A few years ago I met a couple that were selling their home. I assisted them with suggestions on how to get their home in top selling condition, they followed the suggestions and their home sold quickly!
During that consultation time they had shared with me that they were looking for their dream home in the country with acreage and that they just hadn't found the perfect home yet. Maybe a year … (11 comments)
farmhouse style: What Do You Think of Floating Shelves? Home Staging Minneapolis
- 03/27/17 06:13 AM
It seems as though it is either a love or hate response when I ask that question to my design clients. The #1 reason people tend to not like them is "My mess will be out in the open for everyone to see." Or...."I will have to keep them neat all the time and that will be too much work." I get that, I totally understand that response. I have seen some kitchens with all opening shelving and I think "where do they hide their mess?" as everyone has at least one junky area in a kitchen that needs to be hidden! But my … (9 comments)
farmhouse style: Is Your Fireplace a Good Focal Point? Home Staging Minneapolis
- 02/16/17 08:25 AM
Step back and look at your fireplace objectively. Is it dated? In rooms that have fireplaces, the fireplace is normally the focal point of the room so ask yourself "Is my fireplace a good focal point?" If your fireplace has dated brick paint it....please! I know it is scary. I know you may like it the way it is and if you aren't selling then great....keep the dated brick. But if you are selling, or if you want to update the look of your home, PAINT IT! It makes such a difference to the overall look of your fireplace and your room. … (29 comments)
farmhouse style: The History of Blue Porch Ceilings
- 11/16/16 09:38 PM
Have you ever seen a blue porch ceiling? Maybe looking up and thinking "well that's pretty". It is pretty but there is a history behind them. When I designed this farmhouse style house I wanted to do some unique things and you don't see the blue ceilings much in the north as it was originated in the deep south. It made its way to the east coast into Victorian homes and has recently seen a revival of interest throughout the country. Originally called 'Haint' blue, haint is the Gullah pronunciation of haunt. First used in Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1800s the … (4 comments)
farmhouse style: Bring the Farmhouse Style into Your Own Home
- 11/16/16 09:34 PM
On my last post I showed photos of a farmhouse that I designed from the ground up. Not everyone has the luxury to buy or build a new home but they like the farmhouse look that has been made popular by Chip and Joanna Gaines of the hit HGTV show "Fixer Upper". If that's you, know that you can achieve the look in your home. I really think the reason this look has become so popular is that it is a throwback to a simpler time. The home is warm, inviting, and looks like it has been put together over time. Items … (5 comments)
farmhouse style: Farmhouse Chic Hits Suburban Minneapolis!
- 11/01/16 11:51 PM
The farmhouse style home is all the rage right now, made famous by Chip and Joanna on HGTV's show 'Fixer Upper'. I just had the opportunity to design a farmhouse style house from the blueprints up, and then stage it. What a fun experience and may I say I want this house! It has elements of rustic but with modern and chic mixed in. A warm and cozy home for sure. I want to share the photos with you so if you also are a huge fan of 'Fixer Upper' like I am, you may enjoy these.
House Before Demo Day:
House now rebuilt:
Great Front … (5 comments)
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This blog will show great examples of home staging and redesign as well as inform you about great things in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN greater community. You'll get to know more about Rooms With Style, the type of home staging and redesign work we do, as well as get to know the owner, Shar Sitter, a little better.
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