Do you believe that first impressions count? What impression do your front door and entry make on your guests? Newly-Painted Black Front Door I recently did a Color Consultation for a Nashville client who needed to get her home ready to sell. The outside needed a...
3 Ways to Freshen Up an Older or Historic Home
This week I got to stage a beautiful historic property to sell. It was a Bed & Breakfast for years, and formerly served as a girls' academy in the early 20th century. Staging a home like this is a challenge. While you want to make it appeal to the widest...
No More Nipple Lights! Alternatives for Flush Mount Lighting
I get lots of requests from design clients and blog readers for recommendations for alternatives to those generic builder-grade flush mount light fixtures in their entries and hallways. You know - the dreaded nipple lights: Dated Brass Nipple Lights My decorating...
Dueling Homes – Which Will Sell First?
Two homes with the same layout in the same neighborhood. If they are similarly priced, which one's going to sell and which is going to flounder on the market? The Decorologist Why don't we start with House #1? Here's a brief tour of the home: Living Room Living...
The Perfect Gift for The Decorologist
I got the coolest gift today - I just had to share! Isn't this the coolest sign EVER??? My Own Sign!!! Dana Tucker and her husband have a fabulous painting business called Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes. Recently, Dana launched her own PR company, called...
Taming the Tray Ceiling
It's an age old-question: how do you properly paint out a tray ceiling? This is how some people think you should paint out a tray ceiling: One Word: YIKES! That kind of multi-color chaos draws TOO much attention to the ceiling, and NOT in a good way....
One Change That Will Set the Tone for Your Entire House
Want to make the one change that will set the tone for your entire house? It's actually pretty easy . . . via Houzz So many houses I enter have a builder grade entry fixture. You know it needs updating, but after awhile you simply stop noticing it. You continue...
Speed Staging with The Decorologist
No, I didn't say Speed Dating! A few months ago, I began offering a "Speed Staging" service as an option for those putting their homes on the market. It works well for homeowners who have nice furniture and a good supply of decor items. The Decorologist Home...
Nashville Decorator Reveals 3 Tricks to Making Your Bedroom Appear Larger
Many of you know I've been working with a Professional Organizer to get my home in shape. My Bedroom We've concentrated a good deal of time and effort in my bedroom and closet, which I blogged about here. I already had one large armoire in my bedroom, which I...
Color and The Hunger Games
Wowza. It's been a crazy week around here. My kids have been on Spring Break, I've done six Color Consultations, and I received a nifty little award from Greater Nashville House & Home. House & Home Magazine Greater Nashville House & Home is the...
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