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Carol Seagrave is a San Diego based home stager/interior redesigner with over 30 years experience. Formerly known as Sunday Morning Decor, the name Residential Transitions was recently chosen to because all clients seem to be transitioning in some way. Find out more at our web site: www.WeRedoit.com or call 858 216 4642.
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more free advice: The folks at Sunset, Southern Living, Southern Accents, Cottage Living, and Coastal Living have joined forces to provide on-line tips and advice from their experts. You can watch how-to videos, use on-line calculators and tools and just get great ideas. Go to www.myhomeideas.com.
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HOW TO MAKE A SMALL ROOM APPEAR LARGER? A trick used by many designers is to paint the entire room, including ceiling, the same color. Add flooring in the same color tone. Your eye doesn't see corners and the room appears larger. See House Beautiful April 2008 Color for Small Rooms by Christine Pittel for more ideas from six designers. www.HouseBeautiful.com.
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Greetings from Carol
I can't pass by a design magazine without at least a quick peak of what's inside. It's that passion that led to my redesign/staging business. In this monthly newsletter, I provide a quick sketch of the latest innovative designs and color trends that have caught my eye from the pages of Architectural Digest, Donimo, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Real Simple,Veranda, and others.
I'll also include contact information such as web sites and other references so you, the reader, can follow up in more depth.
I would hope this grows interactive as you send me your ideas or questions. Also, check out our website for additional information and ideas. And, please forward this on to others.
Carol Seagrave
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GREEN, GREEN, GREEN:
Almost every magazine I read this month focused on environmentally friendly products with going-green tips from simply changing out a light bulb to installing solar panels. I fell in love with Domino's (March 2008) editor's cravings Stoneware "Brook-field" canisters. So much better than the yellow Tupperware ones currently hiding in the cabinet. Purchase from www.SimonPearce.com $85 to $105 ea.
When buying linens and pillows, seek out pesticide-free or organic cotton , hemp, recycled polyester, or the new bamboo weaves. And, easiest of all -- purchase antique or vintage furnishings. Look for similar lines when mixing eras and don't be afraid to repaint.
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out spot! out, i say: A great find that I'll be using on my real estate staging projects is a product that easily removes oil stains embedded in concrete and masonry. Just pour it on, let it dry, and sweep away oil stains. Great way to add curb appeal when you're ready to sell or lease a property. I found their ad in Real Simple (January 08). Their website at www.pour-n-restore.com lists retailers in your area. Plus, it's biodegradable!
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wallpaper's back: But in a much simpler form to install. You can choose from prepasted that you wipe with a damp sponge, peel and stick, or smooth the paste on the wall and then add the paper. Try a bold stripe to brighten an entry wall or add pizzazz to a powder room. To calculate the amount of wallpaper you'll need for a project, Real Simple (April 2008) suggests visiting the Wallpaper FAQ page at www.ngpp.com. Did you know that properly applied wallpaper will last for 10 to 15 years? The site also has listings of professional paper hangers by zip code.
Elle Decor's (April 2008) Punch List highlighted Grahan & Brown's beadboard texture wall covering. Apply with paste to a primed wall and leave white or paint if desired. $25 per double roll covering 56 sq. ft. www.grahambrown.com
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HOW DO YOU HIDE A TV IN PLAIN SITE? (1) Hang it above the fireplace or on a wall and hide it behind a piece of artwork. Stop into your local home theater retail shop to see all the new ideas for placing artwork over the screen. Eric at The Home Theater Store in Solana Beach has a system where you can choose from hundreds of artworks that roll up out of the way when you want to watch tv. (2) Hide it in a cabinet equipped with a remote controlled lifting mechanism. Check out www.cabinet-tronix.com to see all the styles available.
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