Frequently Asked Questions
Does Edited Interiors offer Occupied Home Staging/ What is Occupied Home Staging? Yes, Edited Interiors specializes in professional Occupied Home Staging for homeowners and Realtors in Lynchburg, VA, and the surrounding areas. Unlike traditional staging that requires expensive furniture rentals, Occupied Staging leverages the furniture and decor you already own. This service is designed to be a cost-effective, high-impact solution to get your property market-ready quickly.
Our approach to Occupied Staging includes:
The "Visual Softening": We intentionally edit personal photographs and collections, creating a "clean slate" that allows potential buyers to visualize their own lives in the space.
Floor Plan Optimization: Using our expertise in interior photography, we reimagine your existing layout to maximize natural light, create better flow, and make rooms appear larger on camera.
High-Impact Consulting: We provide professional recommendations for simple, budget-friendly cosmetic refreshes—such as the perfect neutral paint colors or carpet updates—to increase your home's "Best of Houzz" appeal.
Editorial Styling: We style your home through the lens of a photographer, ensuring your real estate listing photos stand out in a crowded market.
Whether you are preparing for a quick sale in Central Virginia or need a professional eye to refine a luxury listing in Northern Virginia, Edited Interiors provides the strategic "edit" needed to attract serious buyers and maximize your home’s value.
Can Edited Interiors incorporate my existing furniture into a new design?
Absolutely. At Edited Interiors, we believe the most beautiful homes are built on a foundation of pieces you already love. Our "Shop Your Home" philosophy is the cornerstone of our interior styling service. Rather than starting with a blank slate and a warehouse of new items, Lauren Murphy specializes in reimagining your existing furniture and sentimental objects to create a space that feels fresh, elevated, and entirely your own.
Our process for integrating your current pieces includes:
The Intentional Edit: We assess your current collection to identify "hero pieces"—furniture and decor that have strong bones or sentimental value—and give them a place of honor in the new layout.
Narrative Styling: We unbox your hidden treasures (heirlooms, travel mementos, and vintage finds) and style them with professional "editorial" techniques to ensure they look curated, not cluttered.
Bridging the Gap: If your room feels incomplete, Lauren provides expert sourcing for new, antique, or vintage furniture. These additions are intentionally chosen to complement your existing pieces and bridge the gap between your current house and your dream home.
Visual Balance: Drawing on Lauren's 15+ years of experience with Murphy’s Design and her background in interior photography, we optimize your layout for light, flow, and sophistication.
Whether you are in Lynchburg or Northern Virginia, our goal is to show you that you don't need to replace your history to have a high-end, professionally styled home. We refine the story you've already started telling.
How can I book a consultation with Edited Interiors?
Visit our contact page to fill out our online form, email me, Lauren at handcraftedinvirginia@gmail.com or give me a call at 703-859-1790 to set up your consultation!
What services do you offer?At Edited Interiors, Lauren Murphy offers a dual-perspective approach to design that focuses on the "Art of the Edit." Whether you are settling into a forever home or preparing to list a property, our services are designed to maximize the beauty and function of your space using what you already own as the foundation.
Our Core Services Include:
Sentimental Interior Styling: A specialized service for those who want a home that tells their story. We "shop your home" to unbox and curate your most meaningful items—heirlooms, travel mementos, and personal artifacts—and integrate them into a sophisticated, intentional design.
Intentional Sourcing: To bridge the gap between your current collection and your vision, we source high-quality new, antique, or vintage furniture. Every piece is selected to add character and "soul" to your space.
Occupied Home Staging: Designed for homeowners and Realtors in the Lynchburg and Northern Virginia markets, this service prepares your home for sale using your existing furniture. We focus on "softening" the space—refining the layout, streamlining personal collections, and optimizing the flow to ensure your home looks aspirational to potential buyers.
Pre-Sale Cosmetic Consulting: Drawing on Lauren’s 15+ years of experience with the award-winning Murphy’s Design, we provide expert recommendations on high-impact updates—such as selecting the perfect neutral paint palette or carpet—to increase your home's market value.
Editorial Room Composition: Leveraging Lauren’s background in professional interior photography, we style rooms specifically for the camera, ensuring every angle is balanced, light-filled, and "magazine-ready."
How do I get started?At Edited Interiors, Lauren leverages a strategic, "editorial" approach to occupied home staging that goes beyond simple cleaning. Using her deep roots in the award-winning Northern Virginia design market and years of professional interior photography experience, she focus on the psychological and visual triggers that influence buyers.
While our full "Art of the Edit" process is proprietary to our clients, here are the core pillars we use to get a home market-ready:
Strategic Spatial Softening: We don’t just "clear clutter." We strategically "soften" the home by identifying and editing specific personal items that may visually anchor a room in the past, allowing the buyer to see a clear path for their own future in the space.
Camera-Ready Composition: Most buyers find their next home online. We utilize professional photography principles to rearrange your existing furniture, optimizing the "camera angles" of each room to maximize perceived square footage and natural light.
Flow & Function Optimization: We reimagine your floor plan to highlight the home’s architectural strengths. By refining the traffic patterns and furniture placement, we ensure the home feels open, inviting, and easy to navigate during showings.
High-Impact Cosmetic Guidance: Drawing on Lauren’s 15+ years of experience with Murphy’s Design, we identify the specific, cost-effective refreshes—like the exact neutral paint tones or flooring updates—that provide the highest return on investment for sellers.
Our goal is to create an aspirational yet attainable environment. We show buyers that the home has been meticulously cared for, which builds trust and often leads to faster sales and stronger offers.
What makes you different?We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.