Expert in Home Staging, Interior Design & Interior Redesign Services Charlotte NC

Top - Interior Design Trends of 2012

2012-01-19T21:54:00.000-05:00

With 2012 in full swing, we’re ready to hone in on all the trends for this year and execute them in our homes; along with some much needed spring-cleaning, of course. Follow these trends of 2012, and your house will be on the forefront of home design.

Rustic Details

Who says rustic details should be reserved for the lumberjack or mountaineer? This year, interior designers are showing us how rustic details can make a seemingly cold house cozier and more comfortable. If you want to bring a little bit of the country into your home, try adding wood beams to the ceiling of your kitchen. Additionally, exposed stone gives a lodge-like appearance, without looking hokey or contrived.

Backyards

Design isn’t limited to the interior of your home. With smaller and more eco-friendly houses being built daily, people are transferring much more of their living space out into the great outdoors. Make a lush outdoor oasis by planting different sized plants. Layering different sizes of plants will create a textured appearance. Make room for a water feature, like a fountain, pond, or waterfall. If you live close to the street, a water feature can “drown out” the noises of passing cars (pun intended). Wildflowers can be planted to attract surrounding wildlife, like butterflies and hummingbirds.

Romantic bedrooms

Put the romance back in your bedroom by revamping the most important room in the house. Luxurious bedrooms are back in style, so feel free to make your bedroom dramatic with multiple patterns, rich fabrics, heavy drapery, and baroque mirrors. Even a bed canopy can be styled to look tasteful when made from thick, white, opaque drapes. Of course, no romantic bedroom is complete without an oversized leather chair, récamier, or an ornate chaise longue.

Take these interior design trends into account when you’re redecorating this year for a house that will look stylish and cutting-edge for years to come.

About the Author: Ryan is a writer, interior designer, and artist who works with homes for sale in Austin and Barton Creek homes for sale.

Expert in Home Staging, Interior Design & Interior Redesign Services Charlotte NC: In Charlotte NC Affordable Budget Home Decorating - Is The Way To Go!

2011-10-13T23:05:00.000-04:00

Expert in Home Staging, Interior Design & Interior Redesign Services Charlotte NC: In Charlotte NC Affordable Budget Home Decorating - Is The Way To Go!

Small interior design touches that make a big difference

2011-05-03T18:51:00.000-04:00

When most people think of re-decorating the house, they think of fitting a new bathroom, kitchen or living room suite. However, this type of large scale interior design can be very costly and time consuming.

So, if you want to breathe some new life into your home and shake up the design, without it costing an arm and a leg, what can you do? Well there are lots of small touches and changes you can make around the home that will make a big difference.

Art work
Putting up new art work is a great way to make a big change to a room. A large piece of art work can be quick and simple to put up yet will make a big difference to the style and focus of a room. What’s more, if you frame the piece yourself or buy it from a second hand store, it can be incredibly cheap yet make a big difference.

Finishing touches
There are also lots of other little touches you can make that don’t take a lot of effort, money or time but can completely re-vamp your home. Putting simple things out on display, such as fresh flowers, fruit or candles can have a big impact on a room’s aesthetics.

Maintenance
If you are looking to make a big change to your home but don’t have too much time or money there is still lots you can do. Rather than having a whole new kitchen fitted, why not simply replace the cabinet doors. This could completely transform your kitchen and make it look brand new with hardly any effort. Most cabinet doors will un-screw simply and can be easily replaced, without having to change the whole cabinet or counter tops.

Similarly, rather than replacing your carpets you can make a big difference to a room by simply having them cleaned. Carpet cleaning is quite affordable and quick, especially compared to replacing them, yet can make a room look a lot more fresh and new. You could also try a new colour of paint on the walls or just some fresh sealant around the bathroom fittings.

So there you have it, all of these simple, quick and easy ideas can have a big impact on the style of a room without costing you a lot of time and money. However, one thing to keep in mind when you are revamping a room is to check to see if it will impact on your home insurance coverage as you might have to declare any changes.

Guest Post
Written By Matthew Read
Fresh Insurance Group

Color and Emotions

2011-02-28T20:28:00.007-05:00

“Often we are not aware of the effects the visual world has on our senses and our feelings.”

