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June 2008
Coffee Table Alternatives = ottoman, trunk, chest, antique suitcases, end tables
May 2008
Add these five items to your PATIO to create a PERFECT outdoor space...
- Comfortable furniture with colorful weather-resistant cushions and/or pillows
- All weather rug to define your seating area
- Soothing water feature
- Candles or lighting for ambiance
- Seasonal plants to infuse additional color
April 2008
It is important to remove all personal photos when selling a house so potential homebuyers can envision themselves in the house instead.
March 2008
Staging Strategies for Closets
1) Remove at least one-third of hanging
clothing.
2) Keep floor and top shelves clear.
3) Organize smaller items in containers.
4) Be sure the lighting is sufficient.
5) Repaint if necessary.
February 2008
Consider multiple uses for items when
accessorizing. Example: A cup and saucer
can obviously be used as dinnerware, but
can also be used as a candleholder, a
base for a fresh flower arrangement, and
even a container for q-tips and cotton
balls in a guest bathroom.
January 2008
Ready
for a new space this new year?
Consider interior redesign. It's more
affordable than traditional interior
design because you don't have to buy
anything new. It provides a refreshing
and updated look by reorganizing and
rearranging your existing furniture,
artwork and accessories revealing a
warm, comfortable and inviting home. The
results are remarkable!
December 2007
A Few
Fresh Ideas for Festive Tables:
- Arrange fresh pine boughs on a plate
with red apples or cranberries in the
center
- Fill glass hurricane
candleholders with limes and cranberries
- Add water, cranberries and floating
candles to a glass bowl.
November 2007
The
most important thing to remember when
hanging a mirror is that it should
reflect a pleasant view.
October 2007
An
area rug is a great way to bring
additional color into a family or living
room. It is also used to “connect”
furniture and should be no smaller than
5’ by 8’.
September 2007
Staging Strategies for Bathrooms
1) Remove all toiletries from counters,
bathtubs, showers and ledges.
2) Remove scatter rugs and toilet seat
covers.
3) Purchase new towels for display.
4) Update/replace lighting if necessary.
5) Thoroughly clean and make any
repairs.
August 2007
To distribute light evenly in a room, place
lamps in a
triangular pattern.
July 2007
When evaluating or researching redesigners
and/or real estate stagers, there are several
factors to consider. Here are some
Key Questions to
ask.
June 2007
To create a
grand entrance to your home, pay close attention
to the details. Is a fresh coat of paint needed
on the door and trim? Does the welcome mat need
to be replaced? Is the doorbell in working
condition? Are the windows and light fixtures
clean? Has the floor surface been swept lately?
Eliminate dried wreathes and faded silk florals.
Add some color with fresh flowers, topiaries,
grasses or shrubs in ceramic pots. If there’s
room, add a bench or chair with colorful
pillows.
May 2007
Are you
looking for an inexpensive way to infuse color
into a room? Select a color (your favorite
color, a seasonal color, or an updated tone/hue)
and bring it into the room through a few accent
pieces such as pillows, throws, candles and
accessories.
April 2007
Top Five Ways
to Accentuate Accessories...
1)Display by using
odd number of items – 3’s and 5’s.
2)Cluster similar items (textures, metals,
woods, glass, etc.) for a cohesive look.
3)Shape on shape – use round accessories on
round tables and square accessories on square
tables.
4)Size on size – use large accessories on large
furnishings and small accessories on small
furnishings.
5)Create height by using books, baskets and/or
decorative boxes under accessories.
March 2007
Shape-by-Shape
is the best way to hang artwork. Select
rectangular pieces of art to hang above a
rectangular piece of furniture or on a
rectangular wall. Select vertical pieces of art
to hang on a vertical shaped wall.
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