Spruce-to-Sell: A 4,400 sq ft Market-Ready Refresh | Southern California

Project Type: Spruce-to-Sell Pre-Sale Improvements + Full Staging


Interior Design + Project Oversight by Michele Sprauer, DomaStyle Design

 

A Strategic Refresh Designed to Win the First Showing

The homeowners of this 4,400 sq ft property brought Michele Sprauer in to prepare their home for market through DomaStyle Design’s Spruce-to-Sell program—an intentional, high-impact approach to helping a listing stand out the moment buyers walk in.

After a thorough walkthrough, Michele created a prioritized improvement plan focused on the details that influence buyer perception most: updated finishes, cohesive hardware and lighting, and a polished, move-in-ready feel.

What We Did:

  • Pre-Sale Walkthrough + Scope Planning: Developed a strategic list of improvements to strengthen first impressions and compete against surrounding listings.
  • Trade Coordination + Full Project Management: Scheduled and managed the appropriate trades and oversaw the work from start to finish.
  • High-Impact Upgrades Throughout: Replaced all interior and exterior light fixtures, updated cabinet hardware, faucets, and toilets, and refreshed additional key details to modernize the home.
  • Luxury Staging Installation: Finished the project with elevated furnishings, art, and décor to highlight the home’s scale, flow, and lifestyle.

Design Focus:

Like all DomaStyle projects, this Spruce-to-Sell refresh balanced function with beauty—elevating the home in the ways buyers feel immediately, and presenting each space with intention. The result was a beautifully updated, market-ready property designed to photograph well, show effortlessly, and make a lasting impression.

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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