Happy Monday!
This summer is flying bye. Things are getting back to normal and I could not be happier. We have been busy staging, and doing colour consults. I am so excited about the kitchens we worked on this year and I will hopefully be taking some photos soon! For now here are a few properties that we staged. Thank you to the wonderful team at Natalie Mcguire for reaching out to us to stage some of their fabulous properties! We appreciate it!
Summer is almost here although we have been spoiled with this beautiful weather. I love styling for summer. Airy, sun-filled rooms make me smile. Here are a few tips to bring summer into your home.
Love your plants. There is nothing like having plants or fresh cut flowers in your home. If you have open shelving display them! We always try to add botanicals and greenery when staging properties as well.
Remove your heavy textiles like heavy comforters and opt for cottons or fabric made of linen. Changing toss pillows and throw blankets can instantly change the look of a room.Â
Remove your heavy area rug. This is a great time to have your area rug cleaned and perhaps opt for a more natural rug or no rug at all.
Prep your outdoor space. Yes, outdoor living is important. It can be an extension of our indoor living so make it count. Comfortable chairs, side tables and outdoor rugs can make your backyard feel like your own oasis.
Change your bed linens. Cotton, linen and whites are crisp looking for summer.Â
Add some greenery or have beautiful flowers displayed.
Opt for lighter area rugs, toss pillows and throw blankets
Here are a few photos of our latest staging. We brought in furniture and accessories for some of the vacant rooms. We worked with the living room furniture
The large scale artwork works best in larger rooms. Sometimes we do have to work with what clients have!
Most of the requests I have are for neutral paint colours. Clients are working from home and neutral walls can be soothing and a great back drop for artwork.
That being said, I always try to choose a few colours that clients just love. Sometimes we work them into accent walls, bedrooms or studies. Blue is still a very popular choice for many.
I have worked with many blues and it is my personal favourite colour as well. Here are a few photos on how we used blue for certain rooms.
Sherwin Williams Rarified Air
Benjamin Moore Harbor Haze
I have used so many different paint colours that I have lost track. Most I love and some not so much. I actually really enjoy doing colour consults as sometimes I have clients choose outside their comfort “zone” or choose paint colours that they never thought they could use.
While I personally love using whites not all all whites work well in homes. There seems to be a surge in wanting white walls even for living now for big and small rooms with very little natural light. I try to tell my clients that white looks great with a good amount of natural light. Lets not forget that so many photos you see online (including mine) are lightened to some degree!
There are so many beautiful paint colours and choices. I always take into account the rooms being painted but my clients as well.
Here are some of my favourite whites that I have used and love!
With one month already behind us, February is a good month to really start tackling the “what to do list” for the home. Here are a few things you can do right now to make your home a happy place.
Love your plants. Studies have proven that house plants improve productivity, concentration, reduce stress levels and boost your mood.
Avoid heavy drapes that block all light. Natural light increases endorphins and serotonin. Studies have also shown that workers in sunlit areas are more productive than workers without exposure to natural light.
Your home should reflect your personality and style, which in turn makes us feel happy. Show off your kids artwork or pottery. Style your home with colours that put a smile on your face.
A cluttered home can leave you feeling stressed. Finding items in clutter can be a frustrating challenge. It is also difficult to clean when there is too much “stuff ” lying around. This is a great month to start decluttering room by room.
xoxo Daniela
Happy New Year! Our colour consults have been pushed back but we are still taking bookings for Feb!
We can’t get out right now (COVID) but some of you are sending me photos of your finished painted rooms and thank you!
Here is a list of the top Benjamin Moore colours!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays and thank you so much for all of your support!
While it may be the holidays for many, it may also be the time serious buyers are searching for their perfect home. Â If you are thinking about selling, here are ten staging tips for selling during the holidays.
Safety first- Make sure your walkway and steps are safe for potential buyers. Shovel snow and make sure the walkway is salted for safety.
Light the way- Make sure exterior lighting is in working order. Keep in mind that buyers may want to view the property during evening hours so make sure the walkway is lit.
Clean interior- Cleaning before selling is a must. Rooms should be sparkling clean and tidy. Bathrooms and kitchens should look spotless.
Not too much- Yes, you can still decorate but keep things to a minimal. Buyers want to see the home, not all the decorations. A few tastefully placed holiday decorations go a long way!
Keep pets away- While you may love your four legged friend not all buyers are comfortable with pets. It is best to not have pets in the home when showing the property.
No scent is best- Ginger nutmeg, apple spice, and vanilla are all amazing scents but not all buyers will agree. No scent is best when selling. Â Make sure your property appeals to all potential buyers.
Hire a professional stager- A professional stager will not only make recommendations on the best way to prepare your property for sale but also make recommendations on how to accentuate the best features of the home.
Clean and clear the front entrance- Make sure there is enough room for wet boots. Buyers want to be able to take off their boots with ease. Make sure your front entrance is clutter free.
Create a cozy vibe- This is the perfect time to stage the home with throw blankets and comfy pillows. Creating a cozy vibe allows potential buyers to visualize themselves in the space. Who wouldn’t want to wrap themselves in a blanket and sit near the fireplace?
Staging tip ten is consider fresh flowers- Consider placing fresh flowers for photos. They won’t last forever but look beautiful in photos and a few fresh cut flowers won’t break the bank.
Daniela Pluviati
Daniela Pluviati
Happy Tuesday!
This space gives me happy vibes. With everything going on this year I feel this staging is fresh, pretty and calm looking. Perfect for times like this. The client also wanted a soft palette. Here are a few pics on how we staged for selling.
Large Vase – Bourclair
Family Room Side Tables and Lamps – Structube
