Most of us have rented at least once in our lives and one of the worst parts of renting is feeling powerless over your environment, right? You are paying money towards a home you will never own and you can do little to customize it to your liking…or so you think. This article is all…
Are you longing to walk into your own piece of paradise every day? Are you ready to stop the endless quest to get your home just right? Sometimes it can be hard to rationalize paying for a service that many feel they can do themselves, but consider this. You brush your teeth every day, but…
When most of us walk into a hotel room, we feel relief, assuming you’re not a germaphobe. Ahhhh, vacation! The room is organized, comforting, alluring and you don’t have to do a thing to maintain it (that is someone else’s job). A similar feeling arises in a staged home. Staged homes are organized for flow…
Sometimes even some of the most grand homes have a modest sized living room. Suppose I am working with a retired couple who lives by themselves, but they love to host family dinners during the holidays. Their day to day life does not require a great deal of furniture, it only needs to accommodate the…
Letting someone into your home is very personal. There are images of your family and friends, awards of achievement and even perhaps some heirlooms passed down from beloved family members. Your home represents you and what you find important. It’s not unusual for a client to default to an interior designer’s taste by asking them…
Art Series: The Art Of Scale You have probably experienced the dilemma. You are staring at a blank wall and wondering how you should fill it. What size should the display be? Should there be a piece of art or a collection? How high should it be hung? This article will provide you some general…