Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Home Staging Services in Columbus, OH
Element One Home Staging specializes in transforming vacant homes to help buyers envision their potential. Founded in 2012 by Lori Murphy, our team combines over two decades of combined experience in design and real estate preparation. We serve Columbus, Dublin, Powell, and surrounding areas, offering tailored staging solutions that maximize property appeal. Our HSR Certified professionals use industry-leading techniques to highlight architectural strengths and create emotionally resonant spaces. Client testimonials consistently praise our ability to accelerate sales timelines and increase final selling prices. We maintain affiliations with the Real Estate Staging Association and American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners.Our process includes comprehensive space assessment, strategic furnishing placement, and lighting optimization to create market-ready environments. We provide both full-service staging and consultation options for occupied homes, backed by measurable results from 13,000+ RESA-studied cases showing staged homes sell 23 days faster on average. Our commitment to integrity and client education is demonstrated through free staging guides and personalized action plans. With a proven track record of transforming properties into compelling listings, we focus on delivering quantifiable returns through professional home presentation.
Services
Vacant Home Staging
Home Staging Consultation
Color Consultation
Shopping Service
Professional Photography
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- HSR Certified professionals with specialized staging training
- Proven 10%+ average price increase on staged homes
- Serving 15+ Central Ohio communities including Columbus and Dublin
- Comprehensive process combining design and real estate expertise
- Free staging guide and personalized consultation available
Associations and certifications
- HSR Certified
- Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)
- American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners
What people say
Transformed our home
Quick sale
Professional team
Exceeded expectations
Helped sell for more
Services
Vacant Home Staging
We transform vacant homes using professional furnishings and design techniques to create inviting spaces that appeal to potential buyers. Our team optimizes room layouts, enhances lighting, and highlights architectural features to maximize market appeal. This service helps properties sell faster and for higher prices through strategic interior presentation.
Home Staging Consultation
Our experts provide personalized guidance for homeowners living in their properties during sale. We offer room-by-room action plans, decluttering strategies, and cost-effective update recommendations to maximize market readiness. The consultation includes professional advice on repairs and improvements with the highest return on investment.
Color Consultation
We help homeowners choose optimal color schemes that enhance property appeal and create cohesive interior spaces. Our experts consider existing fixtures and market preferences to recommend colors that maximize buyer appeal while maintaining timeless elegance.
Shopping Service
Our team handles all shopping needs for home refresh projects, leveraging industry discounts and expertise to source quality items efficiently. We select appropriate decor and furnishings that align with current design trends and maximize property marketability.
Professional Photography
We provide high-quality photography services to showcase staged properties in their best light. Our professional images highlight transformed spaces and create compelling visual narratives that attract potential buyers and generate listing interest.
People
Lori Murphy
Founder & Lead Stager
With 20+ years in design and real estate preparation, Lori founded Element One in 2012 after successfully staging her own home. She holds HSR Certification and combines creative vision with market expertise to deliver staging solutions that maximize property value.
Terry
Organizing Specialist
A former healthcare professional with 38 years of experience, Terry brings organizational expertise to our team. She specializes in decluttering and space optimization, drawing on her background running The Organizer Magician business to enhance home staging effectiveness.
Questions
What is professional home staging?
Home staging is preparing a property for sale through strategic interior design, decluttering, and space optimization to maximize buyer appeal and increase selling price.
How much does staging cost?
Costs vary by property size and needs. We offer free consultations to assess requirements and provide customized proposals for both vacant and occupied homes.
Why stage a home?
Staged homes sell 23 days faster and for 5-23% more money. Our professional staging creates emotional connections with buyers and highlights your home's best features.
Can I stage my own home?
While possible, professional staging delivers better results. Our trained eye and objective perspective identify improvements that maximize market appeal and return on investment.
Do you serve areas outside Columbus?
We serve 15+ Central Ohio communities including Dublin, Powell, Westerville, and New Albany, providing consistent professional staging services throughout the region.
