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focusing on one room at a time, you’ll be able to
concentrate and rid the place of things that no
longer belong there, or that you no longer need.
Stagers always remove knick-knacks and collections,
but you can display favorite collections.
However, keep these to a minimum. Don’t get
carried away. Use a zero sum game — always throw
something away every time you get something new.
Participate in a lot of yard sales — from behind the
tables and racks and not from in front. Otherwise
the problem simply increases.
Watch the show “Clean House” on TLC and
take notes.
4. ARRANGE
Rearrange your furniture, change things around.
For example, move things from your family room
over to your living room, and vise versa. Do the
same with pictures.
Consider adding some family portraits to your
family room over the fireplace to make it more
personal.
By going room by room and making simple
changes such as new bedding, window coverings,
or adding a piece or two, you will give your home
an entirely newer and fresher look.
Avoid the status quo like the plague. Bring a
painting from upstairs and put it downstairs.
Refocus your furniture. Experiment. (You can
always move things back, if you think you made
a mistake.)
5. PAINT
Don’t be afraid to use color. In our first house we
had white walls. Never again! White walls can
make you feel like you’re in a hospital. Colors
make rooms warm and cozy so add some to your
walls, if you haven’t already. A little paint can go
a long way to giving your house a fresh rejuvenated
appearance.
You made a big investment when you
purchased your home, be proud of it! Consult
with a local interior decorator or a home stager if
you need suggestions and/or recommendations.
Many people think they have to spend a fortune
in order to make their home look beautiful. That’s
not true. Begin working with what you already
have, and if necessary, buy an accessory or two to
complete the picture.
Sometimes you can make a big difference with
only a small change.
Take small steps. Do a little bit every week. You
will be amazed by the change that will take place
in a month or so.
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For more information call 925-325-0131, email
Juanita@casalindahome.com, or go online to
www.casalindahome.com.
STAGING I ABODE
THE EASY WAY OUT
COMPANYS:
ROBIN SIEGFRIED & KIM
SCHRIVER
NEATNIX PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZERS
925-240-0793
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TERRY GWIN
LANDSCAPE ARTIST &
ADVISOR
925-625-5506
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