Blog Entries

Decorating on a Budget

renae — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Are you asking yourself,� "How do I make my home beautiful without spending any money?"

Perhaps I can help!� If you can't afford to have a decorator/designer come into your space to make suggestion during a Design Consultation, you could perhaps go to the local library and read design idea books or view ideas on the cable channels.� Or you could get information right here on my blog.

�First thing - Review what you have and what you like. If you don't like your sofa or loveseat but [...]

Seven Interior Decorating Steps to Start

renae — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Ask yourself, What do I need to do first?

Here are some answers that will help you in your redesigning /decorating /interior designing pursuits.

1. Decide on a color scheme. Scheme sounds like a plot or a not so pleasant event, but actually it is simply a plan that brings the room together. Notice the colors you see in advertisments, store displays or magazines. Those are the colors that are available in your local paint stores now. [...]

Staging Benefits!

renae — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0100

There are several efforts that Real Estate agents and their sellers can benefit from by following a few basic steps to getting a home ready to be SOLD. When it comes to Staging, I emphasize these eight processes.

1. General evaluation or overview of your homes contents, furnishings and accessories is the beginning. Do you have updated items or do you have furniture that needs to be replaced? You need to see your home through buyer’s eyes. You may have comfortable furniture that i [...]

Avoiding Common Decorating Blunders

renae — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Several of my clients have great looking homes! When I first enter, I wonder why are they having me here? But soon I realize they have actually commited some decorating blunders or "Ooops". So perhaps this blog could help with some of the more common areas I see, that could save you from those mistakes

1. Mirrors aren't Art: If you are afraid of commitment to art, don't be! Art is so full of emotion. Go to a local art purchasing gallery (they are nice and friend [...]

Makes Perfect Cents

renae — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Firm believer here, of those things that are placed before you for a reason is a reason to act. The Real Estate market here is doing pretty well considering the crunches in the other parts of the country. Home Staging is an integral part of the selling trend, too.

The other day one of my clients was concerned about the finishing touches on her latest listing. I assured her that the cost to do the Staging would be well worth it. When we completed the project, they got much more action on [...]