I had the pleasure of working with Kimberly at UPstageLA, and I'm so happy to share my wonderful experience. First, I just want to say thank you for the outstanding service in helping sell my house by professionally staging it! Simply put, Kimberly exceeded my expectations by totally transforming my custom-built house to a level that made me fall in love with it all over again. I initially paid for a few online digital staging images but kept feeling unimpressed. After meeting with several companies referred to me and others I found on Yelp, I finally decided on UPstageLA. At first, I have to admit to being quite surprised at the expense (furniture staging was the biggest upfront cost of selling my house), but during the walkthrough, Kimberly articulated lovely design ideas and made me feel like I would be in such good hands with her. When the process first began, I noticed how much mental and physical work goes into staging an entire house. Then, once I saw the completed product, I immediately felt the value it brought to selling the house. I truly feel, as many others do, that staging is worth the investment. The pictures speak for themselves, but I also wanted to show my genuine appreciation for UPstageLA. I'm grateful to confidently recommend Kimberly to my friends and family and look forward to doing business with her again in the future! read more

See all

My boyfriend hired UPstageLA to stage his gorgeous home in Woodland Hills and WOW we couldn't have been happier! It was truly stunning and guess what... not only did the house sell, but it broke the record for highest sold amount in that neighborhood! Amazing. Def worth it. I highly recommend this company to anyone considering home staging! read more

Kim and her team did an amazing job staging my condo unit for upcoming sale. Kim and I met at my condo, right away she felt the vibe of the space, taking a video as she walked through...taking in the light, the open plan, the view, she instantly had a vision of what would highlight the space to feel open, light, inviting, modern, cozy, welcoming. A place to come home to, to relax with a good book while watching the sunset, or a place to invite your favorite friends to share in the view of Griffith Park, while sharing a meal or a laugh. I was so happy with the outcome, it was seemless...They came in...they conquered...no peeking before hand...then Kim did a reveal with me...my handyman and friend did a video of me walking through what was my 12 year home...now ready for its next journey with a great new homeowner. I was so excited, so happy, so moved...it was what I had imagined all along...better than what I had done over the years, the style, the balance...she got the rug sizing right where I had a smaller size and it just didn't fit the room...it all felt so inviting and open. the light was featured with the floor to ceiling windows, with its breathtaking views...I cried the whole time...so moved and emotional...Thank you Kim and UpStageLA!!!! amazing artistry... read more

My husband and I worked on a seven month long project to renovate a home in Santa Monica we were originally going to live in but decided to sell. We were very attached to the house and had always believed in its potential. When it came time to put it on the market it was therefore really important not to just stage the house, but to help communicate its architectural beauty and give a prospective buyer the idea of the kind of family home and life they could make in it. Much in the same way my husband and I had envisioned the house when we originally bought it for our own family. I asked my realtor for names of staging companies and he sent me a handful - I used Yelp to research the reviews of each one. Kimberly's company Upstage LA had predominantly great reviews so I gave her a call. She kept the appointment time, was friendly, down to earth, and very knowledgeable. Despite her wealth of experience, she was a good listener and took on board my ideas and suggestions. Her website gallery was a good indication that our taste was aligned and I sent her a few screen grabs of rooms she had dressed which I liked. When it came to the quote, I liked that her pricing was not tiered for different levels or type of furniture used. She came and looked at the house, we had a discussion about about the extent of the staging (the whole house), and we received a single quote for all of it. The implication is that she only has and uses good quality furniture and decorative items, and uses things that work within the space rather than going by project budget. An added benefit is that Kimberly has experience as a realtor in addition to her staging work and really understands what people are looking for when they buy a home. That it's not just a house but a lifestyle you are presenting to potential buyers. This is a really important and often underestimated part of the selling process. Ultimately though, these things are always a risk, especially when there is an emotive aspect, and a leap of faith is required when you hand your home over for someone to stage. When the time came for dressing I held my breath and promised not to see the house until she was finished working on it. This was tough because she had originally told me it it would take around 3 to 4 days, but she is such a perfectionist it took closer to a week. We had the time and we were within the deadline so it was fine. She would come and go and add or remove things until she was finally happy. A real eye for detail. The end result is absolutely breathtaking. The house has just gone on the market and my realtor tells me that everyone viewing comments on how gorgeous it is and several people have asked him for Kimberly's contact details. I think if that isn't a great testimony to her work then I don't know what is. She has a lovely demeanour, great enthusiastic energy, and has been a pleasure to work with throughout. I cannot recommend Kimberly and her team enough. read more

