--- title: "Elements Home Staging — Home Stagers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/elements-home-staging-pfvwus-pf~377863504 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377863504.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Elements Home Staging" category: ["Home Stagers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ad83575f01070fb3_6082-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 130481, Carlsbad, California 92013-0481, United States" latitude: 33.0963 longitude: -117.2626 phone: "(760) 803-8787" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 38 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Elements Home Staging Original Houzz profile: [Elements Home Staging](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/elements-home-staging-pfvwus-pf~377863504) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Stagers - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA - **Serves:** Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, Camp Pendleton South, Cardiff By The Sea, Bonsall, Rancho Santa Fe, Greater San Diego area, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Providing professional home staging and light remodeling services to homeowners and Realtors since 2007. ### Services Provided - Home Staging - Furniture Selection - Color Consulting - Downsizing ### Areas Served - Oceanside - Carlsbad - Vista - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - Camp Pendleton South - Cardiff By The Sea - Bonsall - Rancho Santa Fe - Greater San Diego area - Ranch Santa Fe ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Elements Home Staging | | Address | PO Box 130481, Carlsbad, California 92013-0481, United States | | Phone | (760) 803-8787 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 38 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Elements Home Staging](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/elements-home-staging-pfvwus-pf~377863504) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (760) 803-8787 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HSR Certified Home Stager, 2007 - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Bruce Bielaski, July 2017** > Carolyn's staging shows off every space of the property at it's best. She is excellent at working with a client's existing furnishings and at staging from scratch. She's professional, creative and always makes my clients properties shine when the go on the market. **★★★★★ — Mike Bosworth, June 2015** > Carolyn Grawin has a 'gift' of being able to take our own furnishings and make our place look amazing. Yes, she also was able to stage some high end art from her connections that also helped. Within three weeks of Carolyn's magic touch, we had an offer on our high end home that had been for sale for over 4 years! **★★★★★ — mikeinsd88, Feb. 2015** > i first used Elements Home Staging to decorate my home in Palm Springs . Carolyn was quickly able to select colors, furniture &accessories to give my home the WOW factor with out the high cost of an interior designer . > Recently I listed my home in San Diego & hired Elements Home Staging once again. In 3 days Carolina made the home look like a true model. She even brought in original art to highlight the sophistication of the home . > I highly recommend Elements Home Staging ! **Comment from Elements Home Staging:** > Thank you, John and Mike! I could not be anymore fortunate to work with you both. Best wishes on a quick sale for top dollar! > Carolyn **★★★★★ — Mark Cujak, Oct. 2013** > I am a San Diego Realtor who has worked with Carolyn over the past several years on multiple clients homes as we readied them for sale. Carolyn is a joy to work with and does miracles on a reasonable budget and with limited time. Her choice of colors, textiles and accessories enhance a home beyond recognition. I would recommend her to anyone needing their home staged for sale or to anyone who is looking to add a fresh appeal to their existing home. Carolyn will work with your existing furnishings by rearranging them in a new way and will amaze you. If you are selling your home and need help Carolyn will definitely get you a great return on your investment by creating an appealing home that will sell faster and for a higher price than if you had not hired her. **★★★★★ — Marie Huff, May 2013** > Carolyn has staged 9 homes for my clients in the past two years. She is amazing, as everything she has staged has sold in less than 3 weeks. Usually, I have offers the first week of the listing. I love her creative style, and the easy way she helps my clients make their homes picture perfect for a sale. I have had 5 clients who have loved her work so much that they have purchased the staging items, or asked her to help decorate theri new homes. I have absolute 100% confidence in Carolyn. **Comment from Elements Home Staging:** > You're the best ,Marie. You are one of the reasons I keep on staging! > Carolyn **★★★★★ — jmanuccia, May 2013** > I can't say enough about Carolyn and her great work. I have used Elements Home Staging on at least a dozen jobs. I know without a doubt every home I have Carolyn stage sell quicker and for more money than it would have without her magical touch. > > My clients in Point Loma were selling a family home after 40 plus years and needless to say had a lot of deferred maintenance. Carolyn was able to see through all that and revitalize the home to its original beauty and charm. It was a large project. She