Homeowners often ask me whether or not they should paint the ceiling white or something different. I happened upon a couple of kitchen photos yesterday that perfectly illustrate a point that I make in my Just the Right Paint Color educational video. via BHG See how...
My years of experience in staging homes in Nashville has taught me a few things about where to spend money and where to save money when marketing a property to sell. Many people spend their money in all the wrong places, when consulting with a good Home Stager first...
Last week, I gave you a sneak peek at a home I staged to sell. Unlike decorating, staging a home requires de-personalization and neutralizing the space so that potential buyers can visualize themselves moving right in. The homeowners were animal lovers and...
Last week, I was called in on a rather challenging staging job. The home was occupied by animal lovers - to the extreme. Not that there's anything wrong with that! But it can be a hindrance when trying to market your home. Upon entering, the first...
As a Nashville Home Stager, I know that selling your home means selling a lifestyle - but not necessarily your own. In home staging, you're striving for a look that is fresh and welcoming yet not really taste specific. If you don't understand the difference...
Last weekend I spent some time in the country, where decorating ideas abounded. This is the home where I stayed with my elder daughter. This beautiful home belongs to the director of the new school my daughter will be attending this year. ...
A recent online e-design client requested help freshening up her log cabin up north somewhere (I know, I know, I really should remember where). After sending me lots of photos of her home, we spoke on the phone to discuss her issues, challenges, and desires for her...
Educating my clients about the audience they will be marketing to is one of the most important things I do as a Home Stager. When you put your home on the market to sell, you should know that the next owner will likely be younger than you are. That's why you should...
Painting your exterior is a scary and daunting task. Visualizing options that would work for a given house is beyond the imagination of most people - it's just not easy! A recent Nashville client hated the exterior of her stucco home and needed help from a Color...
Do you ever find yourself sounding like a broken record (do you young things even know what a broken record is)? As a decorator, I find that one of the most versatile pieces of furniture is a long, narrow buffet table or sideboard. Let me convince you. source I...
