Award-Winning Home Staging and Design*
"Best in the West" — Apartment Therapy

 

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At House Candy Home, we’re focusing on what we do best—interior design and when you're selling, making lived-in homes shine with design that’s intentional, inviting, and market-ready. While we no longer offer vacant staging, we’re proud to offer these specialized services:

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Interior Design & Color Consultations

Create spaces that feel effortlessly beautiful and uniquely you. Whether you're refreshing a single room or reimagining your entire home, we offer:

• Full-service interior design

• Color consultations by a certified Master Color Consultant

• Styling that blends comfort, function, and flair

 

Presale Consultations & Occupied Staging

Getting ready to list? We help homeowners maximize their home's appeal. Our services include:

• Presale consultations with actionable design guidance

• Photo-ready sessions to prep for your big listing debut

• Expert occupied staging to help your home compete with vacant staging listings

• Named one of RESA’s Top 10 Occupied Home Stagers in the U.S.

 

Vacation Rental Design

Make your short-term rental a standout stay. As a certified STR Design Specialist, I offer:

• Custom vacation rental design tailored to your ideal guest

• Space planning, furnishing, and styling to maximize comfort and booking appeal

• Recognized by RESA as a Top 10 Vacation Rental Designer in the U.S.

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Certifications and Affiliations:
- Recognized by Apartment Therapy as one of the Best Home Staging Companies in the U.S.
- Graduate of Uploft Academy in Interior Design
- Master Color Consultant, Master Interior Styling & Composition
- Accredited Member of RESA
- Certified Home Staging Educator and Presenter (available for brokerage and group sessions)
- Graduate of the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program
- Approved Vendor with RealVitalize - Coldwell Banker
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Business, San Jose State University

 

A Deep Connection to the Aptos Community- 
I have been a proud Aptos resident and homeowner since 1995, and my roots here run deep. My husband, Scott, and I raised our two children in this community, with both attending Aptos schools. I am also a founder and sponsor of Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Fund, which has raised over $300,000 to support local youth dance. Scott, a lifelong surfer and water enthusiast, recently completed a swim across the English Channel and serves as president of the Monterey Bay Swimming Association. Together, we share a passion for the outdoors, especially snow skiing, and spend as much time on the slopes as possible.

Thank you for considering House Candy Home. I look forward to making your home its very best!

 

-Ashley Tapley, Owner

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