
Bellevue home staging since 2012
Home staging in Bellevue and across King County
We design and furnish homes for sale so buyers can picture their life there. Trusted by brokers and homeowners for more than 10 years, with over 300 homes staged every year.
Fall and holiday promotion
10 weeks of furniture rental included
For homes staged in October, November and December. Book now while the calendar has room.
About IntExt Staging
Home staging that creates the buyer experience
IntExt Staging is a home staging company based in Bellevue, Washington. We furnish homes that are being prepared for sale with our own furniture, art, rugs, lighting and bedding, then pick everything up once the home is under contract and through inspection.
Owners Matt and Sue lead a local team with its own warehouse, trucks and installers, serving brokers and homeowners across King County and nearby parts of Snohomish and Pierce Counties.
Buyers want to buy their new home, not your old home.Matt, owner of IntExt Staging
Staging examples
Recent homes we have staged
Open any home to walk through all 15 photos, room by room.
Packages and pricing
Home staging packages for Bellevue and King County homes
Every package includes design, delivery, professional installation, the rental period and pickup. Proposals are tailored to each home, and smaller or partial staging options are available.
Silver
Homes 1,500 sq ft and under
- Living room
- Dining room
- Kitchen
- Primary bedroom
- Office
- Bathroom
- Artwork and accessories
Gold
Homes 2,000 sq ft and under
- Living room
- Dining room
- Kitchen
- Primary bedroom
- Two additional bedrooms
- Office
- All bathrooms
- Artwork and accessories
Platinum
Homes under 2,600 sq ft
- Two living spaces
- Dining room
- Kitchen
- Primary bedroom
- Two additional bedrooms
- Office
- All bathrooms
- Artwork and accessories
Custom
Homes over 2,600 sq ft
- Designed for the full home
- Luxury and new construction
- Bonus rooms, game rooms and outdoor spaces
- Walkthrough and tailored proposal
Fall and holiday promotion: 10 weeks of rental included for homes staged in October, November and December 2026.
Our approach
What makes our staging different
The first impression of a home is a feeling. Our job is to keep buyers emotionally connected from the front door to the last bedroom, so the question in their mind is when they can move in, not whether their furniture will fit.
Furniture that matches the home
Pieces are chosen to fit the quality of the house. Oversized furniture makes rooms feel small and undersized furniture makes a home feel cheap, so every room is scaled with care.
Flow comes first
We plan placement around the architecture, the windows, closets and doorways, so buyers move through the home easily and every room has a clear purpose.
Staged for the camera and the walkthrough
Most buyers meet your home online first. We stage for the photographer’s lens and for the in person showing, which are not always the same thing.
Warm, cohesive lighting
We add lamps where rooms are dark and use warm bulbs throughout so the whole home feels consistent, inviting and rich.
Real beds, layered and finished
No air mattresses or pictures standing in for headboards. Real staging beds, headboards, layered bedding, pillows and throws, sized right for each room.
Today’s trends, not yesterday’s
Our large inventory lets us design each house instead of working with whatever is left in the warehouse, with current art and finishes aimed at today’s buyer.
How it works
From first call to photo day
A simple, reliable process so your listing launches on schedule.
01
Request a quote
Share the address and your timeline. We review the home and talk through options and pricing, often right on the phone.
02
Walkthrough and proposal
We plan each room around the home’s layout and style, then send a proposal built to add the most value for your budget.
03
Prep the home
The home should be vacant and clean, with carpets cleaned the day before, power and water on and access arranged.
04
Staging day
Our own crew delivers and installs everything, from furniture and art to bedding, lamps and finishing touches.
05
Photos the next day
We recommend scheduling your photographer for the day after staging so the home is fully settled and camera ready.
06
Pickup when you are ready
A rental period is included. Once the home is pending and through inspection, give us about a week’s notice and we pick everything up about a week before closing.
Reviews
What clients say
The pieces themselves are of exceptional high quality and flawless. They use real furniture, no blow up beds, for all their staging, which sets them apart from their competition.
