Feng Shui is an ancient system of Chinese aesthetics that has been popularized in the last few decades, and has become increasingly popular for home staging. The discipline of Feng Shui focuses on the balance and movement of energy throughout a business or home. Feng Shui is a complex, multifaceted discipline that requires years of training to master. In ancient China, Feng Shui was used to determine the orientation of a dwelling to maximize something akin to auspiciousness — meaning favorable, or lending itself to future success. So, an auspicious environment brings forth future success. Today, Western use of Feng Shui is mostly limited to interior decorating. Western practitioners have received criticism for misunderstanding and misusing the complexity of Feng Shui. But the principles of simplicity and energy movement allow for a common-sense approach to decorating and home staging. Two of the Feng Shui concepts that are perhaps the easiest for novices to embrace are the principles of Qi (pronounced “chee” in English) and Polarity. Qi is the energy or “life force” in an environment and how it flows through that environment. The factors affecting the quality and movement of Qi are many. Polarity refers to the male (yang) and …
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It’s no secret that CORT and our furniture blog team love the home staging industry. Top stagers nationwide depend on rental furniture from CORT to help make clients’ homes as modern and appealing as possible. So we’re of the opinion that when you want to sell your home quickly and for the best price, you should seek the expertise of a professional home stager to whip your property into shape. Call us biased, but we’ve seen major results from these efforts— stagers are closely familiar with current market conditions and interior decorating trends. That being said, if your budget is too tight to hire a stager, there are several easy, inexpensive techniques you can do yourself with an investment of time and effort. Staged homes spend 89 percent less time on the market, so follow some of these proven strategies even if you can’t go all out by hiring a professional or getting lots of home staging furniture. Kate Hart, an expert stager with the Real Estate Staging Association, compared it to getting your home ready for a blind date. You’ve only got one first impression, so make the most of it by showcasing the property’s best selling features. Start …
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Last week, the goal of our furniture blog post was to inspire you to consider making small changes in home decorating and furniture arrangement. Trying something different can do wonders for the look and feel of your space, whether you’ve moved into a new home or you’re just hoping to refresh a long lived-in abode. It starts with learning as much as you can about how to position furniture in a visually and mentally pleasing way. Think about creating a healthy relationship between different items in a room, from clearance furniture to accessories and artwork. Consider the day-to-day function of a room before choosing which type of balance you want to achieve within it. With symmetrical balance, there’s two of everything. It’s a very restful strategy that works well in bedrooms (like placing identical night stands at either side of the bed). Meanwhile, add exciting visual motion and interest with an asymmetrical approach. Two flower vases of slightly different sizes placed next to each other on a countertop is its own worthy form of balance. Our next bit of furniture blog advice is to customize your furniture arrangement based on the shape of the space you have to work with. …
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As many of our furniture blog readers know, we at CORT are big fans of the home staging industry. A couple weeks ago we mentioned CORT would claim the top VIP sponsor slot at the Real Estate Staging Association international conference in Las Vegas this year. Well, the big event took place earlier this week (beginning Sunday Jan. 23 through Tuesday Jan. 25), and it was a great success. Home stagers from all over converged at the Treasure Island resort for three days of learning and networking with industry leaders. A panel of expert guest speakers enlightened the attendees on a variety of topics. Notable presenters included Dan Eason, Alice T. Chan and Jackson West, with a keynote speech by none other than Matthew Finlason of HGTV show The Stagers. Home staging topics ranged from inventory management, sales influence and growing your business, to creative discussions of color trends and use of accessories to make any home pop. There were ample opportunities to network at the conference, which was a learning experience in and of itself for attendees. Of course, CORT had a major presence at the event. Our home staging furniture is a fantastic, convenient option for stagers across …
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Our home staging furniture service is one of the many useful ways CORT can assist with your move to a new home. The process of selling your current or former home can feel long-winded. If you aren’t aware of home staging as an effective technique for home selling, start doing some research and decide whether you’ll opt to hire a professional stager or do the work yourself. We recommend seeking the advice of an experienced stager to help maximize the saleability of your property and get it off the market quickly, for the best price possible. Time and time again, the strategic use of home staging furniture and accessories have made an impact on home buyers and improved turnaround times. CORT supports the home staging industry in several ways. We help connect consumers to approved stagers, and vice versa. We offer amazing deals on quality home staging furniture rental, available with flexible lease terms to suit the needs of any independent home seller or staging company. As always, this includes home furniture delivery and setup within 48 hours. Additionally, we support home stagers by partnering with organizations like the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) to sponsor exciting events like their …
