Overview
On photo day you’ll have a clear set of rooms that look brighter, bigger, and easier to understand, with nothing extra bought just to fill space.
I’ll walk through the rooms on site, then give you a room-by-room set of changes to make before the photographer arrives. You’ll end up with a place that reads brighter on camera, feels properly sized, and doesn’t waste money on the wrong fixes. If you’d like to move ahead, the first step is picking an assessment slot.
I stage for the camera first, then for the viewing. I start by fixing the fast things that make photos look cold or cramped: furniture angles, gaps, and what the eye lands on first. Then I tighten spend into a short list of items that fit the real measurements, work with the existing light, and don’t fight common features like brick, sloped walls, and odd corners.
About me
I’m Klara Wójcik, a home stager. I got into staging through styling and interiors, then narrowed my work to one moment that changes the whole sale: the two weeks before photos and the first viewings. I like this work because it’s practical. Every choice has to show up in pictures and make the room feel straightforward to walk through.
People hire me when they want decisions, not decoration. I measure before I recommend, so a new sofa does not block a doorway and a rug does not shrink a room. I’ll tell you what to keep, what to move out, and what to skip buying. If an expensive change will not show in photos, it does not make the list.
Selected work
A few recent staging plans that show how I handle different layouts, light levels, and what’s already in the flat.
Portfolio
Vacant two-bedroom plan. A vacant flat photographed cold and smaller than it was. I mapped furniture zones, chose a tight set of rentals and accessories, and set sightlines from the entry. Photos showed a clear dining spot and a living area without dead corners.
Occupied family flat edit. A lived-in place with good light but busy shelves and mismatched textiles. I wrote an edit-and-remove list by room, then a short shopping list to unify bedding, curtains, and lampshades. The listing photos read calmer without looking empty.
Pre-sale styling walk-through. An investor wanted the fastest lift before booking a photographer. I walked the flat, marked photo angles, and wrote a punch list that focused on paint touch-ups, bulb temperatures, and moving two pieces of furniture. Prep took one evening.
“The plan was simple to follow, and the photos looked brighter immediately.”
Flat owner, listing a single property
How I work
I keep this moving and easy to follow. You’ll get numbered next steps per room, and each recommendation is tied to what will change in photos: light, scale, clutter, and the first thing a viewer notices.
1. Walk-through Day 1 I come to the property for an on-site staging assessment. I look at natural light, bulb colour, key photo angles, and how the rooms connect. I take measurements and quick reference photos, and I ask what’s staying with the sale and what can be moved out. 2. Edit plan Days 2-3 I write a room-by-room edit and remove list. It tells you what to pack away, what to store elsewhere, and what to keep out for the camera. For tricky rooms like kids’ rooms or a tenant-furnished space, I give two options so you can pick what’s realistic. 3. Layout and styling Days 4-5 I draw a furniture layout and flow sketch with measurements, then plan shelves and surfaces so they read clean on camera. If the room needs one anchor piece or a better light source, I note size ranges and where it should sit so it does not steal space from the walkway. 4. Photo-day prep Day 6 I send a photo-day prep checklist that you can work through in order. It covers lighting, window treatments, bed dressing, bathroom details, and what to hide right before the photographer arrives. If you want, you can send me quick phone photos the night before and I’ll flag last-minute fixes.
On-site assessment notes
A written summary from the walk-through, including what I noticed about light, room flow, and the strongest photo angles, so you know what I’m basing the plan on.
ROOM-BY-ROOM EDIT LIST
A checklist for each room that tells you what to remove, what to relocate, and what to leave out for photos, written so you can hand it to anyone helping you prep.
FURNITURE LAYOUT PLAN
A layout and flow sketch with measurements, showing where key pieces sit and how walkways stay clear. It’s sized to the actual rooms, not a generic template.
Accessory and surface plan
A plan for shelves, console tops, coffee tables, and bedside tables, with a clear limit on item count and placement so the rooms read calm instead of sparse or cluttered.
SHOPPING AND SOURCING LIST
A short shopping list with item sizes, colours, and budget ranges, plus where to buy in the Polish market so you are not hunting for replacements at the last minute.
PHOTO-DAY PREP CHECKLIST
A final checklist for the day of the shoot, ordered by impact and speed, so you can get the flat photo-ready without second guessing.
What it costs
These are starting points. After the walk-through, I’ll confirm the right tier based on room count, what’s staying, and how much needs editing for photos.
Priced items
Getting started
If you want the home staging plan in time for photos, this is the quickest way to lock it in.
1. Sign the proposal to confirm the scope and the schedule. 2. Pay the 40% booking invoice to reserve the on-site walk-through. 3. Send a few phone photos and your target photo date, then I’ll confirm the visit time.
Signature
Fee summary
Booking and payment
To book, you’ll pay 40% of the price when the proposal is signed. The remaining 60% is due when I hand over the finished home staging plan. Invoices are payable within 14 days.
What I need from you. Before the walk-through, I’ll need access to all rooms and any storage spaces you want included. If the place is tenant-occupied, I’ll need a confirmed time window and permission to photograph rooms for my notes.
Changes to the scope. If you add rooms, want a second visit, or decide you want options for multiple layouts, I’ll tell you what changes and what it costs before I do the extra work. Nothing extra starts on assumption.
Timeline and delays. The usual schedule is Day 1 walk-through, Days 2 to 3 edit plan, Days 4 to 5 layout and styling, Day 6 photo-day prep. If access is delayed, the later steps shift by the same amount.
Using what you already have
I’ll always start by pulling the best out of what’s in the flat. If something photographs heavy, dark, or too small for the room, I’ll flag it and suggest a fix you can actually source locally.
Personal items and privacy. If the home is occupied, I’ll recommend what to pack away for photos and viewings, especially personal photos and paperwork. Any photos I take during the walk-through are for planning and won’t be shared.
Who owns the plan. Once the final payment is made, the home staging plan is yours to use for this property. The plan itself, including sketches and written notes, stays my work and can’t be resold or reused for other listings.