Certain colors can evoke a strong emotional response, and clever use of light can enhance or subdue a mood. So before you decorate, take the time to first consider how you want to feel in the room, and spend some time there before you decide on the final palette.

Paint some test colors on the walls and observe how they change from day to night, and lay some fabric over a chair in front of the painted wall to see how the two colors and surfaces react with each other.

For example, in a home office that benefits from lots of natural daylight, you may wish to use a cool sky blue as the main color in order to stimulate clear thinking and a peaceful atmosphere. Yellow is a great color to use in a kitchen, and creates a citrus fresh wake-up, or if a warmer tone is used, a cozy family space.

If you decide on a passionate, hot scheme of red tones for the living room, then consider surfaces and fabrics that will enhance this sensual mood. Choose a high-gloss lipstick color for the woodwork and sumptuous velvets and smooth satins for the upholstery. Low level candlelight is sure to finish this mood off perfectly.

Cobalt DBS Affordable, Unique, Sustainable, Home Designs

2011-02-28T13:18:00.000-05:00

Redesign + More & Cobalt DBS is the Establishment of Experts with common goals in efficient planning, sustainable construction & design, affordability and problem solving.

Are you encountering companies that provide choppy floor plans and an over-priced budget that does not include energy and water efficiency? Let Cobalt DBS handle it for you. Starting with excellent space planning and a style that fits you and your neighborhood, and following through with meticulous attention to detail from conception through completion, our experienced team of experts know what it takes to keep a project on time and on budget. Using a proven system that ensures a top-quality, efficient build every time, these customized projects provide the most professional and all-inclusive approach in today's economy.

Cobalt DBS is a trusted builder of new homes in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville, North Carolina and Fort Mill, Columbia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Cobalt DBS remodels older homes in Charlotte, North Carolina. We serve both custom and investment clients. The Cobalt DBS team designs and builds architecturally unique, value-engineered, and sustainable homes designed to fit our clients' lifestyles.

Allow “Cobalt DBS” to present affordable, architecturally unique, and sustainable home designs that fit your lifestyle.

We have an expert approach to create appealing home décor that complements our client’s lifestyle and stays within an affordable decorating budget. “Redesign + More”

Redesign + More Partnering with "The Power of 2 Brokers Team" Keller Williams Realty

2010-12-17T21:58:00.003-05:00

“The Power of 2 Brokers Team with Keller Williams Realty has partnered with Redesign + More to provide you with professional home staging advice.”

Why Stage Your Home?

You only have one chance to make a first impression. Using Redesign + Mores Home Staging Professionals to prepare your home for sale offers a competitive advantage over homes in your community!

Make More Money - Did you know that U.S. Housing and Urban Development reported that a staged house sells, on average 17% higher than a non-staged house.

You’re House Will Sell Faster - Staged properties sell quicker than un-staged homes. Research shows that staged homes sell 2 to 2.5 times faster than un-staged ones.

The Cost Of Staging - Home Staging cost far less than your first price reduction. The HomeGain survey of over 2,000 Realtors discovered that sellers who staged their home recovered approximately 200% of the cost of Staging in the sale price of their home.

Image is everything. Staged homes encourage buyers to envision themselves living in the space while forming a necessary emotional connection to the property.

“We believe home staging helps sell listings
faster and for more money, so when you hire
us to sell your home, we will provide you
with a 1 hour staging consultation with
Redesign + More.”

For more information please contact Redesign + More Peggy Johnson 704.880.7901 peggyjohnson@redesignplusmore.com

“Changing the view of real estate in Charlotte NC and surrounding area”

Charlotte NC - Holiday Seasonal Decorating Company

2010-10-12T18:34:00.000-04:00

In Charlotte NC Affordable Budget Home Decorating - Is The Way To Go!

2010-10-04T15:38:00.003-04:00

Peggy Johnson with Redesign + More offers Affordable Budget Home Decorating Services.

I find that many people are looking for ways to save money on home decorating, but they still want a designer look. We have an expert approach to create appealing home décor that compliments your style and stays within your decorating budget.

You can still create a great looking home on a budget; I will customize an affordable budget decorating plan for you.

