How to pick a lamp for your room.

For the Desk: 

A desk lamp does not have to be boring. Use a colorful lamp to perk up a boring desk. Make sure you use a bright bulb so your desk is well lit. 

For the Bedside Table:
Choose a lamp that with the shade it's height is around 26 to 30 inches. 
If you are going to read in bed make sure you use a bright bulb so you can get the right amount of light for reading. 














For End Tables: 

This is the best place for a pair of lamps. You can use large lamps to make a big impact. You can also use different lamp styles but make sure they are around the same size and are within 2 inches in height of each other. 










Lamps are a great way to add a pop of color to any room. Use the lamps as an accent color. 
Lamp shades are a quick easy way to change the look of any lamp. If you are not in love with the base of the lamp try a new lamp shade and love your lamp again!

Quick Tip

What not to do to cabinet tops when staging your home to sell! 

When you have your house on the market. Here is a DON'T..... Do not have fake greenery or plants. Take them down. These just collect dust, create clutter and take the focus off your home.

Tips for selecting paint colors

People always ask me, how do you pick paint colors? What type-gloss, semi gloss, flat? It can be overwhelming and challenging. But it can also be easy! 

• Start with your overall decorating scheme. The easiest is to go with the main background color of your pattern. 
• Get paint samples, this is a MUST since paint comes in an infinite amount of colors. 
• Really study the paint sample colors. There are so many underlying tones that can affect the overall look of the color on the walls. 
• Choose your finish-Matte and flat finishes hide wall imperfections while gloss reflects light. 

Here is a great quick video with awesome tips. 

How to style your bed.

5 Simple Home Staging Tips

Quick and easy tips for your front entry

Here are a few quick and easy tips that will make a big impact on your front entry for little cost.

• Add lighting: this will illuminate the entry and give a warm welcoming feeling.
• Paint your door: this will give your entry a fresh clean look. Be sure to coordinate the door color with the house. 
• Plant some containers: this will add life and texture to the entry. 
• CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN: this is the easiest and most often overlooked quick fix. 

 

Quick Trick: Got a squeaky door? Have a showing in a few minutes? Grab that can of Pam and spray the hinges. 


Photo source:Real Simple

Quick Staging Tip!

A master bedroom should appeal to both sexes.

When you are selling, your master bedroom should appeal to buyers of both sexes. Get rid of features that seem too gender-specific. Paint the walls a neutral color, and choose bedding that matches. Then accessorize with items that complement the overall color scheme.

Accent Colors

People always ask me what is the best way to use an accent color. Here is a great example.

From HGTV.com