FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Home Staging
What’s the difference between vacant and occupied staging?
Vacant staging is for empty homes—we bring in all furnishings and decor to showcase the space. Occupied staging involves enhancing your existing furnishings with strategic edits, rearrangement, and added styling elements to better appeal to buyers. Both are designed to make your home look its absolute best.
Why should I stage my home before selling?
Staged homes consistently sell faster and for more. Staging helps buyers emotionally connect with a space, see its full potential, and focus on its best features—not its flaws. It also helps your listing stand out online, where most buyers begin their search.
What’s included in your staging service?
Our staging service includes a professional assessment of the property, followed by a strategic design plan created by our team to highlight the home’s best features. We handle full-service delivery, installation of all furnishings and accessories, and prompt removal after the home sells. Every staging plan is tailored to the space and target buyer—but all design decisions are made by our experts to ensure optimal market appeal and a streamlined process.
How long is the staging in place?
Our standard staging contract covers 8 weeks (56 days). If your home hasn’t sold by then, you have the option to extend month-to-month at a rate equal to the monthly furniture rental. We typically reach out about a week before the contract ends to discuss whether an extension is needed—no pressure, just a smooth and professional process tailored to your listing timeline.
How much does staging cost?
Pricing varies depending on the size of the home, number of rooms staged, and whether the home is vacant or occupied. Vacant home staging typically involves higher costs due to furniture rental, transport, and labor. We’re happy to provide a personalized quote after a brief consultation.
What areas do you serve?
We stage homes across Boise and the Treasure Valley, including Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, and surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our service area, here’s a list of the communities we serve.
What’s the process like?
-
Consultation – We walk the home and evaluate its needs.
-
Proposal – We send a custom staging plan and quote.
-
Approval & Scheduling – Once approved, we schedule installation.
-
Staging Day – Our team installs everything, styled to perfection.
-
De-Staging – Once the home is sold, we remove all items promptly.
What happens if my home doesn’t sell right away?
If your listing extends beyond the initial staging term, we offer month-to-month extensions. We’ll stay in communication with you or your agent to ensure your home remains show-ready.
Do you stage luxury homes or unique properties?
Yes. We’ve staged everything from high-end custom builds to condos, townhomes, and even assisted living model suites. Each staging plan is fully tailored to the property and its target buyer.
What sets you apart from other stagers?
We go far beyond generic furniture and quick fixes. Set the Stage delivers a highly polished, design-forward experience backed by national buying power, professional project management, and a deep understanding of local market trends.
Our furnishings are new, on-trend, and never recycled or dated inventory, and every staging plan is built to showcase your property’s unique strengths. With white-glove service, fast turnaround times, and a reputation for results, we make staging feel seamless—for agents, builders, and homeowners alike.
How much time will you need?
Most vacant home stagings are completed in a single day, depending on the size of the home and scope of the project. Prior to staging day, we schedule a walkthrough or assessment, finalize the staging plan internally, and coordinate logistics behind the scenes—so installation is efficient and non-disruptive.
We’ll confirm all timing details in advance and work closely with your listing schedule to minimize delays and maximize impact.
How can a buyer purchase the furniture along with my home/listing?
If a buyer falls in love with the staged design, we make it easy to purchase the furnishings directly from us—turning your listing into a fully turnkey home. Throughout the home, we strategically place discreet prompts with QR codes that link to a dedicated ecommerce page, allowing buyers to explore and purchase some or all of the furnishings with ease.
We coordinate directly with both the seller’s and buyer’s agents to manage the sale, prepare a detailed inventory, and—when needed—facilitate the transaction through escrow. It’s a streamlined way to add value, enhance the listing’s appeal, and simplify the next chapter for everyone involved.
How much advance notice do you require?
We recommend providing at least 7–10 days’ notice before your desired staging or installation date to ensure availability and allow time for design prep and logistics. That said, we can often accommodate shorter timelines depending on our current schedule—especially for urgent listings. The earlier you reach out, the more flexibility we’ll have to align with your timeline.
