Decorate like a pro! Use focal points to give your
rooms a professional look...
Want to create rooms that are comfortable and
inviting? Or do you want to highlight special features? Here’s
another decorating tip from
Perfect
Transformations that you can do yourself. If you’re selling your
home, these tips can help you get your home ready to show and put you
out ahead of the competition! Debbie Fiskum is the owner of Perfect
Transformations and she can help you with all kinds of decorating ideas.
Watch for more tips each month.
Create a focal point in each room or area.
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Play up a fireplace – one of the biggest
mistakes people make is covering up their fireplace. If you have one,
try to find a way to arrange furniture so some of it faces this feature.
Even if you don’t use it much, play it up; don’t clutter the mantel or
wall above it with too much stuff; keep it clean – put a basket of large
pinecones in it if you don’t use it. A large piece of artwork above
helps to draw the eye to it. Usually a fireplace is the “WOW” factor
when you walk into the room, so don’t sell it short! “read more…”
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Showcase great windows – do you have large,
beautiful windows? Do they look out onto a great view? Frame them with
drapes that let in light and let you see out. There are so many to
choose from. You can go very inexpensive to spending quite a bit.
Remember, these frame your view and can really set the tone for your
room.
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Display artwork – So many people have nice
pieces of art, but they never get around to putting it up. Instead, they
clutter horizontal surfaces with lots of small photos or hang many
pictures on the wall. While you want to see family photos, neutral art
will make your rooms look more elegant and upscale. Put the family
photos in lovely albums and put them out on the coffee table.
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Create “zones” that define each space – if
you have rooms that serve multiple purposes, define each space so it
doesn’t look cluttered. A common use of space is to make a spare bedroom
into an office. Keep office clutter contained in neat shelves, drawers
or baskets and confine it to one area. The bedroom furniture shouldn’t
be piled with papers, books and your extra office overflow. Use an area
rug to help define spaces. Consider a large one under a dining room
table and chairs. Or mark off the TV viewing area with a rug and leave
another space for reading, playing games or relaxing. You can also
divide rooms with shelves that serve double duty – storage and room
dividers!
If
you’d like help with decorating or redesign in your home, Debbie would
be glad to set up a consultation. If you’re selling your home, we can
help you get it ready so it sells quickly and brings the best price!
Call
PT Staging
today and see what we can do for you!
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