So we finished the One Room Challenge Diva Vintage Glamour Den bedroom makeover last week and posted all the pretty pictures, but one DIY project got squeezed in at the last minute between weeks 7 and 8 and so we didn’t write about it during the official challenge posts….
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ORC Reveal! The Vintage Diva Glamour Den
Finally! The reveal post we have all been waiting for! Read on to see the secrets of our feature wall, our gorgeous window treatments and custom bed, the fab closet, and what we did with all the vintage hats….finding a place for the tiara was easy…
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Is Home Staging Worth It?
Is home staging worth the investment? The short answer is a resounding YES. IF it’s done well! Professional staging is well worth the money and will nearly ALWAYS net you more than you invested…check out a recent staging project that sold in just 4 days for over the asking price…
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Sitting Room Makeover
When our long-time clients contacted us about their sitting room project, we were delighted! We had worked together on nearly the entire rest of the home over the years…the living room/dining room, lower level family room, master suite, stairway gallery wall, various guest and bathroom spaces, and the kitchen eating area to name a few! The sitting room was the last space we hadn’t designed,
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Dining Room Refresh
As so often happens whenever we are working on a room with someone, other spaces start to beg for a bit of attention as well! In the case of our Great Room project, it was the adjacent dining room that wanted some love!
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Project Reveal: A Peek at our Great Room Project
The reason we get hired is generally because clients are looking for solutions to make their lives easier, more efficient, and more beautiful. These Great Room clients were no exception. They had recently moved to this lovely condo and had set up the room with art and furnishings that made the move with them and some new purchases, but weren’t happy with the way it was coming together.
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Should I paint my stained wood trim?
To paint or not to paint {stained wood trim}, that is the question…
If you want to incite controversy, tackle the topic of painting woodwork! Devotees of “painting wood is a crime” will defend it with religious fervor. Often this
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Creating Curb Appeal
The exterior of your home or business is a visitors first impression, so curb appeal is important. For a business, it is part of your brand, for your home it is the way to say “welcome!” Whether you are selling or settling in, curb appeal is vital.
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Master Bath Makeover
Next to the kitchen, the master bath is one of the most important rooms to upgrade for the best return on investment. In this case, the master bath was not only dated - and I’m not sure it was even all that attractive in it’s heyday - it was also not functional as the shower tile had failed and was leaking.
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A Kitchen Transformation
A kitchen is probably the most important room in the house when it comes to resale. Your renovation choices will depend on the length of time you plan to stay in the house, the price range of the house, and the state of the current kitchen.
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Design Challenge: Exterior Makeover to Create Curb Appeal
We all know that first impressions count and the entrance to your house is no different.
Today, we are taking on the design challenge of creating a bit more curb appeal for a house seen in a listing photo that needs a bit of help.
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4 Ways The Right Curtains Make a Big Difference
The right window treatments can transform a room - they can be functional, providing privacy or light control, or they can be decorative framing a view, or softening a sea of hard surfaces. Curtains, shades, and valances are more than just a frilly extra. They can correct architectural problems, or highlight architectural features.
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