A couple of months ago I got a call from homeowners in Alpharetta requesting an exterior color consultation. They wanted a bit of a change to their current look, but weren't sure which way to go. When I arrived, here is what I saw: In the above photo you are seeing only a portion of the home. It is lovely being quite large and rather rambling, positioned on a golf course. Dave & Joanne were ready to warm up the color palette, but … [Read more...]
The Science of Color
Red, yellow, green, blue, orange, etc. What's there to know, right? Actually there's a lot to know about the science of color, or what makes certain colors work well together while others do not. Let's begin with the basics: Primary Colors: red, yellow and blue. These are the basic colors which cannot be made from mixing other colors. Secondary Colors: orange, green and violet. Each is made by mixing two primary colors together. … [Read more...]
Patsy’s Top 10 Reasons For Home Staging
Home staging. Ugh. You know you've got to do it, but you just can't make yourself get up off the couch and get to work. You'd rather sit there and watch HGTV shows on how to stage your home, right? I feel your pain. Last year my husband and I moved from our two-story traditional home, where we had lived for twenty-three years and raised our son, to a condo. Lots of memories. I had been ready to move since the day John graduated from high … [Read more...]
Are You A Redneck Home Stager?
I live in metro Atlanta, which is Jeff Foxworthy country. Last I heard, he lived about 20 miles up the road from me. We all love him around here. Recently my husband and I went to the local diner for dinner (supper?) where they have a Jeff Foxworthy calendar on the counter. He has a "You might be a redneck if..." line for every day of the year! That got me to thinking that some of us in the profession might be redneck home stagers, but … [Read more...]
Beware of Cast-off Color
Are you embarking on a bathroom or kitchen renovation? Ridding yourself of hideous wallpaper? Repainting your red dining room? Then beware of cast-off color. Note: This bathroom renovation and write-up with photos was actually done 7-8 years ago, but I'm including the post here as it contains valuable information. (Don't they all? :)) For several years now I've been trying to talk my husband into moving. He's coming around, but it's … [Read more...]
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