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Remove an upper cabinet and add open shelving to a kitchen for an instant update and larger feel!

In a hot market, people sometimes wonder if they should stage. Here is a great article.

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I still think white kitchens rule…timeless, yet fresh and bright. But sometimes when there is so much white in a room (especially is you also have white counter tops), it can look a little sterile. I find adding a little wood in the form of stools, shelving etc, really adds some warmth.

What could be more convenient? 

How your house presents itself when you first walk in, and the tone it sets is very important whether you are selling or simply living and enjoying. Put a little effort into this space…it will pay off.

Look at some of there beautiful combinations.

I see lots of remodeling…on the inside of a house. Many times people re do kitchens and baths, maybe rip out the wall to wall carpet and install wood floors. And all that stuff can make a house look amazing. But many times, people don’t do anything to the outside, and that’s a big mistake. Look at this before & after. They changed the roof, added three dormers, painted the brick, new windows and a new front door. Not cheap. But let’s face it…that roof made the house look hideous! Now it’s super charming and updated. 

Opening up your kitchen to your back yard is awesome. It lets the outdoors in and gives you an outdoor counter to entertain with in the summer!

This is a great article on why you should stage your home!

http://www.chicagonow.com/north-shore-real-estate-chatter/2013/11/5-reasons-you-should-stage-your-house-for-sale/#image/1