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                  HOME STAGING . REDESIGN . INTERIOR DECORATING  

                                                                                                           SEPTEMBER 2010  
 
In This Issue
Colour Picks for Selling
Quote of the Month
Resources/Business Partners
White Rock Condo Profits 21,000 Over List
Top 10 Makeover Tips
 
Top Master Bedroom Colour Picks for Staging 
 
colour wheel
 
One of my favourite picks for freshening up the bedroom, to prepare for selling, is CC-110  Muslin Zen.
 
Other staging experts have their own favourites;
 
OC-60 Swiss Coffee
CC-40 Cloud White
CC-530 Brandon Beige
HC-108 Sandy Hook Gray
CC-698 Killarney
CC-690 Piedmont Gray
HC-146 Wedgewood Gray
 
The goal is to to keep the space neutral and appealing to all potential  home buyers.
 
Call Suze Interiors to assist you in choosing the best colours for freshening up your listings.
 
604-733-5015  
 


Quote of the Month

"A bird doesn't sing  because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." 
 
~Maya Angelou
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Greetings!  
  
Well it saddens me that beach weather is over, but excites me that the Real Estate market is humming with new listings. Let the staging begin..............................
 
Welcome to my September edition of "Suze in the News."
 
 
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WHITE ROCK CONDO SELLS FOR $21,000 OVER LIST
 
BEFORE
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AFTER
bed after
 
This White Rock condo brought with it a few challenges, namely; porcelain tile in the entire space, outdated kitchen & baths, very tired wall colours and filled with the treasures of the home owners, that had been accumulated for close to 25 yrs. 
 
In came the painters, the new appliances and the rental furniture.
 
Here are the results as written by the Realtor:
 
"Hi Suze,
 
Well we accepted an offer on the condo last night at $21,000 over
list.  It was a multiple offer situation (3 offers came in) We are
very happy and as its a very clean offer I think it'll go through
without a hitch.  
 
I wanted to tell you that we received rave reviews on the
staging.  There was a lot of action with lots of viewings. 
 
Absolutely every single Realtor complimented us on how well the apartment showed.  They had so many positive things to say....it was great to hear.  I had one open house where 26 people went through and all parties but one complimented the staging. 

Thanks Suze.  And thanks again for doing such a terrific
job.   There's no question the staging greatly helped in selling the unit!"
 
Myra Statham, Remax Masters Realty
August 2010
 
 
Suze Interiors top 10 Makeover Tips to transform your living space, as featured in August's edition of Vancouver's
 "Home Makeover" magazine.
 
1) Pictures: Most pictures are hung too high. To create the best effect, the middle of the picture should be placed at eye level, higher in hallways & lower in rooms with seating.
2) Window Treatments: Add drapes to soften a room, add elegance, style & colour.
3) Wallpaper: From classic to contemporary, simple to sophisticated, there are 1000's of styles to choose from. Do one feature wall or all four.
4) Paint: Dont' be afraid to use colour. Simple & economical, it can quickly transform a home from drab to lively.
5) Accesories: Imprint your personal style, add variety, interest and life to a space.
6) Flooring: Hardwood increases a homes value, while laminate and tile are the easiest to care for, and less expensive.
7) Removing Clutter: Less is more, but bare is not better. Removing clutter & disgarding unusable items creates space for something new.  Too much clutter creates distraction.
8) Furniture Selections: Oversized furniture can be overbearing in a room. Furniture should be the right proportion & scale to suit the room and create intimacy & comfort.
9) Key Elements: Every room should have one key element or focal point. It could be an elegant light fixture, a vibrant painting, view or prominent architectural feature.
10) Storage: When making the best use of a small space, you can't be to efficient. A storage bed is  the ideal hideaway to fit many items. Functional furniture with storage ability is a best friend in a small condo or apartment.  
   
 
storage bed
 
 
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Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter, which I trust you have found interesting & informative.
 
If there is anything you would like to see in future editions, or if you have any comments or suggestions, I would welcome your feedback.
 
Sincerely, 
 
Susan "SuZe" McCartSuze Logo
SuZe Interiors
Interior Decorator & Home Stager
Tel 604.733.5015
Cell 604.831.1671
Fax 604.733.5019 
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