by Karen Van Nort | Aug 21, 2019 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Color preferences vary just like people’s personalities. That said, we’ve all seen homes with an explosion of color or rooms that vary so much it makes the transition feel choppy. Below are some tips from the field, offering you a guide to creating nicer...
by Karen Van Nort | Mar 25, 2019 | Home Staging
How long will it take to find a buyer? Is it really worth the expense and trouble of staging a home to boost its desirability with buyers? “YES!” is the answer to that last question, according to an overwhelming number of buyer’s agents polled for a...
by Karen Van Nort | Nov 27, 2018 | repurposing
Instead of replacing, why not repurpose?!? This 1980’s Dining Room table & chairs has a fresh coat of paint and new cushions giving it a whole new look! Blue, White & Wood #repurpose #furniture #stagedtolive #designtips #home
by Karen Van Nort | Nov 27, 2018 | repurposing
Makeover! This chair is one of two 100 year old chairs. The homeowner loves the popular MacKenzie Childs style. Details like the small black and white-check cording completed “the look.” #refinish #repurpose #mackenziechilds #rehab #recover #stagedtolive...
by Karen Van Nort | Jul 30, 2018 | Home Projects & Maintenance
Did you know that clutter increases stress hormones? Decluttering is a term we hear a lot about these days. It’s a new buzz word for cleaning and organizing the spaces in our home. Research by the UCLA’s Center on Everyday living found that clutter can lead to...
