10 Ways to Make Your Kitchen New Again

10 Ways to Make Your Kitchen New Again These are some easy & great tips for updating your kitchen.

10 Tips to help you sell your home

DID YOU KNOW?


Statistics show that staged homes cut the market time for the average property in half---USA Today

Sellers who spent $500 on home staging recovered over 343% of the cost--U.S. Department of Housing



#1. Curb Appeal- This will be the first thing that home buyers will see. Make sure to make it look clean, warm and inviting.

#2. Paint- Paint a neutral color and make it look clean and inviting.

#3. Eliminate all clutter. Leave a few choice objects.

#4. Pack away all clutter, put in storage. You are moving anyway.

#5. Furniture Placement- Place furniture so it looks inviting, not to crowded, and doesn't block windows.

#6. Leave out universal appealing accessories such as a bowl of green apples.

#7. Have your home neat and tidy every day as though it is going to be professionally photographed.

#8. No Pet smells whatsoever!!

#9. Lighting- well places lighting makes all the difference.

#10. Hire a professional home re-designer to help you. You will recoup the costs over and over!!!!

Affordable Rugs to Freshen up a Room

I picked some fun, fresh, affordable rugs, whether you are re-designing your home for sale or to just give a room a new look. These should do the trick!

Here a couple from Home Decorators & Shades of Light!

Fun Faux Bois & Tiles

Neutral Moroccan
Look, Shades of Light

12 Easy Decorating Ideas You Can Do in a Day

12 Easy Decorating Ideas You Can Do in a Day
Great ideas to just freshen up your home for summer or if you are selling your home.

How to get the Belgian Look- The Hottest New Style for your home

If you haven't noticed in your designer magazines and the latest Restoration Hardware Catalog, Belgian design is the hottest current style for your home. I am a big fan of this pared down French flair look. I love the soft color palette, lanterns, natural woods & Linens. Here are a few items that will start you on this new look....

Linen Slip covers & drapes, Baskets, Book, Soft Palette

Circa Lighting

While browsing some of my favorite design blogs I ran across this great lighting website. I would classify these great lighting fixtures "classics with a twist". I have my eye on this sconce above.

New Trina Turk Home

Bamboo Plaid Hook Rug in Black by Trina Turk Modern Chic Home- Love this new modern chic line for the home. I especially love the black & white graphic pieces! The little rug will look great in my powder room!

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