* I begin by taking an inventory of items you have.

* Select the items that must go and which items can stay.

* Rearrange and organize what you already own to create a new look.

* Receive professional advice on how to reuse, refurbish and paint existing furniture.

* Shop my resources to find bargain designer furniture at great prices.

* Tips on buying furniture and accessories that are timeless and worth the investment.

Decorating your home on a budget can be as simple as painting your walls & changing hardware on cabinets.

Call today for your affordable budget interior home decorating

Professional Company providing Budget Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Room Redesign and Real Estate Home Staging Services in Charlotte NC, including Concord, Davidson, Belmont, Lake Norman, Statesville, Hickory,Winston Salem North Carolina & South Carolina.

SELLING YOUR FIRST PLACE? Then HGTV is looking for you!

2010-09-22T13:39:00.014-04:00

I was contacted by Marybeth Brush with High Noon Entertainment for HGTV to share information about My First Sale the popular HGTV show. HGTV Reality Show Casting in Charlotte NC for First-Time Home Sellers.

SELLING YOUR FIRST PLACE? Then HGTV is looking for you!
MY FIRST SALE, the popular primetime HGTV show, is looking for first-time home sellers with a unique story (and their real estate agents!) in the Charlotte, NC area.

For more information on My First Sale Charlotte NC click on the links below.

My First Sale
Application First Time Home Sellers

Contact
Marybeth Brush
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(303) 712-3099

Interior Room Redesign and Home Staging Charlotte NC

2010-05-19T14:12:00.015-04:00

Interior Room Redesign - Interior Room Redesign offers home owners the opportunity to use their existing furniture, artwork and accessories. This is done by rearranging furniture, accessories and artwork with accommodating the architectural features, focal points and room function. This will result in a warm, beautiful and inviting space that reflects your lifestyle.
After the completed one on one consultation we will discuss the function and purpose of the interior room redesign, we will note all your room redesign requirements. The information will be used to customize a room redesign plan to enhance your home and style.

Interior Design - Whether you’re building, remodeling or giving your home an enhancement makeover Redesign + More can assist you with those important decisions.
Our design services include a project design, room plan, lighting selection, material requirements, furniture selection, color coordination, window treatments, flooring options and accessorizing.

Redesign + More will save you time and pass along our partnership savings so you can feel at ease through out the design project.

Affordable Budget Interior Home Decorating - We find that many people are looking for ways to save money on home decorating, but they still want a designer look. We have an expert approach to create appealing home décor that compliments your style and stays within your decorating budget. Our Budget Interior Home Decorating Services is your resource for decorating your home on a budget.

Real Estate Home Staging - Smart sellers and Realtor Agents realize the importance in real estate staging. Statistics have shown a staged home sells faster in the real estate market. It's investment that comes back at the closing table and the cost of real estate staging is always less than the first price reduction. The National Association of Realtors reports that, on average, a staged home sells more than twice as quickly as a non-staged home (13.9 days vs. 31 days.) In addition, staged homes sell for 6.9%-10% more than their non-staged counterparts.
Real Estate Staging is the art of presenting a home at its best, creating the "First Impression". We work with you to create curb appeal of your home for the drive-by buyers. Redesign + More will achieve in making your home feel larger, warmer and up to date, in order to shorten the time to sale and increase its profitability. Staging your home is money in your pocket!

As professional real estate stagers our goal is to offer you a visual inspection of your home and prepare it for the real estate market. We evaluate every aspect of the interior and exterior of the property that impacts marketability. You receive a detailed report of each room, which will emphasize the home's selling points as well as a list items for improvements. Redesign + More can help you de-clutter, organize and showcase the home's focal points. When staging your home we will tour your home just like a potential buyer will, with an eye to details and features to be highlighted for showings. We determine the best way to highlight your home’s features and give our recommendations for changes. Our recommendations may include furniture placement, and accessory arrangement, editing, organizing, and more.

Staged to Sell packages for Vacant and Occupied Real Estate Staging -

Full Service Staging – Professional staging performed for every living space in the home, accessory detailing of all staged rooms and areas, pack & box up items that will be removed for the staging project. Staging includes interior and outside curb appeal.

