Choosing paint colors can be a very tricky. Even tried and true colors you've used successfully before may not work on any given project due to lighting variations, different flooring or finishes, etc.. I and many others have written about paint colors before. Many of us have our favorite brand
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06/01/2007
Last week I arrived at a Staging consultation appointment and immediately encountered a new problem. The curb appeal for the home I was hired to consult on was AWFUL, but not because of the home itself, but because of the NEIGHBOR'S house. As I drove up to my clients house, the first thing I no
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05/31/2007
Thank you all for the advice on Staging the Steps. Here is a picture of the finished project. The rug is very well coordinated and although it doesn't look like much of a contrast in the picture, it really does the trick. I first put the rug below the step, but it wasn't as effective. Moving
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05/14/2007
Last week I met with an agent at a vacant spec house regarding Staging. Although the house was beautifully built, it has been on the market a while and needs furnishings to warm it up. One area that the agent was very concerned with was a sunken family room. The room is off the hallway from th
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04/30/2007
Yesterday I bought a new floor mop at Target that is made by Real Simple magazine. I realize I'm more excited about this mop than any sane person should be, but I'm writing about it anyway. It's a sponge mop with a microfiber cloth attached to it. The mop is for wet or dry mopping and the whole
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03/29/2007
Picture from the MLS- a great lighting example. I can't over emphasize how important Light and Lighting is when Staging your home for sale. Natural light is always a first choice because it is a beautiful resource to be shown off in any home. Large, sunny windows are an asset. Curtains and bli
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03/27/2007
I love the idea of Live/Work spaces as I've seen them in Europe- a business below with living areas above. Fortunately we are seeing more of this concept in Southern California.Last week I began a model home project at the Lofts at City Place in Santa Ana, CA. The first phase of the project is
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03/18/2007
Time is Money. Stagers save Agents so much time by ensuring their listings are show-ready. A key difficulty Stagers' encounter and talk about often, is effective marketing tools to get Real Estate Agents' attention. I participated in a tele-conference recently about marketing Staging Services t
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03/18/2007
Accessories are an excellent way to update the look, feel, style of any house. Without the expense of replacing furniture, accessories can change and freshen up decor. Throw pillows are especially effective in changing color schemes of rooms. They can add contrast or complement colors from the
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03/08/2007
I've often written and commented on what a great Staging resource Ross is. There is one very close to my home and I check there regularly whether I have a specific need or just looking to see what's new in stock. Last week I only needed a table runner so I was not in a rush, for once, and I too
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03/03/2007