Paul M., homeowner
Very accommodating, did a great job, showed up on time and worked great with my clients. We have used them multiple times and are happy with the results and service.
Brian S., real estate broker
Their vision and staging turned our ho hum condo into a sparkly home that sold instantly. I cannot recommend them enough.
Erin A., homeowner
For brokers
A staging partner you can count on
Dependable scheduling, a complete stage the first time and photos that make buyers click to book a showing. We work with brokers across King County on listings of every size and price point.
For homeowners
Help your home make its best first impression
Thinking about selling? Talk to your stager before you list. We will walk you through what is worth doing, what is not, and how to get the home ready for photos.
Bellevue home staging
Home staging in Bellevue, where we’re based
Bellevue is our home base. Our warehouse and office are here, so Bellevue sellers get fast scheduling and a crew that knows the city. We stage every kind of Bellevue home, from downtown condos and West Bellevue view homes to family homes in Somerset, Newport Hills, Lake Hills, Woodridge, Bridle Trails and Lakemont, and new construction across the Eastside.
Each one gets a design built around its architecture and today’s Bellevue buyer. A mid-century home calls for clean lines and warm wood. A classic family home calls for comfortable seating, real beds and layered bedding. Luxury homes in and around Bellevue call for scale, quality and a custom proposal. You can read more in our guide to luxury home staging in Bellevue.


See both Bellevue homes room by room in Staging Examples. We also stage throughout Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Mercer Island, Newcastle and Seattle.
Questions
Bellevue home staging FAQ
How much does home staging cost in King County?
Home staging with IntExt starts at $2,000, and most homes we stage fall between $2,500 and $5,000. We designed our packages to give sellers the most value for their investment. Packages start at $2,500 for homes up to 1,500 square feet, $3,700 for homes up to 2,000 square feet and $4,900 for homes up to 2,600 square feet, with custom proposals for larger homes. Every package includes design, delivery, installation, the rental period and removal, with no consultation fee.
Is home staging worth it?
When it’s done right, yes. Staging typically adds 1 to 5 percent to the sale price, and most buyers decide whether to tour a home from the listing photos. Staging gives those photos a reason to stop the scroll. In person, it keeps buyers emotionally connected as they walk through, instead of wondering whether their furniture will fit. Buyers want to buy their new home, not your old one.
Why does IntExt Staging only stage vacant homes?
Because a vacant home is where staging does its best work, and our goal is to help you sell for the highest possible price.
When the home is empty, we control everything buyers see, feel and experience. We design every room around the architecture of your home, not around what’s left behind, so the home tells one complete story from the front door to the primary suite. Buyers want to buy their new home, not your old one, and a vacant, fully staged home lets them picture their life there the moment they walk in.
It protects that experience. There are no unmade beds, cooking smells or personal items, so the home shows exactly like the listing photos at every showing, and brokers can show it anytime.
And it protects our furniture. Our pieces never live in an occupied home, so they stay free of pet odors, stains and wear. That’s why every client receives furniture that looks, feels and smells new.
Some companies stage occupied homes. We’ve chosen to focus on vacant staging because it delivers the best result for our sellers. For the full comparison, read our guide, Vacant vs. Occupied Home Staging.
How far in advance should I book staging, and how does the process work?
As soon as you know your listing date. From March through August, our calendar typically books two to four weeks out. In fall and winter, we can often stage within the same week. Booking early secures your date and gives us time to design the home properly.
The process is simple. It starts with a short video walkthrough so we can confirm the square footage, which rooms to stage and your budget. We then send a proposal designed around your home. Once it’s approved, our designer plans every room, from furniture scale to art and lighting, and our own crew delivers and installs everything in a single day.
Schedule your photographer for the day after staging, so the home is fully settled and camera ready. And because we own our inventory, we never cancel because furniture runs short. The date we give you is the date we stage. For the full walkthrough, read our guide, The Home Staging Process, Step by Step.
