tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23820435374451415292013-07-13T23:23:03.739-07:00Home Staging and DecoratingDesignSquareD2's blog is about our company, our services, our passion, our projects, articles we write about various topics relevant to home staging, decorating, organizing and interior design. Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-33482300614555148522013-07-05T22:42:00.000-07:002013-07-05T19:43:04.246-07:002013-07-05T19:43:04.246-07:00Thanks to our Readers and Facebook fans!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey to our readers out there who have been following us, wherever you might be! We wanted to let you know that we greatly appreciate you reading our posts and taking interest in what we do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Currently here in Canada, its our summer and its warm :) tonight I enjoyed sitting out on the deck with a tea and relaxing with my flowers. I love looking at my flowers and tending to them, whether its with weeding or watering, it gives me a chance to really see how much they're changing and how far they have come since I planted them earlier in the season. While I'm doing all this, it also gives me the opportunity to reflect on the day and think about what I accomplished and what I still need to get done and what I can still get done that day. Sometimes I feel bad if I haven't gotten out to my garden in a couple of days - I feel like I'm neglecting it and not having me time and not enjoying something that I put a lot of time into creating. Sometimes we need those eye openers to realize how busy we've gotten, working by schedules and seeing how fast time does really go by. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So take time, make time to have you time, even when you work full-time and have mouths to feed and spouses, and schedules to keep up, try to remember to fit in you time. You need this time you stay sane. Maybe you have it while relaxing in a hot bath, or reading by yourself before you go to bed... whatever it is, promise me you'll make time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's amazing how comfortable the patio and the "great outdoors" have become. Now you can find chaise lounges and sectional sofa's to cozy up on, not to mention area rugs to bring everything together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When planning your space be sure to plan it strategically. Be sure to plan where it goes so that it is easily accessible from inside the house. As long as its easy to get to, it will be used. Don't forget too that you're adding value to your home when creating an outdoor space!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you add a patio to your home, you are adding more space to your own and bridging the divide between the outdoors to the indoors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Materials that the furniture is made from nowadays are more long lasting and stands up better to being out in the elements. Not only do they withstand the weather but they leave less of a footprint on the environment too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One such company that provide various furniture designs for your patio is the C.R. Plastic Production Inc. company out of Stratford, Ontario. They provide products that are built from solid plastic lumber and created in a similar fashion comparable to the classic wood designs they faithfully replicate. Their products are long lasting, maintenance free, comfortable and durable. Another added bonus is that the materials don't fade, rot, split, mildew or stain. </span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You should choose a theme or some kind of idea as to why you're creating this space. Maybe you would like to think of it as a vacation spot, so try to include bright colours for a more tropical festive feel. Or maybe you want a calming space to relax so introduce a water feature and some soft neutral colours that are more spa-like.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To enhance the space add furniture to lounge in, not just tables and chairs with an umbrella. For added comfort and luxury add pillows!</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Adding some lighting helps to make the space have a more romantic feeling and allows you to enjoy the space to later in the evening.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fireplaces are fun to have in the backyard because it's something to gather around with family and friends. Plus, it means you can extend the use of your patio space into the fall!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When a home is up for sale and it includes an outdoor living space, you have more value in your home and that home will sell faster.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using planters of varying shapes and sizes filled with colourful annuals can dress up any space. Shrubs and perennials tend to freeze in containers over the winter unless they were placed close to the home for shelter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trellis and Obelisks add vertical interest to a space. If you have a balcony trellises area a great way for climbing plants to grow up and add privacy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All weather rugs can be found in 3ft by 5ft or 6ft by 9ft dimensions to bring together a seating area or elongate a dining area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">So we hope you found this article interesting and helpful! We hope it helps you to create the get-away space you've been wanting in your backyard! </span></div>
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Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0Goderich, ON, Canada43.7428345 -81.7138942000000343.6966965 -81.79491820000003 43.7889725 -81.63287020000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-36209597102858489632013-05-27T09:18:00.001-07:002013-05-27T09:18:37.499-07:002013-05-27T09:18:37.499-07:00The Hawaiian Home Blog: Beach Decor Events<a href="http://thehawaiianhome.blogspot.com/2013/05/beach-decor-events.html?spref=bl">The Hawaiian Home Blog: Beach Decor Events</a>: Hurry over to Joss & Main for some new cool beach style events. These events end 5/20. Below are just a tiny sampling of some of the i...Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-44098409427595366922013-05-23T11:00:00.000-07:002013-05-23T11:00:08.753-07:002013-05-23T11:00:08.753-07:00Experience Lunch at The Works:Gourmet Burger Bistro!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I loved the decor of the place. Walking in, the bistro has a real urban factory bistro feel. The style was very tastefully designed and did a great job to keep everything in the style of eclectic urban! Traditional layout of tables and booths with a friendly staff who greet you when you walk in and seat you with a smile on their face! The salt and pepper shakers with light bulbs, your drinks were served in glass measuring cups and your food was served to you in cake pans!<br />