Key Room Staging – Includes focusing professional staging in the kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedrooms and master bathrooms.

Do It Yourself Real Estate Staging Report (DIY) – Includes both the interior and exterior of the home. The action plan report has detailed information on the condition of the home, home improvement recommendations and home staging solutions.

Customized Flex Package – Our flexible customized staging will do as little or as much as you like. Our team works within your budget and focuses on how to best increase your home staging investment.

Open House Staging – Arriving on the day of your open house, we will help you set the stage for a successful showing. The last minute details and touches can make all the difference.

Properties staged with attractive furniture and accessories sell more quickly and for higher prices. Ask about our resources for affordable furniture & accessory leasing.

Model Home Staging - Builders have always realized the importance of enhancing model homes with window treatments, area rugs and custom colors. Most builders are utilizing model home staging because they appreciate and understand the value of staging.
There is a growing demand for staging new construction, investment properties and spec homes. Not only is staging practical, it is cost-effective. The investment of minimal furnishings enables builders to reduce their decorating budget. In addition to staging, we work with builders in selecting design elements for new construction including cabinetry, flooring, hardwoods, paint selection and lighting.

Professional Home Organizing - Are you feeling overwhelmed, behind schedule or stressed out? Then let Redesign + More put organization back into your homes, bedroom, kitchen, closet, playroom, home office, garage, attic and basement. In addition we offer filing systems and paper management solutions.

Professional Office Organizing - We will professionally organize and redesign your office spaces. This includes organizing offices, organizing desks, filing systems, paperwork, mail, email, time management, productivity challenges. By implementing a computerized filing system, and paper management solutions, this will simplify your life, you will become clutter free, more productive; maximize time, space and activities.

Hospitality Interior Design & Redesign - Redesign + More will present preliminary interior design & interior redesign plans, furnishings and colors reflecting proposed interior design & interior redesign intent. A variety of layouts may be developed in this manner, offering the right interior design solutions and you will become an important part of the design process. The design ideas are presented to you in two formats that is easily understood, space planning, color consultation, theme concepts, custom furnishings and budgets are also developed at this time.

Small Space Decorating - We can help design or redesign your small space apartments, condominiums and dorm rooms. We accommodate young adults personal design styles and offer solutions in helping them stay focused organized and on track.
Small Business Interior Design, Redesign & Decorating Services - For client office waiting areas, professional office spaces & retail store fronts. Our team has an understanding that each client has specialized design needs. We can help transform your business spaces into a unified look, which creates an inviting environment for employees and clientele.

Color Consultation Services - Color maybe the easiest and least expensive way to transform the mood of a room, choosing color can sometime be overwhelming. Our color consultation service offers a color palette that reflects the mood, function and lighting you want to feel in the space. Ready and available are a full line of Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore paint swatches to view. Redesign + More will create interior color palettes that reflects your homes interior design, interior redesign or real estate staging to sell project.

Holiday Seasonal Event, Special Event & Corporate Event Decorating Services- Interior decorating services for holidays, special occasion decorating events, such as birthday parties, anniversaries, retirement parties, etc. can be time consuming and we do not always have the energy that is needed to create that inviting atmosphere. Our Decorating Experts - can create a simple or elaborate display whether it's for home or a corporate business event function. Let us handle all the details so you can enjoy life without the stress!

Professional Shopping Services - Need help finding the perfect accessories for your room(s)? We can advise you on how to take your room to the next level and do the shopping for you too. We have a variety of professional resources for furniture shopping and accessory shopping.

Garden & Patio Makeover - Consultation and makeover design for curbside appeal, exterior architectural styling, potted gardens, landscape design, patio and exterior staging.

Room Makeover Gift Certificates - Surprise someone special in your life with a beautiful room makeover gift certificate available in any amount and for any of our Redesign + More services. Give the gift of a room makeover for weddings, showers, baby's room, mother's day and holiday gifts.

Professional Company providing Interior Design, Interior Room Redesign and Real Estate Home Staging Services in Charlotte NC, including Concord, Davidson, Belmont, Lake Norman, Statesville, Mooresville, Hickory,Winston Salem North Carolina & South Carolina.

