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We are a boutique, family-owned, and operated home staging company serving the greater Orange County area. We specialize in stylish, functional, and customizable home staging solutions that showcase your property in the best light. We work closely with both real estate agents and homeowners to provide knowledgeable, reliable, and expert home staging services that meet their needs. Our extensive experience, numerous awards, industry connections, and long list of satisfied customer reviews are a testament to how we run our business. Don't wait, give us a call today to find out we can help sell your home/listing FASTER and with HIGHER market value!
WHY STAGING WORKS:
THE IMPACT ON BUYERS
Realtors who work with buyers report that most of their clients are willing to offer MORE $$ for a staged home vs. to a similar but non-staged home
81% of buyers report that home staging makes it easier to visualize the property as their future home.
STAGED HOMES SELL FASTER
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey found that the longer homes stay on the market, the further their price drops. Once staged, homes spend an average of 73% less time on the market.
HOME STAGING INCREASES THE PERCEIVED VALUE
Buyers are willing to spend 1% to 5% MORE $$ VALUE on a staged home vs. a non-staged home
A survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp. found that staged homes sell for more than 6% above the asking price.
Founder & Principal Designer | Affie Setoodeh
As an award-winning and top-producing Century 21 Real Estate broker and accredited home stager, I have come to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of what a home buyer places emphasis on when looking for a potential home. My love for staging and design coupled with my passion for delivering the best client experience has afforded me the privilege of being successful in this industry. Alongside my daughter (Melody) here at Passionate Palette, we strive to provide innovative and on-trend home staging services utilizing a uniquely exclusive collection of luxury furnishings, artwork, linens, and accessories.
Services Provided
Art Selection, Color Consulting, Decluttering, Downsizing, Furniture Selection, Home Staging, Space Planning
Areas Served
Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Corona, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Coto De Caza, East Irvine, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, North Tustin, Orange, Portola Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Joaquin Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Silverado, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, Villa Park, San Diego, Los Angeles
Awards
Best of Houzz Service Award 2015-2021 Houzz Influencer & Recommended Professional Accredited Home Stager Member of Real Estate Staging Association Real Estate Broker Notary Public
Credentials
7 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
1 Affiliation
Write a Review
92 Reviews for Passionate Palette Staging & Design
5.0|92 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
Melanie Feliciano
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Client
Melody Setoodeh did a fantastic job advising me on how to stage my home to list it for sale. She recommended which furniture in my home should be removed, which photos/frames to remove and the furniture that may remain, but needed to be re-located. In addition, she made other recommendations that included de-cluttering my closets and switching furniture in two bedrooms. She was professional at all times, very personable, was thorough in her recommendations, and, most importantly, did a great job with following up to ascertain my progress.
Because of her, I received multiple offers after one weekend of showing my home. Two were at list price! And this is a feat as I believe my home may have been the first in my neighborhood to sell over $1,000,000. I am certain I would not have received these offers had I not consulted with Melody and implemented her recommendations.
December 7, 2020Last modified:December 7, 2020
Sam Ghaemi
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Client
These days it’s really important how you decide to market a home. I try to stress the importance of making sure to stage a home as a measure of beautifying a home. There are many choices out there with whom you want to partner up with for staging. I can tell you that with Passionate Pallette, you get always first class design and then most updated furniture designs you can ask for. Staging is important and I always put my trust in Melody and her team to dress up my listing which always fetches a higher price when it hits the market.
November 23, 2020
Alex and Margret Yeung
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Client
Melody has done a great job in staging our house. We are very happy with her service and professionalism. Would use her again. Highly recommended!
November 19, 2020
Joan Befort
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Client
Passionate Palette did an amazing job staging my Listing. It sold in 4 days with offers over the asking price.
I would highky recomend Me. Everything went acouding to schedule.
The remarks I heard were this place looks amazing, so comfortable, I get a good feeling in this home!
Thank you for a great job!
Joan Befort
First Team Real Estate
October 16, 2020
Debra Shen
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Client
The result was Amazing! My condo was on market for a month with no offers. I was debating to lower the price or do staging. I am glad that I called Melody. The minute I saw the result, I knew I made the right choice. Offers came in the following two days with full price and over listing price. As a real estate agent and as a home owner, I will definitely have Melody stage my future listings.
