About Austin Staging
Grounded in Austin. Designed to Move You.
AT AUSTIN STAGING, WE BELIEVE GREAT STAGING DOES MORE THAN JUST FILL A ROOM—IT TELLS A STORY.
Our curated, design-forward spaces help buyers connect emotionally, spark imagination, and inspire confident offers.
Founded by Karen Bodu, a native Austinite with a background in corporate operations and a lifelong passion for interiors, our business blends artistic style with logistical precision. We specialize in vacant staging, model unit styling, and staging consultations, helping real estate professionals and homeowners present their properties in the best possible light.
While our roots are local, our design inspiration spans the globe—from cozy European charm to bold, modern lines. No matter the style, we tailor each project to the home’s unique architecture, audience, and price point.
We’re not just staging houses. We’re creating meaningful first impressions.
MEET KAREN
Founder. Designer. Problem-Solver.
Karen has always had an eye for beautiful spaces—and a mind for systems. After more than a decade in corporate logistics and operations, she followed her entrepreneurial dream and launched Austin Staging to bring style, clarity, and calm to the often chaotic process of selling a home.
Known for her thoughtful design sense, responsive communication, and down-to-earth approach, Karen leads each project with care and precision. Her favorite moments? Solving the puzzle of furniture layout in a tricky floorplan and watching a space come to life through color, texture, and flow.
What Sets Us Apart
AUTHENTIC & RELIABLE
We’re as dependable as we are design-savvy. Our clients count on us to show up on time, communicate clearly, and handle the details.
TAILORED TO FIT
Whether we’re staging a starter home or a luxury listing, we customize every design plan to fit the space, budget, and target buyer.
INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS
We want your home to sell—and for the process to feel smooth along the way. We’re here to make your life easier, not more complicated.
“A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH”
“Karen was a delight to work with; she was so helpful and completely understood the design concept I was after. Great value for their services, very timely and responsive to appointments, emails, quotes, etc. So happy we decided to use them for the sale of our home.”
A Few Fun Facts About Karen
Born and raised in Austin
Loves to travel and finds design inspiration everywhere she goes
Proud cat mom
Foodie + guacamole contest champion
Holiday decorating extraordinaire
Avid reader and lifelong learner
Always down for a night of tacos and laughter with friends
We furnish vacant listings with curated pieces that highlight the home’s best features—inviting buyers to envision life in the space and inspiring confident offers. Every stage is tailored to the home’s price point, architecture, and location, so your listing feels like it belongs… and gets noticed.