Choosing Your Countertops for your next Home Makeover Project

2010-05-19T14:11:00.007-04:00

Redesign + More has great resources in Charlotte NC - Lake Norman - Hickory

and Statesville NC

Countertops must be useful and meet your needs and fit your décor.

It is appropriate to mix materials – stone for an island where guests gather and laminate at the kid’s snack and homework zone. When comparing prices, consider durability and maintenance. In addition note whether each material is priced by the linear or square foot.

Countertop Materials

Bamboo – This replacement grass can be assembled using food-safe adhesives.

Butcher Block – Made from laminated wood, this is most excellent for baking areas and island tops. Seal with oil to increase moisture resistance. Allow knife marks to create a patina, or sand the surface for a smooth appearance.

Concrete – Cast in place or installed as preformed slabs, sealed concrete resists burns, stains, and scratches but is labor-intensive to install. Customize by adding in tints, texture, or inset shells, glass or other items.

Glass – Sleek and dramatic. Tempered glass comes in clear or translucent forms with a smooth or textured surface. Recycled composites glass is also an option. Glass is waterproof and heat-tolerant: use a cutting board to avoid scratches.

Granite – Today’s most popular choice offers a variety of colors and patterns. Shopping at a stone yard costs more than ordering from a sample but lets you buy the exact piece you want. You may reduce the cost by using granite tiles or remnants instead of a single slab. Granite is durable and impervious to heat but requires professional installation and periodic sealing to repel stains.

Laminate – Laminate is affordable and comes preformed as a one-piece counter and backsplash in limited color choices. Custom ordering from a home center or kitchen dealer, and you will find hundreds of colors and patterns, some that even mimic stone, metal, or wood. Shaped edges or textured finishes are available as well. This material is easy to install but it has visible seams.

Marble / Limestone – These stones are classic and luxurious, they’re softer and more porous than granite, and they are most likely to scratch or stain.

Quartz-Surfacing – Also called engineered stone. This blend of ground quartz, resins and pigments produced consistent stone like patterns. It is nonporous, heat and scratch- resistant.

Soapstone – Soft and silky, soapstone chips more easily than granite. Like other stones it resists heat. Treat with mineral oil to repel moisture.

Solid –Surfacing – Shop for panels and veneers made of plastic resins in many colors and patterns. The nonporous material resists stains and scratches can be sanded out. Solid – surfacing sinks create a seamless installation.

Stainless Steel – Sanitary and stain proof. This surface complements a stainless steel sink and perfects a pro-style kitchen. Steel is heatproof, waterproof, with a shiny finish that shows scratches and fingerprints. Ready- made sections fit standard counter sizes and custom installations fit others.

Tile – Glazed ceramic or porcelain tiles come in many shapes, sizes, colors and are water – heat resistant. If they chip they are easy to replace. Every few years you may need to regrout.

Improving the View of Real Estate - Home Stager Charlotte NC

2010-02-02T21:11:00.002-05:00

Peggy Johnson - Charlotte NC Home Stager

Redesign + More committed to being your valuable resource for successfully selling your listings.

The Benefits to Partnering with a Home Stager

* Detailed On-site Home Staging Consultation.

* Home Stager will develop a Top Ten Action Report Includes the Key Rooms and More

* All Realtor Agents receive a discounted fee for a 1 hour home staging consultation.

* If you refer an Agent and the Agent locks in a date for a consultation Redesign + More will give you and your referred agent $50 off on the next consultation.

* Redesign + More will increase the marketing exposure by featuring every staged home on our website with links to the Realtors listing page.

We are here to help you attract a range of buyers and more successful showings.

Affordable Budget Interior Home Decorating Services

2010-02-01T10:11:00.001-05:00

We find that many people are looking for ways to save money on home decorating, but they still want a designer look. We have an expert approach to create appealing home decor that compliments your style and stays within your decorating budget.

You can still create a great looking home on a budget we will customize an affordable budget decorating plan for you.

* We begin by taking an inventory of items you have.

* Select the items that must go and which items can stay.

* Rearrange and organize what you already own to create a new look.

* Receive professional advice on how to reuse, refurbish and paint existing furniture.

