Judith Lowe's (judithlowe) Blog

Have you ever had to decorate your room around a rather large television?  Perhaps a big, square box called a sub woofer, not to mention at least 4 large speakers for surround sound, and lets not forget the center channel speaker - which of course, has to sit on the top of the television!  How do...

   Check out the newly formed PRES Staging Resource Centre.  It serves the Lower Mainland and Interior and is the brainchild of Dana Smithers of Sun On My Back ReDesigns.  Not only can you "Locate a Stager" in your area, but PRES also offers course work for people interested in becoming Home Stag...

Do you have a room in your home that you spend very little time in?  When you walk in do you think, "Something is not right in here"?  If so, perhaps you need to redesign your space.  I am teaching a Saturday morning course through the Vancouver School Board Continuing Education program where you...

This amazing new paint from Benjamin Moore is considered to be cutting edge in the field.  Previously paint was a blend, and still is in many cases, of the water based latex resin and the oil based colourant which created the colour choice the homeowner picked.  Benjamin Moore's Aura paint goes o...

With summer fast approaching, okay I know the weather does not always cooperate, but one way to freshen your space is to lighten it.  You can do this by doing the following: exchange heavy draperies for lighter sheers or nothing at all if privacy is not an issue if you have hardwood or laminate f...

Do you sometimes walk into a room and realize that you spend very little time in it?  Do you know why?  Usually colour has something to do with it.  All colours have undertones and if the undertones within a space do not jive, then the overall feeling is one of being uncomfortable and ultimately ...

Have you noticed that there are more and more houses on the market?  Want to have an advantage when it comes to selling?  Consider using the services of a Home Staging Professional.  With a minimum of time and effort, maximum value can be achieved, and usually a quicker sale.  If you are thinking...

Are you thinking about updating, renovating or redoing space in your home?  You should check out the erenovate website which will direct you to renovators and/or contractors in your area.  Erenovate is also preparing to launch a new site which will be specific to interiors in the next few weeks. ...

I wanted to thank all of you who stopped by the Kerrisdale Home and Garden Show to introduce yourself to me, Judith Lowe, this last weekend and find out more about ReDesign - the ultimate in recycling:  using what you already have to create a fresh feel and look to your spaces; as well as Staging...

If you have some time during the first weekend in May, come to the Kerrisdale Spring Home and Garden Show to find out more about Staging your House for Selling or ReDesigning your home for Living!  You can also ask about the new to Canada, Dewey No-Fail Colour Consultation system which can provid...