Staging North Shore

Audrey knows just how to transform your home into what today's buyers are looking for. She provided a comprehensive service, including sourcing furniture rentals, providing decorative items and pulling them all together into an attractive package. On her recommendation, we also updated some lighting fixtures, repainted a few rooms and installed new stair runners. Overall, our home was completely transformed to create a bright and updated offering which spoke to our target market. The results speak for themselves. The photos on Zillow are amazing and our showings were mobbed. After the first weekend on the market, we received eight offers and most were significantly over our asking price. It's hard to attribute ROI on a staging investment, but I would conservatively estimate our ROI at over 5X the total cost of Audrey's services and recommended improvements.

Audrey responded immediately and helped my sellers prepare their home for sale. It looked fantastic and had a natural look that flowed easily from room to room. Her staging absolutely helped the house sell immediately with eight offers.

I’ve worked with Audrey on multiple projects including two of my own homes. Audrey is professional, talented and wonderful to work with every step of the project. My budget was different with all the projects and Audrey was alway able to work within the budget and deliver an amazing end product. She has the ability to integrate design elements from all price points and create a design that never stops receiving compliments. Highly recommend!

Great designer! Easy to work with, responsive, She completely “got“ what I was trying to achieve in my vision for my new home. Great balance between honesty and telling me what I should not spend money on and making wise, economical decisions, versus still being able to achieve what I wanted my home to be. I highly, highly recommend!

Very professional. She did an outstanding job. Nice personality. Easy to work with. She stayed on top of things to make sure that the work was completed in a timely manner.

Audrey has been a complete joy to work with. She loves what she does and it shows through her work and ideas. Totally understands her clients by incorporating each and every want we have to show off our individual ideas. Audrey works hard to find the most unusual items to make a room come to life and showcase exactly what is important to us. We cannot recommend her more. What a true professional and now a friend.

Audrey is amazing. She staged our home and sold it without ever going live on the market. She worked with our furnishings and supplemented with accessories from her collection to complete our rooms. She has a great eye and is able to see options we couldn’t for how to arrange our furniture. This is the second house Audrey has staged for us. I wouldn’t use anyone else.

Audrey is an extremely talented and an extremely professional stager. Her "solutions oriented approach" helps our clients get top dollar for their home and our sellers transtion seamlessly. We highly recommend Staging North Shore and Audrey.

Audrey is nothing short of fantastic! A total professional that doesn't stop until everything is just right! It really helps that Audrey is familiar with the real estate market, buyer pool as well! A+++

Audrey came in and immediatley saw what needed to be accomplished to stage our house for sale, a job I thought was insurmountable. She was efficient, has impeccable taste and created a clean, well curated space in no time at all and used many of our own items, saving us lots of money. I highly recommend Staging North Shore

Audrey was recommended to us by our realtor. Her choices complimented our home beautifully, all the while keeping our budget in mind. Audrey was easy to work with, always making us feel that our concerns were her concerns as well. We are extremely!! satisfied with the results and would hire her again in a heartbeat!

We interviewed a couple stagers and liked them all, but then Audrey was personally referred to us and we knew right away. She is professional, caring and she knows what she is doing! I am a realtor selling my own home and I knew we needed to stage to sell. After Audrey came in and changed the look of my house completely we received 3 offers in 4 days and we just agreed to move forward with the sale! We could not have done this without her insight and knowledge. We hesitated to spend the money... but it wouldn't have sold without doing it the right way. It's an investment that we knew we had to make. She helped us with paint color and color to refinish the floors. It all came together beautifully. I highly recommend Audrey and actually already have to a family selling soon in Wilmette.

Helped me with my entire project! They were on top of every detail. I could not be more pleased! As a result we have had numerous showings and countless compliments.

I am a real estate agent who has hired Audrey (Staging North Shore) to prepare several of my listings to hit the market. She listened and then executed the exact look I was going for. All of the homes she has worked on left my clients (the homeowners) extremely happy. I highly recommend!

This is the second time I have used Staging North Shore, and once again it was a fantastic experience! I moved into a new home and hired Audrey to help. She did everything from unpacking assistance, determining where my existing furniture and artwork should go, selecting new furniture and accessories, wallpaper, plants, etc. She was a life line after just moving into the new home and being very overwhelmed. Audrey has such a creative eye and puts things together that I would never even think of. She will work with any budget, is so very talented, and is a really warm and nice person and makes it easy to do business with her. I will absolutely hire her again, and would 110% recommend her to anyone. I am waiting on furniture arrival, so I don't have completed pics to share yet.

