--- title: "Room by Room Staging and Design — Home Stagers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/room-by-room-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1988406028 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1988406028.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Room by Room Staging and Design" category: ["Home Stagers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9db37fcb0877f2ab_3033-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Great Falls, Virginia 22066, United States" phone: "(571) 296-2567" website: http://mcnairbishop.com rating: 5 review_count: 95 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 11 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # Room by Room Staging and Design Original Houzz profile: [Room by Room Staging and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/room-by-room-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1988406028) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Stagers - **Location:** Great Falls, VA - **Serves:** Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, McLean, Ashburn, Oakton, Sterling, Herndon, Fairfax, Chantilly, Tysons Corner, Merrifield, Vienna, Wolf Trap, Great Falls, Falls Church, Dranesville, Lowes Island, Seven Corners, Dulles Town Center, Bethesda, Dulles, Mc Lean, North Potomac, Potomac, West McLean - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (95 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2018–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Room by Room Staging & Design is a full-service, award-winning home staging and redesign firm based in Northern Virginia. As owner and lead designer, McNair Bishop places equal priority on creativity and service. STAGING SERVICES: We maximize market impact and buyer appeal to help you sell faster - and for top dollar. We deliver buyers to your door by creating strong listing photos, and help them "see" your home's potential to meet their needs when they visit. The firm maintains an extensive inventory of on-trend furniture, artwork, lighting, textiles and accessories to create custom staging solutions for both vacant and occupied properties. We offer market-ready consultations to help sellers navigate the listing process, and show-ready strategies to help make living at home while it's on the market more manageable. REDESIGN SERVICES: Love where you live but ready for some change? Considering an updated look? Need to use space differently? From new paint colors to furniture layout options to artwork and accessory placement - our Room Reinventions can hep you See What's Possible. Vacant and Occupied Home Staging \| Market-Prep Consultations \| Show-Ready Strategies \| Downsizing Decisions \| Photo-Prep Packages \| Room Reinventions . ### Services Provided - Home Staging - Furniture Selection - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Decluttering - Furniture Rental - Art Selection - Downsizing - Holiday Decorating ### Areas Served - Arlington - Alexandria - Reston - McLean - Ashburn - Oakton - Sterling - Herndon - Fairfax - Chantilly - Tysons Corner - Merrifield - Vienna - Wolf Trap - Great Falls - Falls Church - Dranesville - Lowes Island - Seven Corners - Dulles Town Center - Bethesda - Dulles - Mc Lean - North Potomac - Potomac - West McLean ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 15,000 Projects are quoted by the job or by the hour, depending on which approach is most cost-effective for clients. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Room by Room Staging and Design | | Address | Great Falls, Virginia 22066, United States | | Phone | (571) 296-2567 | | Website | http://mcnairbishop.com | | Followers on Houzz | 11 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/mcnairbishop/ - LinkedIn — McNair Bishop - Blog — mcnairbishop.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Room by Room Staging and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/room-by-room-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1988406028) - **Website:** http://mcnairbishop.com - **Phone:** (571) 296-2567 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2018-2023 Best of Houz - 2020 & 2023 Top 10 Occupied Home Stager US - 2022 Top 3 Occupied Project - International - 2021 Best Occupied Home Stager US - 2020-2023 Top 100 Industry Influencer - HSR Certified Home Stager & Redesigner - Occupied Consultation Specialist™ - 2020-2023 VA State President RESA - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2018–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Real Estate Staging Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/real-estate-staging-association-pfvwus-pf~92455693) - [American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-home-stagers-and-redesigners-pfvwus-pf~311234286) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 95 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — G. Dixon, April 2026** > Staging works! And McNair Bishop of Room by Room delivered great results for us. She staged our property in a way that excited the prospective buyers, and we had offers over our asking price after the first day! > Great thanks to our realtor, Dale Repshas, who recommended Room by Room, and thanks to McNair and her team. **★★★★★ — Jackie Park, April 2026** > I don’t usually write reviews, but I wanted to this time because I had such a wonderful experience. I recently worked with McNair and her team at Room by Room Staging & Design for the sale of our home, and they did an exceptional job. > From staging to overall design, everything was thoughtfully done and beautifully executed. They also provided clear guidance on what to do, and what not to do, during the showing period, which was incredibly helpful. > Within just four days of listing, we received multiple offers, and we are now waiting for closing. McNair is truly thoughtful, hardworking, and handled everything as if it were her own home. > I honestly can’t thank her enough and this sale would not have been possible without her help. I highly, highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — Michele Reyner, April 2026** > Huge shoutout to McNair & Room by Room Staging Services for an incredible job! > The organization and attention to detail were top-notch. I especially loved how she suggested ways to use our own furniture to save on costs—the end result was stunning and budget-friendly. Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Francis Hodsoll, Oct. 2025** > Updating my review of McNair. I have worked with McNair for nearly three years on a 1) major remodel of a newly purchased house, 2) the purchase of new furniture, 3) managing a move and 4) a full gut and remodel of a powder room. > > For the house remodel and furniture purchases McNair provided design ideas and helped to manage the projects. McNair is a pleasure with whom to work, and she is a great advocate for her clients when working with contractors and vendors. McNair takes the time to check the details. > > On the house remodel we refinished/changed the color of the woods floors, replaced the upstairs carpet with wood, replaced all the kitchen granite, painted the kitchen cabinets, replaced the screen porch screens, gutted and redid the master walk-in closet, replaced light fixtures, installed smart switches, and many little maintenance projects - given I bought a 20-year-old house from original owner As-Is. > > For the powder room, in addition to the design services McNair managed the project. McNair provided design options, and then she and I discussed the options. McNair has a wonderful approach and design sense. She knows how to collaborate to evolve design choices reflecting her expertise and my preferences and will steer me away from bad ideas. McNair was meticulous in managing the numerous vendors involved in the powder room remodel: the general contractor (framing, plumbing, electrical, gas line, and finish carpentry); stone floors; fabricated wall-to-wall counter for the sink, backsplash, and wall-to-wall shelves; wallpaper; sink; toilet; faucets; and lighting. We had some issues where vendors did not follow McNair’s crystal clear project plan and McNair both mediated between vendors and held vendors accountable. > > Over the last few years I have come to fully appreciate that McNair will represent my interests, make sure the details are both fully planned and follow up. Further, McNair is a wonderful person and has become a friend. > > Fall/winter, 2021 McNair created a beautiful and totally liveable home for my kids and I. And, working with her is a joy. McNair thought through the colors and patterns for the remodeling and for the purchases of the new furniture. She guided me in the new furniture selections and how to integrate what I had for essentially every room in the house. Yesterday, a neighbor did a socially distant tour and raved on the color selections for the walls. McNair integrated my kids into the process gathering their thoughts. Thanks to McNair the house is both elegant and creates a relaxed environment. My two teenage kids can't help chil'n with their old Dad in the family rooms. McNair also managed my move and coordinated furniture deliveries. I am a CEO and would never have been able to complete the house remodel, move, and furniture selections without McNair's guidance and support. I am truly grateful! **Comment from Room by Room Staging and Design:** > Wow Francis - I'm so touched by your kind words and detailed description of the projects I worked on with you - and your kids! I'll say it again my friend - it was a pleasure and a privilege from start to finish! Wishing you many more fun chillin' times with family! **★★★★★ — HU-223074859, Sept. 2025** > At the suggestion of our realtor we used Room by Room to stage our house in Arlington for sale. It was an older house with many smaller rooms and she did a fabulous job staging to bring out the charm and class of such a unique older house. She’s extremely knowledgeable and had many helpful suggestions beyond just the staging. The transition in and out went very well. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — HU-767206797, Sept. 2025** > At the suggestion of our real estate agent we used Room by Room Staging and Design. The interest in our house was tremendous. The color scheme, furniture pieces and placement all added to buyers interest. The staging was integral to the sale. > We were pleased working with Room by Room Staging and Design. **★★★★★ — singletontw, Feb. 2025** > At the suggestion of my real estate agent, we contracted Room by Room Staging and Design when listing our home for sale in Great Falls, VA. Dianne (our agent) insisted that using professional staging services was critically important when selling a high value property, and that Room by Room was THE staging firm with which to work. With the home now sold, we are grateful to Dianne for the recommendation and delighted with Room by Room for their execution of the plan! > > The three most important aspects of our work with Room by Room and owner McNair Bishop were these: > > (1) We perceived the contract to be "Fair Value" for the service. All the offers that we received for the home included some reference to the high quality of the interior architecture and corresponding design vibe. The latter is clearly a reference to the way in which McNair's staging caught the buyers' attention and helped move them toward a Buy preference. > > (2) McNair and her team were highly professional in execution and communication. Commitments made were commitments kept; Communication was as frequent as necessary without unnecessary redundancy or bother. > > (3) Room by Room accommodated a short de-listing period and negotiated an appropriate amendment to our contract that made sense for both parties during the period. > > I strongly endorse Room by Room Staging and Design and encourage home sellers to consider working with them. **★★★★★ — Eric Henry, Jan. 2025** > McNair is a treat to work with! Her sense of style is excellent, with a refined, classic approach to decorating. She did a wonderful job of staging our 7,000 ft+ home, selecting some of our furniture and mixing it with pieces and accessories from her warehouse stock. She is creative and fun to work with and brings genuine enthusiasm to the task. Her team is extremely efficient and careful in moving furniture in and out of the house and assisting her to optimize the presentation. > > Anna and I strongly recommend McNair to anyone who is trying to upgrade the presentation of their house in preparation for sale. Her pricing is very reasonable and she brings great experience and expertise to the task. **★★★★★ — HU-179799215, Jan. 2025** > McNair completely helped me reimagine my house. As a mom of two under two we had a need to organize our space for more store opportunities and create a play area for the kids. McNair spent hours walking the house with me and documenting options