Home Design and Staging

It's essential to have a trusted partner by your side. With Savannah Holman as your guide, you're not just buying or selling a house; you're creating a home that truly reflects your style and vision. From selecting shingle colors to choosing flooring and fixtures, Savannah will be your unwavering guide through every step of the process.

Staging isn’t about making a space look pretty - it’s about creating a vision. Thoughtful touches can turn a blank canvas into a dream home.

Before: A room full of Potential 

After: A welcoming, stylish living space ready to be lived in.

Staging highlights the best features, maximizes space, and helps buyers imaging their future here.

From decluttering and deep cleaning to minor repairs and endless staging adjustments, getting a home market-ready is hard work. But the results are always worth it!

If you’re thinking of selling and feeling overwhelmed, and don’t know where to start, we are here for you! We’ll be with you every step of the way. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Design and Staging

Does Savannah Holman offer home staging services in Wilmington, NC?

Yes. Savannah owns a luxury staging company and offers a range of decorative styles and options, in addition to full home design consultations for buyers, sellers, and new construction clients.

Does staging a home actually help it sell faster or for more money?

National data supports it. Per the National Association of Realtors' 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 29% of agents reported staging led to a 1% to 10% increase in the dollar value offered, and 49% of sellers' agents observed that staging reduced time on market. Results vary by home and market.

What does professional home staging typically cost?

Nationally, the median cost of a professional staging service is $1,500, compared to about $500 when an agent handles the staging themselves. Actual cost depends on home size, scope, and how many rooms are staged, so contact Savannah for a quote specific to your home.

Which rooms matter most when staging a home for sale?

Buyers weigh the living room most heavily (37%), followed by the primary bedroom (34%) and kitchen (23%). Sellers' agents most commonly stage the living room (91%), primary bedroom (83%), dining room (69%), and kitchen (68%).

What does a home design consultation with Savannah Holman include?

Consultations cover redesigning a single room, an entire home, or new construction selections such as shingle color, paint colors, flooring, and fixtures. Each project is built around the client's own style and vision.

Is virtual staging as effective as traditional, in-person staging?

Not according to buyers' agents. 57% called traditional physical staging highly important to their clients, versus 43% for virtual tours, and 34% of sellers' agents rated virtual staging as less important than physical staging. Savannah's staging is in-person, not virtual.