Before & After Gallery

Virtual Staging Examples: Before and After Staged Photos

See what virtual staging does to real listing photos. Every staged image below was created with RoomVizzion: furniture and decor are added, while the walls, floors, windows and doors stay exactly as photographed. Drag any photo to compare, or filter by room.

Basement Family Room before virtual staging, empty — Basement Family Room Modern
A cream sectional, oak coffee table, jute rug, accent chair, media console, plants and art turn an empty basement into a cozy family room. The recessed lights, small window and bulkheads stay exactly as photographed.

Virtually staged basement family room with a sectional sofa, coffee table and jute rug — Basement Family Room Modern
A cream sectional, oak coffee table, jute rug, accent chair, media console, plants and art turn an empty basement into a cozy family room. The recessed lights, small window and bulkheads stay exactly as photographed.

Living Room before virtual staging, empty — Living Room Transitional
A neutral sofa and armchair, wood coffee table, lamps and a landscape print make a small living room feel welcoming. The window, doorway and door frame are untouched.

Virtually staged living room in a transitional style with a sofa, armchair and coffee table — Living Room Transitional
A neutral sofa and armchair, wood coffee table, lamps and a landscape print make a small living room feel welcoming. The window, doorway and door frame are untouched.

Primary Bedroom before virtual staging, empty — Primary Bedroom Luxury
An upholstered bed, matching nightstands, a dresser, reading chair and layered rugs show buyers how the space works. The tray ceiling, windows and ensuite door are preserved.

Virtually staged primary bedroom with an upholstered bed, nightstands and an accent chair — Primary Bedroom Luxury
An upholstered bed, matching nightstands, a dresser, reading chair and layered rugs show buyers how the space works. The tray ceiling, windows and ensuite door are preserved.

Kitchen before virtual staging, empty — Kitchen Transitional
Counter stools at the island, a centrepiece, greenery and a few accessories make an empty kitchen feel lived in. The cabinets, countertops and pendant lights stay the same.

Virtually staged kitchen with counter stools at the island and styled countertops — Kitchen Transitional
Counter stools at the island, a centrepiece, greenery and a few accessories make an empty kitchen feel lived in. The cabinets, countertops and pendant lights stay the same.

Dining Room before virtual staging, empty — Dining Room Modern
A wood dining table with upholstered chairs, a sideboard, rug and art fit neatly under the existing chandelier. The bay window, wainscoting and kitchen archway are unchanged.

Virtually staged dining room with a wood table, upholstered chairs and a sideboard — Dining Room Modern
A wood dining table with upholstered chairs, a sideboard, rug and art fit neatly under the existing chandelier. The bay window, wainscoting and kitchen archway are unchanged.

Bedroom before virtual staging, empty — Bedroom Scandinavian
A light wood bed, nightstand, dresser and soft textiles bring warmth to a carpeted spare bedroom. The window, closet and entry door are untouched.

Virtually staged bedroom in a Scandinavian style with a light wood bed and dresser — Bedroom Scandinavian
A light wood bed, nightstand, dresser and soft textiles bring warmth to a carpeted spare bedroom. The window, closet and entry door are untouched.

Condo Living Room before virtual staging, empty — Condo Living Room Contemporary Luxury
A sectional, brass-and-glass tables, lamps and a large rug show how an open condo layout can be furnished, while the floor-to-ceiling windows and city view stay front and centre.

Virtually staged condo living room with a sectional sofa and floor-to-ceiling windows — Condo Living Room Contemporary Luxury
A sectional, brass-and-glass tables, lamps and a large rug show how an open condo layout can be furnished, while the floor-to-ceiling windows and city view stay front and centre.

Home Office before virtual staging, empty — Home Office Scandinavian
A simple desk, task chair, shelving, rug and plants show buyers that a small spare room can work as a home office. The window and door are unchanged.

Virtually staged home office with a wood desk, task chair and shelving — Home Office Scandinavian
A simple desk, task chair, shelving, rug and plants show buyers that a small spare room can work as a home office. The window and door are unchanged.

Kids’ Bedroom before virtual staging, empty — Kids’ Bedroom Modern
A twin bed, nightstand, toy storage and playful art help families picture a child’s room. The window and closet doors stay exactly where they are.

Virtually staged kids bedroom with a twin bed, toy storage and wall art — Kids’ Bedroom Modern
A twin bed, nightstand, toy storage and playful art help families picture a child’s room. The window and closet doors stay exactly where they are.

Rental Living Room before virtual staging, empty — Rental Living Room Scandinavian
A light sofa, oak coffee table, floor lamp and mirror give a vacant rental an inviting first impression without furnishing it for real.

Virtually staged rental living room with a light sofa and oak coffee table — Rental Living Room Scandinavian
A light sofa, oak coffee table, floor lamp and mirror give a vacant rental an inviting first impression without furnishing it for real.