for how we could maximize space. She also helped line up movers to re-arrange furniture and move out some of my furniture that was no longer needed. It was a great experience working with McNair and I will be using her again (and recommending her to my friends)! **Comment from Room by Room Staging and Design:** > Oh my the privilege was mine! Helping clients "see what's possible" is so rewarding. Your willingness to share what wasn't working, and to be open to new ideas, made this a great team effort. My best to you and yours! **★★★★★ — behrensaal, Dec. 2024** > McNair carefully designed and staged my mother's home for us when we needed to sell it. I truly believe the staging money we spent was returned to us through the top dollar sale. Since so many people pre-shop on line, the pictures looked nice, the home inviting and livable. McNair was easy to work with and definitely went the extra mile, helping with paint colors, carpet selection, etc., as we prepped the house. She and her team are professionals and the whole process went smoothly. I would definitely recommend Room by Room Staging and Design. **Comment from Room by Room Staging and Design:** > Thank you for these kind words. You and your family were so easy to work with - a great team effort. Helping buyers "see" how your family's home could work for them was a privilege - and so fun to learn how excited the new owners were to move in! **★★★★★ — Richard, Dec. 2024** > Room by Room Staging staged our house for sale. The staging was beautiful. Helped show off our house at its best and was a significant factor in our selling it for substantially more than the asking price within the first week it was on the market. **Comment from Room by Room Staging and Design:** > Happy seller = happy stager! And $100,000 over ask! Thanks for the opportunity to create a win-win for all involved! Your home provided a great "canvas" to work with. **★★★★★ — Ingrid, Nov. 2024** > McNair helped us stage our home for sale, making suggestions of what to move, keep, get rid of. All of them were spot on and we sold our house in less than a week. The house looked amazing because of her services and keen eye. I would highly recommend McNair to anyone needing help selling their home! **Comment from Room by Room Staging and Design:** > Ingrid I was so thrilled - though not surprised - that your beautiful home sold so quickly. Your willingness to be open to - and follow through on - my suggestions to help buyers "see" your home could work for them made this a true team effort. Wishing you the best in SC! ## Selected projects - [Redefined Traditional - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redefined-traditional-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~2946537) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 20 - Description: Staging this stately traditional home - together with fresh paint - allows buyers to "mentally move in" when they visit by helping them see how the open floorplan, architectural details and fabulous windows will complement a variety of personal styles. Furniture and accessories were chosen to facilitate flow from room to room while visually connecting adjacent spaces. The before and after photos tell the story -- they show how effective staging can wow buyers when they visit, and boost market ap… - [$55K Over List on Day One! - Occupied Staging - McLean, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/55k-over-list-on-day-one-occupied-staging-mclean-va-sold-pj-vj~3026232) - Location: McLean, VA - Photos: 9 - [Let's Stay Home - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/let-s-stay-home-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-pj-vj~3331917) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: "Let's Stay Home!" - that's the message staging conveyed to buyers by transforming empty spaces into rooms with interest and purpose. Staging sells by helping buyers "see" how a home can meet their needs, and inviting them to "mentally move in" when they visit. - [Mixing Old and New - Occupied Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mixing-old-and-new-occupied-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~2945853) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 26 - Description: See how traditional can "read" transitional to prospective buyers! One essential goal of effective staging is to help buyers "see" what's possible. It was a pleasure to help this client plan ahead for their downsizing move, while at the same time prepare their current home for listing. After identifying items for auction and making the best use of pieces remaining in the home, staging inventory was added to update and complete rooms to maximize market appeal while conveying comfort. style and ll… - [Scene Setters - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scene-setters-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~5241772) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 6 - Description: Staging added scale, dimension, style and purpose to help buyers "see" how this open concept main level could work for their family. Inventory was selected to complement finishes and highlight special features in this luxury new build craftsman home. - [Under Contract in One Day! - Occupied Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/under-contract-in-one-day-occupied-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~2719768) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 19 - Description: UNDER CONTRACT in ONE DAY to the FIRST BUYER - it doesn't get any better than that! It was a pleasure to work with Twee Ramos of Long and Foster Great Falls to achieve this success for the sellers. After 40 years they are ready to downsize. Furniture, rugs, mirrors and collectibles that were not going to be featured in their new home were tagged for removal. A staging plan was then developed to generate buyer interest while continuing to respect the sellers' needs until they move. Furniture and… - [Paint is Money in a Can - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paint-is-money-in-a-can-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~5573136) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 23 - Description: When preparing your home for market, PAINT CAN BE "MONEY IN A CAN." After the walls were refreshed, staging inventory made strong marketing photos possible by completing rooms and highlighting this home's special features. - [SOLD! Another Compelling Staging