Home Staging - Kelowna

Selling Your Home - Is Your Home PEST Proof?

2012-01-27T13:13:00.001-08:00

When selling or purchasing a new home, many people do not think ahead to get a pest inspection! It rarely comes up until there is a huge ugly problem staring us in the face. If you are preparing to sell, below are some great tips for preventing household pests, pest infestations and the potentially dangerous health and property threats they pose. Interior Seal all cracks and holes on the

4 Tips to make Small rooms feel Large!

2012-01-09T22:37:00.000-08:00

Monochromatic Room 1. THINK BIG... Instead of filling a small room with lots of little pieces, opt for overscale furniture and accessories to cut down on clutter and make the room feel more spacious 2. GO MONOCHROMATIC... When colour is spread throughout a room the eye doesn't suddenly stop and get stuck on something. You want the eye to flow around a room so it seems larger. 3. COLOUR THE

DIY - How to Display Accessories

2012-01-06T23:03:00.000-08:00

For table top displays, follow these guidelines Compose your display so that one item dominates. Make sure items are appropriate in size and scale for the surface. Avoid items that are too big or heavy, or so small they get lost. Odd numbers work better than even numbers 3 or 5 objects will work better than 2 or 4. Unify a collection of small objects by placing them on a tray. Place

Selling Your Home - The Importance of Kitchens and Baths

2012-01-03T19:12:00.000-08:00

5 Easy Fixes for a SALE READY Home!

2011-01-01T18:41:00.000-08:00

Paint....fix paint problems, Personal colour choices should be toned down with a more neutral colour palette...which would include the lime green wall in your teenage daughter's bedroom (that she just had to have lol)! Also this would be the time do those touch ups that you have been putting off! Pets... make sure to clean the litter box, remember to remove all pet food when home is being shown.

ROGER WHITTAKER - MAMMY BLUE 1971

2010-12-31T17:29:00.000-08:00

Cracks, Crevices and 9 Creative Cleaning Tips

2010-12-29T19:07:00.001-08:00

Excerpts from 99 Tips for Overcoming Conquer and Chaos Brook Noel © 2007 Brook Noel Cracks and crevices: Use paintbrushes and Q-tips® for hard to reach cracks and crevices. Sticky situations: To remove gum from a surface, press ice against it to harden and then use a butter knife to loosen. Invisible ink: Kids get a bit wild on the last craft project? Use hairspray to remove magic marker ink

What to do with old Ikea Furniture

2010-12-25T22:34:00.000-08:00

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Hot Selling in the Winter Season

2010-12-22T20:05:00.001-08:00

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The Village of Kettle Valley- Neighborhood Profile

2010-12-22T20:05:00.000-08:00

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Vanilla Snowflake Cake

2010-12-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

WHAT YOU NEED • 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix • 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding, divided • 6 squares Baker's White Chocolate • 1/4 cup icing sugar • 1 cup cold milk • 3 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping • 1/4 cup Kraft Pure Red Raspberry Jam, warmed, strained MAKE IT Heat oven to 350ºF. Prepare cake batter, blending 1 pkg. dry pudding mix into

How to update a dining room on a budget!

2010-12-21T12:43:00.000-08:00

On a budget? Create the perfect dining room to entertain your guests in without breaking the bank. We tracked down Ideal Home's Ellie in one of her favourite shops in London, and quiz her on how to update your dining room on a budget. Watch this Video for Ellie's top tips on updating everything from lighting to dining room accessories to creating a striking dining room for you and your guests.

Lively Laundry Rooms

2010-12-20T21:53:00.000-08:00

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets

2010-12-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

How to Repair Concrete Steps

2010-12-10T21:08:00.000-08:00

4 Kids Bedroom Decorating Ideas for Your Daughter | DoItYourself.com

2010-12-10T20:17:00.000-08:00

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Keep Frames from Scratching Walls

2010-12-04T18:24:00.000-08:00

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Home Organization Tips: Kitchen Drawers | Home Staging Channel

2010-12-04T18:21:00.000-08:00

Color Trends for 2011

2010-12-03T14:17:00.000-08:00

RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

2010-11-24T19:41:00.000-08:00

Jazz Up Your Bedroom!

2010-11-04T12:59:00.000-07:00

Your master bedroom is a place where you go to relax, unwind and rest. No matter what type of style you prefer, here are a few simple guidelines to help you decorate your master bedroom with these purposes in mind. * De-clutter - Remove everything from the top of your dresser, vanity and end tables that is not necessary like old magazines and that book you finished reading months ago.* Look at

Chair Makeover!