Empty living room before virtual staging

Living room virtually staged in a transitional style

Living room virtually staged in a modern style

Living room virtually staged in a Scandinavian style

Living room virtually staged in a modern farmhouse style

Living room virtually staged in a coastal style

Empty

Staged Photos in Every Style

One Room. Five Different Looks.

The same empty living room staged five ways. Showing more than one look helps a listing appeal to different tastes, and each new style is just one more credit.

Beyond Virtual Staging

Furnished Room or Bad Photo? Fix It First.

Not every listing starts with a clean, empty room. Two tools help you get a photo ready to stage, at one credit each.

Cluttered, furnished living room before virtual furniture removal — Remove Furniture 1 credit
Occupied home full of furniture and clutter? Remove Furniture empties the room, filling in the floor and walls behind what was there, so you can stage it in a fresh style. The window and room shape stay the same.

The same living room emptied with virtual furniture removal — Remove Furniture 1 credit
Occupied home full of furniture and clutter? Remove Furniture empties the room, filling in the floor and walls behind what was there, so you can stage it in a fresh style. The window and room shape stay the same.

Dark, yellow-tinted and tilted dining room photo before photo repair — Photo Repair 1 credit
Dark, yellow-tinted or crooked phone photo? Photo Repair balances the exposure, neutralizes the colour and straightens the walls. AI redraws the photo, so very small details can shift slightly; here, a curtain rod appeared that the dark original barely showed.

The same dining room photo after Photo Repair: brighter, neutral colour and level — Photo Repair 1 credit
Dark, yellow-tinted or crooked phone photo? Photo Repair balances the exposure, neutralizes the colour and straightens the walls. AI redraws the photo, so very small details can shift slightly; here, a curtain rod appeared that the dark original barely showed.

How to Take Photos That Stage Well

The better the starting photo, the better the staged result. A few habits make a big difference:

Shoot the room empty. Virtual staging works best on vacant or nearly empty rooms. For furnished rooms, use Remove Furniture first.
Stand in a corner at chest height. Capturing two or three walls shows the room's size and gives the furniture a natural layout.
Keep the camera level. Straight vertical lines make a room look professional. If a shot comes out crooked, Photo Repair can straighten it.
Turn on the lights and open the blinds. Even, bright light gives the most realistic staging. Dark or yellow photos can be fixed with Photo Repair.
Use the standard photo shape. RoomVizzion keeps your photo’s shape and returns it at 2048 pixels on the long side, so a 4:3 phone photo comes back at 2048 × 1536.

Disclosing Virtually Staged Photos

Many MLSs and brokerages require virtually staged photos to be clearly disclosed, and it builds trust with buyers. Common wording in listing descriptions includes:

“This home has been virtually staged to illustrate its potential.”

RoomVizzion can also add a small “Virtually Staged” label to the corner of each photo, as you can see in the examples above. It’s on by default and you can turn it off. Rules vary by region, so always follow your local MLS guidelines, and never use virtual staging to hide a property’s condition.

Staged Photos FAQ

What are staged photos?

Staged photos are listing photos of a furnished, decorated room, used to help buyers picture living in a home. They can come from physical staging, where real furniture is brought in, or from virtual staging, where furniture is added to a photo of the empty room digitally.

How do I get virtually staged photos of my listing?

Upload a photo of the empty room to RoomVizzion, choose the room type and a style, and the staged photo is ready in about 30 seconds. Each staged photo uses one credit, and new accounts start with 10 free credits.

Can I stage photos taken on my phone?

Yes. Phone photos work well, especially when taken level, from a corner and with the lights on. If a phone photo is dark, has a colour cast or is crooked, Photo Repair can fix it before you stage it.

Will the staged photo still show the real room?

Yes. RoomVizzion adds furniture and decor without moving or resizing the walls, floors, windows or doors, so buyers still see the room’s true layout and size.

Do I need to disclose virtual staging?

Rules vary by MLS, brokerage and region, and many require it. A common approach is a line such as “This home has been virtually staged to illustrate its potential” in the listing, plus a “Virtually Staged” label on the photo, which RoomVizzion can add for you.

Create Your Own Staged Photos.

Start with 10 free credits. No credit card, no subscription, and credits never expire.

Virtual Staging Examples: Before and After Staged Photos

Basement Family Room Modern

Living Room Transitional

Primary Bedroom Luxury

Kitchen Transitional

Dining Room Modern

Bedroom Scandinavian

Condo Living Room Contemporary Luxury

Home Office Scandinavian

Kids’ Bedroom Modern

Rental Living Room Scandinavian

One Room. Five Different Looks.

Furnished Room or Bad Photo? Fix It First.

Remove Furniture 1 credit

Photo Repair 1 credit

How to Take Photos That Stage Well

Disclosing Virtually Staged Photos

Staged Photos FAQ

Create Your Own Staged Photos.

Virtual Staging Guides