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Real-life staging with real results—grounded in buyer psychology, not guesswork

I specialize in occupied-home staging, where sellers are still living in the home when it hits the market. My approach is practical

and photo-focused: edit, refine, and create calm, cohesive spaces that show beautifully.

Staging Services

1

Pre-Listing Consultation

This hands-on, in-home consultation is the essential first step to a successful, stress-free listing. We’ll walk through the home together, and I will provide targeted, room-by-room guidance.

What’s Included:

  • Furniture layout adjustments to enhance flow and buyer perception

  • Depersonalization strategies to help buyers envision themselves in the home

  • Styling recommendations using what’s already in the home

  • A customized Top 10 To-Do List to minimize overwhelm and know exactly where to focus time

  • Guidance on paint color updates, if needed—focusing on money-making, resale-friendly hues that appeal broadly and photograph beautifully

  • Practical, resourceful tips for elevating the home without overspending

  • Cleaning and odor solutions

  • Client Care Package 

Pricing: $300 for up to 2.5 hours

(Most consultations fall within 2 hours; larger homes may take closer to 2.5 hours)
 

2

Photo Day Polish

Photo Day Polish is designed to come after a Pre-Listing Consultation-once the Top 10 recommendations are complete, or substantially complete. This visit is the final, photo-focused styling sweep that helps your listing stand out from the first click.

What’s Included:

  • A full "camera sweep" of key rooms

  • Surface styling and focal point edits

  • Quick furniture tweaks to improve flow and balance

  • Photo angle suggestions so each room photographs its best

  • Guidance on prioritizing the most compelling rooms and skipping unflattering or redundant photos that don’t add value

This Service Assumes: 

The home has been cleaned and the Pre-Listing recommendations have been completed (or are substantially complete)

Pricing: $300 (up to 2.5 hours) additional time $100/hour

3

Styled for Living — Edit, Rework, and Restyle (Together)

This service is for homeowners who are staying in the home (not preparing to list) and want a fresh, functional reset. We’ll work side-by-side to edit, rearrange, and restyle using what you already own—then I’ll leave you with a simple plan so you can confidently finish the remaining touches at your own pace.

What’s Included:
  • Hands-on editing and re-styling using your existing furniture and décor

  • Fresh layout ideas for better flow and function

  • Styling guidance (art placement, lighting, textiles, surfaces, etc.)

  • Paint color recommendations if needed

  • A clear checklist of next steps you can implement on your own

Focus areas:

We’ll typically focus on 1–2 rooms in a 2-hour session or 2–4 rooms in a 4-hour session, depending on goals and complexity.

This service is not:

Full-scale organizing, packing, or moving heavy furniture alone.

Pricing:

  • Room Refresh — $300 (up to 2.5 hours)

  • Half-Day Reset — $500 (up to 4 hours)
    Additional time (if needed): $100/hour

Realtors:
Let’s Partner

Looking for a stager who delivers more than fluff? I blend buyer insight, resourceful design, and practical execution to help your listings stand out and sell faster. Sellers walk away with a clear plan—and you get a home that shows beautifully from day one.

Real Life Transformations

Every seller has a timeframe and a budget—and I meet homeowners where they are. These before-and-after photos show how real homes, with real limitations, can be elevated with intention. I work with what’s already in the space, making thoughtful edits and purposeful updates to highlight each home’s strengths. Whether it’s a quick refresh or a deeper transformation, the goal is the same: a market-ready home that photographs beautifully and connects with buyers.

Before
After

Elevated, approachable spaces—starting with what you already own.

Whether you're listing, moving in, or refreshing your home, I’m here to help you with purpose, polish, and a plan.
info@katfosterinteriors.com | 773-344-6741


 

Kat Foster Interiors is based in Evanston, IL and serves surrounding areas including Wilmette, Skokie, and Chicago’s North side 

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