Interior Design by Kerry Ann Dame In a room that already has furniture, decorating completes the room scheme and adds warmth and sophistication. Adding window treatments, art and accessories makes all the difference between bland and beautiful. When I arrived, the dining room had a beautiful light dusty aqua paint color chosen by the homeowners, a nice French country cupboard, and a pewter chandelier. A beautiful table and chairs in a light driftwood stain were on order. Since the dining room adjoins a large, open great room, we decided that [...]
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Give Your Home a Summer Decorating Makeover
Guests are arriving, and you may only have a few hours to give your home a summer decorating makeover. Here are some budget-friendly tips to help:
Renovating Your Home Now for Added Value Later
The current slow real estate market may have some homeowners feeling trapped in their current property, and others looking to purchase finding their buying power diminished. How can we enjoy the home we live in when it is not our dream home? Tackle those small and medium sized renovation projects while the market is slow, and you can enjoy your home for the next few years while selling it may not be a possibility. And when it is time to sell, you’ll have an updated, freshly renovated home. More storage, [...]
Tips for Decorating Resort Rental Property
Beachfront income properties have their own particular set of concerns when it comes to interior design. Condo packages may meet budget goals, but often contain inferior quality pieces that don’t last. Vacation renters inflict heavy use; they track in sand, walk on carpets dripping wet, sit on furniture in wet bathing suits, and set drinks everywhere. Sofa cushions fade quickly from pool chlorine and dining chairs are spotted and stained; and it seems like the kids use the curtain rods for monkey bars! The sensible owner will make planned purchases [...]
Before and After: Small Projects Give Your Home a Fresh Look
The business of interior design can be exciting, especially when we assist with a major remodel, or make design decisions to furnish an entire large home. However, much of what we do on an everyday basis involves smaller projects.