--- title: "DifferentByDesign — Home Stagers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/differentbydesign-pfvwus-pf~61343774 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~61343774.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: DifferentByDesign category: ["Home Stagers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4c630f0b09a3254a_6831-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Morgan Hill, California, United States" latitude: 37.1353 longitude: -121.6501 phone: "(650) 400-2930" website: http://DBDHomeStaging.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 8 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # DifferentByDesign Original Houzz profile: [DifferentByDesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/differentbydesign-pfvwus-pf~61343774) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Stagers - **Location:** Morgan Hill, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Cupertino, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Martin, Cambrian Park, Monte Sereno, Fruitdale, Coyote, New Almaden, Redwood Estates - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz Attract your targeted buyers with beautifully detailed real estate staging designs. We collaborate with realtors and sellers in preparing a house to sell by identifying the specific wants and needs of the buyers they are targeting. Our staging designs are tailored to showcase the unique selling features these buyers want in their new home. Judy Piper formed DifferentByDesign in 2016 out of her desire to do what she’s always dreamed of - owning her own business doing what she loves! “I enjoyed being a creative problem solver during my many years in the corporate world and have always had a passion for interior design. Now I can help my staging clients by applying the same skill set.” After graduating with honors, Judy earned her Certified Staging Professional (CSP) certification. She was personally trained by Christine Rae, President and founder of CSP International Business Training Academy and the co-author of "Home Staging for Dummies." With a background in marketing rather than interior design, Judy uses marketing principles when designing and planning staging projects: 1) identify the potential buyer; 2) understand what these buyers are looking for; 3) know what the competition’s offering buyers, and 4) recognize the unique selling features of a house. And, she takes pride in creating customized designs to showcase these features. Judy also believes that staging a house is less about decorating and more about ‘strategic packaging’ and clearing away the distractions so that today’s buyers can picture themselves living in their new home. DifferentByDesign is located in Morgan Hill, California and we proudly serve the South Bay Area including Morgan Hill and Gilroy. We provide competitive staging quotes and peace of mind to our clients by carrying business liability insurance. By utilizing an on-line platform, our clients have the ability to easily view and approve proposals, sign contracts and conveniently pay invoices with a credit card. Providing a relaxing experience for clients is our number one priority because preparing a house for sale can be a stressful time for realtors and sellers. ### Services Provided - Home Staging - Furniture Selection - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Art Selection - Downsizing - Home Organizing - e-Design ### Areas Served - San Jose - Sunnyvale - Santa Clara - Milpitas - Cupertino - Gilroy - Morgan Hill - Campbell - Los Gatos - Saratoga - San Martin - Cambrian Park - Monte Sereno - Fruitdale - Coyote - New Almaden - Redwood Estates ### Typical Job Cost $3,000 - 10,000 Our fees are calculated based on the specific needs of the property - number and size of each room, furniture needs and location of property. Minimum staging fee for vacant homes is $3,000. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DifferentByDesign | | Address | Morgan Hill, California, United States | | Phone | (650) 400-2930 | | Website | http://DBDHomeStaging.com | | License Number | 030146 | | Followers on Houzz | 8 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DBDHomeStaging - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-piper-42626a2a8/ - Blog — www.dbdhomestaging.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DifferentByDesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/differentbydesign-pfvwus-pf~61343774) - **Website:** http://DBDHomeStaging.com - **Phone:** (650) 400-2930 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Staging Professional - Certified Color Expert - Expert E-Designer - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Real Estate Staging Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/real-estate-staging-association-pfvwus-pf~92455693) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Alexa Fletcher, Jan. 2024** > Judy is a talented designer and highly organized professional! She worked seamlessly with us and our Saratoga realtor to stage our home for sale on an accelerated timeline, finishing on-time with beautiful results. Our home was listed and sold within ~ 1.5 weeks, a testimony to Judy and her team's taste and abilities. **Comment from DifferentByDesign:** > Thank you, Alexa! It's clients like you that keep me loving what I do. **★★★★★ — Brenda Duchesne-Miller, June 2019** > I have had the pleasure of working with Different By Deign for home staging numerous times this past year. Judy and her team have done an amazing job on each and every property we've worked on. They are true professionals in every way... from the minute they walk in the door to address each clients needs to the installation of furnishings and then the finishing touch with accessories! They have turned drab houses into extraordinary homes! Staging