--- title: "Liz Pensiero Staging and Design — Home Stagers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/liz-pensiero-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~59121058 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~59121058.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Liz Pensiero Staging and Design" category: ["Home Stagers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ed0398fa09c85d7a_5562-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Stamford, Connecticut 06905, United States" latitude: 41.0888 longitude: -73.5435 phone: "(203) 940-0338" website: https://www.lizpensierostaging.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 58 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 23 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Liz Pensiero Staging and Design Original Houzz profile: [Liz Pensiero Staging and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/liz-pensiero-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~59121058) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Stagers - **Location:** Stamford, CT - **Serves:** Stamford, North Stamford, Norwalk, East Norwalk, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, Scotts Corners - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (58 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2019–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Award winning As a RESA-PRO member since 2016 and Certified RESA Instructor, award-winning, Liz Pensiero Staging & Designs is one of the premier Home Staging firms & Interior Marketing Consultants serving lower Fairfield County. Specializing in both vacant & occupied staging, Liz Pensiero creates thoughtful & exciting spaces that will showcase & highlight the best of each listings. Preparing homes for the competitive Gold Coast real estate market requires a Home Stager to transform a property from a home to a retail product, all while maintaining the integrity & curb appeal required to attract mass market. Today, home staging is a critical marketing tool & necessary to secure vibrant & distinguished listings. The CT suburbs has exploded, post -quarantine with New Yorkers looking to flee the confines of urban life. Inventory is at a critical low due to fast sales, multiple offers & bidding wars. Staging a home prior to listing is an imperative tool in the realtors' arsenal. meant to draw buyers quickly & effectively. As an active member of local real estate associations and a life-long resident of Fairfield County's unique Gold Coast; Liz takes great pride in relationships above all else. Working closely with top realtors and high-end homeowners, Liz has the unique ability to treat each property differently. Each realtor and homeowner is entitled to a unique client-based service, listening to both their needs and the needs of the property. Our goals are always the same. . . to showcase the home & move it off the market as quickly & at the highest price possible. Regardless of the size of the home, each client receives the same undivided attention to detail. Liz is the recipient of RESA "Top Ten Redesigners" 2022 and "Top 100 Stagers" 2021. She has been recognized with the HOUZZ Customer Service Award from 2017 - 2022. She is also an Approved RESA Instructor and teaches quarterly in the State of Connecticut. She was recognized as a Finalist for Top Instructor of the year in 2023. Current & active community member of RESA, Greenwich, Darien & Stamford Board of Realtors, IAHSP, RESA & HSRA ### Services Provided - Home Staging - Color Consulting ### Areas Served - Stamford - North Stamford - Norwalk - East Norwalk - Greenwich - Darien - New Canaan - Wilton - Cos Cob - Old Greenwich - Scotts Corners ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 30,000 Dependent upon property size and scope of project. Price is dependent on number of hours and amount of inventory required. As each property often requires personalized services; jobs are priced accordingly. All budgets respected! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Liz Pensiero Staging and Design | | Address | Stamford, Connecticut 06905, United States | | Phone | (203) 940-0338 | | Website | https://www.lizpensierostaging.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 23 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lizpensierostagingdesigns/?ref=bookmarks - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizpensierostagingdesigns/ - Blog — www.lizpensierostagingdesigns.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Liz Pensiero Staging and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/liz-pensiero-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~59121058) - **Website:** https://www.lizpensierostaging.com/ - **Phone:** (203) 940-0338 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2020 & 2021 Recipient of "Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging" by Real Estate Staging Association - RESA Certified CE Instructor - 2022/ Recognized as Finalist for Approved Instructor of the Year - 2019 & 2023 Winner "Best in Home Staging Excellence" by IAHSP - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2019–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [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) - [HBRA of Fairfield County Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hbra-of-fairfield-county-inc-pfvwus-pf~915393152) - [International Assoc. of Home Staging Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/international-assoc-of-home-staging-professionals-pfvwus-pf~1477727895) - [HBRA of