In addition to being an Atlanta color consultant, decorator and home stager, from time to time I get calls for redesign services, but I find that many people still do not understand the term. To define "redesign," it is essentially using what you already have in your home, but repositioning furnishings to give the space a fresh look. Theodore Roosevelt said, "Do what you can, where you are, with what you have." Was he our first redesigner? In … [Read more...]
Atlanta Home Staging – The Enclave
Several months ago I was called on for an Atlanta home staging job in The Enclave. On my first trip down I saw the home was filled with furniture from three households. As the homeowners were in the process of moving, all I did initially was to perform a color consultation and tag furnishings I wanted them to leave behind thinking we might be able to use certain items for staging purposes. There was much work to be done once the homeowners … [Read more...]
What’s In an Entrance?
Being an Atlanta home stager and decorator, I'm in a lot of homes. One thing I notice again and again is that many homeowners neglect to make a great first impression. When someone pops through your front door, what do they see? That first impression is crucial for setting the visual tone of your home. A couple of years ago I staged a beautiful Alpharetta home. Shown below is the "before" shot of the foyer: This was a very large … [Read more...]