Our guest author is Cathy Lee, is a local home stager in Danville, CA. For many years she has been working alongside realtors making Tri Valley & Bay Area homes gorgeous to sell faster and for more money through her talented design skills. Find out more about her home staging at her website, CLDesignServices.com.
Holiday Decorating Tips from Home Staging Expert, Cathy Lee
Group Your Collections. We all have things we love-sometimes they get scattered throughout the house. Create a focal point by grouping those treasures.
Power of Scent. Smell stays in human memory the longest. Have your home smell fresh and sweet. Limes in spring, lemons in summer, pumpkins in the fall, spiced apples for the holidays….YUM!!!!
De-Clutter. Free your space-free your mind. If it is necessary, purchase a three panel screen to hide the clutter.
Greenery. Live plants grow and require attention our busy lives may not be able to give. Purchasing high quality artificial greenery and silk flowers make life so easy.
Slip Covers. Can’t afford new furniture ?? surefit.com, Bed Bath and Beyond and Ross Stores sometimes sell these at discount prices. Move furniture away from the walls and create conversation zones. Angle sofas and create warm atmospheres for conversations.
Lamp Shades. Look for the Red Dot at Lamps Plus in the clearance section. Changing a lamp shade can change the entire look of your room.
Lighting. Set the mood! Every room should have three sources of light. Use up-lights if you do not have a table for a lamp. Don’t make lighting an after thought-include it in your design plan.
Paint. This is the most inexpensive update with the most “Bang for the Buck!” Remember, Color is in-even if you are preparing your home for sale!!
Replace the small stuff. New faucets and light fixtures make the world of difference. If you sell, this is considered updating.
Area Rugs. Define space and warm up your family room or kitchen if you have hardwood or tile flooring.
10 Ways To Celebrate Your Home
Cathy Lee, A.S.P., R.E.S.A. East Bay and Greater San Francisco Bay Area