Connecticut](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hbra-of-connecticut-pfvwus-pf~790835092) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 58 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — G Harrison, Oct. 2023** > Liz was extremely responsive and provided me with the exact furniture I needed for my office. She has really great taste, and was able to complete the project really quickly. **★★★★★ — Cate Keeney, Sept. 2023** > Liz is an amazing stager...no job is too big or too small. She works very well with realtors and owners, and deeply understands the selling process and how to get the most out of a property to appeal to the maximum number of buyers. Her assessment of the project is thorough and efficient, and her suggestions always accentuate the spaces in the best possible light. Her skill set is unparalleled, and she has successfully serviced all the clients we worked with together. Wouldn't sell a house without her! **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > Thank you Cate! You are the best! I love working together and I truly value your business and friendship! **★★★★★ — Judy Amster, Sept. 2023** > Liz did an outstanding job staging a listing for me including choosing the paint colors for the various rooms. She is a pleasure to work with! Not only was the staging successful , the multi million dollar home sold the first day on the market & the new owners wanted to buy many of the pieces as well! **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > Thank you Judy! I'm looking forward to our next project together! **★★★★★ — Elaine Parruccini, July 2023** > Liz is a true professional and knows her business so very well! Everything she staged for me sold. > She is awesome and I can’t say enough about her! **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > Love you Elaine!! Thank you for the kind words. You are truly one of my best clients! xo **★★★★★ — donna lumsden, March 2023** > Liz was fantastic! She and her staff made the staging process easy and of course beautiful. I look forward to working with her again. **★★★★★ — Patti Krupnik, March 2023** > Liz was a pleasure to work with and did a beautiful job staging the home. I would definitely use her again. **★★★★★ — Randy Musiker, March 2023** > Liz does an incredible job making properties photo and show ready! Whether she's staging a vacant home or simply accessorizing a furnished one, her involvement makes an appreciable difference in the way my listings are presented. **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > Thank you Randy! I really enjoy collaborating and helping you get your listings SOLD! **★★★★★ — Felicity Kostakis, Jan. 2023** > After many years of experience with various interior decorators, I can whole heartedly say that Liz Pensiero has provided me with the most satisfying and pleasing experience. I found Liz to be professional, efficient and trustworthy...All admirable traits that are rare these days. Liz is a very talented designer who listened and understood my style, aesthetic and objectives from day one. She then showed me how fabulous our home could be and her attention to detail was incredible. I truly believe she went above and beyond to ensure that I was completely happy with every decision. Every time we have guests to our new home, they marvel at the beautiful interiors that were all made possible by Liz. I still have more decorating projects in my future and you can be sure that Liz Pensiero will once again be called on to do her magic! **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > It has been such a pleasure working together! Thank you! xo **★★★★★ — Tina Batton, April 2022** > We can’t recommend Liz enough. Our home needed quite a lot of attention. We met Liz at the house and before we even discussed staging, she was providing suggestions both inside and outside that we could do to the house before we even began the staging process. It was very obvious to us that Liz knew what a house needed and what buyers were looking for. > > She initiated a relationship right away with our realtor which really helped my husband and I as we knew they would handle everything without my husband and I needing to get involved. > > She recommended paint colors which made the house look so much more attractive. She recommended a person for floors who she works with and knew exactly what our hardwood floors needed. And in my conversation with the floor contractor, I could tell he loved working with Liz as well. > > When it came to the staging, I couldn’t believe the house I walked into after she did the staging was the same one I had walked in a month before. I have seen Liz’s work online before, but to walk into my own house. It seemed almost unrecognizable. Every room I found myself taking pictures at every angle just to show my family. They couldn’t believe the transformation. > > We sold our house, thanks to Liz, in one day. Liz is professional, results driven, talented and someone you must consider when deciding to sell your home. I think the best way to sum up my review is admitting when I walked through our old home after all her beautiful work, there was a part of me which was wishing my current home looked that beautiful. Liz is worth so much more than 5 Stars. **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > Tina!!! Thank you for your beautiful words. It was really a special treat to help you and George sell your home. I know it was bittersweet but I'm so glad the process was painless. It was beyond my pleasure! **★★★★★ — Jennifer Sghia-Hughes, Feb. 2022** > Liz came highly recommended by our realtor. I am located out of state, and was tasked with selling