How long is the rental period, and what if my home doesn’t sell in time?
Every package includes the rental period, so there’s no separate monthly bill to start. During peak season, packages typically include 45 days. In the off season, we include 60 to 90 days, among the longest included rental periods of any stager in the area. Homes staged in October, November and December 2026 include 10 weeks.
If your home needs more time, it’s simple. Because IntExt owns all of its furniture rather than renting it from third parties, we can extend month to month at a fraction of the original staging fee, typically 25 to 35 percent depending on the season. Your staging stays in place, your listing stays photo ready, and you never have to worry about a surprise pickup in the middle of a showing schedule.
For a full breakdown of pricing and extensions, read our guide, What Does Home Staging Cost in King County?
What makes IntExt Staging different?
We own everything it takes to stage a home beautifully: the furniture, the art, the warehouses, the trucks and the crew. Since 2012, we’ve grown into one of the largest staging companies in King County, staging more than 300 homes a year, with the inventory to stage more than 100 homes at a time.
That inventory is what lets us truly design. Every home is staged for its own architecture and style, with real beds, layered bedding, right-sized furniture, warm lighting and current art, never whatever happens to be left in the warehouse. Our designer personally selects and orders our furniture, so it stays current with today’s trends, not yesterday’s.
It also makes us dependable. We never cancel a booking because furniture runs short, and the date we give you is the date we stage.
The results speak for themselves. Much of our business comes from referrals, because brokers touring our listings ask, “Who did your staging?” To compare stagers side by side, read our guide, How to Choose a Home Staging Company.
Do you work with homeowners or real estate brokers?
Both, and we value them equally. Many homeowners prefer to choose and hire their own stager, and they work with us directly from the first call to the day we pick up. Many of the region’s top brokers rely on us as their staging partner, listing after listing, because they know the home will be designed right and staged on schedule.
Whoever hires us, the quote is the same. Who pays for staging is simply a decision between the homeowner and their broker.
Either way, you get one team from start to finish. We give you pricing up front, design the home, coordinate timing around your photographer and listing date, and stay with you through inspection until the furniture comes out before closing. Brokers can learn how to get the most from a staging partner in our guide, A Broker’s Guide to Working with a Home Stager.
How should I prepare my home for staging, and when is the furniture removed?
A great stage starts with a clean slate. Before staging day, remove all personal belongings and have the home deep cleaned, so it looks fresh and smells clean the moment buyers walk in. Have the carpets cleaned the day before so they have time to dry.
Make sure the power, water and heat are on and any security system is off, and share a lockbox or door code with us privately for access. We take it from there. Schedule your photographer for the day after staging, never the same day, so every room is settled and camera ready.
Once your home is under contract, we recommend keeping the staging in place through inspection, so the home still shows at its best. We remove the furniture about one week before closing. Just give us about a week’s notice, and we’ll schedule pickup around your timeline.
To see everything included from design to removal, read our guide, What Home Staging Services Include.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in Bellevue and stage homes throughout all of King County, including Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Seattle, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Sammamish, Newcastle, Renton, Bothell, Woodinville and North Bend. We also serve nearby communities in Snohomish and Pierce Counties, such as Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Marysville, generally within about an hour’s drive of Bellevue.
From Seattle condos and townhomes to luxury estates on the Eastside, our team stages every type of home in the region. You can see our recent work by city on our Staging Examples page, and learn more in our guides on Seattle condo staging and luxury home staging in Bellevue. Not sure if your home is in our area? Give us a call, and we’ll let you know right away.
Request a quote
Let’s design your next listing
Send your name, phone and the property address. We will follow up with availability, options and pricing.
Staging in October, November or December? 10 weeks of rental is included.
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Serving all of King County, including Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Seattle, Issaquah, Sammamish, Newcastle, Mercer Island, Renton, Bothell and North Bend, plus nearby parts of Snohomish and Pierce Counties.