* Shop our resources to find bargain designer furniture at great prices.

* Tips on buying furniture and accessories that are timeless and worth the investment.

* Benefit - We come to your home and bring the decorating ideas to life.

* Affordability - We work within your budget and provide you with economic value.

* Redesign + More Experts - That is the best part. You will get a professional and trained interior decorator that knows how to turn your house into a home.

* Our Affordable Budget Interior Home Decorating Services is your resource for decorating your home on a budget.

Home Redesign - Charlotte NC

2009-08-12T21:17:00.012-04:00

Everyone wants a Home Redesign - at one time or another. But time and budget constraints often have us putting home redesign - on the bottom of the things to do list. If you can't wait to add new life to your homes interior, check out these quick and easy tips that you can put into action right now.

Redesign Your Home - (Toss, Toss, and Toss)
Nothing revives a homes interior space more than digging it out from under a pile of junk. Donate old books and magazines to a hospital, send clothing you haven't worn to a charity or a women's shelter, have a garage sale and toss things that are broken.

Bringing in new life for your Home Redesign -
Use plants they really bring a room to life, collect plants from other rooms in your home and group them together in varying heights - one on a chest, one on side table and one on the floor, for example. Add unlit candles or beautiful blue and white china between them to add interest.

Redesign - with a new Color Palette
Strip old wallpaper, and then go all out with a new color scheme. Like metallic paints and suggests applying them with contrasting colors for walls, doors and moldings; for example, a silver door with black molding and lime or aqua walls if you like to experiment with color; or a copper door with taupe molding and ivory walls. Once you're going to change it, be a little adventurous it's only paint.

Home Redesign - using what you already own
If you have remnants of fabric lying around, put them to good use reupholster cushions or drape them over a sofa arm. You can also use fabric in your home redesign - to embellish cabinets or bookcases. Cut fabric to size, wrap and staple around a thin piece of board, then place it at the back of the cabinet. Adding a small lamp will help spotlight the fabric's color and sheen.

Redesign - your homes bathroom using color combinations
Update and Redesign your bathroom by removing the medicine cabinet and replacing it with a large mirror in a gilt picture frame, and add matching towel bars and even new taps for your sink. Drape fluffy towels in wonderful color combinations like aqua and chocolate. Most importantly, if you don't have an exhaust fan get one, It can eliminate the possibility of mold and mildew.

Redesign - by warming up the homes room
Place an ottoman by the fireplace and top it with a short stack of books or magazines, a teapot and a teacup. This Home Redesign - is cozy and warm.

Home Redesign - Lighting
New lighting not only modernizes a room’s interior in the home but also helps items in a room sparkle and shine. For the children’s rooms, there are great new chrome and glass fixtures that look like trains, planes or helicopters; it could also be fun to hang a sparkly chandelier in the bathroom. If your lighting fixtures are keepers, make sure you're using the proper bulbs and wattage for a successful - home redesign.

Kitchen - Home Redesign -
If you don't want to redesign and makeover the whole kitchen, put in new countertops or change cupboard doors and handles. A chocolate-colored door with long, narrow brushed aluminum handles is really attractive and gives your kitchen - home redesign - a little character.

Redesign - your home - using food
When flowers are scarce in the wintertime go to your refrigerator and pull out colorful fruiter vegetables and place them in a beautiful clear glass bowl. If you're having people over, group breads of different textures, like pumpernickel and raisin, on a nice serving plate and place it with a few pretty dishes and cutlery in the middle of a dining table or on a sideboard. Welcome your guest into your new interior - home redesign.

Furniture placement for your - home redesign -
Create a whole new look by moving around significant pieces of furniture and accessories. Redesign - your room by angling a sofa instead of placing it straight on a wall, or make a conversation area if it doesn't exist put sofas facing each other, or a couple of chairs facing a sofa. Turn the dining table the other way if the space allows. In the bedroom, try moving the bed into the center of a room or under a window. Try these quick tips for your - home redesign.

Home Organizing Tips

2009-08-12T21:17:00.010-04:00

Home Organizing Tips - using space saving storage

. Square containers are better than round containers; just the design of round containers wastes space (corners are cut off.) Round containers are great for storing mixing bowls or a ball basket in the garage. Use square containers for storing food, clothing and holiday items.