UPstageLA Home Staging - Home Staging Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Before putting our house in Calabasas on the market, our realtors had Kimberly come over for a staging consultation. Right away she made amazing recommendations for rearranging the existing furniture that made an immediate impact. Shortly after, she provided us with a reasonable and well planned proposal for staging, we accepted, and the rest is history! We ended up selling our house in less than a week and a HUGE part of that is because of how amazing she made our house look! She made sure all of the features were highlighted and each space was beautiful and well thought out. If you want your home to look it's best for potential buyers, and to sell quickly, you need to use UpstageLA. read more

Kim is amazing! She was recommended to us by THREE separate real estate agents. She made our house look absolutely spectacular. I always thought that I could furnish and decorate my own home in preparation for a sale but I had no idea what I was talking about! It takes skill and experience to do what she did for us and we are so lucky to have found her. She is also very easy to talk to, thoughtful, and trustworthy. read more

Kimberly is talented and creative. She is an experienced designer that can walk into any space, know just what to do, and transform it into a different home when she's done. I also appreciate that she thinks outside the box when selecting all the furnishings to complete the finished look. She is a hardworking, upbeat person with a great work ethic! read more

Kimberly and her staff are professional, knowledgeable, creative & courteous. They transformed our home in a day. Our home sold in two days with multiple offers. We highly recommend them to anyone considering staging their home. read more

I originally reached out and asked about a curtain that they may have wanted to change when they arrived at the house. When the designer Kimberley got there they said it should have been said earlier and she was super rude to the person I had at the house who just asked a simple question if she was going to change that . Having said that the design was a little cheesy and not elevated/elegant for the area they were staging. The icing on the cake, upon removing all the staged furniture I had scrape marks in every bedroom and hallways. I am talking aggressive deep scrapes as if no one picked the furniture of the floor, as if it was pushed out of the rooms. They were recommended by my agent and I wish them on no one. I am grateful the buyers did not get upset, and at least upstage tried to hide or fill in the deep scrapes they caused, but it still looked horrible. read more

This company is fantastic! Kimberly and her team staged my home for sale and I could not believe my eyes. It was so beautiful. Her talent for design is beyond amazing. We had multiple offers the first week! Thank you so much UPstageLA! read more

I'm not sure how Kimberly could have bent over backwards to make this an easier experience. She squeezed in our staging and made the property look like an altogether different place. Her mover did break one ceiling lamp. This would have been an issue had she not again pulled a miracle out of thin air and replaced the lamp within 24 hours. I'll definitely be using Upstage again in the future. read more

I can not say enough about the "God gifted" talent Kimberly brings to enhancing the look & feel of a home. Whether you are improving aesthetically a furnished home to sell or have a vacant home begging for warmth, comfort & style a home deserves resulting in the best sales price possible...Up Stage L.A. IS YOUR ANSWER! Up Stage L.A. Is professional, work miracles time wise & in some cases even open to selling that perfect "must-have" furniture to make a buyer happy! read more

Kimberly was completely unprofessional with me and my client who wanted to use her to stage her home. My client decided to not use her and Kimberly did not return the $5,000. After many calls and attempts to get the deposit back she ignored us and just kept the money. I am writing this review so other people do not get taken advantage by her. read more

Kimberly connected with my client's personality and style right away! Although the home needed light staging, Kimberly exceeded my expectations and killed it!!! My listing looks fabulous and my client couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thanks Kimberly!!! read more

I used UpstageLA to stage my home for sale and could not be any happier. I was amazed at the difference between how it looked before and how it looked after using UpstageLA. Truly the work is impeccable and want to say thank you again for your services. read more

As a spec builder, I've used Kim at least a dozen times, I can't say enough about what a wonderful job she does every time! Beautiful design, quality pieces, and makes even the most challenging spaces make sense. My latest property sold on day 1, I can't help but give her credit for being an integral part of its success! Thank you Kim, on to the next! read more

Kim is the very best at what she does. Her staging definitely affected the last project we finished in Malibu. 1st appraisal came in low 3.9 but after Kim's magic touch the house appraised for 4.9 and 5 million. read more

