Home Staging with Alice T. Chan
Set the Stage for Home Selling Success
In lieu of the current Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year celebration, I wanted to share some photos of a condo conversion model home we designed several years ago in an Asian theme. Enjoy… According to my friend and Feng Shui Consultant, Katie Weber of the Red Lotus Letter, Continue reading →
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As a follow-up to my recent post regarding hanging window treatments, I thought it would be fitting to provide you with a quick guide to the most common styles of hanging curtains and draperies. Before I show you examples of the different styles, here are a few of the different TYPES of hanging window treatments: Sheers Continue reading →
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When I first moved into this house a few weeks ago, one of the most challenging rooms to decorate was the living room for 3 specific reasons: 1) there is a HUGE intake on the TV wall (I’m talking about a 2.5′ x 2.5′ vent. It’s an absolute eyesore! I’ll address that in another blog Continue reading →
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Throughout the years, I have consulted with clients on how to choose the right finishes for their paint projects…here is a quick reference guideline: Flat – good for ceilings throughout the house except for kitchens and bathrooms. Flat is NOT recommended for your walls because it is NOT very forgiving. I liken it to a Continue reading →
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I am so excited to share photos of this home’s transformation. Donna recently inherited a home from her late mother and was in need of a change. The home was built in the 50s and not much had been changed since then. She had a long list of wishes, but flooring in the main living Continue reading →
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I recently had a client who was in need of new flooring for his kitchen. This was for an older home with leveling issues which means his floors are uneven. The only true fix to such a problem is to lift the house and pour a new foundation…not an option. The uneven foundation caused serious Continue reading →
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I knew decorating with ikat prints was a design trend that was gaining popularity, but it wasn’t until a recent visit to the mall when I saw it on a handbag in a retail store window did it the really hit me that this was the “it” trend. If you don’t know what ikat is, Continue reading →
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In a competitive market, in any market for that matter, there are a few basic home improvement projects that are non-negotiable. They are the ones that can make or break the sale of your home. Those who choose to take their chances and cut corners, pinch pennies, avoid effort…live to regret it. Don’t allow yourself Continue reading →
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