September 9, 2020
Mary Z.
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Client
I have very good experience with Mel and her company. Not only their professional of staging and design, but also they put the customer interest first. My house needed staging in very short of time, Mel and her team have completed staging in one day after I have contacted them. Amazing! I would like high recommend them to my friend!
Thanks, Mel and Affie!
September 1, 2020
Tony Mowlavi
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Client
Off the hook and amazing!
Amazing team with a keen eye for perfection! Their quality work and professionalism is out of this world. They did an excellent job with the staging. My listing sold within 40 days after listing it . Part of that success is owed to "Passionate Palette Staging & Design"
Looking forward to our next project together!!!!
August 31, 2020
Bill Purcell
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Client
Hi Melody.
I wanted to thank you so much for the amazing job you did staging our home for sale. I knew it needed a modern look with a professional touch before it went on the market and you sure delivered! There is no doubt that the job you did is why we were in escrow with a full price offer in under 30 days. Thanks again for everything!
Bill Purcell
May 4, 2020
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Client
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Affie at Passionate Palette. My associate and I have a beautiful listing in Corona Del Mar but we needed help from a professional stager. I called for bids upon the seller’s request and when I met Affie I knew she was the right fit. Not only was she professional in response time but made an appointment work on short notice. Although the home is already beautiful, it did have some very heavy more masculine looking furniture. Affie came to the home and provided great suggestions on how we could integrate the owner’s existing furniture with lighter tones and some modifications. The following day she came with her own movers and transformed the home. Excellent work. I highly recommend Passionate Palette.
April 10, 2020
Kathy Denny
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Client
Affie and her daughter Melody are quite the team. They did a fabulous job staging my single level home in Irvine last week. We had a large crowd at our open house last weekend. Many people complemented the staging. More than worth the cost. I have already received a full price offer. Affie is reliable, hard working and detail oriented. I have used her for several projects the past few years and will continue to hire her to transform my listings.
March 11, 2020
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Purchased a property that was staged by this company
I was searching for a new home to purchase and I came across a house that caught my eyes and I fell in love at first sight. The furnishing and decors looked amazing with a warm color coordination. I immediately made an offer for the house and closed escrow within 30 days. Later I found out that Affie and her Passionate Palette team had staged this home. I recommend Passionate Palette staging to everyone Who is thinking of selling their home because they can do magic with the first impression and staging design. I love my home and will certainly have Affie stage it again when ready to sell.
October 22, 2019
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Client
Affie was great!! Professional, kind, and understanding! She did an awesome job of advising and staging our home. The quality of service and product was great.
September 27, 2019
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22 Comments
Commented: Wallpaper ManufacturerHi there! Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, I do not have that information but I agree, it’s quite beautiful.
August 18, 2019
Commented: I'd like more information on the beautiful obscured glass windows.Hi there! Unfortunately, I don't have any information about the windows as I was brought in for the staging but if you have any questions about the staging aspects, please let me know! Thanks for your...
March 18, 2018
Commented: pendant over tub?yes, unique design! Something you do not usually see. I believe we bought it from the Home Depot.
January 9, 2018
Commented: Recessed lighting or chandelier over table in kitchen?I agree with all the comments above! The style and look that you want to achieve is a very important component to answering this question. I am a fan of unique and one of a kind lighting fixtures and ...
October 28, 2017 in Polls
Commented: Finished! Minimalist white master bath + walnutThe transformation is unreal! You did such a good job with the design. I love love this bathroom!!
October 27, 2017 in Bathrooms
Commented: The photoI bought from Home Goods a few years ago.
June 5, 2017
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 | Passionate Palette Staging & Design |
Irvine, CA 92620
Typical Job Cost $2,500 - 10,000
We approach each project differently depending on your needs. Each design is one of a kind, creating a model home for a fraction of the cost.
We approach each project differently depending on your needs. Each design is one of a kind, creating a model home for a fraction of the cost.
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