Working with Audrey was nothing short of amazing.. I can be a very high maintenance client and she listened and worked with me every step of the way. Our creative energy together created the PERFECT end result, everything I wanted, with a touch of "pop"! The bright energetic space is what I always dreamed of.. Thanks for also pushing me out of my comfort zone Audrey, I loved what we picked!

Audrey was instrumental in the quick sale of my clients home. We has a quick timeframe to meet our goals. She walked through the space, brought over items that really gave the entire home a sophisticated look and feel. It was the perfect "facelift" that my client was looking for. I would highly recommend using Audrey and her team.

I hired Staging North Shore to stage my 2-bedroom condominium in Chicago prior to putting it on the market. I got an offer within 2 DAYS of hitting the market, and OVER asking price. The condominium looked amazing, totally transformed, and I know this was a major contributing factor to selling my place so quickly. Staging North Shore also suggested a few minor changes/fixes to the unit that really made a difference. I only wish I had made these changes and arranged the furniture as they did while I was still living there so I could enjoy the transformation! I absolutely recommend this company for your staging and design renovation needs. So professional, friendly, and really have the eye for design and setting up or making over a space.

Audrey is a creative genius at having a home show in the absolutely best light! Audrey knows where to place furniture, how best to accessorize and add colors, and show the details of the home to its very best advantage. Her dedication, attention to details and service to the Sellers is unmatched! All my homes have sold quickly thanks to Audrey's brilliant staging!

Audrey was recommended to us by our realtor to help prepare our house to put on the market. She was professional from start to finish with an eye to detail, always on time and very cost conscious. Audrey helped me to declutter my home, choose colors and then restyle my house, using my own decorations to keep the costs down. I highly recommend Staging North Shore for any staging and decorating needs.

I am a real estate agent on the North Shore and have seen the work of many stagers. Audrey is, by far, the best. She has her own style that makes every home look on-trend and right out of a magazine. No job is too daunting for Audrey to tackle. She is so creative yet willing to do the hard work associated with the job. I would recommend her any day. She is simply outstanding

To say Audrey transformed my home is an understatement. I found Audrey through a recommendation from a friend and couldn't have been happier. She helped me stage my home in a way I could've never imagined. Every person who has been in my home since her changes absolutely loves it! Her rate was reasonable and her furniture and decor choices were amazing given the prices. She is extremely efficient with her time which is often not seen with a consultant who charges an hourly rate. I would not hesitate in hiring Audrey for any future project and am confident the value she creates in your home far exceeds the expense. A very strong 5 stars!!!

We used Audrey on multiple occasions. When move to IL two years ago Audrey helped us decorate our living room and master bedroom. Audrey has fantastic style and vision. We completed the project within a tight deadline and spent approx. $10k, which was within our budget. More recently Audrey helped us update our second bath. That project was also completed within a tight timeframe and cost approx. $12k, which was exactly what Audrey estimated during our initial discussion. Audrey is also extremely flexible and accommodating, meeting us at our house and at various venders to provide advice and to select tile, fixtures, paint, etc. Audrey is a true pro and we plan to work with her on future projects (master bath, kitchen, etc...)

I highly recommend Audrey and her staff for any staging, design, or decorating project. There is nothing Audrey and her team cannot handle. I can speak from experience because I have been working with Audrey for the past year. She has helped me stage one home and decorate three other homes at the same time. Originally, I hired Staging North Shore to stage my home before putting it on the market this past Spring. I enjoyed working with Audrey and her staff so much, that I decided to hire them to design and decorate a vacation home in Michigan, and a condo in Chicago. Both homes were being built at the same time. I was so impressed with Audrey's eye for design, and ability to work on several projects at once, that I hired her to decorate my mother's apartment before she moved back to the North Shore from Florida. Audrey is a gem. She's talented, resourceful, has a refreshing eye for design, and is well versed in today's decorating trends. She is professional, easy to work with, and she really knows how to stretch the decorating budget. I have been blown away by her ability to find reasonably priced one-of-a-kind pieces for my homes. Staging North Shore has saved me a ton of time, energy and stress juggling so many projects at once. I have really enjoyed working with them, and I am really happy with all of the selections that Audrey has helped me with. Barbie Myers

Terrific advice on simple changes that made a dramatic difference. Audrey is very patient with my decision making. I appreciated "her eye" as we chose window treatments, chandeliers, and sconces. I so look forward to working with her again soon!

Provided expeditious and unerring design decisions for staging in preparation for house sale. Pleasant and highly professional. Would definitely recommend.

Staging North Shore and Audrey Gourguechon are outstanding!...Their professionalism, vision, attention to detail,knowledge, expertise, execution and follow through are exceptional....I would recommend Audrey and her company to anyone looking for superior service and creativity.

