Your Trusted Staging Experts in the Seattle Metropolitan Area: Elevating Local Homes, One Stage at a Time

Award-Winning Home Staging with Strategy, Style, and Proven Results

In today’s real estate market, buyers don’t just shop in person—they shop online first. Their First Impression of a home usually happens before they even set foot inside, which is why well executed home staging has become a non-negotiable for sellers and agents alike.

At First Impressions Staging + Design, we specialize in helping homes across the greater Seattle-metropolitan area stand out—and sell. Whether you’re listing a modern townhome in West Seattle, a lakefront property in Sammamish, or a family home in Lynnwood, our team brings a customized, strategic approach that highlights what makes your property special.

Built on Real Estate Expertise

Our owner, Kathryn Lenhardt, isn’t just a talented stager—she’s a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of industry experience. That means she understands what Seattle-area buyers want, how homes should be positioned in the market, and what makes a listing truly successful.

Kathryn’s real estate background gives our team an edge. We stage with intention, always thinking about how buyers will perceive the space—and how agents can leverage the presentation to attract more interest and stronger offers.

Local Expertise Across the Region

From downtown Seattle condos to suburban homes in Issaquah, Redmond, Mill Creek, and beyond—no two listings are the same, and neither is our approach. We understand the nuances of neighborhoods across the Puget Sound. Buyers in Kirkland are looking for something different than buyers in Auburn or Renton.

That’s why we never use a one-size-fits-all formula. Every staging project is tailored to the home’s architecture, target buyer, and location—ensuring it appeals to the right audience and makes a powerful impact both in person and online.

Not Just Decor—A Marketing Strategy

At First Impressions, staging is more than just putting pretty furniture in a room. It’s a strategic process grounded in buyer psychology and design expertise.

We evaluate layout, natural light, scale, and flow. We choose furnishings and accents that enhance the home’s best features and help buyers visualize how they’ll live in the space. We solve awkward room challenges and create cohesion from one room to the next—all with the goal of making the home feel move-in ready, polished, and desirable.

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Our goal? Create a space that looks beautiful, feels livable, and resonates emotionally with the buyer walking through the door (or scrolling on their phone).

Recognized Results

We’re proud to say that our work has been nationally recognized for its impact on real estate sales:

🏆 Kathryn Lenhardt was named one of the 2025 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging (as well as in 2024!)

🏆 First Impressions is a Finalist for the 2025 RESA® Sold Over List Price – Stager of the Year™ award, an honor given to stagers whose listings regularly outperform in the market.

These awards reflect the results we deliver every day—homes that sell faster, for more, and with less stress for sellers and agents alike.

Full-Service Staging for the Greater Seattle Area

We offer a complete suite of staging services designed to make homes market-ready and show-stopping:

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• Vacant Home Staging – Transforming empty listings into beautiful, livable spaces.

• Occupied Home Consultations – Helping sellers optimize what they already own.

• Photo Styling – Ensuring every shot looks amazing in listing photos.

• Pre-Listing Support – Coordinating light updates or repairs to prep homes for market.

Whatever the needs of the home or seller, we bring a professional, results-driven approach backed by years of real estate insight.

Your Seattle Staging Partner

If you’re a real estate agent or homeowner looking to elevate your listing, you need more than just furniture—you need a local staging expert who understands your market and delivers real ROI.

With over two decades in the Seattle real estate scene and a track record of award-winning work, First Impressions Staging + Design is the trusted choice for sellers who want their homes to stand out and succeed.

And don't just take it from us... here's our latest review:

I'm a home stager myself, but in another state, and I needed to refer a great staging company to my significant other to market his home. I've known Kathryn for years and her company's staging is impeccable, so I didn't hesitate to refer First Impressions Staging + Design to him. Her team did not disappoint. Every room was staged beautifully and showcased the home, which sold in just a few days. I can't recommend this company strongly enough if you're in the greater Seattle area and need a home staging company to visually market your listing.

TJ McArdle

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