I have been a Real Estate broker for 14 years and have always achieved my greatest success when staging my sellers' properties.. I've worked with Upstage LA for a decade because Kimberly and her staff go the extra mile. Their service and tasteful decor make a house a home! Recently, Kimberly even came to assess a home filled with furniture that I needed to sell when my client passed away, and referred me to her own great contacts. Upstage LA has made a huge difference in my ability to list my clients homes at top dollar because buyers are able to envision themselves in a staged hime as opposed to a vacant one. Everyone of my listings that have been staged by Upstage LA have sold!!!!! Get the BEST results!!! Use Upstage LA and they will nake it hapoen!! Guaranteed! read more

I have worked with Kimberly on multiple occasions on behalf of clients and I can say, she is an excellent stager. She has a great eye, loads of inventory, is always available and overall, does a great job. I would not hesitate to recommend her. read more

Kimberly did a great job staging my house. She listened to the look I was going for and utilized some of my own furnishings but dressed it up fabulously. My house ended up looking gorgeous and showed really well. I definitely recommend her. read more

Not only does UPstageLA provide beautiful furniture at a competitive price, they are so easy to work with. Kimberly could not have been more accommodating! She knew what furnishings and accessories would work with the house and was prompt and predictable with scheduling. UPstageLA goes beyond what is expected and enthusiastically cares about making a house look good. I highly recommend UpstageLA!!! Nancy M. read more

I had seen another property that Kimberly had staged a few years ago, and when she came and advised us, our house was under construction. We had to check with another company, that turned out to be comparable in price, but had nowhere near the same quality product. A couple of months later, we said we were ready for her, and she and her crew transformed our house in one day (I don't think she can realistically do that for everyone!) We had a gathering of friends before going on the market, and the rave reviews were divided equally for our house and for the staging. Kimberly does have a lot of beautiful pieces of furniture, art and accessories. The way she puts things together so easily is amazing, and she enhanced the concept of our design with her keen sense of interior space and color. We are selling our house and moving out of state, which means we cannot use her in any of our future projects, and for that we are truly sorry. I only hope we can find someone to match her design skills and work ethic in our new city! read more

It came to my attention today that I never updated this review. After a long period of not getting back to us, in the end the table was fixed and finished as ordered and we are very happy with the unit. I suppose everyone has a time when they are off their game for a moment and though it was a frustrating process in the end we love our table. read more

Just an amazing experience from start to finish. Kimberly came in and asked me what my preferences and ultimate goals were for staging my house for sale. She then suggested a plan to do just that. She explained what type of staging she would do, when it would be done and what to expect once we entered escrow. She executed flawlessly and I'm convinced that the staging resulted in a sale price that was much higher than otherwise would have been. I would highly recommend UpstageLA. Don't waste your time or money elsewhere. read more

Kimberly was amazing! So talented, professional and happy to please. She puts her heart and soul into the job and it shows! Kimberly is a true joy to work with and also works with a wonderful and courteous crew. I hope to work with Kimberly again soon on my next real estate project. Highly recommend!!! read more

Hi Kimberly, thank you so much for everything I am thrilled with the room it looks great you did a fabulous job!!! Keep on buying furniture you're great at it and I wish you all the luck in the world. You're adorable too! P.S. When my friend Susan came over and saw how great the room looked she asked you did it and when I told her it was you she said you did her mothers house too. It's in Sherman Oaks on Stansberry and she was beyond thrilled. Said you did a phenomenal job and the house sold right away. Once again many many many thanks Kimberly. you are the best!!!!!! read more

We found the same exact furniture that she furnished our house with at home goods for half the price. It's all Ikea furniture and home goods. Don't waste your time, find someone else for a little more money, but get much higher quality goods and service. read more

I was very impressed with UPstage LA work on my recent listing in Woodland Hills. They differently met and exceeded my expectations. They were fast & furious with dressing up the house. Reasonable on the price. Paid attention to my whims and wishes. I have seen many staging arrangements in my 20+ years in real estate and I can confirm that their taste is impeccable. They know what we agents are looking for and they execute it perfectly. I highly recommend Kim and her team for your next staging project. read more

I worked with Kimberly on staging one of my properties and was very happy with the results. She and her team were quick, courteous, and very talented. They worked late hours to meet the deadline and get the house ready for pictures. The house sold in one day and the buyer asked for the furniture. Sold! read more

Kimberly and her team were fabulous from the start. We had a negative experience with another company and were directed to Upstage LA. They were most accommodating and prompt, as we needed photos taken within a couple of days. We only needed part of our home staged and they were able to incorporate their things with our existing furnishings. Kimberly, Katie, and the whole team were sensitive to our needs and respectful of our home at all times. We would most definitely use them again. A GREAT company to work with!! read more