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![By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine It’s been gray mania in home design over the last few years. We first saw grays grow as the base wall color in homes, then within flooring, furniture (hello, gray sofas!), and now gray colored kitchen cabinets are all the rage. Gray is everywhere! And while all these gray home décor items individually are certainly still trending, using them all together — well, it can be a little much. Remember, even Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” eventually opened the door to the delight of cheerful colors. Let’s not forget, gray isn’t exactly the […]](http://livinghouston.hdvproductions.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "How Much Is Too Much Gray in Home Design?")
How Much Is Too Much Gray in Home Design?
Posted on June 3, 2019 | No CommentsBy Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine It’s been gray mania in home design over the last few years. We first saw grays grow as the base wall color in homes, then within flooring, furniture (hello, gray sofas!), and now gray colored kitchen cabinets are all the rage. Gray is everywhere! And while all these gray home décor items individually are certainly still trending, using them all together — well, it can be a little much. Remember, even Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” eventually opened the door to the delight of cheerful colors. Let’s not forget, gray isn’t exactly the […] -
Eye-Catching Home Accents That’ll Make All the Difference
Posted on May 27, 2019 | No CommentsBy Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating You want potential buyers to remember a property from the moment they step though the front door. Think beyond just furnishings and décor and present a lifestyle that they can envision—all through memorable, engaging home accents. Add in Pops of Bold Hues For the gorgeous living room shown above, our design team chose versatile navy-blue as the primary accent color. The color really pops and makes a statement against the soft, neutral backdrop. Since this room is one of the first that guests will notice upon entering the property, the […] -
Vignette Staging Doesn’t Cut It Anymore: Here’s Why
Posted on May 20, 2019 | No CommentsVignette Staging Doesn’t Cut It Anymore: Here’s Why By Jennie Morris, International Association of Home Staging Professionals In the beginning, home staging was mostly focused on… May 20, 2019 Staging -
Neon Colors in Staging?! You’ll Be Surprised How Much You Like It
Posted on May 13, 2019 | No CommentsBy Melissa Dittmann Tracey In a throwback to the 1980s, neon colors are popping up in more home decor. The flashiness of neon colors is a sure-fire way to brighten up your home’s interior, and the way fluorescents are being worked into a room isn’t as nauseating as you might at first imagine. Adding in neon-green bath towels or a neon-colored pink or yellow ottoman or accent chair may sound too bold for your home staging. But as long as you mix it with the right colors, it may be just the pop of color a room needs. The neon accent […] -
Get on Mom’s Good Side: Staging Fit for the Female of the House
Posted on May 9, 2019 | No CommentsGet on Mom’s Good Side: Staging Fit for the Female of… By Sarah Anderson, VHT Studios Let’s face it: Moms work hard! Besides juggling their own work schedule, they are integral to… May 9, 2019 Staging -
Hot Home Trend: Countertops Making Waves
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsBy Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine The speckled, spotted styles of granite countertops that have dominated kitchen design in recent years are moving out of the mainstream. In fact, those brown speckled granite countertops may even start to now age kitchens. Instead, countertops are blending in more to the kitchen design. A polished, solid colored countertop, like in all white or black, is trending. Or one design really growing in popularity lately: Veined countertop designs. These countertops feature soft waves that resemble the look of marble. Photo by – More home design ideas Check out how some of these […] -
Staging Tip: Remove the Window Screens Prior to a Photo Shoot
Posted on April 29, 2019 | No CommentsBy Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Besides a good window cleaning, there’s another way to boost your curb appeal and get those windows shining: Remove the screens. Home stagers love this trick, and it’s taken straight from the film industry. Remove the outside screens on your windows in the front of your home prior to your home being photographed, or prior to an open house. Your windows will look shiny and clean. After all, a window screen can make a window appear filmy and dark. But whatever you do, don’t throw away those screens! Keep them in the garage, and […] -
5 Steps to Creating the Perfect Outdoor Living Room
Posted on April 29, 2019 | No CommentsSubmitted by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Photo credit: OPEI 1. Declutter & Clean The first step to sprucing up the outdoor living room is to clear dirt and clutter from the space. Store lawn equipment, children’s toys, and pet play things in a shed or garage. Give the entire area a good scrub down, sweeping away dust and debris so you’re left with a fresh, clean canvas. 2. Invite the Outdoors In Blending interior and outdoor living spaces helps the exterior area feel like an extension of the home, not an afterthought. Ensure blinds and curtains are open to […]