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RE-DECORATING MT. KISCO 10549- FROM GOOD TO GREAT!

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I love to re-design and to re-decorate.  Changing wall color, editing and moving furniture, a new rug, and adding light fixtures, art and accessories is what it’s all about.  Sometimes it means acquiring new anchor furniture-like a sofa or a dining room table or reupholstering a chair-but often, it just means a little here and a little there.
Before: The heavy fixture and high back chairs are fightingHere are some photos of a home in Mt. Kisco NY that needed a fresh pair of eyes. My client had gotten it all together but just didn't know where to put it. Notice the change in the chairs and light fixture in the before and afters-transforming good into great:

After: A graceful fixture and low back chairs complement each other
Dimensional molding was added to the main dining room wall to tie in the the new living room rug and add color and detail to the room:
Tall back chairs from the kitchen work well in the dining room
An accent wall, a new rug, lighting and a larger, frameless mirror add sophistication to the room:

An all white living room needed warmth and stronger accentsBM Straw Hat adds warmth to the living room accent wall

Comments(19)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Joanna you're like Samantha on Bewitched...You have the magic touch when it come to decorating and good taste my friend.

Feb 16, 2012 12:46 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hey John, thank you so much-my nose is starting to itch-I appreciate your friendship on AR.

Feb 16, 2012 01:47 PM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Wow what a difference a few small tweaks make Joanna. Now you made me feel like shopping LOL!

Feb 16, 2012 10:41 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

This is such a great example of where a true decorator with a great eye can make a huge difference.  Nice job, Joanna.

Feb 16, 2012 10:50 PM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Joanna - I'm in love with that chandelier! I want it - it's gorgeous! I love all the changes you made and I'm sure you have one happy client. You are the best at what you do and anyone thinking of redesigning without breaking the bank should call you for a consultation today! Have a great weekend and again, gorgeous job here!

Feb 16, 2012 11:49 PM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Joanna--the first thing I noticed was the new light fixture in the breakfast area.  You have a great gift for adding just the right elements to bring it all together--the decorator's touch.  Very nice work. 

Feb 16, 2012 11:54 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Add me to the list of lovers of that light fixture over the table!  It's fabulous!  Beautiful transformation!

Feb 17, 2012 08:26 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Al and Peggy - time to go shopping-what do you need?

Hi Debbie - that is so nice of you to say-I think she really likes the results.

Hi Kritsine-I know, I love it too-it has a Moroccan flavor.  I am so grateful for your kind words of support and thank you.

Janet- I love light fixtures-they are so much fun to work with.  Thank you for your wonderful comments.

Sharon- And it's not really expensive - it would look great in your new home!

Feb 17, 2012 08:41 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Joanna ~ the new chandelier and chairs are so much more stylish than the "before" -- what a great transformation you accomplished for your clients!

Feb 20, 2012 04:19 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Thanks so much Maureen-the before chairs were definitely the wrong scale for the table so we swapped them out with the dining room and now it all works.

Feb 20, 2012 08:50 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Valerie, thank you so much-amazing what a few changes can do to a living space!

Feb 21, 2012 09:33 AM
Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC
Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

Your before and after pictures really highlight the importance of an objective, skilled eye - great work, Joanna!

Feb 21, 2012 12:40 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Joanna, you have a great eye.  The changes in made in the rooms pictured in the photos are amazing and they were easy to do!  Thanks for helping us see things through your eyes.

Feb 22, 2012 03:58 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Karen-thank you for your insight-yes, objectivity is clearly important.

Sharon-yes, they were easy, someone just has to see them!  Thank you for stopping by-much appreciated.

 

Feb 22, 2012 05:05 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Just the right touch.................love the deco mirror!  Odd.........no song came to mind though!  LOL.  It's early.

Feb 22, 2012 07:33 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Good morning Roger-how about something by Cole Porter?  Thanks for stopping by and have a better day than yesterday.

Feb 22, 2012 09:06 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

OMG, have you ever seen "Evil Under The Sun"?  "It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely"..................

Feb 23, 2012 12:38 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Absolutely, I am a movie maniac-I see everything and love old movies!

Feb 23, 2012 10:56 AM