my parents home.... Liz was so helpful and key to the successful sale. She proposed recommendations to make the home ready for market and acted as a project manager for a basement renovation project that we completed prior to listing. Her suggestions re: painting, small updates with big impact and her project management skills were spot on. Lastly, her staging truly showcased the beauty, (but also the potential), of the home to buyers. Several offers above asking were received in days. We just closed last week and I would like to add my glowing review to the others on this site. **★★★★★ — Lucy, Jan. 2022** > Liz is a miracle worker when it comes to staging! She was highly recommended by my agent and did an amazing job throughout the house, especially the living room where she turned a small area into a family room with TV to make it more homey and comfortable. I couldn't believe the transformation and it paid off! I highly recommend using Liz, truly a professional, very accommodating and easy to work with. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Henkind, Dec. 2021** > I have nothing but praise and gratitude for Liz. We cannot thank her enough for helping to turn our home into a home we now adore and enjoy every day. Liz helped us to renovate the entire first floor of our house. The process was flawless from beginning to end. She started by consulting with us about our style preferences and budget. She then helped us to create a plan including paint colors, floor finishes, painting/reorganizing existing cabinets, lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, furniture, fireplace design, backsplash tile, countertop material and overall design plans. She worked seamlessly with our contractor and always collaborated in an effective and friendly manner. She was responsive, punctual, and reliable. One of Liz's many strengths is her ability to use our existing artwork and decorative items in the new spaces to create a home which was fresh and beautiful but most definitely our house. Treasured family items were seamlessly integrated into the updated space. When we became overwhelmed or confused about design choices, she was able to guide us in a direction and get us back on track. Liz was always conscious about finances and would carefully choose when to spend on higher end items. Likewise, she was able to find very cost efficient and beautiful items at cost effective stores. In fact one of our favorite lighting elements was purchased on line from Home Depot. Liz was always happy and enthusiastic about our project. She truly seemed to enjoy helping us and took great pride in her work. One of our favorite parts of the project came at the end. She styled the house for us while we were at work. By combining our existing items with a few carefully curated additions of her own we literally had an HGTV reveal. All that was missing were the cameras. We came home and could not believe how beautiful our home looked and how creatively she used our beloved treasures. Liz has a beautiful design aesthetic, a wonderful and kind personality. She is creative, collaborative and responsive. Working with Liz was a pure joy and we are immensely grateful for the magic she worked in our home. Do not hesitate to use Liz's services for any home design or staging project. She is a creative genius and truly wonderful person. **Comment from Liz Pensiero Staging and Design:** > Oh my Jen! Thank you for such kind words! I’m speechless! Your project was a joy to work on. I’m so very happy you and Joe are loving the final results! Enjoy in good health. ## Selected projects - [Client Referrals are the best referrals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/client-referrals-are-the-best-referrals-pj-vj~6760838) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Lovely Shippan home with Waterviews](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lovely-shippan-home-with-waterviews-pj-vj~6947115) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This lovely home sits atop a beautiful rise with gorgeous water views, however it needed some TLC before hitting the MLS. We painted, added a bathroom, face lifted the kitchen and staged the entire first floor. Listed at $1.5M, resulted in multiple offers and a cash closing of $1.670M within one week! - [North Stamford rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-stamford-rental-pj-vj~6947113) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 15 - Description: North Stamford family home turned rental property. Owners decided they no longer wanted to be landlords anymore and made the decision to capitalize on the hot sellers market. Once the tenants moved out, we painted, refinished floors and staged the common living areas. This raised ranch was gone in a weekend at $30K over asking! - [Darien Family moving south after 20 years!