How it works

Our Staging Process

Every Stage One project follows the same eight steps, from the first floor plan to the final piece of furniture. Most homes are installed 2 to 3 weeks from deposit, and you see the design before anything arrives.

What we stage

Staging for Every Stage of a Property

Model Units staged by Stage One

Model Units

Staged within new developments to align with leasing or sales goals.

New Construction Homes staged by Stage One

New Construction Homes

Townhouses and single-family homes, often with outdoor spaces.

Resale Apartments and Listings staged by Stage One

Resale Apartments and Listings

Occupied or vacant resale properties that need a competitive edge.

Leasing Galleries and Off-Site Showrooms staged by Stage One

Leasing Galleries and Off-Site Showrooms

Fully staged spaces that help market pre-construction units.

Eight steps

From Floor Plan to Furniture Install

  1. 01

    Floor plan received

    Send us the floor plan and a few details about the property.

  2. 02

    Estimate sent

    We review the space and send an estimate based on its size and layout.

  3. 03

    50% deposit

    A 50% deposit confirms the project. Most installs follow 2 to 3 weeks later.

  4. 04

    Project kick-off + onboarding meeting

    We meet to align on goals, timing, buyer profile and building logistics.

  5. 05

    Walkthrough + measurements

    We visit the property, assess the space and take measurements.

  6. 06

    Design & layout presentation

    A furniture layout for the entire property and rendered elevations for each room, showing exact selections.

  7. 07

    Client approval

    Once you approve the design, we schedule the installation.

  8. 08

    Furniture install

    We deliver from our warehouse and arrange every piece into a warm, cohesive home.

Step 06

See Every Room Before Install

Before anything leaves the warehouse, you receive a design presentation: a layout for the whole property and rendered elevations for each room, showing the exact pieces we will bring.

Stage One design presentation: A furniture layout for the entire property.
A furniture layout for the entire property.
Stage One design presentation: Rendered elevations for each room, showing the exact furniture selections.
Rendered elevations for each room, showing the exact furniture selections.
Stage One design presentation: Notes on proportion and seating, so every piece fits the room.
Notes on proportion and seating, so every piece fits the room.
Stage One design presentation: Bedrooms and entries, detailed down to the art and mirrors.
Bedrooms and entries, detailed down to the art and mirrors.

Our signature

How We Stage

Homely

We thrive in attention to detail, where styling is what adds cohesion and personality to each space.

Functionality

We strive to curate a space dedicated to our clients and their needs.

Strategic Services

Our team is deeply invested in ensuring a smooth transition from house, to home, to sold.

Why staging sells

Staging Helps Homes Sell

83%
of buyers' agents say staging helps buyers visualize a property.
29%
of agents saw 1% to 10% higher offers on staged homes.
49%
of sellers' agents reported reduced time on market with staging.

Source: NAR 2025 Profile of Home Staging, May 6, 2025.

By the numbers

Stage One by the Numbers

2.0M+sq ft
of residential and amenity spaces professionally staged
40k+pieces
of furniture and decor in our warehouse, with rapid access to special orders
2.6k+projects
completed or active across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and beyond
Parlor at 134 Macon Street, Bed-Stuy, staged by Stage One

After the sale

When the Home Sells

Once the property is sold or rented, we check in to see whether you would like to keep any of the furniture or have us remove it back to our warehouse.

Questions

Process Questions

What is your process?

Eight steps: floor plan received, estimate sent, 50% deposit, kick-off and onboarding meeting, walkthrough and measurements, design and layout presentation, client approval and furniture install.

How long does it take?

Most projects are installed 2 to 3 weeks from deposit.

Will I see the design before install?

Yes. You receive a furniture layout for the entire property and rendered elevations for each room showing the exact pieces, and we install once you approve.

Is a deposit required?

Yes. A 50% deposit confirms the project and reserves your install.

What happens when the property sells?

Once the property is sold or rented, we check in to see whether you would like to keep any of the furniture or have us remove it back to our warehouse.

Have a Property to Stage?

Send us the address and floor plan. One of our team members will reply within one business day.

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