· Clear containers are best so you can see the contents. Label all containers with whatever they contain. Keep containers under the bed (you can buy containers that have wheels) for extra sweater storage. There are also clear containers for rolls of wrapping paper and bows that can go under a guest room bed.

· Stacking containers often save space and are more stable. Wire shelves with legs let you put one size container underneath and another size above. Stacking pullout drawers under the bathroom sink are great space savers too.

· Shoe containers are varied; I am not a big fan of the pocket holders, as most shoes don't fit in them. Keep your shoeboxes and stack them, or buy clear containers and stack them so you can see what's inside.

· If you have the floor space, you can also buy stacking laminated wood shelves – so all shoes will fit regardless of the heel.

· Just because the closet came with one shelf doesn't mean you can't adjust the height and add another one. You can also add shelves to bedroom closets to hold sweaters, purses, folded T-shirts, sweat suits or shoes.

· Putting up shelves or cabinets in the laundry room will help hold laundry detergents and keep them off the floor.

· Buy a tool chest or at least a pegboard to hold tools in the garage.

· Cabinets in the garage can hold excess paper goods, summer items, car accessories, etc.

· Storage racks for sports equipment (golf bags, tennis rackets, and hockey sticks/skates) will keep it off the floor.

· Buy a desk with a hutch to store books and paper over the computer. Be sure to calculate how much space the monitor, printer(s), and CPU take up. If you need space to work as a regular desk make it an L- or U-shape desk.

· Get a decent filing cabinet to hold papers and bills. Don't save everything. Decide what you need and get rid of the rest! Excess papers can be stored in either a cabinet in the garage or bankers boxes.

Interior Design & Interior Decorating Services

2009-08-12T21:17:00.008-04:00

Charlotte NC Interior Design & Decorating

Interior Design and Decorating for Fireplace Seating Charlotte NC

The fireplace is often the focal point of a living room requiring proper seating arrangement to complement its charm and purpose.

A gracious fireplace is the ideal focal point for a living room. Its architectural presence commands attention, its warmth is a comfort in cooler weather, and it provides a natural anchor for the main seating arrangement. An impressive feature, it also allows for several options when it comes to arranging living room furniture.

Formal Interior Design & Decorating - The most formal arrangement is to place an identical pair of sofas perpendicular to the fireplace. That creates a strong, immediate impression and emphasizes the mantel's role as focal point. To finish the conversation grouping, you might place two chairs facing the fireplace. Add a large area rug, a central coffee table and end tables to complete the scene. If there’s sufficient room, a pair of footstools positioned directly in front of the fireplace would be great. They could be called into service during larger gatherings and will fill the visual void an empty fireplace leaves in the summertime. This classic floor plan works for traditional and contemporary interiors.

Semiformal Interior Design & Decorating - In similar though more casual style, position one sofa perpendicular to the fireplace but arrange a pair of chairs rather than a second sofa opposite. That works well if the chairs are placed between the living and dining room or entrance, as it may be preferable to look toward two chair backs and an interesting end table rather than toward a full sofa back. It's most common to upholster the chairs in a fabric that coordinates with the sofa, rather than match it exactly. To finish the conversation grouping, add two different chairs or perhaps a daybed or bench. The latter option leaves the view to the fireplace unimpeded and provides flexible seating a person can face the mantel or turn his or her back to it. This setup is ideal if your living room is large enough to accommodate two separate seating areas.

Casual Interior Design & Decorating - For an even more casual arrangement, use only a combination of chairs. Have oversize chairs face each other, providing a tête-à-tête area a private conversation between two people. An upholstered ottoman will make it a go to spot for reading and relaxing. If more seating is required, you could have four chairs facing each other, with a bench facing the mantel a flexible arrangement particularly suited to those who love to move living room furniture frequently. You might go for a standard coffee table and choose a taller game or library table. Although the taller table would block the fireplace from view, it would provide a cozy perch near the hearth, an ideal spot for a comfortable dinner or an exciting game of cards.

The Redesign + More Team is your resource for interior design, interior decorating, interior redesign and home staging.