Audrey helped my client stage her home to show off its strengths. Audrey gracefully helped my client clear the abundance of furniture explaining why pieces needed to go to storage and be used elsewhere in the home. My client was receptive and followed Audrey's advice. We have had nothing but positive comments from every potential buyer and their Realtors.

As a sales professional I have had the opportunityu to work with Staging Northshore many times. Each and every time, the experience was an excellent one. Staging Northshore not only has wonderful taste in decorating, but also is a very professional organization.

Professional and incredibly talented, these ladies can turn a house around in less than a day increasing its value and getting it sold in half the time. They do such a great job, the home owners frequently hire them to stage their new home as well.

Staged our home in Glenview, IL. Our home sold within 2 days in October. Audrey was very responsive, fast, and effective.

Staging North Shore was a pleasure to work with. Audrey has a great attention to detail and budget when considering a project. Her creativity and resourcefulness were fantastic when making our house into a home without breaking the budget. Her eye is awesome and her taste is fantastic. I would use her again and again.

Audrey and her team provided fantastic ideas, worked tirelessly and staged my home to perfection - pushing comfort levels appropriately- and my home sold quickly and for the right price. Could not ask for anything more.

Audrey is wonderful. She has an excellent eye for color and design. She helped us stage our home when we wanted to put it on the market. After her help, it sold in short order. We were very happy with how she used our own furniture and decor and helped us limit new purchases to update our home. I would recommend her to anyone looking to maximize the look of their home.

Audrey was impressively efficient and very knowledgeable about home staging. She gave me wise advice about where to spend money, and she suggested several excellent ideas to painlessly "remodel" my bathrooms. I don't plan to move for another year, but living in a home staged by her is actually more pleasing than waiting until listing. I very much enjoyed working with her!

Audrey has a vision for each of the properties she stages. Each room is staged so that it all flows together as a whole. She uses the clients' furniture and adds just the right pieces to spark visual interest. Her eye is just right for photos. She gives each property a personality. It helps us sell even the plainest of homes!

Audrey has a keen eye for organization and sophisticated design. She transformed my living and dining rooms into elegant, calm and family-friendly spaces that we love! She is conscious of budgets and is great about incorporating existing furniture/art into her designs. Audrey is a pleasure to work with and is always professional and friendly. I will continue to work with her on many future projects.

Audrey is extremely professional. She is very creative and has a strong understanding of what's today's home buyers are looking for. She is both thoughtful and respectful. I have recommended Audrey in the past and will contniue to do so!

Audrey is a true professional. She provides her clients with the total package, from the initial consultation to the last step Audrey is able to communicate her thoughts and ideas to make your home show ready just in time to sell your home.

Audrey has very good judgment. She is conscientious of controlling costs, and she has a very good sense of what's going on in the market. Audrey has worked on several of our projects over the last 6 months; the most recent was in September 2014. Robert Sheridan

Audrey is the best at what she does. She sets everything up beautifully and she gets unique pieces for excellent prices. She is responsive and quick.

Working with Staging North Shore has been an extremely positive experience. I needed a professional that I could count on to step in and get the job done. Staging North Shore is extremely talented and has a great eye for design and style, tailoring the staging needs specifically to the property. I appreciate the overall process of how the project was managed from start to finish. While I was involved to determine scope of the project and give the ok on the direction, I was able to rely on Staging North Shore to drive the project and take care of all of the details. I felt confident it would get done right. AND it did. The staging now showcases the property's best assets.

A terrific experience , staging and helping on several key project designs. Frugal with expenditures -but highest quality work. We couldn't be happier. Our house is now prepped to sell quickly; realtor is truly impressed with their work , and they know quality-but priced right contractors to use as well. We could not be happier with their work . Very highly recommended...

Audrey has provided my clients with excellent service time and time again. I highly recommend Audrey and her team for small to large staging projects . She can transform a room to make it "show ready" for photos and get my listings SOLD! Her pricing is reasonable and she uses her time wisely so that clients get the most out of her services. My clients have been very happy with the end result once Audrey has staged their home to make it SELL.

Audrey is an excellent designer and stager. I worked with her on a very large property in Lincoln Park in Chicago. Audrey brought great furniture and accessories into the condo, transforming the large space into a series of very comfortable living spaces. I would highly recommend her services.

Audrey is skilled designer and also a patient and understanding of a customers esthetics as budget. She quickly saw a vision and guided me to an end result that I am so happy to share with my friends. I look forward to working again with Audrey in the future.