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/darien-family-moving-south-after-20-years-pj-vj~6774219) - Location: Darien, CT - Photos: 12 - Description: Darien family has chosen to head south for sunnier skies, but their living room needed to be transformed a bit before we could list. Emptying the room and adding soft colors, fun textures and balanced furnishings, we were able to quickly update the space for sale. - [North Stamford Majestic waterfront home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-stamford-majestic-waterfront-home-pj-vj~6703720) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 29 - Description: Gorgeous large Tudor sits directly on a beautiful pond and surrounded by multiple acres of wooded land. This secret gem of a home showed a bit dark & neglected prior to hitting the market. By replacing the existing furnishings with more neutral and family friendly pieces, this 5 bedroom home is ready for it's next chapter. Listed at $1,599M and will go quick. Stay tuned for updates! - [Rock Rimmon Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rock-rimmon-estate-pj-vj~6693377) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 18 - Description: Sold for over $2M . . gorgeous North Stamford estate was a rental for years before hitting the market. The home received a full face lift before listing including painting, replacing light fixtures and staging. This gorgeous listing boasts a 2-story pool house, tennis courts & over 2 acres of wooded property. The staging was the icing on the cake! This comfortable and updated home made for a welcoming listing! - [6000 square feet in Westover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/6000-square-feet-in-westover-pj-vj~6682178) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 14 - Description: This home listed at $1,650M was a multi-year rental that needed to be transformed before hitting the market. The home presented unique angles that made furnishing the home a challenge. The fireplace and large flat screen TV felt wrong and strange when sitting in the vacant room. The fireplace felt like it was tucked in a corner and always "behind" the furniture. Certain corners felt tight with the wrong furniture. Showing the home vacant left the buyer confused on how to furnish the space. By pa… - [$1M Westover Family Home - multiple offers within the 1st week](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1m-westover-family-home-multiple-offers-within-the-1st-week-pj-vj~6659987) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 15 - Description: Young family decided to take their work-from-home digs South and listed their large traditional home for sale in early May. After painting, some fixture replacements and a thorough cleaning; we staged this home to reflect a more modern and less taste specific vibe; drawing multiple offers within the first weekend. By using some of the homeowners furnishings and blending with staging inventory; we were able to keep costs lower. Both the family & the Realtor were a joy to work with. Listened to ev… - [Pandemic refuge to family - friendly](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pandemic-refuge-to-family-friendly-pj-vj~6602266) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 26 - Description: This adorable mid-city cape served as a true refuge from the Covid-19 pandemic, becoming a work-from-home office, home gym and everything in between. When it came time to prep for market, we had to paint, clean out and repurpose spaces to find more user-friendly square footage. The results were nothing sort of spectacular. By redefining the dining room and family room as well as a back porch and two additional bedrooms, we were able to create a family friendly home complete with all the necessar… - [Desirable Newfield Avenue $100K over asking](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desirable-newfield-avenue-100k-over-asking-pj-vj~6598559) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 17 - Description: $100K over asking!! This little gem of a home sits in a very desirable neighborhood, within walking distance of houses of worship, grocery stores and schools. Even in a market plagued with low inventory & tons of buyers, the homeowners were wise enough to recognize the need for a revamping before going live on the MLS. By transforming every room with paint and new furnishings, the home became one of the hottest listings of the weekend, resulting in 25 showings and 8 offers within the first 24 ho… - [Gorgeous Westover New Construction $2M](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorgeous-westover-new-construction-2m-pj-vj~6579987) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: Stunning newly renovated colonial in the Westover section of Stamford. Custom millwork, open floor plan, high end finishes and unique spaces make this family home one of the most sought after properties to hit the Spring 2021 market. yet. This was a true collaboration with the homeowner/builder on how to get this house to the finish line. Custom cabinetry, wallpaper, paint and furnishings selections created a truly divine masterpiece that is ready for market. Listed at over $2M and sitting on a… - [North Stamford historical farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-stamford-historical-farmhouse-pj-vj~6540326) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 25 - Description: Unique, antique farmhouse sitting on 3 acres in North Stamford. House was originally listed a bit too high, vacant and showing quite dated and worn. After three months of little to no activity and zero offers, the agent removed the property and wisely encouraged the owners to hire a stager. After winning the bid, we painted the mustard yellow walls a soft linen white and staged with neutral furnishings, a selection of natural hides mixed with pops of unexpected color creating a property that now… - [Fairfield Waterfront Condo transformed for sale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairfield-waterfront-condo-transformed-for-sale-pj-vj~6520109) - Location: Fairfield, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: Beautiful condo in a desirable and convenient Fairfield location needed to be transformed for a marketable sale. By emptying the unit, removing the heavy window treatments and adding lighter, more on-trend furnishings, we were able to highlight the tons of natural light and