with Different By Design can not only make a difference in the listing to sale time but also in the price the seller receives in the end, a fabulous investment for each and every seller! **★★★★★ — John Chess, June 2019** > Judy at Different by Design Home staging does AMAZING work staging my homes. Judy and her team stage all my listings, her attention to detail is amazing, My sellers are ALWAYS thrilled with the end result and her staging ability ALWAYS brings us a higher selling price. It is nice to work with such a detailed, friendly, professional. **★★★★★ — Raji Ravichandran, Sept. 2018** > Judy was a true Professional and always made herself available. Here communication was great .She was extremely easy to work with . Judy eye for color , scale, furniture placement and use of space made the rooms look brighter and bigger. In fact I received lot of compliments on staging and also recommended her to other agents. **Comment from DifferentByDesign:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Raji. It was a pleasure working with you and your clients on this project. **★★★★★ — Marlene Rodman, June 2018** > Judy is great to work with! She is professional, reliable, and has excellent communication skills. On this house she had to work with the sellers furnishings and artwork and then add furniture and accessories. The result was seamless! We highly recommend Different by Design! **Comment from DifferentByDesign:** > Thank you, Marlene! I love working with you and Nicolette also. **★★★★★ — Fred & Jan Schilling, June 2018** > We had been preparing our house for sale over the last couple years and it looked like the market was changing into a seller’s market. We knew of several situations where a good staging person made all the difference for their home showing well and the sale receiving top dollar for the area. That’s when we first found and hired Judy Piper, who then recommended several realtors that she liked to work with, one of which we also hired (Grace Garland). > Now fast forward. We followed the advice of Judy and our team to the letter. Yes there were challenges, there are in every sale, but the challenges were easily met and the whole process went very smoothly with very little stress on our part. > We accepted one of several offers. The house was on the market 6 days, close of escrow was in less than 30 days and we had fun through the whole process. We can highly recommend both Judy Piper and Grace Garland if you are looking to attract those buyers willing to pay top dollar for a home in your area. It was a win/win situation for all. > Fred and Jan Schilling **Comment from DifferentByDesign:** > I had so much fun working with Fred and Jan through the process of preparing their house to sell. Clients like them are why I love what I do so much! **★★★★★ — Rick Wong, June 2018** > Judy did a very thorough and professional job in transforming our house to a simple but elegant and uncluttered home. All furniture and furnishing items she brought in were well coordinated. We believe that as a result, our home was sold within 7 days with above list price offer. **Comment from DifferentByDesign:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Rick. I really enjoyed working with you and Barbara. I hope you're all settled into your new home. **★★★★★ — Christine Perry, Sept. 2017** > We really enjoyed working with Judith, she is wonderful with our clients and was able to create a beautiful setting for the homes she stages. Her attention to details and design to customize each home was perfect! We highly recommend her she has gorgeous furniture to create the perfect setting, is always available and is a true professional! **★★★★★ — Lynne Olenak, Sept. 2017** > Judy was great to work with. When things came up such as delays and changes, she handled them professionally. I appreciated the work she did to make things easier on me. I will definitely hire her again. **★★★★★ — Robert Alan Barry, Aug. 2017** > As an independent Broker/Realtor who specializes in tailoring a custom fit sales and marketing plan for each of my clients, it is paramount that I team up with the best of the best vendors. In my 13+ years of marketing real estate I have worked with numerous staging professionals, but none have been more professional and easy to work with than Judith Wray Piper. She has a keen eye for maximizing the visual potential of each room in a home whether it is a cozy condo or a sprawling estate. I highly recommend Judith become your “go to” stager for all of you staging needs. > > Robert Alan Barry – Broker/Realtor > Saratoga, CA – DRE 01462531 ## Selected projects - [Adorable Los Gatos Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adorable-los-gatos-home-pj-vj~7349773) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Willow Glen Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-bungalow-pj-vj~7349772) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [San Jose Modern Farmhouse Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-jose-modern-farmhouse-style-pj-vj~7349780) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/differentbydesign-pfvwus-pf~61343774) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91389644/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas - [Lenwood Zahns Bedrrom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/176032185/list/lenwood-zahns-bedrrom) — 33 ideas - [Lenwood Baby Girl Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91389645/list/lenwood-baby-girl-room) — 32 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/judy1026) ## Community Q&A **Q: Bed** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is this bed from? A: What is the color of the paint? **Q: where is the lamp from** *(in Photo Questions)* A: what is the paint color? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*