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The restaurant itself was very clean! There wasn't a dish that wasn't and the waitress was very helpful when explaining the menu and how to order. The menu has a wide variety of dishes to eat. One for anyone who is brave or someone who just wants a regular burger that want nothing too exciting.<br />
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As urban as the space felt, it was warm and welcoming at the same time. Located on King across from the Covent Garden Market you're a short walk from the Budweiser Gardens (formerly the John Labatt Centre or the JLC). So if you wanted to catch a bite at a delicious restaurant after a concert, The Works is the place to go!<br />
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The finishes used for this space, was high impact traditional urban materials. Like metal, wood, stone, colours like, grey's, blacks, yellow's for contrast. The combination of wood with the stone are a winning combination for a welcoming "sit back, relax and enjoy" kind of space.<br /><br />
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<br />The experience at The Works was great, I would highly recommend going and enjoying a good burger. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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If you want to have a non-beef burger there are other options as well like; a whole chicken breast, ground turkey, gourmet veggie, Portobello mushroom cap or even Lean Domestic Elk.</div>
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There are many other The Works: Gourmet Burger Bistro restaurants around the country, the original one located in Ottawa has been going since 2001. Be sure to check out this great bistro for a great meal! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!</div>
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Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-49228236187299066982013-05-18T05:50:00.000-07:002013-05-18T06:00:52.500-07:002013-05-18T06:00:52.500-07:00Pallet Projects : So many uses for these things!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can usually find them at any grocery store hold products
in the back room, or any warehouse or being taken around and moved from here to
there on a forklift. We’re talking pallets. I don’t know if you have noticed as
much as I have that people have found great uses for them. Whether it’s for in
your home as a table, or being turned into a garden – it’s amazing how many
uses these objects have and it’s great to see that people are re-using them
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One place that I have found so inspiring for projects with
gardening is a website called Pinterest. Pinterest is a essentially a site that
allows you to have an account and “pin” ideas that you find online or websites
that you find useful to boards that you can name yourself. The number of boards
that you create is limitless. Here are some ideas that I have found!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a gardening idea, this is great! If you seal the ends of the pallet, it holds the dirt in and by removing some of the boards on the top, you now have access to plant your seeds! Raised beds have also become a popular form of gardening and I would say that is what a pallet garden is. I just love it when people think outside the box and come up with something totally different than what the original designer had in mind for an object. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is another great idea to re-use a pallet. Paint the individual boards different colours and then attach hooks. How fun is that?! Or paint the boards all the same colour as your wall colour behind and then its flush with the wall and you hanging objects with appear as though they're floating! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pallets being used as a desk. This is great for any space that you would like to have a more industrial feel. Or have a more GREEN approach aka, re-using items that would normally just be thrown away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How about this idea for all you shoe-lovers out there. I would suggest painting your pallet to be a neutral like white or soft grey or the same colour as the wall the pallet is hanging from so that the colours of the shoes pop!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Having recently travelled to Greece, I wanted to write an
article about how this trip has been so inspiring to me. The way the people of Santorini
and Crete (both islands I visited) live is so simple and they infuse that into their
decorating/design. We stayed in a traditional “cave” in Oia on the island of
Santorini and it was simply decorated with white stucco walls and blue windows
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While walking through Oia, the marble stone walkways parted
the coloured, stucco storefronts and venders that sold various Greek silks,
prints and traditional souvenirs. Amongst the storefronts were various
restaurants cooking traditional Greek dishes. They were delicious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While sitting at your table, eating a delectable freshly
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The view is amazing and the sun is so warm on your skin that
you are completely in paradise. I found this place so beautiful that it made
taking pictures so easy. Words that come to mind when I think about being there
include; magnificent, simple, traditional, elegant, colourful, amazing… to say
a few… you need to truly experience the beauty of Oia, everyone should visit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I wanted to find some spaces that have been inspired by
the Greeks. Here is what I found. But before I show you, here are some things to
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rich colours</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gold and silver accents</span></li>
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fabrics like velvet and silks with delicate patterns and subtle grey tones.
