scottsdale interior design: 7 Popular Home Design Features for 2022 - 02/25/22 12:26 PM

 
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control.
According to Realtor.com’s 2022 housing market forecast, home for-sale inventory will increase from last year, as will the projected number of overall sales.1 This means, if you’re looking to sell in the near future, now is the time to consider how you can stand out … (1 comments)

scottsdale interior design: Where to Shop in Scottsdale: Scottsdale Marketplace - 05/06/14 04:24 AM
- Where to Shop in Scottsdale AZ : Scottsdale Marketplace - I had the pleasure of spending some time at the Scottsdale Marketplace recently, perusing the huge variety of offerings.
If you are not familiar with the Scottsdale Marketplace, it is a large space that has mini-stores within it featuring wares from dozens of different upscale vendors. Currently, there are over thirty-five showrooms within the marketplace and you can find new items as well as resale, repurposed and antique goods for your home and garden. There are also quite a few vendors that sell jewelry and clothing items.
When you go to check out, it … (0 comments)

scottsdale interior design: Your Scottsdale Home: The Importance of Lighting - 02/08/14 04:47 AM
The following is a guest post by Robyn Randall, ASID
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- Your Scottsdale AZ Home: How Lighting Choices in Your Home Can Make a Big Impact -  It's not all about making things look pretty. I find myself saying this phrase to potential clients on a regular basis. Of course, I’m speaking about the work involved in being an interior designer. 
Most people equate a beautiful interior with the objects placed within a space. However, the design process is more science than most people realize.
Years ago, when I first looked at all the classes in the curriculum for interior design … (0 comments)

scottsdale interior design: Your Scottsdale AZ Home: New Year, New Design - 01/15/14 04:58 AM
Guest post from Robyn Randall, ASID
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A new year is upon us and as it relates to your Scottsdale area home, you may want to throw out all the old and start over at the beginning. Not everyone has the luxury of being able to afford a total makeover, but there are certain things you can do to give new life to your environment without breaking the bank.
In this first of two posts, I am will talk about the "what" and the "how" and in the next post, I will provide some ideas for changes that will refresh your home's look without undertaking … (0 comments)

scottsdale interior design: Scottsdale AZ Interior Design: How Does Product Pricing Work? - 01/05/14 12:41 PM
Guest post by Robyn Randall, ASID
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In my previous posts, we have covered How Interior Designers Work and How Interior Designers Charge. In this one, we are going to cover how pricing and markups work when your designer purchases products for your Scottsdale area home. 
As previously discussed, design fees will vary from designer to designer. Understanding the mark-up of the products bears some explanation.

When it comes to designers purchasing for a project there is also some confusion on the consumers part. The general public is used to pur
chasing at a retail showroom therefore paying retail pricing. But what really is … (0 comments)

scottsdale interior design: Your Scottsdale Home: How Do Interior Designers Work? - 12/19/13 07:18 AM
Guest post written by Robyn Randall, ASID
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-Your Scottsdale Home: How Does the Interior Design Process Work?- In a previous post, I discussed the difference between an interior designer and a decorator. As with the confusion that comes with those two terms, so does understanding how designers work and the bigger issue of how we charge for our services. In this first post of two, I am going to go over how designers work and the interior design process,  as well as the benefits of working with a designer. In my next post, I will cover how designers charge for their services. 
Exactly what we do … (0 comments)

scottsdale interior design: Scottsdale Interior Design: Color Forecasting - 10/18/13 04:45 AM
This post was written by Robyn Randall, ASID
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- Color Choices in Your Home Design and Color Trends  - 

One of the single most difficult decisions I see plaguing my clients is color, especially when it comes to painting their walls. Interestingly enough though, this is the place where you can get daring and it’s the least expensive mistake you can make.
So when I see a client hesitate about picking colors, I advise them to let go of their inhibitions and try for bolder, adventurous colors and find a whole new excitement in their interiors.
Interior Design, just like fashion, … (0 comments)

scottsdale interior design: New Author Coming to the Live Better in Scottsdale Blog - 10/06/13 08:58 AM
With our Live Better in Scottsdale blog, we try to provide informative, helpful information about Scottsdale and the surrounding areas to people who live here or people who are considering moving here.
In doing so, we like to highlight local vendors, local events as well as provide up-to-date information regarding Scottsdale real estate.
To broaden our subject matter, we wanted to connect with a local interior design expert and we have located the perfect person. In the next few weeks, you will be seeing posts from our newest contributor, Robyn Randall, ASID.
Robyn has worked in the interior design business for 30 years … (0 comments)

 
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