was very hands on working with the contractor shopping for fixtures, appliances, flooring and selecting interior and exterior colors. When it was finally competed the sellers received multiple offer and the value was increased by 2.5 time the cost of the renovation. > > Carolyn has stage smaller jobs for my clients and each time she was able to bring her critical eye and enhance the best features and presented useful options for the awkward elements in the home. > > I am so confident that Elements Staging make such a difference I will have Carolyn come in on my dime knowing it will help get my job done quickly and for maximum sales price. > > James Manuccia > Prudential California Realty **★★★★★ — surfractal, May 2013** > Carolyn of Elements Home Staging did a fantastic job. The transformation from red wallpaper, stained carpet, and an overall dated design was amazing. She took the time to work with the owners to find the right balance of improvements to fit their budget. The return on investment for the owners was several times the cost. Her hands on approach and selection of materials and workers helped get the quality job done quickly. The consistent reaction from agents and visitors is “Wow, this place looks great. I could live here.” **★★★★★ — nroot83, May 2013** > Carolyn Grawin impressed me on my initial contact with her. I inherited a condo unit in La Jolla, Ca. that I decided to sell. Ms. Grawin and Elements Home Staging was the company my real estate agent recommended for refurbishment of the condo which was in need of updating. Ms. Grawin was respectful of my budget and concerns. She listened to my ideas and reflected back to me those ideas that would work. She was timely in informing me of changes that needed to be made, always mindful of keeping those changes within budget. While I ended up spending more to update the condo than originally planned, those expenditures were realistic considering the state of major appliances, paint, and carpeting. As I live on the East Coast and could not make trips to organize this, her ability to hire the decorators, be at the condo for deliveries, and installment of carpeting and appliances took a tremendous amount of stress off of me. Her staging of the condo was tastefully done and neutral enough to make any potential buyer feel it was ready to move in. I am glad I listened to her advice. I am completely pleased with how the condo looks and confident that it will sell quickly and know I will get a good return on my investment. I enthusiastically recommend Ms. Grawin to anyone needing help with getting their property ready for market. I can only wish that I can find someone like her, in years to come, when I get ready to sell my East Coast property. **Comment from Elements Home Staging:** > Thanks, Natalie. It was a pleasure working with you even at a distance! I wish you and your sister all the best. > Carolyn ## Selected projects - [Downtown La Jolla Condo Stage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-la-jolla-condo-stage-pj-vj~226038) - Location: La Jolla, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: We had just over two weeks to refurbish and stage this condo. We stripped wallpaper, neutralized the paint color throughout, re-carpeted, cleaned tile flooring and re-stained the grout in lighter color, painted kitchen cabinetry adding new hardware and installed new stainless steel appliances, sink and faucet. Bathrooms were left as is, though accessorizing helps hide a multitude of flaws. A reasonably priced staging package, where less is more, shows off square footage in this compact two bedro… - [La Jolla Mediterranean with contemporary touches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-mediterranean-with-contemporary-touches-pj-vj~1142850) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Fresh on the market, this newly built home gives a contemporary twist to the Mediterranean esthetic. It is a beautifully appointed home in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla. I staged the spaces in creams and warm grays with pops or color in each room. The spaces are designed to evoke a casual elegance throughout providing a perfect compliment for an upscale seaside home. - [Downtown Transformed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-transformed-pj-vj~1630618) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: This 1100 square foot downtown apartment looked forlorn and cold when empty with its odd shaped rooms and small spaces. Smart space planning using well chosen furniture, art and accessories stopped the objections from potential homebuyers asking, "Where would I put a couch" and "That second bedroom is too small for bed!" - [Three's A Charm! A Classic Cliff May Home in Talmadge.