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need is a hint of luxury to make a big statement. This trend seems to favour
more contemporary styling as well as simple, sleek designs in furniture such as
lamps and tables make for simple but chic interior spaces. This trend is
wonderful for anyone who wants a luxurious space but without being to showy.
For an easy addition to a space, try adding a cashmere throw. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that is sure to spark some interest. Something a little more Spanish, a little
more colour, a little more spice, a little more geometric. Think earthy and
rugged. Mixing South American, Mexican and Native American. Does the word </span><i style="font-family: 'Bradley Hand ITC';">Sarape</i><span style="font-family: Bradley Hand ITC;"> ring a bell? Embrace this trend
by adding hints into your home like tiles with
colourful geometric shapes to any space or by adding Spanish inspired colours
to your walls like cactus greens, tobacco browns, hot reds, or terra-cotta
oranges. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for anyone who enjoys being outside, camping, gardening, going for walks,
hiking etc. It’s quite simple to embrace this trend by adding more natural
elements to any space in your home, such as wood floors, stone floors, and
dense textured carpets in natural organic colours like warm browns, fresh
greens and soft blues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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country, why not leave one window undressed. This is an easy way to make a
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furniture and accessories, be sure to have pieces with organic lines i.e.,
curvy and natural, oppose to straight more contemporary feeling pieces. The more
curves you have in a space, the more relaxed it will feel. By adding any kind
of black metal to the space in the form of say, a lantern, makes the space more
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<span style="font-family: Bradley Hand ITC;">The traditional spiral staircase is being upgraded to have a more modern feel. The upgrade includes a more expansive tread. This look in a space can also help to make it feel more European. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bradley Hand ITC;">As a basic upgrade to drywall, why not try a more humbling idea like Japanese inspired horizontal paneling. It is more cost effective than drywall and adds easy texture to any space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bradley Hand ITC;">Instead of using traditional french doors in a space, why not try introducing glass partitions with black metal frames. This allows light to flow through, but makes a more graphic statement. Never forget about the doors in your home. They welcome you from one room in your home to another. </span></div>
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We know that this book has taken off like wildfire selling over 40 million
copies worldwide and taking the top place position for best seller’s lists
around the world. It has also broken the record for being the fastest selling
paperback of all time - this beating out the Harry Potter series. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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home staging? Well, we thought we would put together interiors or DIY projects
encompassing the colour grey!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This is a space that is mainly a monochromatic scheme. You can see a few different shades of grey with some warm hints of natural colours found in the pillows. Using varying sizes of picture frames on the bookshelf, is more engaging than just having frames of all one size. This way draws the eye of the viewer to the shelf and provides more interest and engages the viewer more. </div>
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This shows a colour combination that uses varying grey's in it. The brown is a good neutral and it helps to warm the space given that the grey's are more of a cooler tone. Keep in mind that when using this colour scheme, that the brown doesn't just mean paint colour. It can also be a furniture colour or floor colour as well!<div class="MsoNormal">
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To make your own colour scheme, you can do something as simple as this one and take a photograph or use one that you already have and love and scan it or upload it onto your computer and (either in a paint program or in photoshop) and use the eye dropper tool and draw out colours that you love.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>We can help you!</u></span><br />
If you want, send them to use by emailing them to us and we can pick out a colour combination for you!<br />
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Our email address is <a href="http://www.designsquare.ca/contact-us--locations.html" target="_blank">design2@live.ca </a><br />
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Let us know if there are certain colours you don't like or any other specifics that are important to know and tell us the style of the room, what direction it faces, if it receives a lot of light or not and what the room would be used for. We would love to help you!!<br />
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I love this punch of colour in this space, contrasting the sophisticated grey! Also, don't be afraid to mix different patterns in a space. As you can see, both stripes and circles were used here. They went all out with opposites here!! If you are mixing patterns, its always a good idea to mix up different scales of patterns so the spaces has some dimension and doesn't appear cluttered or too busy to the eye. <div>
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Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-88825576883155053942012-09-19T13:45:00.000-07:002013-01-08T06:27:21.918-08:002013-01-08T06:27:21.918-08:00Celebrating Tiffany & Co. 175 years!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span>
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long it has been for the </span><span style="font-family: JasmineUPC, serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">company of Tiffany & Co. Featuring the robin’s egg
blue that is Tiffany's signature colour, we have put together some interiors that
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how inspiring are these interiors! You can use a little or a lot!</div>
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<span style="font-family: BlackJack; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever pick wonder what paint color you painted
