Testimonials of the Month
"Donna has an eye for color and design. She can quickly assess a space, make recommendations and work within a budget. She's flexible and responsive - and has a good sense of humor as well. She's helped me prepare for the renovation of a 1910 home in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, incorporating our pieces as well as a few new ones. She's terrific."
Siobhan McDermott
Homeowner Glen Ridge, NJ "Our expectations were far exceeded. After the team from Designed to Appeal was done staging, the apartment never looked better. Donna is extremely creative, organized and easy to work with."
Bruce Aronson
Homeowner
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Designed To Appeal Launches a New Website!
We are pleased to announce that we just launched our new website that has many new features including:
- Easier-to-read text
- A gallery of side by side photos of "before and after" stagings
- A Resources tab containing helpful information and printable documents
See beautiful photos of stagings and read about
the successes
our clients have had with staging!
Click on the photo below.
With bigger and better photos, you can see what a
great staging done by Designed To Appeal will look like.
Browse through our before and after gallery, our slideshows of stagings,
or our staging success stories!
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Market Overview:
New York, NY
According to Corcoran's Manhattan April 2013 Report:: "Condo and co-op sales were very strong this April with the highest number of contracts signed in the last six years. Contract activity increased 25% for condominiums and 24% for co-ops year-over-year. Average sale price was up 11% for condos and 21% for co-ops in April 2013 compared to last year." Market Wide: - Listings on Market: 6,680, a 2% increase from last month.
- Median Price: $747,000, a 5% increase from last month.
- New Listings: 2,005, a 15% increase from last month.
Co-ops: - The median sale price of $810,000 is a 10% increase from last month.
- The average price per square foot of $1,107 is a 9% increase from last month.
- The listed inventory is 3,292 units, a 6% increase from last month.
- Number of contracts signed of 811 is a 14% increase from last month.
Condos:
- The median sale price of $1,455,000 represents a 1% decrease from last month.
- The average price per square foot of $1,695 is a 2% increase from last month.
- The listed inventory of 2,564 is a 1% decrease from last month.
- The number of contracts signed of 634 is a 6% increase from last month.
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Tips and Tricks of the Trade:
We here at Designed To Appeal are HGTV addicts!
Check out these great tips that we love on mistakes to avoid when working with color from HGTV's Do's and Don'ts Section:
1. Don't Overlook the Basics
Choosing a color palate can be a difficult task, but set yourself up for success by knowing the basics of the color wheel and how different schemes work.
2. Don't Forget the 60-30-10 Rule
Follow the color principal of 60-30-10 to create an aesthetically pleasing color scheme. Divide your color choices into percentages: 60 is a dominant color, 30 percent is a secondary color and 10 percent is the accent color.
3. Don't Ignore Your Lighting
Always consider how lighting will affect your color choices. Before finalizing your selections, see how each color will look in the room during different times of the day.
4. Don't Think Neutral Means Beige
While beige is a neutral, shades of your favorite colors can also act as neutrals in your room. A neutral just needs to be a balance of warm and cool tones.
5. Don't Overload Your Palette
While a mixture of colors can be beautiful, too many or the wrong shades together can create a disastrous look. Follow a favorite color scheme, like monochromatic or complimentary...
6. Don't be Too Gender Specific
Pink isn't just for girls and blue for boys any more. Bring shades that are usually marked for gender specific rooms into your living areas of your home.
To see more tips and pictures, visit the original article by clicking here!
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Did You Know...
Memorial Day Trivia
1. Memorial day used to be called Decoration Day.
2. Lyndon B. Johnson declared Waterloo, NY the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966.
3. It's America's most dangerous holiday because of car accidents!
4. The official observance time for memorial day is 3pm.
5. Flags are supposed to be half staff until noon on Memorial Day.
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Market Overview: The East End
East Hampton Town:
- The median sales price decreased about 7% to $2,670,000.
- The number of sales decreased 63% to 223.
- The dollar volume of sales decreased nearly 71% to $328 million.
Southampton Town:
- The median sales price increased nearly 6% to $850,000.
- The number of sales decreased by 66% to 379.
- The dollar volume of sales decreased 61% to $730 Million.
Southold Town:
- The median sales price increased 10% to $479,000.
- The number of sales decreased 72% to 95.
- The dollar volume of sales decreased 74% to $53 Million.
To read more about the sale surge on East End summer homes click here.
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