Do you offer any payment plans?
For home staging services, qualified homesellers or agents may be eligible for Pay at Close powered by Titus—a program that allows you to defer the cost of staging until your home sells, with 0% interest and no upfront payment. Discover whether you qualify.
Furnishing Packages
What’s included in a Designer Furnishing Package?
Each package includes space planning, sourcing, white-glove delivery, and full professional installation—but what we furnish is built in layers, based on your needs.
We start with a base layer of essential furniture: sofas, beds, dining sets, and foundational pieces. Next, we add a decor layer, which includes rugs, lamps, wall art, pillows, and decorative accessories to make the space feel polished and complete. If desired, we then include a living essentials layer with kitchen supplies, small appliances, bedding, linens, and other items that make the home fully functional and move-in ready.
Whether you need a beautifully styled showcase home or a turnkey furnished rental, we’ll tailor the package to your space and goals.
What do you handle that most clients don’t think about?
A lot more than just design. Beyond sourcing and styling, we take care of the time-consuming, behind-the-scenes work most people underestimate. That includes receiving and warehousing large shipments, unboxing and assembling every item, safely transporting furnishings, and removing all packing materials and refuse—often hundreds of pounds’ worth.
We manage all the logistics so you don’t have to lift a finger—or lose a weekend to cardboard, bubble wrap, and assembly instructions.
Who is this service for?
Our furnishing packages are ideal for anyone who needs a property move-in ready or guest-ready—fast. This includes short-term rental owners, long-term rental investors, developers, new homeowners, builders, and even assisted living or student housing managers.
How is this different from interior design?
Our service is design-driven but turnkey. Unlike traditional interior design, which often involves hourly fees, long timelines, and hands-on project management from the client, we offer a streamlined, all-in-one solution. You get a complete, cohesive look—without the time drain or decision fatigue.
While many interior designers offer only modest trade discounts (typically 10–15% off retail), we work directly with wholesalers and pass those deeper savings on to you. That means designer-quality results and white-glove delivery and installation—delivered faster, for less.
Can I customize my package?
Yes. We tailor every package to the property’s purpose, size, and target audience. You’ll receive a curated proposal based on your goals, budget, and style preferences—with room to adjust before we finalize the plan.
How long does the process take?
Most furnishing projects are completed within 3–5 weeks from the initial consultation to full installation, depending on scope and logistics. We offer expedited options for STRs and model homes when needed.
How does billing work for furnishing packages?
We start with a design deposit, which allows us to begin the design and sourcing process. This deposit is credited toward your final purchase.
Once your custom furnishing plan is approved, we’ll ask you to sign a purchase agreement and submit 50% of the total package cost to initiate ordering. The remaining balance is due prior to delivery and installation.
We’ll outline every step of the payment process during your consultation, ensuring full transparency and a smooth, stress-free experience from design to final install.
What if I only need furnishings for one room or a smaller space?
No problem. We scale packages to fit your needs—from full homes to studios, offices, or individual bedrooms. Let us know your goals and we’ll recommend the best fit.
Can I reuse or mix in my own furniture?
In most cases, our packages are designed to be all-inclusive and visually cohesive. However, if there are pieces you’d like to retain, we’re happy to evaluate them and incorporate them when appropriate.
Where do you source your furnishings from?
We work with a curated network of national vendors and trade-exclusive brands—giving you access to stylish, durable furnishings not found in big box stores. Our national franchise buying power keeps pricing competitive without sacrificing quality.
Do you offer ongoing support or replacements?
Yes. For rental or high-use properties, we can provide maintenance support and replacement services upon request. Let us know your property’s needs and we’ll craft a long-term furnishing solution that works for you.
Start with a ConversationNo Pressure Expert Guidance.
Book a no‑cost staging consultation—or let’s talk furnishings tailored to your space and goals.