color: Creating a beautiful room with paint!! - 07/10/13 07:28 AM
 
Creating a beautiful room involves many different elements: color, creativity, placement, furniture and accessorizing. One of the most important and intimidating is the process of color. Many of my clients will fall back to neutral beiges (when done right, beiges can be very cozy), which may result in the room feeling half done. Working with a certified “Color with No Regrets Consultant” can help take the guess work out of the process, resulting in a beautiful room!


Here are just a few tips to consider when choosing color:


1.Keeping the wall and floor color in similar tone will … (6 comments)

color: Meaning and Emotion of Color!! - 02/04/13 03:10 AM
Did you know that color has meaning and emotions? No? Well they do!! Many companies will spent thousands of dollars on a color specialist to get the right color for their products or office/building. That's how important color is!
I though it would be fun to give you some insight behind each color.
Red. Strong color that can pump the adrenaline and increase your appetite.That's why traditional red was commonly used in dining rooms. Brick reds are much more classic, warm and have an earthier feel. Cherry red, think energy and romance! Whichever color red you choose, red commands attention. Did … (6 comments)

color: 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)

color: Romancing Your Home!! - 02/06/12 06:51 AM
Romancing you home can be easier then you think. With Valentine quickly approaching and people suffering from winter blues, sprucing your home may be the cure for boredom. So why not get it ready for Valentine's Day? When we think of romantic homes, we naturally think of Victorian homes, perhaps a nice English Cottage or even a Tudor home. Seldom do we think of Contemporary, Ranch or even Mediterranean style homes as having a romantic feel to it, but if you decorate it right, any home can have that romantic feeling. Having the right look and feeling is very important when … (4 comments)

color: Tangerine Tango, Pantone color of the year!! - 12/14/11 03:51 AM
Tangerine Tango, Pantone color of the year for 2012. Love it!! "Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with lot of depth to it". That's what Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute is saying and I couldn't agree more. A warm earthy color that will go well with just about every color, especially brown which is so prevalent these days.
 

Pantone
As a homestager and owner of Abella Home Staging & Redesign, nothing will update a home more by using touches of color. Especially if it's popular color. You can … (15 comments)

color: 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)

color: Colors, Colors, and more Colors!!!! - 09/22/10 07:24 AM
Colors, colors, and more colors! I recently vacationed in Puerto Rico and was thrilled to see so much colors! These people are definitely NOT afraid of color. I know it has a lot to do with their culture but seeing all those colors can't help but put you in a great mood (the weather isn't to shabby either!) 
These Mediterranean style of home with a touch of European accent is absolutely breathtaking!! But don't take my word, the proof is in the pictures!!!
 
Lime Green! I love this color! 

Hot pink with turquoise accent. 

Even the US Customs … (26 comments)

color: Painting your home, does it really matter? - 02/09/10 03:52 AM
 
Painting your home, does it really matter? When meeting a client for a staging consultation, they may not be open to the idea of painting their interior walls. They start to think about the cost and the inconvenience of moving furniture around. Their mind set is that the buyers can change the colors once they move in, just as they had. But we all know that buyers can’t see past what’s in front of them. If they did, stagers would be out of a job.
 
Some homes need painting because the wallpaper is outdated, or the color is too … (22 comments)