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Based in Aurora, we love helping homeowners and realtors get properties market-ready with stylish and welcoming designs that stand out. Staging homes is more than just a job for us - it’s something we genuinely enjoy doing together. We can’t wait to work with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/121a8b56-1b52-48e4-8fd6-156aeb2396c8/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.57.50%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/9a029c59-1f6d-4688-9256-ca04f468f30a/Rosewater+8699+McHugh+St+Windor+Unit100+2Bed2Bath-11.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/668ef859-675e-444c-9d55-f54e011f788a/RK4HM10012-1920w+2.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/be228525-9936-40d0-8a98-28a66b88264a/RK4HM9004b-1920w+2.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/362541ba-ddae-4357-ad62-9d404c5aa296/IMG_2227.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/8b14fb44-8009-4f04-a6ed-9cd49cc15286/3.png Home Side-by-side comparison of a living room before and after home staging showing a transformation from darker, dated decor to a bright, modern style with white walls, contemporary furniture, and large windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/e20f46ce-039a-4892-85fb-c3d9973ecab8/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.53.20%E2%80%AFPM.png Home Bright, minimalist bedroom in a model home with a large window, a neatly made bed with white linens and multiple beige and white pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, alarm clock, and glasses, on a light-colored wood floor with a beige rug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/c6e92b80-8940-411d-8f72-5c58984b1017/2.png Home Comparison of a cluttered, untidy bedroom on the left with a clean, organized bedroom on the right, labeled before and after staging services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/ba2e30a9-1848-4867-9a35-d30bd8c574fd/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.53.59%E2%80%AFPM.png Home A staged bedroom with a wooden nightstand, a white lamp, a bed with white bedding, a large potted plant, and an open closet with hanging clothes, a handbag, a straw hat, and storage boxes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/f0a22466-caae-4ba4-9ac2-026d28aa66fa/8.jpg Home Comparison of kitchen before and after home staging showing the room's transformation with updated cabinetry, countertops, and decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/a1c963c8-f797-4d1e-b18f-1749c4117e5c/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.53.12%E2%80%AFPM.png Home Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a white marble backsplash. Two wooden cutting boards, one round and one rectangular, are placed on the stove, with the rectangle leaning against the round one. There is also a potted plant on the right, an open book and salt and pepper shakers on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/5029b7a7-7a8d-438b-97bc-0f02554f1ab7/5.jpg Home Side-by-side comparison of a living room before and after . The before shows a cluttered, child-filled space with toys and a blue velvet sofa. The after features a clean, modern living room with a white wall, a brick fireplace, white built-in cabinets, a blue velvet sofa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/9b3c7fab-4e51-4fc8-a745-1186069c8025/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.53.05%E2%80%AFPM.png Home Modern bathroom with white fixtures, a vanity with a sink, a mirror, and decor plants, a toilet, and a bathtub with a wooden tray holding soap and a candle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/c6040b9f-84c9-4ce3-bdfc-26391de127e5/4.jpg Home Side-by-side comparison of a bedroom before and after decluttering and redecorating. The before image shows an unmade bed with toys and clothes, a nightstand with a lamp and yellow spray bottle, and a staircase nearby. The after image displays a neat, minimalist bedroom with a white bed, a textured wall art, a nightstand with a white lamp, and decorative pillows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/4f9460a7-e15b-4d69-817d-644d739640aa/BalsamInteriors-46+copy.jpg Home A person's hand with a ring on the finger arranging dried flowers in a white ceramic vase on a white surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/d768961f-50aa-4c85-bdff-2254ccb69e63/2.jpg Home Comparison of a bedroom before and after staging, showing improved decor, lighting, and organization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/ec20986d-faaf-42c3-8bec-1efe5f5b8033/IMG_5860.JPG Home Living room with white sofa, abstract art on wall, round black coffee table with decorative art piece and books, window with sunlight, kitchen area with wooden cabinets, microwave, stove, and backsplash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/9d2e808d-add8-4182-bd37-f4f01ea92667/4.png Home Comparison of a room before and after home staging, showing a darker wall color and closed blinds before, and a bright, white-walled space with open blinds, a round dining table, and black chairs after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/5c2c94b8-8e34-4aae-821c-7c5bb826ca36/1.png Home A side-by-side comparison of a bedroom before and after home staging. https://www.balsaminteriors.com/gallery daily 0.75 2024-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/4d85bd22-d6bd-4024-8a42-353f9fc5e8bc/Rosewater+8699+McHugh+St+Windor+Unit100+2Bed2Bath-11.JPG Gallery A modern bedroom with a large bed, gray and white bedding, two bedside tables with white lamps, a framed geometric art piece on the wall, large window with natural light, a wooden chair with a blanket, plant, and open book on the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/c2e732c5-1705-4307-9cf8-87d3e6dccd9f/Screen+Shot+2023-02-02+at+4.20.33+PM.JPG Gallery Modern living room with concrete ceiling and large windows, gray sectional sofa with pillows, wooden coffee table with decorative items, potted plants, black chairs and table in the background, and cityscape