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...]
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...]
How To Get Rid Of Leftover Paint
As an Atlanta color consultant who is always working with clients in the midst of painting projects in their home, it's great to have some helpful household tips to pass along. This one has to do with getting rid of leftover paint. Do any of you have a shelf in your storage area or garage that looks like this? Yep, it's full of leftover paint. (BTW, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The gas can is empty!) For the past two years we … [Read more...]
Can’t Decide On Paint Colors? You’re Not Alone
Last weekend I met with the sweetest couple. They had just purchased a new home and were looking to put their own stamp on it. The problem? They couldn't make a decision on a color palette. As I walked into the family room and glanced at the wall, I had to smile. Here is what I saw: Please notice the seven different color samples painted on the wall. As an Atlanta color consultant I see this sort of thing on a regular (almost daily) … [Read more...]
Atlanta Home Staging “Must Do” List
Since the selling season is right around the corner, I'm getting lots of Atlanta home staging calls. As a result, I'd like to share with you the four main things you should do get your home "market ready." First, a fresh coat of paint is a necessity. If your walls are covered with dated wallpaper, get rid of it. If they are colorful, neutralize them. When thinking about what you need to do to your home, always think about what most people … [Read more...]