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-s-a-charm-a-classic-cliff-may-home-in-talmadge-pj-vj~1630638) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: Well-known architect Cliff May, who is known as the “Father of the California Ranch House”, built this lovely home in Talmadge. This is the third Cliff May home that I have had the honor to stage. Built in the 1920's, I used some of the homeowner's existing furniture and mixed in new pieces from Tucker's Valley Furniture in El Cajon along with my accessories from my inventory. I am happy to report that the home went under contract immediately after it hit the market! - [Germaine Lane, La Jolla, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/germaine-lane-la-jolla-ca-pj-vj~1301729) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Alvarado Estates, San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alvarado-estates-san-diego-pj-vj~953397) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: New on the market! This lovely three bedroom and three and half bath beauty sits on the canyon high above Mission Valley in the coveted gate guarded community of Alvarado Estates. Artwork provided by Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery in La Jolla. Furniture provided by Tucker's Valley Furniture in El Cajon. Styling and staging provided by Elements Home Staging. - [Point Loma Home Full of Character](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-loma-home-full-of-character-pj-vj~757898) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: This home is a great example of working with my client's available furniture and augmenting with purchased accessories to complete the look. The eclectic look added loads of character and charm. - [1960s Ranch...Successful University City Flip...Sold in 48 hours](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1960s-ranch-successful-university-city-flip-sold-in-48-hours-pj-vj~673089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This tastefully staged 1960s ranch remodel sold in 48 hours of hitting the market. The owners put an additional $80,000 in their pockets by choosing to invest in needed upgrades throughout the home and staging the property to impress from the moment a potential buyer walks through the door. - [1930s Cliff May Ranch House Stage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1930s-cliff-may-ranch-house-stage-pj-vj~155994) - Location: Point Loma, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Classic California Ranch House from the 1930's by renowned architect Cliff May - [Mt. Soledad, La Jolla Stage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-soledad-la-jolla-stage-pj-vj~155094) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Del Mar Stunner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-mar-stunner-pj-vj~368494) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 25 - Description: Hidden in Old Del Mar, this home pays homage to Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater with a beautiful contemporary twist. I placed 17 pieces of original art along with tastefully chosen furniture and accessories. All in all, this $5 million plus home went into escrow just one week after being on the market! - [Best Views in Point Loma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/best-views-in-point-loma-pj-vj~352403) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: This fantastic home had an accepted full price offer by the end of the day of the Caravan showing. My favorite colorist, Diane Hall, chose a paint palette that really showed off the home's best features. I love the way the kitchen area turned out. Though the counter and cabinetry were dated, that pop of terra cotta color made the entire space warm and inviting. Utilizing some of my client's existing furniture, accessories and art collection, I augmented the space with new reasonably priced furni… - [Mid-Century Cliff May Home, San Diego Refurbish & Stage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-cliff-may-home-san-diego-refurbish-and-stage-pj-vj~155078) - Location: Eldorado Hills, San Diego, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: A !964 Mid-Century Cliff May home. We refurbished the concrete tile floors, gave a much needed cost effective kitchen facelift, replaced flooring throughout the kitchen and bedrooms, finally, applying a fabulous color palette to accent the home's best features. Original art and period style furniture turned this neglected home into a showpiece. The home previously sat the market for one year. Newly refurbished and staged, this classic mid-century sold in sixty days in a very slow market for top… - [Refurbished1955 Ranch, Lowell St., Point Loma, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refurbished1955-ranch-lowell-st-point-loma-ca-pj-vj~214934) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: The real estate downturn was perhaps at its worse in 2009. The owners of this home debated between razing the structure on the property and selling the property as a vacant lot versus attempting a simple cost-effective remodel. We saw the potential and convinced them that for each dollar spent on refurbishing, they would yield two or more back. Six weeks later the home was finished and in contract for top dollar within 24 hours of being caravanned. The homeowners were thrilled, as was the new bu… - [Stage-Gorgeous Modern Home in North Park, San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stage-gorgeous-modern-home-in-north-park-san-diego-pj-vj~214858) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Gorgeous brand new 1550 sq./ft. contemporary home on the edge of Hillcrest and North Park - [Little Italy Condo, San Diego Stage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-italy-condo-san-diego-stage-pj-vj~155070) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/elements-home-staging-pfvwus-pf~377863504) ## Ideabooks - [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25326134/list/baths) — 7 ideas - [Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20228398/list/dining-room) — 3 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stager2007) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*