Although I am looking at a bright blue, sunny sky as I write this … I am eyeing the rapidly rising pile of leaves on my deck that tell me gray skies and cooler weather are coming up fast. Brrrrrr! Soon we will be looking for ways to be warmer. Lighting the fireplace is the first thing that pops into my mind, and I suppose I could rake those leaves to warm myself up. But there are plenty of easy ways to turn up the heat without ….. well ……… actually turning up the heat! Adding elements to your … (6 comments)
staging tips: Awkward Kitchen Laundry Area Gets a Cheerful Lift from Home Staging
- 02/24/09 03:41 AM
Sometimes, even the nicest rooms have an awkward spot that detracts from the rest of the room. This long and very pretty galley kitchen had an open laundry area that just seemed awkward and ungainly at the end of the room. The seller had always hated the look of this open laundry area, feeling that it was an eyesore compared to the rest of the kitchen. By adding cheerful art and accessories that worked with the rest of the kitchen we made it feel like it belonged there. The artwork is bright and colorful which just makes the area feel good … (18 comments)
staging tips: Even "ZERO" VOC Can Be Too Much ... Natural Paints & Finishes for the Extra Sensitive
- 02/17/09 07:14 AM
A few days ago I wrote a posting about low and zero VOC paints. ( See posting on Zero VOC, What's That Stand For ... Very Odd Colors? ...) However, even "zero" VOC paints can have up to 5 grams of the various toxins per liter. One of the people commenting on my post mentioned that even those can be too much for her asthma. So I wanted to add information about Natural Paints. Again on Eartheasy.com there is great information on paints that are made from completely natural ingredients and may be a better option for those who have … (4 comments)
staging tips: Original Art Sets Apart This Home Stager and Interior Designer in Portland, Oregon
- 02/17/09 06:20 AM
Well, yesterday I received not one, but TWO inquiries about the art seen in my posted photos with the specific request to post a blog about my art. Cynthia Bartsch & Debra Rowley - Thank you both for your inquiries and for your kind compliments about my work. When you see a painting in my photos, it is my own original art. I think that original works of art elevate and enrich the look of a property, so using my original works of art have really made a difference in my level of quality in home staging. It's also a really … (13 comments)
staging tips: A Rose by any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet ... or Not at All ... Faux Floral Tips for Home Staging and Interior Design
- 01/26/09 03:13 PM
Dear fellow creative stagers and interior designers. I am sharing photos of a few of my favorite floral arrangements which I have used in my home staging and interior design jobs. So many times I've had clients say they don't want any of that "fake stuff'. Generally all I need to do is point out that real flowers have to be changed at least weekly to get my client to relent Although they may be dubious at first, the inevitable reaction when they see the arrangement is "Oh ... well this is nice ... are those real?!" A tasteful floral arrangement … (20 comments)
Portland Oregon Interior Designer, Redesign and Home Staging professional, Pangaea, shares tips on preparing a home for sale, interior design ideas for lofts & contemporary architecture, and home improvement projects.
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