What happens when you apply professional design strategies to home staging? Emmy-winning designer Cathy Hobbs will show you how to strike the perfect balance between trend-aware and buyer-friendly staging.
In this RESACON 2025 session, Cathy draws on her book Home Design Recipes to walk you through room-by-room techniques that help properties shine. You’ll discover how staging differs from interior design, how to spot and use current trends wisely, and how to craft a strategic, stylish staging plan that helps listings stand out—and sell faster.
In this session, attendees will learn:
- The key differences between home staging and interior design
- How to apply design principles while keeping buyer appeal front and center
- Which trends to embrace (and avoid) in 2025 staging
- Common staging mistakes and how to fix them
- Cathy’s room-by-room staging “recipes” that increase property appeal
About the Speaker:
Cathy Hobbs is an Emmy award-winning TV personality, nationally recognized interior designer, and home staging expert. As the founder of Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes, she blends style with strategy to create stunning homes that sell.
With a background in journalism and design, Cathy brings a fresh, relatable voice to the world of staging. Through her book, national speaking engagements, and media appearances, she helps stagers elevate their approach with proven design techniques tailored for today’s market.