view outside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/362541ba-ddae-4357-ad62-9d404c5aa296/IMG_2227.JPG Gallery Modern kitchen with white countertops, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and minimal decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/984c8f7e-4d7d-4752-9622-1193f0f34b4d/IMG_6880.JPG Gallery Laundry room with a wooden countertop, a stainless steel sink, a white cabinet above the sink, a basket with towels and balls, a potted plant, and a washing machine and dryer below the countertop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/df6a4ee7-b4cc-493b-ae72-1194f53aab45/Rosewater+8699+McHugh+St+Windor+Unit100+2Bed2Bath-7.JPG Gallery Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, gray hexagonal tile backsplash, kitchen island with three black chairs, light wood floor, and decorative wall baskets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/967d4b77-d194-4647-9d14-ed9642dc7c9b/Rosewater+8699+McHugh+St+Windor+Unit102+1Bed1Bath-2.JPG Gallery A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows in a modern bedroom with gray walls, wooden nightstands, and matching lamps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/89c9a6c2-08e8-411b-b1e3-29bfc20e1da7/IMG_7528.JPG Gallery Kitchen countertop with an open cookbook displaying a vegetable salad, a fork, a utensil holder with wooden spoons, two bottles of oil and vinegar, a wooden cutting board, and decorative root vegetables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/3c59754a-4294-4032-b70b-6f9f890aeb6d/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.53.29%E2%80%AFPM.png Gallery Modern bathroom with white walls, light wood vanity with marble countertop, a large mirror, potted plant, framed beach-themed artwork, towels, and a shower area with beige tiles and a white curtain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/33583247-43bd-4b22-8361-cab14ff09978/Screen+Shot+2023-02-02+at+4.21.48+PM.JPG Gallery Modern bedroom with large glass window, black upholstered headboard, white bedding, dark blue pillows, wicker wall art, bedside lamps, wooden nightstands, and a view of neighboring high-rise buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/51ace6c8-a335-4140-8ac3-d469c7ad3462/IMG_6791.JPG Gallery A black tray on a grey bed with an open book, a lit candle, and a small vase with white tulips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/7385a32f-d5d1-4ba8-ba67-8238ac68976b/IMG_5734.JPG Gallery A bright, modern office space with a wooden desk, blue cushioned chair, potted plant, large woven wall decor, and a large window showing an urban view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/793cb5f0-6767-4844-bc2d-c80e403212f0/IMG_7454.JPG Gallery A decorative black metal chain linked to a metal ring, placed on a light wooden bowl with rope handles, on a textured black coffee table in a modern living room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/3b313ae6-e19e-4bf9-9db3-37aa4177bfd4/Screen+Shot+2023-02-02+at+4.21.33+PM.JPG Gallery Modern living room with kitchen area, large windows with city view, sofa with pillows, and dining area with black chairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/67da8216-3e11-42dd-b376-2bdbdf2a188f/IMG_7524.JPG Gallery Modern white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large window, marble countertop, and two white bar stools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/74114114-0894-4bd7-bedb-43906c5143d9/IMG_0337.JPG Gallery Round wooden coffee table with a white vase of green foliage, a stack of books, and decorative intertwined wooden rings, placed on a beige patterned rug with a gray sofa nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/1658170503726-EAOCXX46XG7RFMXVNZ2R/IMG_7652.jpg Gallery Bathroom sink with a white towel draped over the edge, a soap dispenser, and a potted orchid plant. There is a mirror, a toilet, and a picture of a plant on the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/37ed7552-ac74-42bd-a3ab-6762bfdb9792/IMG_3635.JPG Gallery A round wooden table holding a potted green succulent plant, a white decorative chain, and a book titled 'This is Home' by Natalie Walton. The table sits on a black and white striped rug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/2128ae4a-eaa0-4a99-8402-a49fd73d28a1/Screenshot+2024-11-14+at+1.53.05%E2%80%AFPM.png Gallery A clean, modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, towels, and a bathtub with beige tiles, white shower curtain, and a wooden tray holding toiletries. https://www.balsaminteriors.com/about daily 0.75 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/3fcb5d60-5afb-4a09-a421-be5e931ff99e/BalsamInteriors-115+copy.jpg About - Meet the Team We’re Laura and Heather - mother and daughter, business partners, and the team behind Balsam Interiors. Based in Aurora and serving the Greater Toronto Area, we specialize in home staging that helps properties stand out and sell faster. Our shared love of real estate and interior design naturally led us into the world of home staging. Laura’s interest in the industry started while completing her Real Estate degree at the University of Guelph. With a strong understanding of the market and a sharp eye for design, she knows how to stage a home in a way that connects with today’s buyers and adds real value. Heather brings a wealth of experience in property management, and home renovation. Over the years, she’s staged and styled multiple personal properties, and she now brings that same thoughtful, hands-on approach to clients looking to maximize their home’s potential. Together, we’re HSR Certified Home Stagers who blend fresh, modern design with practical strategies to highlight your home’s best features. At Balsam Interiors, we aim to create spaces that connect with buyers emotionally. We focus on warm, thoughtful designs that help people instantly feel at home and see the full potential of your property. We can’t wait to meet you! https://www.balsaminteriors.