open floor plan in this great 2 bedroom property. - [Five Mile River Rowayton Beauty $5.575](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/five-mile-river-rowayton-beauty-5-575-pj-vj~6501590) - Location: Norwalk, CT - Photos: 30 - Description: Gorgeous Rowayton gem situated directly on Five Mile River. Home to two deep water dock, the custom-built 4200 square foot retreat boasts gorgeous vintage hardwoods, a chef's kitchen, nautical finishes and amazing craftsmanship. This home was a rental prior to listing but spent over 10 years as a beloved family home. High end staging was a must at this price point! Using neutral, soft fabrics with a touch of whimsy & navy/green accent tones; we were able to achieve a curated and inviting waterfr… - [Transforming a family home in River Oaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transforming-a-family-home-in-river-oaks-pj-vj~6465799) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: UPDATE: Accepted Cash offer above asking within first day! Gorgeous, 3 bedroom in a 55+ community, this home was filled with a lifetime of antiques and personal collections. The estate knew the first floor and Master Bedroom needed to be staged before it could be listed for sale. This stunning transformation was one of my favorites! The simple neutral fabrics, textures and pops of colors highlighted the high ceilings, gorgeous crown moldings and beautiful hardwoods. Priced over $1.2M, this beaut… - [Prime Shippan Waterfront gone in a week!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prime-shippan-waterfront-gone-in-a-week-pj-vj~6451136) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 21 - Description: Multiple bids and accepted over asking offer in less than a week! Gorgeous prime waterfront location in Stamford had been a rental for many years. Owners decided it was time to sell and wanted to list over Thanksgiving weekend (during a Pandemic!). By utilizing some of the homeowner's belongings and mixing with more contemporary, on-trend pieces; we were able to achieve a perfect waterfront retreat worthy of a $2M price tag. By repurposing the living room to an informal, large open dining room,… - [Mid century modern transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-transformation-pj-vj~6400797) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 28 - Description: Family home for decades needed a major transformation before hitting the market in Fall 2020. The bones of this home were gorgeous: marble foyer & mantle, sweeping loft staircase, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and hardwoods throughout, but the decor was tired, dated and neglected. After renovations and painting, the home was staged with a mid-century modern flair; reflecting the uniquely charming features that make this home special. By blending specially curated staging inventory w… - [Ridgefield transformation - one for the books!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridgefield-transformation-one-for-the-books-pj-vj~6388718) - Location: Ridgefield, CT - Photos: 22 - Description: UPDATE: Accepted offer within 2 weeks! Property was listed for 3 months with multiple price reductions and no offers. Removed from MLS, staged by Liz Pensiero Staging and Designs and BOOM .. done! Gorgeous Family home in Ridgefield that has been on Market since June with no offers and multiple price reductions. Property was removed in September, emptied, and kitchen cabinets were painted. Staging was then used to update the main floor living spaces to a more modern and less dated feel. The home… - [Tucked away in the heart of Newfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucked-away-in-the-heart-of-newfield-pj-vj~6353928) - Location: Stamford, CT - Photos: 15 - Description: Accepted offer within the first weekend! Multiple offers led to bidding war - accepted over asking within days! A sweet family home in the heart of Newfield was given a slight face life before picture day! Three young kids and busy work-from-home-parents have lived in every inch of this home. We painted and used a blend of homeowner belongings and staging inventory to create a put-together version of their existing spaces. Small touches such as cohesive chairs, luxe design elements and balanced… - [Darien Family Estate transformed into a a contemporary beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/darien-family-estate-transformed-into-a-a-contemporary-beauty-pj-vj~6353495) - Location: Darien, CT - Photos: 41 - Description: Accepted offer on this gorgeous estate within first weeks! This gorgeous property sits on 3 acres of land in beautiful Darien and has served as a treasured family home for 45 years. Before hitting the market, the house was completely emptied, painted and staged to reflect the needs of today's buyers. Staging, however, became a critical part of the marketing efforts as this home lacked a few key elements that are essential for today's home buyers. This family home had no playroom or functioning m… [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/liz-pensiero-staging-and-design-pfvwus-pf~59121058) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124508956/list/wish-list) — 5 ideas - [Martello](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118658895/list/martello) — 3 ideas - [Recent Works](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110927116/list/recent-works) — 26 ideas - [lizpensiero's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12927550/list/lizpensiero-s-ideas) — 36 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lizpensiero) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*