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Since 1996, we’ve been serving our country by providing government furniture rental to various agencies. CORT has a specific sales team dedicated to working directly with these accounts, supporting all sorts of government initiatives that require temporary furnishings. The flexibility and convenience of renting is unbeatable for government agencies, businesses and families alike— we’ll simply pick up the furniture when it’s no longer needed. It’s also more cost-efficient than purchasing furniture, as long-term asset costs are significantly lower when you rent. CORT has delivered on over 4,000 government furniture leases to federal agencies and the military, so we understand the special requirements and unique challenges of these operations. With all that experience, we’re able to expertly manage all facets of a project, from space planning to installation. From start to finish, trained CORT professionals are dedicated to providing the best service. Whether the need is for furnishing training centers, recruitment centers or judicial trials, CORT can help. Government furniture rental is also ideal for getting government offices through renovations, temporary projects or delay of permanent furniture delivery. Beyond the workplace, we serve government officials and other employees with residential furniture rental. These individuals enjoy free private sector housing location, free …
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Rental of home furniture is an ideal solution for many individuals, particularly those temporarily relocating. Perhaps you’re relocating to a different part of town or a new city, and want to relieve the stress of settling in and shopping for new home furniture by renting from CORT for your first three months. But what about those moving abroad on assignment for work, or simply to experience living in a new country? Shipping your own furniture is extremely costly, and it’s a hassle when compared to the simple solution of home furniture rental through the CORT Global Furniture Rental Network. Our services are trusted in over 60 nations, including France. France is a beautiful country with diverse cultures and many unique experiences to be had. We recommend familiarizing yourself with the language, traditions and cultural nuances of the French people as much as possible before making this big move. It will be exciting but stressful, and that’s where CORT comes in. Let us take one worry off your back by fulfilling your home furniture needs. Rental furniture is a cost-effective alternative to buying and reselling new furniture during a temporary stay, even if you will be in France for over a …
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When your circumstances require home furniture rental, you want tailored services on your terms. And that’s exactly what CORT delivers (literally— in our trucks to your home). With customizable packages and lease terms, plus the largest inventory of rental furniture in the world, going with CORT for your home furniture rental needs is a wise choice. We offer several great home furniture rental packages to furnish any room, or the entire home. You can also order individual items to mix and match for a personalized furnishing concept in your home. Our packages are designed to suit a variety of stylistic tastes and budgetary needs. We feature options like our Manager’s Special package, which offers deep discounts on the staff-selected home furniture rental pieces we have readily available. Or, experience the luxury of the Stonehenge with Eclipse total package, which includes living, dining and bedroom sets in a clean contemporary style that is elegant yet cozy. Switch it up and try the Colfax bedroom set, featuring a rich espresso finish and brushed hardware for a charming, casual feel. Our typical leases last for three, six or twelve months, but you can talk to a CORT rental specialist online or in any …
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Home staging services, one of the many relocation-related products offered by CORT, were on utilized during a recent episode of NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, proof that this growing industry continues to gain mainstream support. During the episode, contestants on the popular reality show, including celebrities Cyndi Lauper and Holly Robinson Peete, were charged with the task of staging an apartment in New York. In order to find the appropriate furnishings, they turned to CORT, the renowned furniture rental and relocation services provider. After selecting the furniture necessary to create a “New York zen” feel, they outfitted the apartment and staged it. (For a more in-depth treatment of how home staging was used during the episode, along with more about CORT and its array of offerings, read the affiliated press release.) Home staging is a relatively new practice, but as Lauper and Peete might be able to attest, it can be a highly effective one when done effectively. The process of home staging refers to renting furniture to place in an empty house or apartment in anticipation of prospective buyers or renters coming by to check the place out. The benefits of such a practice are twofold: First, when approached with …
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If you’re planning a move, worrying about rental furniture is not likely to be on the top of your impressive to-do list, but it’s likely in there somewhere.
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