by Karen Van Nort | Jul 12, 2018 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management
June 2018 Karen Van Nort of Staged™ to Sell/Live, did a fun and unique project recently, turning a Potting Shed into a girl’s playhouse! Before & After of the interior: Welcome to Vivian’s Playhouse! Little detailed touches to big finishes. A space to...
by Raquel Jackson | May 15, 2018 | Design Inspiration
Article reposted here, from Home Advisor Is Subway Tile Out of Style? Classic, clean white subway tile has been a top kitchen and bath trend for years. Sometimes, even the classics demand a refresh. And subway tile — long favored for its practicality and clean...
by Karen Van Nort | Jan 22, 2018 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Today gray is trending in all its many hues. Every catalogue and design website shows you homes with various shades of gray partnered with dark blue, coral, aqua and even yellow. Why gray? It’s a perfect neutral and pairs beautifully with lots of other colors and can...
by Karen Van Nort | Nov 13, 2017 | Design Inspiration
Combining textures: soft, smooth + rough We agree with editor and stylist Heather Bullard that soothing fabrics like Velvet (in upholstery, throws or pillows) paired with rough natural textures like reclaimed wood and woven baskets, combined with...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 24, 2017 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Karen Van Nort specializes in managing projects for Homeowners who reside elsewhere and have second homes in Leelanau County. She manages the project from interior design to managing products and contractors from re-design to project completion. This renovated house...