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-01-05 https://www.balsaminteriors.com/occupied-home-staging daily 0.75 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/0f755368-259a-4a79-8e1f-0c85bf725522/BalsamInteriors-49+copy.jpg Occupied Home Staging - Staging Consultation During our in-home visit, we walk through your property together and provide expert, room-by-room recommendations to get your home ready for market. Suggestions for paint, repairs, decluttering, furniture layout, and curb appeal Tips on what to pack, keep, or rearrange for maximum impact A detailed Home Preparation Plan is sent after the visit, summarizing all recommendations A tailored Staging Proposal is created for a full-service staging day, including furniture and/or accessory rentals Consultation fee is credited toward the staging package $200 + HST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/fc81b9a0-8788-40db-9aaf-ea74d03687fa/BalsamInteriors-109+copy.jpg Occupied Home Staging - Occupied Staging Day Once the home is prepped according to the consultation plan, we return for a full-service staging day. On-site staging uses a mix of the homeowner’s existing furniture and our curated selection of rental accessories, artwork, lighting, and small furnishings Furniture rearrangement to improve flow, maximize space, and highlight key features Professional accessory and decor rental for 30 days (with option to extend) Starting at $2,000 + HST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/fc348a5c-6119-4651-9e6e-895886e1532d/3.png Occupied Home Staging Side-by-side comparison of a living room before and after renovation, showing improved decor, furniture, and lighting in the 'after' image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/d6879886-086e-4854-a183-d85bdb7f63fe/8.png Occupied Home Staging Side-by-side comparison of a kitchen before and after renovation, showing enhanced lighting, white cabinetry, and modern decor in the after photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/482cf6d8-98c0-422d-83fe-e98f28c8a2f8/2.png Occupied Home Staging Comparison of a cluttered, messy bedroom before renovation on the left and a clean, modern bedroom after renovation on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/e3b704dc-0cf3-4b94-bbe5-9d00e0f29458/1.png Occupied Home Staging Comparison of a bedroom before and after renovation, showing empty room with gray walls and hardwood floors before, and a decorated bedroom with white walls, a bed, nightstands, and lamps after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/d7cc56f2-37af-448a-b0a3-2bce8ca511e3/7.png Occupied Home Staging Comparison of living room before and after renovation; cluttered room with toys and a blue velvet couch on the left, clean and modern living room with a brick fireplace, white cabinetry, and a blue velvet couch on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/fee27794-7004-40aa-bf33-804ffad68390/4.png Occupied Home Staging Side-by-side comparison of a room before and after renovation. The left side shows a dark room with closed blinds on large windows and door. The right side shows a bright, white room with a round table, black chairs, a large vase with flowers, and open blinds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/9ac3d729-649c-471c-ad27-b3f9d795001a/5.png Occupied Home Staging Comparison of a cluttered, unfinished bedroom before renovation on the left and a clean, renovated bedroom with white walls, dark flooring, and minimal decor after renovation on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/6a53007f-8b34-42d4-878d-3de6e8f227e4/6.png Occupied Home Staging Comparison of bedroom before and after makeover, with cluttered bed and neater decorated space. https://www.balsaminteriors.com/short-term-rental-design daily 0.75 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/6cdc5a3d-6240-4317-bad1-22ae7b0d9394/BalsamInteriors-124.jpg Short Term Rental Design Short-Term Rental Design in Ontario Boost bookings and attract more guests with professional short-term rental staging. We provide: Customized staging consultation to assess your space and design goals Curated furniture, décor, and accessories to enhance guest comfort and appeal Access to designer discounts with top furniture suppliers Photo-ready spaces that stand out on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com Turnkey installation and styling with no hassle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/1744761711168-H9W4XILGAOXF9JM1V4HA/unsplash-image-V-v_DBDtFIc.jpg https://www.balsaminteriors.com/model-suite-staging daily 0.75 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/60d8c885-9edc-4d53-b8f3-d8043557ddef/IMG_2234.JPG Model Suite Staging Create an unforgettable first impression with a professionally staged model suite that helps prospects picture themselves living in your building. On-site consultation to assess layout, target demographic, and overall design goals A customized Staging Proposal outlining the recommended merchandise for your model suite Digital mood board to visually represent the design concept Full-service staging of the suite with carefully selected furniture, artwork, lighting, and accessories to enhance appeal and functionality Furniture and décor packages available for short or long term based on your leasing strategy Seamless delivery, setup, and styling https://www.balsaminteriors.com/vacant-home-staging daily 0.75 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62002000023f7d50246a8a52/8aec86a7-7c35-439c-ac39-04ae84bb5d5e/Rosewater+8699+McHugh+St+Windor+Unit100+2Bed2Bath-16.jpg Vacant Home Staging Designed to bring empty properties to life with stylish, strategic staging that appeals to today’s buyers and shines in listing photos. Initial Staging Consultation to assess the space, layout, and target buyer A customized Staging Proposal outlining the furniture and accessories needed to highlight the home’s best features Full-service staging including delivery, setup, and styling of key areas Furniture and decor rental for 30 days, with the option to extend Professional and efficient installation and removal—stress-free for homeowners and agents Starting at $3,000 + HST