Transformation - the Proof is in the Pictures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sold-another-compelling-staging-transformation-the-proof-is-in-the-pictures-pj-vj~5992024) - Location: Vienna, VA - Photos: 46 - [Room With a View - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/room-with-a-view-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~3551925) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: Staging inventory was needed to complete rooms and create an updated look while also incorporating several pieces the seller needed to leave in the house while it was on the market. - [Main Level Makeover - Occupied Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/main-level-makeover-occupied-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~3332702) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: Main Level Makeover! Staging inventory was added to complete rooms while complementing items available in the home, and showcasing its character and special features Staging sells because it helps tell - or complete - the "story" - allowing buyers to "see" your home as their home. - [This Whole House - Vacant Staging - Oakton, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/this-whole-house-vacant-staging-oakton-va-pj-vj~3551234) - Location: Oakton, VA - Photos: 15 - [See What's Possible - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/see-what-s-possible-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~2691365) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 13 - Description: A great example of how staging helps buyers see what's possible by adding scale, dimension and purpose to empty spaces. Furniture, rugs, lighting, artwork and accessories were chosen to highlight this home's modern lines and transform the open-concept floorplan. It was a pleasure to help Dianne Van Volkenburg and Susan Canis of Long and Foster Great Falls boost this previously vacant listing's market appeal. These before and after shots help tell the story. Better yet - schedule an appointment t… - [Creative Contemporary - Occupied Staging - Vienna VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-contemporary-occupied-staging-vienna-va-sold-pj-vj~2249112) - Location: Vienna, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: By helping to define a purpose for each space, adding complementary furnishings and accessories, and highlighting this home's modern aesthetic, staging married style and function to add character and purpose. - [Under Contract in Less than a Week! - Vacant Staging - McLean, VA - SOLD!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/under-contract-in-less-than-a-week-vacant-staging-mclean-va-sold-pj-vj~5867709) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Staging highlighted this luxury listing's special features, and demonstrated the livability of its open floor plan - [Split Level Personality - Vacant Staging - Great Falls VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/split-level-personality-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~2579192) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 13 - Description: On-trend furniture, accessories and a touch of landscaping allowed buyers to see this home's potential. These pictures capture the transformation. - [Repurpose to Redefine - Occupied Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/repurpose-to-redefine-occupied-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~5576028) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 18 - [Custom Craftsman - Vacant Staging - Arlington VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-craftsman-vacant-staging-arlington-va-sold-pj-vj~2248884) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 29 - Description: The buyers of this custom home by Suburban Builders were so impressed with the staging that they asked us to stage the home they planned to sell! We drew from our business inventory of furniture, artwork, lighting and accessories to focus attention on the style, craftsmanship and livability of the home, creating a "wow" experience for these happy buyers. - [Townhouse Temptation - Vacant Staging - Reston VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhouse-temptation-vacant-staging-reston-va-sold-pj-vj~2367444) - Location: Reston, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: Under contract within 48 hours! Proof that staging sells by helping buyers "see what's possible." - [Making "What's Left" Work - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/making-what-s-left-work-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-pj-vj~2626706) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 6 - Description: A few examples of how staging helps buyers visualize how space can be used. Items left in the home were repurposed among the rooms, and staging items brought in to define a clear purpose for each space. The completed project provided "scene" staging in all rooms on the main floor, including a main floor master suite, and in a second floor bedroom and bath. - [Key Rooms Completed - Vacant Staging - Great Falls, VA - SOLD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/key-rooms-completed-vacant-staging-great-falls-va-sold-pj-vj~5258836) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: Staging inventory consistent with the style and character of this home highlighted special features and livability in key main floor rooms, and moved this listing from "staged" to "sold." [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/room-by-room-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1988406028) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71994868/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas - [Hodsoll Powder Room Wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163918874/list/hodsoll-powder-room-wallpaper) — 13 ideas - [Powder Room Vanity](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163701284/list/powder-room-vanity) — 11 ideas - [Hodsoll Powder Room Veined Tile Walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163472342/list/hodsoll-powder-room-veined-tile-walls) — 5 ideas - [Hodsoll Powder Room Mirror](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163919079/list/hodsoll-powder-room-mirror) — 3 ideas - [Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119165692/list/living-room) — 12 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mcnairbishop) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*