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<span style="font-family: BlackJack; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The next time you paint a room ....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: BlackJack; line-height: 115%;">The guy at the paint store with thank you for it! </span><span style="font-family: BlackJack; line-height: 17.77777862548828px;">This is a great idea </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: BlackJack; font-size: 13.5pt;">Here is a star burst mirror that would look lovely in a dining room, hall, entryway, or bedroom!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: BlackJack;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Some lovely art deco styling done in the metalwork of the window on this door. (above)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: BlackJack; text-align: start;">It is available </span><span style="font-family: BlackJack; text-align: start;">in both gold and silver stars.</span></div>
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When it comes to decorating for fall, you want to use many different warm, inviting, soft, natural textures. You can find different textures while looking at accessories like; throws, blankets, pillows and area rugs. You can find different textures in furniture as well. For this season and for the season to follow, you want to use things that resemble natural elements. This helps to make the space more relaxed and earthy. So a good idea for fall and winter accessories is to use wood, instead of metal. Metal in a space can make people feel cold and uninviting, whereas warm, natural wood tables like an end table or accent furniture feels more relaxed and inviting. If you can't live without some metal in a space, be sure to balance it well with some natural elements or colours.</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Mood & Style</b></u> - What mood and style are you wanting to convey in a space? This pretty much decides what style or kind of furniture you will want to purchase. For example if you want a modern style of space, you want cool colours, metals and stark furniture. Once you settle on a style, you'll find that your selection of furniture and accessories narrows significantly. The better you know the mood that you wish to have, the easier it will be to furnish the space and decorate.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Mixing styles</u> - Some of would like to mix different styles in one space. When done correctly, mixing styles can be very pleasing on the eye. But when this isn't done, the room appears un-welcoming and jarring. There are no set rules saying what styles go best together and what don't. The best way to learn what works is to experiment. A good way of figuring this out is to look through magazines and cut out pieces from different styles and see if they work side-by-side. A working combo would be mixing a country style chair with a French period style chair. Another thing to consider is the different fabrics and patterns. Colours, patterns and size of the print can all be mixed together, as long as they are mixed properly and not too much of one scale or colour. This can be overwhelming. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Proportion</u></b> - This refers to the size of different elements of the furniture piece in relation to the piece as a whole. Some pieces can be out of proportion like a table with heavyset legs and a smaller, delicate top. Even if you having a working furniture layout plan, the proportions of the individual furniture pieces could be just the thing to throw off the space. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a dining area, leave room for people to not knock elbows at the table. Leave 12 in in front of and to either side of a person when planning out the seat arrangement at your next wedding or dinner party. You should also leave 2' from the wall and the back of the chairs so that a person can excuse themselves from the table comfortably without taking a piece out of your wall. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To function properly and safely, vents and radiators need ample space around them. To prevent your furniture from becoming a fire hazard, leave at least 6 in for hot surfaces. For registers on the floor, try not to place furniture directly on top of the vent, this is disrupt airflow. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Air conditioners also need ample space around them to work properly. A model that blows air from the front of the unit needs 6-8 in to let air circulate. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fireplaces add richness to a space and make for excellent focal points in rooms. However they can also pose safety concerns. Make sure the entire hearth area is clear at all times. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure that when you enter a space, you don't see the backside of a sofa. You want your room to be inviting, not to feel closed out. Imagine entering the room and thinking how you would layout the furniture to make to room more welcoming. Angled furniture invites people to come in, sit down, take a load off and relax. On the other hand, a view of furniture lined up again st the wall reminds people of a waiting room. As long as there is a sufficient amount of space to move from the entrance of the room to a comfortable spot or to the most desirable spot in the room, this leads to enhancing the welcoming feeling in the room! </span></div>Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-54711767499873259122012-06-10T20:07:00.000-07:002012-06-10T20:07:04.183-07:002012-06-10T20:07:04.183-07:00De-cluttering your Home<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clutter might by your Culprit <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Have you ever walked into a room and felt overwhelmed? Perhaps the reason was because there were too many items in the space like; figurines, pictures, books, or flowers. Clutter in a space can be detrimental when trying to sell your home! It can weigh down a room, disorganize a room and it can and will send your potential buyers heading for the door.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A cluttered room can also distract potential buyers from looking at the more valuable, architectural elements of the home. When you are first distracted by the clutter, it's hard to re-focus. So don't let your viewers be distracted from the various great aspects of your home. Don't let them be distracted by your pets bed and chew toys from the vaulted ceilings, or by that fabulous conditioner that makes your hair feel silky smooth. Its great that you know that (and I'm happy for you) but you don't need to broadcast it to the world just yet. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clutter could simply be items that have been left out and haven't gotten back to their proper homes'. When you're in a rush, you usually just do what you gotta do and what you have time for and drop everything and go. This is where things are left out and get neglected. But if there was a place for these items then the clutter wouldn't stack up and overwhelm us when we get home.</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clutter can take over your life if you let it. But if you give the items the right amount of time then they won't turn into clutter and start to overwhelm you. Keep on track and keep clutter at bay!</span></span>
