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Inexpensive Redesign Tips - Redesign in Minneapolis, MN

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Inexpensive Redesign Tips - Redesign in Minneapolis, MN

 

A client asked for my help in jazzing up her living room. She had great basic pieces but wasn't sure what else to do.

Before: The space was light and airy which was great. The monochromatic scheme is very tranquil but she wanted a change.

 

 

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Best way to do that.....COLOR!

She already had a great paint color on her walls so the cheapest way to add color in this case was throw pillows and a colorful area rug.

On our shopping day we first found our inspiration piece, the rug. After that we stumbled upon an upholstered chair in fabulous colors that complemented the rug for $129!!!

 

After: Full of Color!

 

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It is best if all your furniture pieces do not match. Yes, I know they sell them that way in the furniture store but you don't need the whole matching set. The less matched the better. In this case having one less piece of leather warmed up the room. The rug and throw pillows added the coziness.

Before: All Pieces Match

 

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After: A variety adds character

 

 

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The total cost for new items for this room change..... $308!

See  how inexpensive Redesign can be? I love, love, love finding bargains.

 

At Rooms With Style our Redesign Plans work mostly with what you already own. But, if you need or are open to a few new additions we will assist in making a detailed shopping list or do the shopping for you. Plus we'll stay within your budget.

 

 

 

 

 

Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Love, love, love what you accomplished here Shar for such a bargain price.  Smart lady for hiring you to help! 

Apr 12, 2011 04:52 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Totally agree Kathy, there was nothing wrong with the room before but I think the enhancement of color helped. Some people have a hard time with everything not matching but some just don't know what to do. The set is shown that way in the furniture store so they're not sure what else to do. The store wants to sell the whole set because if you start thinking of bringing in different accent pieces you may get those at another store. LOL

I was so excited Ginger at how inexpensive we were able to do this. The chair was the best find of all! I have found tons of bargains but this one was my best. The accent pillows were almost as much as the chair. :)

Apr 12, 2011 05:33 AM
Brian Doubleday
Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Shar, this is a great example of how a little can go a long way...What a dramatic change with such a small investment

Apr 12, 2011 07:31 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Girl, you get a big WOW from me................what a wonderful transformation!  Love the chair, area rug and art work................beautifully done!

Apr 12, 2011 10:17 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Shar, how different this room looks with added color and the rug that you bought compliments the art piece. And the chair gives the room needed sophistication. Great tips.

Apr 12, 2011 02:49 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Thank you Brian. It definitely was a small investment for so much.

Welcome back Roger, we missed you. Love the new profile picture too. Thanks for the big wow.

Oh I love the word 'sophistication' Anna. Thank you!

Apr 12, 2011 03:31 PM
Julie Davis
JLD Marketing - Saint Louis Park, MN

Love it Shar!  I always enjoy seeing your work!  Thanks for sharing!

Julie

Apr 12, 2011 03:42 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Thanks Julie for that nice compliment.

Apr 12, 2011 04:27 PM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Shar--great redesign for the price.  The room really benefited from the punch of color--going from sterile and boring to warm and interesting. 

Apr 12, 2011 07:57 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

The price was incredible Janet! Thanks for stopping by.

Apr 13, 2011 01:38 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I think you did a great job!  The before pictures would be how I would want it staged for selling.  And, the after pictures are very good sales pitches for your ingenuity and craft for how we would want to live in it!  Put them together to show a potential buyer.

Apr 13, 2011 04:23 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Fabulous, Shar!!  It must have been fun helping your friend make the transformation.  I love your color choices and I really love the price!

Apr 13, 2011 09:57 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Agree....staging to sell and living in it are two different things Don.

 

It was really fun Sharon, plus I love bargains!

Apr 13, 2011 10:35 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Shar - Nice work! Your ideas for redesigning this room really warmed it up and added a lot of interest. I'm with you - love those bargains!

Apr 13, 2011 12:43 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Thanks Judy. Bargain shopping is the best!

Apr 13, 2011 02:10 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

It is interesting it isn't Valerie. It all works together for the greater good of each, ha.

Apr 16, 2011 08:59 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

I’m very much a white person when it comes to the basic, but it can get monotonous real quickly if you don’t spruce it up with some color – pictures on the white walls, colorful pillow and throw rugs, etc. Great job!

Apr 18, 2011 04:02 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

It is a good idea to start basic Russel. Then you can add color when you want it, change it out easily, etc. Thanks for stopping in to comment.

Apr 19, 2011 01:05 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

It looks so much warmer now Shar. Great job! I like the fact that you broke up the matching set and added texture and color.

Apr 25, 2011 12:11 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Thanks Janice. I am not sure which was better, breaking up the set, or adding the texture and the color. Okay...let's just say all three made it work. ha

Apr 25, 2011 03:49 PM