tiles: Five easy steps sellers need to prep their homes for sale! - 04/16/13 03:08 AM
Spring is just around the corner. Are you looking to sell your home? Then these 5 easy step will help you get started.
 
 
1. Clean it. Make sure your home is clean. Not just the surfaces but all the hidden places. Buyers do check out all
    the areas in your home so don't assume they won't see it.
 
  
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 2. Deodorize it. Now that your home is clean, does it smell clean? Pets and cooking odor can linger, so make sure it 
     can passes the "sniff test".
 
 
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 3. Fix it. Do you … (4 comments)

tiles: Why is it so difficult to choose a paint color? - 01/04/13 06:03 AM
 
Why is it so difficult to choose a paint color? As a decorator I see a lot of clients' homes. More often than not I hear, "I thought this was the perfect color until I saw it on the wall". So many times the homeowner has chosen a color that does not co-ordinate with their decor. Why is that? Many homeowners will choose a color that they have seen in a magazine. The problem with that is, you don't have the same accessories as the magazine picture!! Sometimes they will see a paint color they like at a friend's home.Once … (6 comments)

tiles: Do you have problems with wet basements flooring? - 01/29/12 06:56 AM
Do you have problems with wet basement flooring? Recently a client hired Abella Home Staging & Redesign to design a man cave in the basement. The issue with the basement is, it sometimes gets flooded. What kind of flooring do you put in basement that has water issues? I had to find a viable solution. Carpet was no good, mold issue. Wood, out of the question. Laminated floors, adhesive gets wet making the tiles pop up. Floating floor, water will damaged the particle boards. So I did some research and found two great products.
1. First product is called Place N' Go Flooring. … (21 comments)

tiles: Choosing the right backsplash for your kitchen! - 08/22/11 08:30 AM
Choosing the right back splash for your kitchen can be a nightmare! With so many options out there, you can go crazy trying to find one that  will work with your counter. Especially if you chose a granite counter top which seems to be everyone favorite! Most granite counter tops have a pattern, so you should keep this in mind when choosing a back splash. Keep it simple, is the best way to go, this way your back splash is not competing with your counter tops.
The fastest way to date a kitchen is to chose trendy tiles, unless you're planning to … (12 comments)

tiles: The Pro's & Con's of Laminated floors. - 09/06/10 07:47 AM
The Pro's & Con's of Laminated floors. I recently posted a blog on my website about it (Abella  Home Staging & Redesign) but I think it's worth mentioning again. With laminated floors exploding into the market, you should be aware of the pro's and con's of having laminated floors in your home. Laminated floors are much more affordable then natural stone or wood. And for the average do-it-yourself homeowner, much easier to install. So what are some of the pro's and con's? 
Here are the Pro's
 
Installation.  Laminated stone tiles can be applied by using glue. Many of them can … (12 comments)

tiles: Simple solution equals great designs! - 05/17/10 05:20 AM
Simple solution equals great designs! You don't need to spend a lot of money, you just have to get creative! Many times clients are on budgets (who isn't these days!) but that doesn't mean they have to sacrifice design. There are many ways to spruce up your home whether you're selling or redesigning. Here are some tips that you can past along to your clients.
 
Fancy feet- you can update a look on an armchair by simply changing up the feet. Most just screw on so you can easily replace them with your choice of decorative feet. Just make sure … (14 comments)