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</div>Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-74770801923782488192012-03-01T16:34:00.000-08:002012-03-01T16:34:10.175-08:002012-03-01T16:34:10.175-08:00Home Staging & Decorating: Decorating<a href="http://designsquared2homestaging.blogspot.com/2011/03/colour-trends-for-2011-s-o-if-youre.html">Home Staging & Decorating: Decorating</a>Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-74908183781617235202011-09-28T13:32:00.000-07:002011-09-28T13:32:59.103-07:002011-09-28T13:32:59.103-07:002.5 hrs = Awesome Flower bed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5m3ZzBR0-U/ToN47oP31ZI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qoQ4zElsn84/s1600/DSC_0292+merg+res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5m3ZzBR0-U/ToN47oP31ZI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qoQ4zElsn84/s320/DSC_0292+merg+res.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.0pt;">I've been dying to get my hands on a couple Hydrangeas’ this summer. They are so beautiful with their giant balls of multiple blossoms and rich colour. AND they come in a variety of colours and sizes, SO you'll be able to find one that is perfect for your own backyard too! Now is the perfect time to go shopping for perennials because everything is on sale and the nurseries just want to sell, sell, and sell, to make room to grow new stock for next year! So I finally found two - both are different sizes and colours but both are equally gorgeous! Then I had to find a home for them in my backyard ... so I decided, well hey, let’s just make a new flower bed. So the digging began...</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
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This project is a great mood booster to tackle on a rainy, wet, gray day because you're putting away any heavy, dark clothing and bringing out anything thats bright, fun and cheery :)<br />
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In the beginning, I wanted to tackle this job to know what I had and didn't have in terms of tops and bottoms and in what colours and also to see if I had to replace anything from last year. But as I mentioned above, this helps to show what you already have and it may stop you from splurging and spending your money on things this season (if you don't need them).<br />
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I always think that you should have a few staple colours like beige (or khaki), black, brown and denim (dark or light which ever you prefer) in your wardrobe. Anything beyond that is extra that might be fun to have but isn't necessary. These 4 staples are great anchors to have in your wardrobe because anything goes with them and they can be dressed up or down.<br />
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</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9pMuyH68GY/TfZunppJ3gI/AAAAAAAAADo/Fbm7q4tIdeI/s1600/done2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9pMuyH68GY/TfZunppJ3gI/AAAAAAAAADo/Fbm7q4tIdeI/s320/done2.jpg" width="320" /></a>What was my first step in tackling this job? Out of my closet, I took all of my heavy sweaters <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=homesampdecor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0061343811&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>and pretty much anything else that would be too warm to wear in the summer and piled everything out on my bed. This is the best way to see everything that you're working with. Then I brought all of my summer tops out. This included any t-shirts, blouses, light cardigans, or short sleeved anything really. Then I started hanging them in my closet in all the same colour groupings. This "colour blocking" technique helps to show what colours you have, what you favour and what you don't need more of. **another way of saving you money!!**<br />
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I have to admit that I had a blast doing this project. I loved seeing all the bright colours again, setting up all the colour groupings (I even grouped them light to dark) and seeing what I had and feeling in control, knowing what I don't need to spend money on... THAT IS EMPOWERING!!!<br />
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I went into a well-known clothing store the other day and spotted a few items that looked quite appealing, but then thought "what do I already have at home? Do I actually need this?" Thats when I decided that it was time to pull out all the summer things and get going on this very project. This job is empowering because, by going through your clothes, you're purging and organizing all at the same time and it sets you up for the next time you go clothes shopping. <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=homesampdecor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1592400361&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>This helps you from walking up to the store with your "on a mission" face and then as soon as you see the "pretty little tops" or shoes or handbags at the door and walk in, thats when your eye's glaze over and you get the feeling that you're walking through Candy Land. Pretty, colourful and cute. This is where you should stop and say to yourself "I am in control of my money! What do I want and what do actually need?" This is also empowering - you are in control!<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=homesampdecor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B003IJJAV0&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>If you have any (light) scarves that you wear in the summer and aren't sure how to display them, you can hang them together or curl them up like a seashell idea and put them in a basket. That way, you can see all the colours that you have and are able to easily match them to your outfit accordingly.A great way to showcase your scarves is to hang them on a hanger that you already have in your closet, so that you can see all the colours together and choose accordingly!<br />
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Have fun with this project! Think of it as helping to save you money :) Let your wardrobe inspire you!Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-76746547755517944922011-04-08T13:56:00.000-07:002011-04-08T13:56:21.312-07:002011-04-08T13:56:21.312-07:00<div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE</span></span></div><br />
