Spring 2026

C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 135 “We study what high net worth individuals globally are looking for, because we are in a global market here,” Pierre says. “We try to put in lifestyle types of choices in the homes. It’s not just the furnishings that sell the home, but it’s really getting to the psychological hook that makes someone want to experience the home and thus make an offer.” Staging the home successfully can create an emotional pull and connection to the property while minimizing any objections. “We camou- flage the negatives—every home has negatives to it,” Pierre says. “Staging helps the potential buyer get beyond that.” Pierre has taken some major challenges and transformed them into inviting areas—from puzzling out where to place furnishings in an unusually shaped living room to emphasizing ocean views or figuring out what to do with forgotten outbuildings. “For one of the fastest listings that ever sold in CarmelValley, we had an open air shack in the backyard of a home,” she recalls. “We came up with a creative solution to make it an outdoor movie enjoyment area.We staged it with comfy, cool bohemian chairs, popcorn containers and the suggestion of a movie cinema screen…had we not staged it, it would have been a negative blemish on the property.” Pierre and her team are a real asset to real estate professionals like Carmel Realty Company Realtor Courtney Jones.“I love work- In this multi-level, light-filled space, Studio Pierre’s focus was on creating an art-forward composition, defining the open plan of the entry and dining areas with quiet elegance designed to compliment the contemporary space. Layered linens and warm wood tones fit seamlessly into the interior architecture of the home, creating a relaxing resort-inspired retreat in the primary bedroom. Photo: Courtesy of Studio Pierre/Sherman Chu Photo: Open Homes Photography