How To make A Small Room Bigger - 01/31/08 09:20 PM
1. Declutter the room. Get rid of magazines, newspapers, stacks of mail, and other things that tend to accumulate. Remove the nick-nacks and accessive clutter on tables, Too many candles and collections make the room look unkept.. 2. Mirrors work wonders on small rooms. Rooms that are too small can look bigger by hanging a few mirrors and light colored art work. Mirrors can open up a room, increase the light in the room and make the space more inviting. 3. Don't crowd a room with oversized furniture. Try an oversized love seat instead of a full sofa which could crowd … (5 comments)

Ten Home Staging Tips - 01/30/08 10:18 PM
Here are a few more home staging tips: 1. Start at the curb. Eliminate all unnecessary items from the front porch, lawn and driveway. Toys, ladders, coolers, tools, or junks should be out of sight. Mow the lawn, rake the leaves, trim overgrown trees, shovel the snow from the walkway and you'll add to the curb appeal. If possible, plant a few flowers or hang a beautiful flower basket. Power wash the porch and front entrance. Paint the front door, if necessary. Make the entry look welcoming and inviting. 2. Simply Declutter. Take one room at a time and edit the … (4 comments)

Adding Visual Interest - 01/30/08 10:17 PM
Is your living room Blah? Just no visual interest at all. Sometimes all it takes is to add some interest to a room. There are several ways to do this by adding some spice to shake up the look. And it can be done with a few simple additions like: Soften a hardwood floor by adding a pattern area rug.Replace an overhead light fixture with a decorative chandelier.Add a lightweight wicker or rattan chair to your living room, ready to be pulled up to any conversation grouping.Add chenille or velvet pillows to a leather sofa for a softer affect.Trim a table … (0 comments)

Ten Decorating Tips For The New Year - 01/30/08 10:16 PM
Here are ten decorating tips that will help you plan your 2008 decorating: 1. Set a budget and stick to it.... no matter how much you like that armoire! 2. Set aside a block of time to dedicate to the project each week. 3. Get friends and family to help...that's what they're for! 4. Before you begin have everything purchased. 5. Do your homework....read the manuals and instructions. 6. Get ideas from books and magazines on designs that call you in. 7. Extreme decorating can be scary... get opinions from friends and family before you paint that wall fuchsia! 8. If … (0 comments)

Winter Home Staging - 01/30/08 10:15 PM
With the tough housing market, selling your home isn't easy, especially if you have to show it during the winter months. With so many homes on the market in your price range, you have to make your house stand out. Truly, it's got to be the best. Winter listings present some additional problems. Here are a few ideas to help you stage your home during the cold, snowy months: 1. Pay special attention to Winter curb appeal. Make sure your driveway is plowed and your walkways shovelled. You want it to be safe to enter your house. Use de-icers if you … (2 comments)

Winter Decorating Tips - 01/30/08 10:14 PM
Happy new year! Christmas is over, holiday decorations are packed away for another year, and your home looks blah and bland! Now what? Winter is a great time, especially since you're indside, to get the decorating juices flowing. Here are a few suggestions for getting started: 1. Pick a room. Decorating can be overwhelming if you look at your entire house at one time. You really need to break the house down into smaller projects. So, pick one room or area and it's a good idea to start with the room that's bugging you most. 2. De-clutter the space. Things like, … (2 comments)

 

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