As an artist, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Daniel Emond</span>, has been able to provide his vast experience to all aspects of creativity involving Home Staging, planning, designing and creating unique and effective decors to enhance the beauty of a home for future buyers.<br />
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Daniel Emond’s career started as a painter and cabinet/furniture-maker, creating one-of-a-kind stunning custom pieces. He quickly realized that in order to reach their full beauty potential, his pieces had to be staged.<br />
Evolving in that direction, Daniel started his own window dressing company in the fashionable area of Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, creating decors not only for store windows but also for luxurious homes.<br />
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Eventually his artistic reputation lead him to create lavishing decors for municipal events, fashion shows, stage production, themed parties and weddings.<br />
In one of life’s many surprising turns, Daniel landed in Toronto with a contract at IKEA, for remodelling their stores throughout Ontario. Creating stunning living spaces ignited in him the idea of combining his knowledge of window dressing into everyday homes for home staging.Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-66887196762865165532011-03-19T19:59:00.000-07:002011-03-19T19:59:42.178-07:002011-03-19T19:59:42.178-07:00<div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DucQQJ0ykwc/TYKyy46FOsI/AAAAAAAAACA/m7kolNG7TxE/s1600/mascu3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DucQQJ0ykwc/TYKyy46FOsI/AAAAAAAAACA/m7kolNG7TxE/s320/mascu3.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 28.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.designerpages.com/">Designer Pages</a></span></div><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A handy little link!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 338.25pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">Designer Pages is a handy little link that provides designers a glossary of products for every brand out there. With 1000’s of product results, you will find anything you need - from wallpaper to plumbing to lighting to furniture to exterior finishes. This is a awesome site, for a designer, contractor or a homeowner. If you are doing some renovating at home and need some products and want to know what's out there, Designer Pages is something you should check out!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 338.25pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 338.25pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">This site provides company names and website links to the companies themselves which help you pinpoint where exactly you can get the product from, instead of mulling and searching around Google trying to find what you’re really looking for –which can be both hard and frustrating. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 338.25pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 338.25pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Candara;">You can even sign up to get a email sent to your inbox on a regular basis of what the latest trends are in flooring, wall coverings, lighting, furniture, eco friend trends and so much more! This is a good thing to have to keep up-to-date with what is hot in the industry and what is also up-and-coming!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 338.25pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">t all started </span><span style="font-family: Candara;">when I was little. I would move around the furniture in my room to have a change - to be able to see my room from a different perspective. I would get really excited when my bed or my dresser was in a different place, because I liked the change and it was almost like going on vacation without leaving home. I don’t know why exactly I felt this way, but I enjoyed it - it was fun for me!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">W</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">hile I was growing up,</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> I went through public school and high school always taking Art. I loved drawing and painting and creating! Finally in high school, you had to make the decision of what you wanted to take in college. So, I chose Interior Design. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">F</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">rom there came</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_244367480">Sheridan</a></st1:placename><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_244367480"> </a><st1:placetype w:st="on"><a href="http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/">College</a></st1:placetype></st1:place>. Not only was it a huge change for a small town girl to move to a city (Oakville, Ontario), but it was a whole new outlook of what I wanted my life to look like and deciding what I wanted my career to be. I didn’t know anyone at <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sheridan</st1:place></st1:city>. I moved away from home and my friend’s and we parted our separate ways to go away to school… this was a major change. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">T</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">hroughout my time at <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sheridan</st1:place></st1:city>,</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> I learned that anything I wanted to know about this career, I could learn right there. Anything that I needed help with, I could ask a professor. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sheridan</st1:place></st1:city> was a great experience and yes, I would do it again (I wouldn’t like going through the stress again, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right!) and being at Sheridan and learning all that I did, did make me stronger, it gave me confidence that I could do anything that I set my mind to. The Interior Design course at <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sheridan</st1:place></st1:city> did have a very heavy workload, but I figure that if I could handle all of it, than I can handle anything. I recommend taking the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_244367485">Interior Design course at </a><st1:placename w:st="on"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_244367485">Sheridan</a></st1:placename><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_244367485"> </a><st1:placetype w:st="on"><a href="http://www.sheridaninstitute.