Home Staging 101 " Art Ideas" Cleveland, Tn

Lets face it , where would we be without art & accessories.  In  Home Staging, having the right pieces to create a cohesive space is essential.   A space without accessories & art , is like a cake without icing.  Unfortunately it can get pretty pricey. 

This gives us an opportunity to get creative.  We begin thinking " outside the box".  We usually are blown away by the creations we come up with, when we take that step of faith.  Thats a BEAUTIFUL thing.  In addition we  save money..gotta LOVE that...

I"d like to share a couple of Home Staging projects I have done & hopefully inspire you to take that step of faith...We might not be a Van Gough, ,but we CAN do some simple art that works.   

I LOVE to shop at the local Goodwill stores.  There is a couple of reasons.  I know that any purhase I make it's going to  help someone locally.  In addition I have found some of my most treasured pieces from  the Goodwill Store.

   This piece cost me $15 .  I loved the retro lines.  It was surprisingly in good shape.  I sanded it down, painted it with  a flat black paint.  I then taped off 1.5"  horizontal stripes in silver over the top & legs.

This piece had 6 drawers, I thought  the diamond pattern worked well with it. I measured the center top.sides, & bottom, then taped off my design.  I  filled it in with the silver paint. Total cost around $30...

 credenza, wall art, art,tv 

United Wholesale is another great place to find some really cool stuff.  Most of the merchandise has been damaged in some way, so it is really affordable.  I found this piece at United Wholesale.  The finish had been scratched, and their was a corner chipped. (For future reference I will have b-4 pics...I know ...I'm bad about that..always an after thought) 

It measured approximately 3ft.....brand new without flaws...this art would of cost hundreds in a design house...my cost $ 20. I simply sanded the finish & painted the surface a creamy white.   I then taped off a 1" stripe and painted it black.  The medallion in the center was in perfect condition...   VOILA the  ffinished product..total cost about $ 25....  I love Home Staging & I know you do too.

fireplace,candles wicker chairs table

Stayed tuned for more projects with Home Stager in Cleveland, Tn.

Happy Decorating

Catz

 
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14 Comments on Home Staging 101 " Art Ideas" Cleveland, Tn

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09
2010
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Catz, you are a women after my own heart.  I do a lot of shopping on Craigslist and thrift stores as well.  I don't have the time to fix things up like I used to but I have a job coming up that I will have more time to do that.  Before I started staging, I would see things at a thrift store and think, "that would be so cool if it just painted it (or whatever)" but I had no use for it.  Now I can salvage some great piece and put it to use.
10:32pm • #1
FEB
10
2010
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Doing these types of projects is a nice outlet for our creativity. Fun & economical!
12:46am • #2

Two  ladies after my very  heart.....Decorate on...Dont ya love what we do!!!!!

Catz
Catz
11:19am • #3
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Hi Catz, I really like the outcome of the fireplace art, very clever and cost effective!
2:51pm • #4
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Thank you  Cynthia, Cost effective...Music to our ears..I appreciate you stopping by
3:05pm • #5
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11
2010
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I love both pieces-you are very talented. I am inspired!
12:58am • #6
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Cathy...Thank you again...I SO appreciate the comments from you guys
5:52am • #7
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Catz - I love what you did with the pieces.  I also love Goodwill and the Salvation Army you can get some great pieces there as well as great inexpensive art.  Thanx for sharing and the inspiration.
8:00am • #8
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Thank you Mannie, I'm so glad you stopped by...have a GREAT day
4:18pm • #9
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14
2010
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You have done an excellent job, and so creative too ! Love the fireplace
6:59am • #10
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Hi Catz, these are great looking pieces! I love your creativity - that's one reason, why I LOVE home staging - because we can use our creativity coming up with inexpensive ways to make something look great. You have shown a very successful implementation here. Love it.

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3:53pm • #11

Thank you Mary Lou & Birgit...I love that name...Well you know what else I love, is that it is a form of recycling.  We are litrally saving new trees being cut down , by doing this.  Quite honestly, I believe the older pieces are a better quality product , dont you think.  Lastly , but certainly not least, we SAVE the client $$$...You know they love that...Thanks SO much ladies for stopping by.
catz
7:33pm • #12

Love Goodwill and the "Junk Stores"  sounds like we may have a few things in common.  Great ideas!
9:37pm • #13
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15
2010
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Hey Lori...how are you?  Yes we will have to make a date & go JUNKING...lol...Thank you for adding me  as an associate.  How does that work?? I'm still fuzzy on a few things here on the site..glad you came by...
5:29am • #14


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