John Hasenberg and Staging Original Designs

John Hasenberg is a local Portland architect who, though a native of Chicago has lived in Oregon for decades. His stunning designs are a wonderful balance of functionality and playful personality. This home on Cornelius was lush with wood detailing. The intricate design of the ceiling played with negative space while opening up the communal areas. Did I mention how excited I was to stage this home?

Normally when staging there is an emphasis on creating a neutral space. You will often hear home stagers talk about the importance of neutral colors, and  de-emphasizing things in the home that represent the seller’s personality. A more neutral space will be appealing to a wider range of potential buyers. In the case of a designed home the entire home can be a representation of the seller’s personality.

Homes like this are staged for a specific type of buyer: one who wants the unique personality and features of an architecturally poetic home. I worked to emphasize the features that a more traditional design would not have. I used warm neutral tones on the larger furniture to reflect back the warmth of the abundant wood. I then used bright color accents to help highlight the beautiful interior detailing of the architecture.