OUR STORY from the owner and founder


David Cieslak, founder of Signature Staging Chicago, delivering luxury home staging services
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Signature Staging is a result of a dream of combining two of my interests: Interior Design and Real Estate. While staging is a key marketing tool in the sale of real estate, there are many design principles that come into play. With over 20 years in this profession, I’m honored to have been able to help thousands of home sellers. We’ve also had the opportunity to work with some of the top agents not only in Chicago, but in the country in helping market their listings for a successful sale.

My team of stagers plan each job per listing, from furniture selection down to the final accessory. You may sometimes find me in a room letting it “talk to me”. It’s one of my methods to dial in to the best course of action for the presentation to a buyer. Traveling to market, investing and keeping up on trends, we offer services that feel current to set your listing apart. Since the start of Signature Staging in 2011, we offer a curated look to staging and our execution, which is a term often used in today’s industry by many. We are not a one stage fits all company.

My goal is to help you move onto your next chapter with a successful sale of your home or listing. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

Thank you,

David