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Passionate Palette Staging & Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars97 Reviews
Home Stagers

About Us

WINNER of Best of Houzz 8 YEARS in a row! *FREE Consultation for all Houzz users* 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

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76 Projects

Los Angeles, CA

E 2nd St / Los Angeles

51 photos
Irvine, CA

Fulton II / Irvine

73 photos
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Camino Del Rio / San Juan Capistrano

32 photos
Orange, CA

N. Cottonwood / Orange

15 photos
Irvine, CA

Bennington / Irvine

66 photos
Irvine, CA

Bamboo / Irvine

24 photos
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Credentials

8 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2022
Best of Houzz 2021
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2017
Best of Houzz 2016
Best of Houzz 2015
4 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
1,000 Ideabook Saves
1 Affiliation
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97 Reviews for Passionate Palette Staging & Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|97 reviews
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Grace and Frank Wu
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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We have been clients of Affie and Melody for years now. The Passionate Palette team recently staged our single level home in Irvine and the result was spectacular. They transformed the space with the use of quality furniture, decor pieces and color. We were very happy with the end results. The property was only on the market for one week and received multiple offers over asking prices. We recommend the Passionate palette team to anyone looking for quality service, competitive pricing, and expert design knowledge. Thank you Affie and Melody! - Grace and Frank Wu
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Gowri Arulmoli
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I would highly recommend passionate Palette staging and design to anyone. They were introduced to us by our real estate agent and their expertise in staging and presenting the house enhancing each space with their artistic skills made the house sold in just 7 days in the market! The team is very professional and the house was decorated with minimum holes on the walls to hang things which made it easier to patch them afterwards. I would definitely hire them for any future needs
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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Passionate Palette Staging & Design was recommended by our realtor whose judgement we trust due to his handling of 4 RE transactions for us. While we were initially skeptical of the need for staging due to the desire to maximize our equity from the sale, we went ahead after meeting Melody and hearing her comments and recommendations; all that turned out to be the right moves. Our townhouse was turned into a very inviting and attractive living space that exceeded our expectations. Getting the house staged also was a challenge because clean up and repair work was underway that Melody needed to schedule around which was successful and in time for the opening of the townhouse to be on the market. We strongly recommend the services of Passionate Palette as one expense for the sale of real estate that shows off the best features of the property and pays off with obtaining serious offers from buyers.
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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Mel was easy to work with, quick to respond and the team’s work in our home was stunning! We couldn’t be happier, and, highly recommend Passionate Palette Staging.
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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Mel and her team are amazing! I can’t say enough good things. Mel worked extremely quick and efficiently to get us the information we needed. We were on the fence about the additional cost of staging but I am so glad we went with it. The design was so classy and beautiful and there were so many fine details that really showcased our house. I instantly felt like she could be trusted and would do a great job so we could get top dollar on our sale. I have absolutely no doubt that the staging played a huge role in the amount of offers and how quickly we sold out house. I highly recommend Mel and her team!
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Melanie Feliciano
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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.
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Sam Ghaemi
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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.
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Alex and Margret Yeung
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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!
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Joan Befort
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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
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Debra Shen
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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.
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Mary Z.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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!
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Tony Mowlavi
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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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!!!!
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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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Irvine, CA 92620
Typical Job Cost $2,500 - 10,000
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