The Magic of Home Staging: How to Transform an Apartment in 3 Days

Sometimes there are only a few days left to prepare an apartment for sale or rent. A full renovation is not an option, and simply tidying up and washing windows won't cut it. In such situations, home staging comes to the rescue: quick yet thoughtful techniques that transform space without major investments.

We break down a real case from the Filievsky Park district in Moscow. A 42 m² studio apartment was prepared for showings by 'Home Staging with Love' in just three days. We tell you exactly how they did it and which techniques you can replicate on your own.

Irina Kulikova, Yulia Ivanova, Olesya Ivashkina
studio 'Home Staging with Love'
Preparing apartments for rent or sale, increasing clients' income by 10-30%
What changed and why
Changing the setup beyond recognition without huge financial or physical investment is possible. What solutions should you consider?
Removed excess to open up the space
The first step was getting rid of everything unnecessary: a bulky wall, shelves, a cabinet, and a coat rack in the entryway visually reduced the room's volume. After demolition and light rearrangement, the apartment literally "breathed"

Photo after home staging
More air and light, and useful space on the kitchen.
Photo after home staging
Repainted walls and ceiling
At first glance, this might seem like an obvious move since there are wallpapers underneath. However, specialists knew what they were doing: all joints were pre-sealed and then light matte paint was applied carefully.

Photo before home staging
The ceiling was updated throughout the apartment, instantly refreshing the interior.

Photo after home staging
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• Updated lighting and visual accents
  In all zones, chandeliers were replaced, cozy textiles and minimal decor were added. Lighting plays a huge role in how the interior is perceived — even inexpensive warm-light fixtures make the atmosphere more comfortable.
  Photo before home staging
  Hung a new coat rack in the entryway — just one detail, but noticeable.
  Photo after home staging
  Performed hidden improvements that aren't visible in photos but are felt at showings
  Reinstalled the arch, removed unnecessary elements (strips, boards, brushes), replaced ventilation grilles and end strips on windowsills.
  Photo before home staging
  Restored pipes and even repainted the screen under the bathtub — all of this affects impression, removing any feeling that something still needs to be done.
  Photo after home staging
  Interior updates don't always require major renovations. Sometimes just a couple of details are enough to make the space come alive. With Halva, you can bring any idea to life.

  Organized the bathroom and wardrobe

  In the toilet, replaced baseboards and carefully resealed wallpapers; in the closet, fixed wall defects and installed a door seal.

  Photo before home staging
  This created a sense of tidiness even in rooms that are usually not immediately noticed.
  Photo after home staging
  Removed visual clutter and tidied up the windows

  On the balcony, removed a board that spoiled the view; on the kitchen windowsill, replaced an end strip. Now nothing catches the eye and light freely enters the room.

  Photo after home staging
  In just three days, the apartment transformed from outdated and cluttered to bright and well-maintained. The perfect solution for those preparing a property for rent or sale, or simply wanting to see their home in a new light. Home staging is about attention to detail. And the Halva card is about making those details affordable.

  
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