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February 20, 2026·8 min read

How to Stage a Luxury Home: The Complete Guide

A room-by-room approach to luxury home staging that transforms properties into irresistible experiences — where psychology, materiality, and light converge to sell not just a house, but a life.

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February 17, 2026·7 min read

Minimalist Interior Design: Less Really Is More

True minimalist interior design is not about deprivation — it is about elevation. A guide to creating high-end spaces where every object earns its place and silence becomes a luxury.

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February 14, 2026·7 min read

The Psychology of Color in High-End Homes

Color is the most emotionally immediate element in interior design. Understanding its psychology — how it shapes mood, alters perception, and communicates luxury — is the key to spaces that feel as good as they look.

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February 11, 2026·9 min read

5 Staging Mistakes That Cost Sellers Thousands

The difference between a home that lingers on the market and one that sells in a weekend often comes down to five avoidable staging mistakes. Here is what they are — and how to sidestep every one of them.

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February 8, 2026·6 min read

What Is Elevated Minimalism? A Design Philosophy

Elevated minimalism is not about having less. It is about demanding more from every single thing that remains. Discover the design philosophy that shapes everything we do at TAEST Studio.

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February 5, 2026·8 min read

Small Space, Big Impact: Staging Tips for NYC Apartments

In New York, square footage is a luxury. But the feeling of space? That can be designed. Here is how professional stagers transform the tightest apartments into rooms that breathe.

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February 2, 2026·9 min read

The Art of the Mood Board: How Designers Think

A mood board is not a collage. It is a decision-making instrument -- the place where instinct becomes intention and a thousand possibilities narrow to one clear direction.

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January 30, 2026·8 min read

Before and After: The Power of Professional Staging

Professional staging does not decorate a home. It translates a space from what it is into what a buyer can imagine living inside. Here is what that transformation actually looks like -- and why it works.

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January 27, 2026·8 min read

Material Matters: Choosing Textures That Sell

Great design is felt before it is seen. Discover how the strategic layering of texture — linen, stone, brass, oak — transforms interiors from forgettable to unforgettable.

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January 24, 2026·8 min read

Open House Ready: A 24-Hour Staging Checklist

The 24 hours before an open house are where good staging becomes extraordinary. This hour-by-hour checklist ensures nothing is overlooked — from scent to sightlines.

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January 21, 2026·8 min read

Why Neutral Doesn't Mean Boring: Sophisticated Color Palettes

Neutral is not the absence of color — it is the mastery of it. Learn to build warm, layered, and deeply sophisticated neutral color palettes that photograph beautifully and sell with quiet confidence.

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January 18, 2026·8 min read

The ROI of Home Staging: What the Data Says

Home staging is not an expense — it is an investment with one of the highest returns in real estate. Here is what the data actually says about staging ROI, which rooms matter most, and when it pays for itself.

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