I love it when people think “outside the box” and come up with an original kitchen that screams luxury. These green cabinets and shiplap siding are just the right mix for fun and elegance not to mention the upscale Wolf gas stove. Did you know that kitchens are the most requested item for most buyers? This house would sell quickly.
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When it comes to decorating, you have to work very hard to beat New Orleans style
Check out this gorgeous home in the French Quarter for outrageous ideas.
http://www.theribboninmyjournal.com/inspired-christmas-decor-from-a-new-orleans-home/
Every room in your home deserves a unique and personal work of art. For me, more is more…Art enhances any home.
Photo courtesy of victoriamag.com
I am often asked what is the one thing you would do to help a home sell. If you are looking for pure “wow” factor it would have to be art. Art makes everything more beautiful and elevates a room. It doesn’t have to be expensive just a statement piece that reflects your personality. If you are unsure about an art display, ask your agent who can tell you what is appropriate.
Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan talks about the importance of art in a home:
“I have lots of art hanging in my living room. Many of them are by my mother, Mary Ryan, and I have several from a friend who lives in the Bay Area who has been painting for many years named Emily Payne. I believe art is the most aspirational part of the home, and the most spiritual. It’s not essential — you don’t eat on it, you don’t sit at it, you don’t wipe your feet on it — and that’s what makes it so special.”
Small spaces can be quite chic with the use of art, pendant lighting (or any great cohesive lighting) and a sense for design and detail. In fact, it’s all in the detail as you will see with this super cute small condo.
People ask me all the time what one thing they can do to make their home more attractive without spending a lot of money. The answer is easy.
Add color!
The days of brown and beige is in the past and color is here to stay. Currently, you will find kitchens reinvented through the use of color appliances in bold hues.
I love the use of color in a home. I often change up the color in my own home for the seasons using pillows, decorative elements and paintings. You would be amazed at how simple things can make an old space sparkle.
Photo courtesy of Lonny.com
Most of you who regularly read this blog know that I have a passion for chandeliers. My Mother was a lighting architect and put outrageous and stunning lighting in most of the Miami Beach hotels. I grew up loving sparkle, glitz and glamour.
A chandelier adds an elegant feature to a home and elevates the room from ordinary to extraordinary. This chandelier is called a French empire style design. It has that wow factor.
Empire style is a French 19th century design aesthetic that was defined by opulence and ornate touches. Fast forward to now and there is whole category of crystal and other material chandeliers that is considered a French Empire style chandelier. The silhouette is narrow at the top and then curves down into a bowl or cup shape at the bottom.
“The exterior of your home is where first impressions are made. It can make guests excited to see what’s inside! I painted a runner up the stairs to draw you into that gorgeous front door.”
(Courtesy of OneKingsLane.com)
It is so important to have proper lighting in a home. It makes a huge difference when it comes time to sell. Invest in lighting.#lighting #interior design
Design ideas for all your nooks and crannies! There is a world of possibilities. Check out this great article “The Small Spaces in Your Home that You’re Forgetting to Decorate:
Linda Parvin Hutchinson, REALTOR 