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This is a great article if renovation is not for you! 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/08/success/ugly-houses/index.html

Gold accents are a hot trend right now, and it might just be here to stay. For those of you that had shiny brass at home growing up, this might seem odd since we’ve spent the past two decades trying to remove shiny brass chandeliers and doors knobs when updating and remodeling. But this new gold/brass is different. It is aged/brushed( not so flashy) and adds a touch of luxury and warmth wherever it is used. Below are some examples. Just don’t overdo it, and be sure to mix with other metals for a balanced look.

Pantone released it’s color of the year for 2020…and it’s a gorgeous blue you can easily incorporate into your home!

If you plan on living in your home while it is on the market, you’ll probably want to decorate for the Holidays. But it’s a little tricky. Can you put up a Christmas tree? Yes. But not a huge one that takes up precious square footage in your living room and makes the room feel smaller.  If you can do without the tree this year and decorate in other ways-that’s even better. Too many trimmings distract buyers, so go easy on the lights, and don’t put out the inflatable snow man! Last, nothing of a religious nature-no menorahs or nativity scenes.

Less is more with strategically placed holiday decor. I’m a big fan of light & bright, using natural winter elements and a touch of glam.

Here are some ideas:

-A simple live wreath on the front door

–A bowl of pine cones & ornaments on the dining room table or coffee table.

-Use a palette of mixed metals (gold, silver, copper), white and cream, since that goes with any existing color palette already in your home. Traditional Red and green items can really clash sometimes.

-don’t put out the cutesy collections.

This post is making me want to decorate for Christmas! Can’t wait!!!

If you are not watching Rock the Block on HGTV, you should! This weeks’ winning kitchen is amazing!

Something I see over and over with clients is that they use the pillows that come with a sofa. Big mistake! Adding fun, textured or colorful pillows brings a sofa to life! So here are the basics on how to do that:

1. Anchor pillows. These are 20″ or even 22″ inches and match. Place these on both ends.
2. Decorative .Add 2 more pillows of different fabrics in a slightly smaller size. These should coordinate by style or color.
3. Finishing touch. Add a lumber close to the middle in yet another fabric.

Most sofas look best with a total of 4-5 pillows. But if your sofa is small or you do not like the look of so many, just do the two anchor pillows and one lumbar.

Positioning your home to sell quickly is not just about making it look nice. Staging is an important part of a marketing strategy. Geography and price point matter, as well as knowing your buyer. For example, industrial & modern style is a cornerstone of staging urban homes. Unlike traditional interior design, staging creates high impact vignettes to distract and redirect the eye. Less is more. Strategically placed furniture of the right scale makes a room feel larger, and using one style throughout adds flow and  harmony.

Remodels are a big investment and having a design professional help you navigate the endless possibilities of products, materials, and finishes will help the process go more smoothly.  It can actually save you time and money, while increasing the value of your home. Not to mention the peace of mind of knowing you are not making costly mistakes!

Selecting and combining new items to incorporate into an existing home is not intuitive. Also, space planning is very important to create a cohesive flow throughout. Last, if you are not sure what your personal style is, a designer can help you define that.