What is Vacant Home Staging?
Vacant home staging is the art of transforming an empty property into a warm, welcoming space that buyers can emotionally connect with—and it’s one of the most powerful tools in today’s real estate market. At Merrow Staging & Design, we specialize in bringing vacant homes to life across NYC, Westchester County, and the Lower Hudson Valley.
With no existing furnishings or decor, vacant homes can feel cold and uninspiring. Staging allows us to show each room's purpose, scale, and full potential, helping buyers envision themselves living there. It’s not just about filling a space—it’s about telling a story, creating ambiance, and driving results.
Why Vacant Staging Works
When a home is empty, every flaw stands out—scuffed floors, small rooms, awkward layouts. Staging redirects the focus to the home’s strengths and creates a lifestyle buyers want to be part of.
Here’s what expert vacant home staging can do:
Create emotional appeal that drives buyer connection.
Make rooms feel more spacious and functional.
Define areas clearly, especially in open-concept homes.
Photograph beautifully for online listings and marketing.
Increase perceived value, often leading to faster and more profitable sales.
The numbers speak for themselves:
82% of buyers' agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home.
Staged homes sell 3–30x faster than non-staged homes, according to national real estate data.
On average, staged homes sell for 5%–10% more than their unstaged counterparts.
Listings with professionally staged photos generate more online traffic, increasing showings and competitive offers. At Merrow Staging & Design, we highlight your property’s best features while minimizing any distractions—so buyers focus on the lifestyle, not the flaws.
Our Packages
Signature Stage
Our Signature Stage Package is designed for standard vacant listings that deserve expert styling, strategic design, and beautifully curated furnishings. This service focuses on creating inviting, market-ready spaces that highlight your home’s best features and capture buyer interest from the first showing.
Pricing includes design planning, full installation, and staging with our premium inventory.
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Main Living Areas (Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Hall Bath)
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Main Living Areas with Primary Bedroom
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1-Month Rental Extensions Available
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Additional Rooms: Pricing calculated per project based on scope and design needs.
Platinum Stage
Our Platinum Stage is designed for high-end listings that demand elevated design, premium furnishings, and meticulous attention to detail. Each project is customized to highlight the property’s unique features and create an unforgettable first impression.
Pricing reflects full-service vacant staging, including design planning, white-glove installation, and curated inventory.
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Main Living Areas (Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and Hall Bath)
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Main Living Areas with Primary Suite
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1-Month Rental Extensions Available
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Additional Rooms: Pricing calculated per project based on layout and design needs.
Our Process
Preparing a vacant property for market doesn’t have to feel daunting. At Merrow Staging & Design, our vacant staging process is thoughtfully designed to guide sellers, agents, and developers through a seamless, full-service transformation—ensuring your home is presented at its absolute best for today’s competitive real estate landscape.
Step 1: Schedule Your In-Home Consultation
Our owner, Deirdre Dugan, begins with an in-person walkthrough of your property to assess layout, architecture, lighting, and buyer demographics. We also take key measurements and gather details that inform our staging strategy.
Step 2: Custom Staging Plan
Deirdre then creates a tailored design plan that fits the home’s style, layout, and listing price. Whether your property leans modern, traditional, or transitional, we curate furnishings and accessories that resonate with your target market.
Step 3: Delivery & Installation
Our professional team handles all logistics, from white-glove delivery to on-site staging and styling. We bring in everything from large furniture pieces to the finishing touches—art, lighting, rugs, and decor—to ensure your home is market-ready.
Step 4: Show-Ready Styling
We stage each room with a designer’s eye for flow, proportion, and emotional impact. Our goal? A cohesive, high-end look that wows buyers both online and in person.
Step 5: Destaging After Sale
Once your listing goes under contract, we handle every detail of the de-staging process—coordinating a smooth, efficient, and timely removal of all furnishings and décor. Our goal is to make the transition seamless, so you can move confidently toward closing without disruption or added stress.
Ready to transform your listing with expert staging?