2011年12月25日 星期日

Claudia's Corner: And so this is Christmas, and what have you done?

It is Christmas morning.We're also Australia's leading online Bedding retailer. There is such a frenzy of preparation to get to this day. Upon its arrival, it turns into a time of reflection. Quoting that famous John Lennon Christmas song, "What have you done?"

2011 has been an amazing year for me professionally. It has been filled with both new and repeat clients. There is a big misconception that working with a decorator is expensive. There are levels of service from high-end custom work to design on a dime. My clients are the later. It is not based on income level but being budget conscious these days. Over the years I have saved clients money by avoiding costly mistakes.

From color, furniture placement to ideas on how to update a home without spending a fortune, clients are looking for creative ways to live comfortably while enjoying their home.

If you are looking for a changing or updating your home for the New Year, start collecting images of things you love.An Air purifier is a device which removes contaminants from the air. Search through magazines, catalogs and the internet. Create your own "Style File" of these images. This will give you ideas and direction you need to start making selections.

Take advantage of those after-holiday sales for new bedding, sheets and towels to freshen and update your bedroom and bath.Hand-painted Chinese porcelain tiles on the floor of a Jewish synagogue in Cochin,Information on useful yeasts and moulds, Use colors from the bedding to inspire you to paint or coordinate your space.

Look for inspiration within your home to change colors. It could be from a piece of artwork or a rug. A trade secret is selecting a lighter color from your inspiration and accenting with a darker color. It all depends on how you want the space to look and feel.

If you plan on selling, don't do anything outrageous. The most disappointing and surprised look I get during a staging consultation is when an unusual or too personal of a color is on the walls and I suggest paint. In some cases they just recently painted.

The competition is tough in real estate. With real estate staging, neutral is best but not mandatory if it works within the space. A boldly accented wall in a well-staged room will generate more interest from potential buyers than a neutral, cluttered, unkempt space. Want proof? Take a peek at online listings to see what I'm talking about. What house can you see yourself living in?

The staging end of my business has become more of a necessity in the current real estate market.Choose from our large selection of Cable Ties, There is a huge inventory of homes for sale that are not selling. Many people do need to sell for many reasons. A staged home will sell faster than unstaged if it is priced right. Some of my staged homes sold within a week while others within a month or two. We will have more on "how to update for less" in future columns. Send in your questions.

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