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WELCOME

To all those that have seen my work and have found it pleasing to the eye and have used my services I thank you. I am sad to say I am no longer able to provide the level of service I expect from myself do to a back injury. So I regret to say I must discontinue Uniquely U Designs as a Staging company.

About me!

I am an ASPM (Accredited Staging Professional Master) educated in interior design, marketing and sales. I have been Staging houses from the Eastside to the South Sound for 2 years and have been in the design field since my youth. My father was a builder and as far back as I can remember, I have been carrying a hammer and a paint brush. I have lived in Washington 40 of my 42 years. In 2002, I moved to Suwanee, Georgia with my husband, Dennis. I loved it there, but my heart still belonged to Washington. So, in 2004 we moved back to the Northwest. We were blessed to have a son while we were in Atlanta; his name is Aidan, and he is now 4.

This past year I am elated to say I was able to be on the design team for the Extreme Makeover that took place in Kirkland, Washington (12-1-2007 episode 511) and am proud to say my company, Uniquely U Designs, was recognized in the Seattle Times for participating. 

As an ASPM, I can make your home look better than others on the market by making it clean, clutter-free, and ready to show to prospective buyers. The ASPM designation is a benchmark of true excellence in customer service for home sellers. I bring to you my innate Staging ability, years of hands-on experience in interior and exterior design, and my eye for color and detail. I am honored to have been mentored and have my skills refined by Barb Schwarz herself, the creator of Home Staging. I know Uniquely U Designs's commitment to quality and customer care will be an asset to you. 

"I Love What I Do, And I Do What I Love" 

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Service Providers

All tradespeople are given as suggestions 
and can be worked with directly.

Trades People

*SeaTac Express Movers - Scott (206) 383-6390
*LeBlonc Floors an ECO Friendly Company - Roz (206) 406-6560
Earth-Friendly Flooring

LeBlanc Floors is committed to our environment. We would like to encourage our customers to consier using building materials derives from econologically responsible sources in their construction and improvement projects.

Buying wood flooring that has an FSC label ensures that you are not contributing to the destruction of the world’s forests. 

We use low to non-toxic cleaning products and finishes in all our services. We taking extra care to research what our impact is on our environment.

*Lafontaine Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - (253) 942-4663
Uniquely U Designs has use their services on a number of occasion and have found them to friendly, efficient and affordable. 


*Elite Home Services - House Cleaning Nicole Nelson (253) 312-0556 (c)
Uniquely U Designs uses Nicole for all our cleaning needs. She is professional, thorough, and friendly.
*Clearly Windows Window Cleaning & More - Shawn (253) 952-6444
I have personally used their Services to clean my windows. I was more that happy with their level of service and care for my home while they thoroughly cleaned the inside and outside of my windows and screens. I would use them again and would recommend them highly.

References:

Dan Bogart - Sterling Savings Bank 
253-946-5870

David Batchelder- David's Roof Cleaning
206-229-4411

Dan Atmayer - Edward Jones Investments
253-661-3155


*Nieman Glass - (253) 838-1813
Uniquely U Designs uses their services for all my Glass needs and has found them to friendly, fast and affordable. 

*Seattle Granite Counters - Tom (206) 763-9600
Uniquely U Designs has used Tom for all our stone needs. They are very knowledgeable of their products and can work with in your budget.
*PSQC Puget Sound Quality Coatings - James (253) 404-0600
Interior and Exterior Painting

Uniquely U Designs has use their services on a number of occasion and have found them to friendly, efficient and affordable. 