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses/Full-Time%20Programs/Programs%20A-Z%20Index/Interior%20Design.aspx">College</a></st1:placetype> to anyone interested in Interior Design because <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sheridan</st1:place></st1:city> has great courses and great faculty that help, support and inspire you to do your best.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">A</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">fter graduation,</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> I found it very hard because I had applied to countless companies hoping to hear back for a job placement, and since I graduated at the peak of the recession, getting a job, has been a great challenge in itself. But I have taken that opportunity to start a business with my business partner whom I met at a company who I did hear back from and get a job with. The business is still brand new and we’re still learning about what it’s like to be entrepreneurs. The journey has been fun and rewarding so far! Our business is <a href="http://www.designsquare.ca/">DesignSquareD2</a>. If you would like us to help you with staging your own home, please check out our website by clicking on DesignSquareD2 and it will take you right to our site.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">f you’re feeling blue</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> about the fact that you haven’t heard back from any companies, or you’re adjusting back to living at home and you don’t have the freedom that you had when you were away at school and you miss your friend’s, take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. I’m still feeling that way. I think it takes awhile to adjust, because it’s like going backwards after you’ve already gone forward. I read a book called <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=homesampdecor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1572244216&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Turbulent Twenties Survival Guide</i></b> and it was a good read. The book talks about what it’s like after you graduate college/or university, and what its like to try and find your place in the world and how to fit into it after we’ve been living a life that’s been so full of structure since day 1. There were so many things that I could relate to, it was almost scary! But it did help and I would recommend it to any graduate or soon-to-be graduate!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">S</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">o if you’re wondering </span><span style="font-family: Candara;">what the 2011 colour trends are, then you’re not alone. If you have ever caught yourself wondering, “How on earth do they ever come up with the names of these colours?” then again… you are not alone! You may have also found yourself wondering, “Who makes the decision on what the “in” colours are for the next year? They must think very highly of themselves to have this job.”…*sticks out tongue*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">W</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">ell, the truth is</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> the colour trends for the next year aren’t decided by just closing your eyes and poking around aimlessly in a paint fan-deck. They are decided through society; through world events, society’s shopping habits and what has happened in the media. Professional Designers can help you decide what will best suit your home because ultimately, you are the one that will be living with it and if you aren’t a fan of the colour when it’s in your space then you gotta change it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">H</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">ome Stagers, Interior Re-Designers and Decorators, </span><span style="font-family: Candara;">should always be up on and in-the-know of what the trends are. Websites, magazines like Canadian House & Home<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=homesampdecor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B001G583TS&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe> , online magazines such as <a href="http://dabblemag.com/">Dabble</a>, put out by award winning designer <a href="http://kimberleyseldon.com/company%20profile/profile.html">Kimberley Seldon</a>. TV shows and books are all good places to find what’s in or what is up-and-coming. The ever popular <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/">HGTV (Home and Garden Television)</a> is quite good with their array of shows from DIY to Staging to Decorating to Real-estate and pretty much from everywhere in between. You’ll get some great ideas – guaranteed! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">Y</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">our Home Stager may suggest</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> that you move some furniture around if a rooms appears or feels too heavy especially if you have too much furniture in a space, or if the furniture is too bulky. They may recommend balancing out some accessories that you have on a bookshelf or on a mantle to de-clutter. Or your Stager may want you to change the colour of a room to a more neutral colour which allows the prospective buyers to see the room as a blank canvas, which in turn enables them to see there own items easier in the space. Whatever the stager you choose, they will have their own services and prices to help you with whatever budget that you have in mind. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">t’s easy to get stressed</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> when selling your home, because you get thinking about so many things and there are so many things to get in order and everything is getting so overwhelming and on top of everything you must keep your house looking “put together and then there’s this crazy Home Stager who says “we can help you!!” and you’re like…. “Ha, I don’t know” but you really should let them help because they can make miracles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Candara;">This season's hottest colour is ...... ORANGE! Isn't that fun, we love it and would like to embrace it any way we can! Whether you're brave with colour or not, there are many different way to embrace this season's hottest hue! Here are some tips for embracing :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Candara;">The colour orange stimulates appetite, activity and encourages socialization. Most people have either strong emotions of hating this hue or loving it. However, depending on the intensity or shade , the colour has a broader appeal. People tend to warm to certain orange tones, such as peach, terracotta and rust. But given just the name "orange" and they automatically head for the hills (at least some do).