18th Street Vacant Home Staging | Manhattan Beach, CA 

Transforming a Vacant Property into a Warm, Family-Friendly Retreat

Project Overview:
This 4,312 sq ft vacant home in Manhattan Beach, CA , featured a spacious patio and prime potential—but needed expert vision to connect with buyers. Michele Sprauer of DomaStyle Design staged the entire home, creating a cohesive, inviting environment tailored to Southern California family living.

Design Goals:

  • Highlight indoor/outdoor lifestyle

  • Appeal to young families and multigenerational households

  • Create memorable, photo-ready spaces that spark emotional connection

What We Did:

  • Full-Home Furnishing & Styling: Every room was thoughtfully curated with modern, stylish furniture, art, and decor to bring the home to life.

  • Outdoor Living Enhancements: A hammock, umbrella, and cornhole game made the patio irresistible for sunny California days—emphasizing space for kids to play and families to relax.

  • Outdoor Entertaining Zones: We added an al fresco dining area and cozy seating with a sofa and chairs to showcase the coveted SoCal indoor/outdoor flow.

  • Lifestyle-Driven Interior Zones:

    • A family lounge in the upstairs loft appeals to buyers with young children.

    • A dedicated office was designed in one bedroom to meet the rising demand for remote workspaces.

    • A first-floor bedroom was staged to show suitability for aging parents or guests, enhancing the home’s multigenerational appeal.

 

Result:
The transformation made this previously empty space feel like home. By blending functionality with beautiful design, we helped potential buyers envision their lives here—boosting interest, engagement, and offers.

Ready to Make Your Listing Unforgettable?

Let DomaStyle Design transform your vacant property into a must-see home. Whether you're staging to sell or simply want to elevate your space, Michele Sprauer brings the vision, style, and strategy to get results.

Contact us today to schedule your staging consultation and discover how we turn empty rooms into irresistible living spaces.

Testimonials

  • Earlier this year, my realtors and I hired Michele Sprauer of DomaStyle Design to prepare our home for sale.
    After interviewing and receiving proposals from several top staging companies, we chose DomaStyle because of the quality of their proposal their competitive pricing, and their innovative “spruce to sell” services.
    Michele and her crew ended up doing an amazing job! They cleaned up a wide range of “blemishes” (paint, plumbing, electrical, wood work, etc),  staged our property with stylish furnishings, and made our beautiful beach house look it’s absolute best!
    Thank you Michele - I look forward to working with you again!
    Alan Lang

  • Michele was a tremendous asset and an excellent partner in the sale of our property in Hermosa Beach. She expertly supervised the repairs, painting, color choices, and needed renovations. She was open to suggestions, but also fully capable of deciding on a lovely vision she thought fit our home, and then she executed it flawlessly with sophistication and elegance. Everyone who came through during open houses raved about the charm and beauty of the home, and they all loved her style and presentation.

    Michele also worked with excellent tradespeople - which is incredibly valuable. You could tell she was a well-respected and favored designer by these skilled craftspeople because they would reschedule other jobs to complete her jobs first. That meant they did great work, ahead of schedule, for reasonable prices. Michele and her team all worked efficiently and cost-effectively, which was outstanding for us.

    Michele’s contribution was so much more valuable than the cost of her services. I would heartily recommend her to anyone selling today. You will be amazed by the transformation she magically creates.

  • Whenever anyone compliments me on the house (often) I just say the compliments go to Michele
    Bob T
  • We had a great stay at Two Buoys and a Gull! The house is spacious, bright and sunny with a comfortable setup that was perfect for our group of adults and teenagers.
    Debra T
  • Your decor is GORGEOUS and your house is lovely
    Jill G
  • …please tell me your secret to renovating and decorating so quickly. Tks :)
    Kathleen G