*Precise Painting LLC (206) 715-5406

PROJECTS

Before & After Gallery

Before
Before
Owner deceased; home seen in found condition.
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before
Before

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before
Before

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before
Before

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before
Before

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant
Vacant
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant
Vacant
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant
Vacant
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant
Vacant
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

During Remodel
During Remodel
Removed oak paneling from far wall and refinished the floors.
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
Painted the walls in warn golden tone, and the fireplace and molding a contrasting white.
During Remodel
During Remodel
Removed lower cabinets in kitchen to install tile floor and breakfast bar.
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
Painted, replaced light fixtures and added pendants, tile floor, reinstalled lower cabinets, lowered kitchen wall. Added granite counter tops and breakfast bar.
Before Remodel
Before Remodel
Room was as found
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
Installed carpet, painted, installed all new lighting, raised ceiling to expose beams and painted them dark brown. Painted existing fireplace white and added the mantel. Also put in a closet.
Before Remodel
Before Remodel
A 12x8 storage room we turned it to a tasteful Master Bath.
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
After Remodel and ASPM Staging
Installed plumbing for tub, sinks with marble tops and toilet. Installed travertine floor and tile shower surround with travertine accent. Left existing window, installed all lighting, fixtures and privacy wall for toilet. This once was a storage room.
Before - Owner occupied
Before - Owner occupied
Owner occupied
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Owner occupied
Before - Owner occupied
Owner occupied
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant
Vacant
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

Before - Vacant
Before - Vacant
Vacant
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging

During Remodel
During Remodel
Replacing appliances and painting
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging
Rental
Before
Before
Rental
After ASPM Staging
After ASPM Staging
Rental

NE Tacoma Waterfront

Office
Office

Living room
Living room

Kitchen
Kitchen

Living room view 1
Living room view 1

Living room view 2
Living room view 2

Write a book!
Write a book!
Vignette
Dining room
Dining room

Tablescape
Tablescape

Master suite
Master suite

Master suite with seating
Master suite with seating

Morning coffee
Morning coffee

Master bath
Master bath
Your own oasis
Wine cellar
Wine cellar

Renton East Hill

Dining/Kitchen
Dining/Kitchen

Living room view 2
Living room view 2

Guest room
Guest room

Office
Office

Master suite with french doors
Master suite with french doors

Master suite with seating
Master suite with seating

Newly-built master bath
Newly-built master bath

Newly-built master bath
Newly-built master bath

NE Tacoma

Deck for entertaining
Deck for entertaining

Living room view 1
Living room view 1

Living room view 2
Living room view 2

Vignette
Vignette

Kitchen/Dining
Kitchen/Dining

Table setting
Table setting

Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Tub vignette
Tub vignette

Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Finger guard
Finger guard

Little girl's room
Little girl's room

Little boy's room
Little boy's room

Media room
Media room

Walk to Microsoft

Redmond investment - Vacant
Redmond investment - Vacant
Exterior colors chosen by Uniquely U Designs
Office
Office

Formal living room
Formal living room

Formal living room
Formal living room

Dining room
Dining room

Kitchen
Kitchen

Eating area
Eating area

Living room view 2
Living room view 2

Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Master bath
Master bath

Guest room
Guest room

Federal Way

Exterior
Exterior

Living room view 1
Living room view 1

Dining/Kitchen
Dining/Kitchen

Living room/Dining room
Living room/Dining room

Kitchen view 1
Kitchen view 1

Kitchen view 2
Kitchen view 2

Office
Office

Half Bath
Half Bath
IMG_9373.JPG 2008-03-18
Master Bedroom view 1
Master Bedroom view 1

Master Bedroom view 2
Master Bedroom view 2

Little girl's room
Little girl's room

Referrals:

“I have worked with Gina on several interior design projects, improving a property before it goes on the market. Gina was a pleasure to work with. She was independent, took charge and allowed me to be hands off. The results were stunning and the price very reasonable. I fully recommend Gina.” 

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value


Amir N***
Hired Gina as a Interior Designer more than once in 2008


“Gina is the most talented and creative designer I have worked with. Her design sense is unmatched and her eye for detail impeccable. I strongly recommend Gina and Uniquely U Designs.” 


Dennis O****, CISSP, Chief Scientist, Trust Informatics
Was a consultant or contractor to Gina at Uniquely U Designs


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