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Candara;">Orange is a warm colour on the colour spectrum found between red and yellow - both of which are also warm colours. Warm colours on the colour wheel are mentally stimulating whereas cool colours like blue, green or purple are calming.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Candara;">Brave or shy, whatever you might be with this tangerine beauty, there are many different ways to decorate with orange. If you want to try in small doses, why not try adding orange throw pillows, or candles or even (if you have any) gather any books with orange spines and stack them on a shelf (biggest on the bottom) on a coffee table, end table or bookshelf. Small touches can make a big impact without going overboard. Or if you want to go big or go home, try painting a feature wall of your favourite orange hue.</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>tone (keep stone simple by using a single colour or tone without using too much pattern)</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">G</span>rasscloth (perfect on your feet and on your walls)</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When you've found something you like, don't go overboard with it. Less is better - savour it, don't gulp it down.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For a simple change, why not change all your light switches to dimmers. </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span></div>Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382043537445141529.post-75065731649807744232011-03-06T15:51:00.000-08:002011-03-06T18:07:53.670-08:002011-03-06T18:07:53.670-08:00Home Staging<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;"></span></div><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vsOfxc6VsQM/TXQ8MNhpNgI/AAAAAAAAABM/8v9Toy6KjYc/s1600/DSC_0314res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vsOfxc6VsQM/TXQ8MNhpNgI/AAAAAAAAABM/8v9Toy6KjYc/s320/DSC_0314res.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">T</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 28pt;">he Dirt on Home Staging<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What’s it all about?</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">J</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">ust a thought, </span><span style="font-family: Candara;">think of selling your home as a similar event to preparing for a job interview…You have a shower, you lay out the best outfit that you have (you want to dress to impress), you tidy yourself up by shaving or putting your make-up on, doing your hair, ultimately wanting a job in the end for putting out the best that you can be. Now think about it, how much different is it than preparing your house for sale? You should think of selling your house the same way you would present yourself to a prospective boss at a job interview. You don’t go sloppy, dirty or disorganized and expect to get the job. Why would anyone want to hire someone who can’t even put themselves together for a job interview, to represent their company?</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara;"> So if you were selling your house, why would anyone want to buy it if it’s messy and not well presented<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">H</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">ome staging is</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> preparing a house to have another person potentially fall in love with it all over again as you once have. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so you better make a good one the first time. Home Staging means, cleaning, tidying, organizing, re-decorating, accessorizing, space planning…. This sounds like a lot of work, but believe me – its all worth it in the end! Since it sounds like a lot of work, that’s what we Home Stagers are here to help you with! You don’t even need to lift a finger, but if you do, we prefer that you use one – your index</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">W</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">hen you hire a home stager,</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> they come to your home and assess each space, they score each room from 1-10 (10 being the best) and write down reasons for that score. After the assessment, the stager goes over the scores with you the client and then discusses what his/her recommendations for the home would be to stage it, to make it sell better, faster and what you can do to have more money in your pocket in the end!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 36pt;">Y</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">our Home Stager may suggest</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> that you move some furniture around if a rooms appears or feels too heavy especially if you have too much furniture in a space, or if the furniture is too bulky. They may recommend balancing out some accessories that you have on a bookshelf or on a mantle to de-clutter. Or your Stager may want you to change the colour of a room to a more neutral colour which allows the prospective buyers to see the room as a blank canvas, which in turn enables them to see there own items easier in the space. Whatever the stager you choose, they will have their own services and prices to help you with whatever budget that you have in mind. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">t’s easy to get stressed</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> when selling your home, because you get thinking about so many things and there are so many things to get in order and everything is getting so overwhelming and on top of everything you must keep your house looking “put together and then there’s this crazy Home Stager who says “we can help you!!” and you’re like…. “Ha, I don’t know” but you really should let them help because they can make miracles. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">t’s always a good idea</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> to have a stager into your home who has a fresh perspective, a fresh set of eyes and who is a person with a whole set of new ideas that you can do with your home. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 26pt;">A</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 18pt;">fter you have bought a new home</span><span style="font-family: Candara;"> to move into because someone has fallen in love with your old one, you can still hire your Stager to come back and help with setting up your furniture and accessories in your new space. Moving into a new space can be daunting and stressful but it’s easier to have someone to work with who can visualize the space and imagine different options of what to do with it <o:p></o:p></span></div>Lindsey Dignanhttps://plus.google.com/102565888260459490395noreply@blogger.com0