Start with a Vision
While home decorating is fun, it can also feel like a task. The Gardner Team has worked with many people who can walk into a home for sale and come out with a complete vision – while others might struggle with the idea of simple as seasonal decor. The elating experience of getting the keys to your new home can even feel a bit overwhelming when it’s filled with a sea of boxes and hours of work before you can truly imagine the rewarding space you’re about to create.
Q & A with Tonya Giesbers
Establishing a goal and creating a plan will set for smooth sailing whether you’re redesigning a space or starting from scratch in a new place. Here’s some answers to common questions courtesy of nationally recognized Interior Design Consultant Tonya Giesbers with Celebrating HOME.
Special Offer: To help you get creative, Tonya has generously offered a FREE 1 hour consultation to blog readers! Just let her know you read “Tuesday Tips” to redeem your FREE consultation.
Q: Where’s the Most Important Place To Start Decorating?
A: Entry Way/Front Door (First Impression)
Tip: Add seasonal color to your beds or pots. Choose something welcoming to hang from your door.
Q: Second Most Important Place to Decorate?
A: Bathroom (What do you remember most about a bathroom? The shower curtain & medicine cabinet?)
Tip: Create a beautiful, yet practical space – paint, design and decorate with mirrors, prints, space savers and style.
Q: How High Should I Hang My Groupings or Prints?
A: No More Then 12 Inches Above What You Are Hanging Above.
Tip: Make a template of each piece to be hung, trace around the outside of the frame on kraft paper, cut and stick to wall.
Q: How Far Apart Should I Hang My Accessories?
A: 1-2 Inches …. But know more then the width of your hand.
Tip: Sconces and lighting is one of the most important elements of home decor as they set the ambiance of the room.
Q: Is There Any Room I Shouldn’t Decorate?
A: No. Every room is an opportunity to express your personality and personal style.
Tip: Create an inspiration binder of things you love. Cutouts from magazines and printouts from websites.
Q: Where Should I Place Greenery?
A: Anywhere! Greenery is the most common item people leave out of there decor….but it is the most important to add in.
Tip: Placing plants throughout your home helps add natural color, texture, and appeal. Don’t forget to use attractive plant pots as they are an important home decor accessory too!
Q: Where Should I Start Decorating In Each Room?
A: The focal point of any room is at eye level so start on the wall.
Tip: Add artful accents through the use of a mirrors and prints. Mirrors add simulated light and depth, while artwork adds color and texture to your landscape.
Added Value
Q: Thinking About Selling your home?
A: The Gardner Team’s expert real estate advice is always FREE. In addition, our team holds a Nationally Accredited Home Staging Specialist (AHS) certification. We include a FREE home staging consultation and offer a menu of services that range from focal point staging, room-by-room staging to full home staging solutions and additional resources that may be needed to insure your home is “market ready.” We work closely with certified home staging experts and licensed contractors to give your home the special attention it requires.
Tip: It’s a fact, staged homes sell faster and for more money. Contact us to learn about the competitive advantages of working with The Gardner Team and discuss how we can better help you achieve your real estate goals.
Thanks For Reading!
We hope find these answers to common questions about interior decorating useful. For more ways to Celebrate HOME, join us for Tuesday Tips (bi-weekly) from Tonya Giesbers, nationally recognized Independent Design Consultant and Amber Gardner, Accredited Home Stager (AHS) and Director of Marketing for The Gardner Team – your local real estate experts providing helpful tips to enjoy the spaces you love and sell with style!
We’d love to hear from you, please share your comments, tips, ideas or questions about “Interior Design” in our comment section below ~ Happy April!
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