2010-10-24T22:26:00.000-07:00

Some time ago my girlfriend moved into a new place, in an effort to help redesign her space i decided that I would bring her some inventory that I was no longer using.She needed a kitchen table and chairs and artwork. What I brought her was an old antique set that had sat in my inventory for years. I had used it in my own home on and off... but in deciding to clear out excess inventory I

Is Home Staging Expensive?

2010-06-14T23:00:00.000-07:00

Yes! It can be a very expensive mistake for a home seller not to have their property staged! With 80% of home buyers surfing the internet and pre screening homes, ask yourself does your property stand out when compared to others in your area and in the same price range? If it doesn't, why doesn't it? Don't you want your property to sell quickly... so you can move closer to the kids, go

Colour Palettes

2009-04-30T11:32:00.000-07:00

Choosing a color scheme or color palette is vitally important for any room. Try to determine all of the major colors you will be working with first.When you choose your palette first, it will be easier to pull it together and you'll stay focused. You'll probably make fewer mistakes as well.Color can visually stretch or shrink a room . For instance, if your kitchen is huge and you want to make it

10 Reasons to Professionally Stage Your Kelowna Home

2009-03-30T21:09:00.000-07:00

Professionally Staged Properties1. Look better than others on the market2. Sell Faster3. Typically sell for more money4. Look better in print and internet ads5. Receive more foot traffic6. End up on buyers "must see" list7. Viewed by buyers as well maintained.8. Are often appraised at higher values9. Viewed by Appraisers as well maintained10. Are move in ready.

Congrats!

2009-03-30T20:58:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the new Calgary Graduates of (PRES) Professional Real Estate Stagers! It was great to teach such a fabulous group of students!

Decorating on a Budget in Kelowna!!!!!

2008-11-24T10:13:00.000-08:00

Decorating on a budget doesn’t mean that your home will be less comfortable or attractive than one with lots of show pieces. It just means that you’ll have to “roll up your sleeves” to complete certain tasks and be a bit more creative in your decorating approach.Here are some ideas that can help you add comfort and beauty to any space while maintaining your budget.Paint Those Walls - Without a

Why should I use Send Out Cards?

2008-11-03T10:15:00.000-08:00

Send Out Cards is a wonderful new concept and service that is changing peoples lives one card at a time.When was the last time you sent a “Thinking of You” card to someone you care about, or a simple Thank you or expression of appreciation?Here is a wonderful way to send an unexpected card at an unexpected time! Never forget special occasions! You can use this to motivate, uplift, encourage and

HOME STAGING KELOWNA - Marketing your Home for Sale!

2008-11-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

home staging (home stag’jing) n. 1. The process of preparing your property for sale by setting the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property.When you get ready to place a home on the market it becomes a product. Similar to the items on the shelves of your local store, each product has features and benefits, pluses and minuses, as well as competition.To compete

Could you use a “personal coach”?

2008-09-24T10:10:00.000-07:00

When I was ready to take my business forward, I realized that I really did not know where to start or how to juggle all the ideas and plans that were swarming in my head. I was going to need some help so that I still had a life outside of my business that I didn’t neglect my family, my friends or myself.I need someone to help me to identify priorities and develop strategies that focused on

Maximize your Home’s Potential!

2008-08-29T09:57:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Reasons to Professionally Stage in Your Home:1. Look better than others on the market2. Sell faster3. Typically sell for more money4. Look better in print and internet ads5. End up on a buyer’s “must see” list6. Are viewed by buyers as “well maintained”7. Are viewed as “well maintained” by Appraisers8. Are often appraised at a higher values9. Are “move in ready”10. Receive more foot

Home Staging can improve the value of your house

2008-05-17T09:53:00.000-07:00

As some first time buyers get priced out of the market and the housing market starts to slow a little, home owners may be reconsidering whether to sell or if already on the market may be thinking about reducing the price to encourage buyer interest.Kym Tarr of ShoeString Interior ReDesigns says ‘If you prepare your property well before you put it on the market you will greatly improve the chances

Useful hints we ALL can use!

2008-04-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

-Peel a banana from the bottom and you won’t have to pick the little “stringy things” off of it. That’s how the primates do it. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.-Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold!-Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and

What to do with Unused space

2008-03-23T09:42:00.000-07:00

Unless a home has been designed by the homeowners, most have dilemmas about the functionality of rooms. In most homes, I find there are rooms that go unused for most of the year.Why not turn the dining room into a library by adding bookcases. Rows of books make an impressive backdrop and encourage interesting dinner conversation. As excellent space savers, not only do bookshelves provide premium