We first met Audrey when the Realtor who listed our home brought her in to Stage the house. We were amazed at the way she instantly transformed the rooms by simply rearranging furniture and adding minor accessories. We enjoyed working with Audrey so much that we asked her to help us decorate the new home we had just purchased. At our first meeting Audrey listened to our ideas and asked enough questions to get a feel for what our tastes were like. We also discussed budgets and timing. The next day we started to receive pictures and links via email. Within a very short time we began to develop our ideas and were ready to go shopping. When we arrived at the showrooms it was clear that Audrey had done her homework. She showed us the pieces she had selected and then, based on our comments, was able to show us alternatives so that we could compare. The entire process went very smoothly and much faster than we would have ever guessed. We actually came in under budget for the project. Along the way Audrey was able to recommend professionals such as painters and carpenters to help us along. Everyone she recommended turned out to be excellent. In addition to her professionalism, Audrey's down to earth nature makes it great fun to work with her and we are thrilled with the results. Couldn't recommend anyone more highly!

Audrey was amazing to work with and truly transformed our cluttered home into a functional and stylish living space. Audrey has an eye for simple changes, keeps an eye on the cost, and is open to suggestions. I look forward to working with Audrey again on more projects in the future.

I would highly recommend the services of Audrey to anyone who needs a designer with a keen sense of space planning, art design, color, and the perfect combination of materials that create a modern sensibility. I am "updating" and older home and I needed help in creating a livable comfortable space for a young family that looked put together. Audrey has extreme attention to detail, thorough planning and understands my needs and budget. I am happy to recommend her services to anyone looking for a forward thinking, creative and highly talented interior designer.

I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. I have worked with Audrey and always recommend her. She is reasonably priced, always follows up, she isn't afraid to get right in there and get it done. She has great ideas, and is open to suggestions too. She has a great style, and a warm personality. She doesn't get stressed, and the Clients like working with her. One of the other key things I like about Audrey, is she does not demand that a Client go out and purchase all new items. She will work with items they have, take away or add to them. She works with their budget and does not put pressure on them to spend more than they budgeted.

I was referred to Audrey by my realtor who had had occasion to see Audrey's work and work ethic. Audrey did a beautiful job preparing my home for viewing by prospective buyers. She used what I had available, and the end result was creative and aesthetically pleasing. I wish I had hired her when I first moved in so that I could have enjoyed my home as much as I did after she completed her work on it! Incidentally, the house sold in 3 days to the first person who saw it, followed by other serious buyers who wanted to out-bid that individual. I honestly believe that the charming appearance of the house that was a result of Audrey's hard work contributed greatly to the quick sale. I have now moved into a condo with a lot less space and still too much "stuff." Audrey's services are therefore needed again. I will be calling her soon to help me make my new home as charming as the one I left.

Audrey did an amazing job redecorating my living room. Her suggestions and choices blended with my ideas for the room, and her exquisite taste made the final outcome so much better than I could have imagined! I will use her again and again until my whole house looks as good as that living room.

Audrey was fantastic with our remodel. She took the time time learn our tastes and styles and worked it into every key decision. She went above and beyond for the whole project and really stepped up when our contractor let us down.

Audrey did a great job staging our house which led to a quick sell. She also helped us with decorating our new home. She is a pleasure to work with and very resonable on the pocket book.

We have used Staging North Shore several times throughout this past year. Our family moved from CA over a year ago and were looking for help to unpack, organize and streamline our everyday life with two young boys. Audrey is a phenomenal organizer and interior decorator. She isn't afraid to roll up her sleeves and get the job done. Her attention to detail and understanding your lifestyle is wonderful. She is also very conscious of one's budget and works hard to find the best deals. Now, one year later, we have hired North Shore Staginb back to assist us in our upcoming move. With a tight deadline and a house full of things that need to be donated, Audrey was able to help us consolidate, referbish and pack our home. We have also asked her to be the lead project manager of our renovation and interior decorator at our new home. Her dedication to help us and be there at all times is invaluable! We highly recommended North Shore Staging for any and all home projects.

I am a realtor, and Audrey has provided ALL my staging for my listings for over a year (20 listings). She is wonderful at using a clients existing furniture and decorative pieces. She also may incorporate some of her own pieces or purchase for the clients. I have had her work on small homes and homes worth over $2,000,000. Often times my clients hire her themselves to help with their move and decorating their new homes. FYI, she is a spectacular organizer too. The biggest complement is that I have hired her for my own home. It's wonderful living in an Audrey inspired world!

I know that when I send Audrey in on a job to stage a home for one of my clients, I can be assured the job will be finished. She is efficient with her time and is able to make transformations of homes with minimal work and effort on my client's part. I have also hired her to organize my own home. Audrey is a professional who can be counted on to complete a job to perfection.