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Frequently when staging homes I bring in big, colorful, abstract art pieces to give interest to a room. Most people have not enough art or pieces that are too small for the size of  a wall. Try it!

Hallways get used a lot, yet they are often left pretty bare as most people put their time, energy and money into furnishing the living spaces. But it’s so fun to walk down a hallway with art…it brings the walls to life and makes your journey from room to rom so much more interesting!

Although I’m no expert on all things Feng Shui, I must admit that I agree with much of it. For one, I think it is so important to be mindful of how your home influences your well being. I also really believe in good air quality and an abundance of natural light…open those windows! And of course anyone that knows me knows how I feel about clutter. I believe in getting rid of anything that is not useful, beautifies, or gives you joy. But something that I don’t think people give enough energy to, is incorporating all 5 Feng Shui elements into a home. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal & Water. If this interests you, there is a great book called, Feng Shui Your Life, by Jayme Barett.

I love this idea of placing art around the flat screen so it doesn’t just float there all by itself. Notice how dark frames are used to pull it all together, and the perfect piece of furniture below it to anchor the space. Brilliant!

I think this is gorgeous!

When you go to put your house on the market, most people will advise you to put away your clutter: the piles of mail, the refrigerator magnets, toiletries on the bathroom vanities, etc. And while that’s a good start and certainly something most people can tackle this themselves, it’s just not enough. I am always amazed at how many people think  staging an owner-occupied house is just decluttering and tidying up. It’s so much more. Two major things really stand out. First, staging assesses which furniture should stay (gets re- arranged, too!) to improve flow, functionality and showcase your floor plan. Second, lighting, art and accessories are filled in to really make the home come to life. These two steps are crucial and can make the difference between a quick, full price offer and a house that sits for months.

So many design trends come and go. Chevron patterns and mirrored furniture…so popular in the last few years and finally going out of style. So what are some classic design ideas that you can bank on? Top 3:

1.White kitchens

2.Black and White color schemes

3.Built in shelving.

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Love this idea!