed, perhaps anticipating delay or large cost, they pass, doing themselves a great diservice. Staging bathrooms in empty houses has several distinct advantages It is quick, and relatively inexpensive to do Bathrooms are hard to photograph, staging…
Continued...Background: Although painting is the quickest, most effective and least expensive ways to change or update a room, it’s the recommendation that usually garners the most resistance. Anticipated cost is usually part of it, as is the hassle; but fear of picking the wrong color seems to hit homeowners the hardest. Here are B&As where…
Continued...Background How someone lives in their space is ALWAYS fine; but if they want to sell, home staging creates photos need to show the most value and expected use Challenge A single parent was living in a big house, sharing custody of the youngest child, and looking to downsize. The main rooms became playrooms, other…
Continued...THEY DIDN’T WANT TO PAINT, EITHER Background This was a great house in a desirable Sound Shore neighborhood. Good light, everything in good repair, and updates had been done well. Like any other seller, they wanted to sell quickly, and well. Challenge Given how well the house had been maintained, the sellers were confident any…
Continued...INFAMOUS CLUB TO NOTED RESTAURANT Background This former…ahem…gentleman’s club was a colorful part of local history, and a rite of passage for several generations of area males, but had been abandoned years ago. The new owner was an experienced and successful restaurateur; he was bringing in a polished but still casual menu that’d appeal to…
Continued...RAISING THE BAR IN THIS CORTLANDT CONTEMPORARY Background The investor was an accomplished flipper. House was neglected, needed lots of work. As GC, he always made his own decisions, but wanted to take this project higher via the details and finishes. Challenge Seller was already committed to delivering a quality and thoughtfully designed property. The…
Continued...ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
A busy 1890s church in downtown White Plains had frayed carpet and a badly failing 1960’s vinyl tile floor. Challenges included aesthetics, future maintenance, budget and logistics.
YORKTOWN FUNERAL HOME
A modern, nicely done but unpopular diner closed. The new owner had a very different purpose, and needed to reinvent the image as well as the physical building.
CHESHIRE CT ESTATE PROPERTY
Every issue, emotion and challenge sellers face is exacerbated when the property is being sold because of divorce, illness or death.
DOBBS FERRY ESTATE PROPERTY
Every issue, emotion and challenge sellers face is exacerbated when the property is being sold because of divorce, illness or death.