Charlotte NC Home Design

2009-08-12T21:17:00.007-04:00

Follow these dos & dont's for home design when renting

Home is to be pleasant whether you rent or own. You need to love where you live, but there are smart ways to express your home design in a rental knowing that down the road, what you can and cannot take with you is an expense you can't recoup.

Don't hold off buying nice furniture
Don't fill the space with substandard furniture because you plan to own someday, go ahead now and spend money on good quality furniture, pieces you really like. Or when you do buy, you may find yourself having to furnish a whole home because the pieces you bought in your 20s and 30s are falling apart. And that can be stressful.

Do be friendly with your landlord
Maintain a good relationship with your landlord; you may be able to provide input on the rentals home design choices when upgrades are made. You may be able to suggest a new faucet or sink or backsplash tile at a decent price that looks much better. Don't forget, your landlord wants the place to be rentable, too

Don't wallpaper
You don't want to invest in wallpaper, even if your landlord okays it. Wallpaper can be pricey, and you'll likely face the hassle of taking it down before you leave. If you're looking to make a statement, try removable wall decals or wall tattoos, which are available at most home decor stores in a variety of patterns and colors.

Do paint
A $30 gallon of paint creates a powerful mood and color in a space, and it's also an affordable way to inject your own personality into a rental home design. Be prepared to prime your walls before you move out, and get permission before painting anything.

Don't invest big money in structural features
Pouring money into permanent structural elements, including crown molding, hardwood floors, counters, etc, in a rental space simply isn't wise when you are only renting. One exception cheerful gleaming cherry kitchen cabinets, for example, may be worth the price if you are planning on living in the rental for many, many years to come.

Do try less expensive flooring options
Can't stand the dated, looking hall linoleum? There are a number of affordable flooring options perfect for renters. First get written permission from your landlord before starting on any renovations. Carpet tiles provide a simple, comfy underfoot splash of personality. Water impervious woven vinyl floor covering called Bolon, cut to size, is great for bathrooms and kitchens. And so are peel-and-stick tiles, available at most major home improvement stores. Last but not always least is rugs and they can cover up an ugly floor and help ground a room. Most rugs will transfer smoothly to any future living space, too.

Don't invest in built-ins
Every renter is desperate for storage. But built-ins are too costly, and impossible to take with you. You have to think about what can go into a moving truck, so consider open shelving units, freestanding wardrobes or a piece of antique furniture that offers storage.

Do switch out lighting and hardware
Two smart rental home design investments are lighting fixtures and cabinet hardware. Most apartments, homes etc. usually come with generic lights round ceiling fixtures with a screw cap switching them out for a new or reclaimed antique fixture will change the whole look of a room. Put them on a dimmer its great for changing the atmosphere of a room, plus you'll save on your bill. Just hold on to the old fixtures and replace them when you go. The same goes for the old hardware.

Don't give up your personal design style
Express your daring design personality in accessories. Panel curtains are perfect because they move easily into your next place. You will want to avoid window treatments that are measured to fit. And you can't beat the appearance of artwork, which is an investment you can take with you.

Turn your rental home into the home design of your dreams.

Home Decorating small spaces in Charlotte NC

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In Charlotte NC small space home decorating can make your homes small space feel comfortable and not cramped.
Try these home decorating small space tips.

● Open up the room by allowing in the most light possible

● Above doorways add shelves

● Adding additional light fixtures will remove dark shadows in the room

● Deep set windows are great for putting glass shelves across them

● A chest or an ottoman with storage inside is ideal to use as a coffee table

● Put low bookcases along a sofa back they will double as a sofa table

● In a small space - keep the same flooring everywhere for visual flow

● Remember keep window treatments simple

● Underneath windows run a low bookcase

● Expand your space to the outdoors by making a patio deck welcoming & comfortable

● Wicker Hampers can be used for end tables and storage for blankets

● Use fewer, larger pieces of furniture and accessories to minimize visual clutter

● Select upholstered sofas and chairs in plain – textured upholstery versus vibrant
prints

● Benefit using corner bookcases in wasted space

● Work with monochromatic (Consisting of one color or hue)

● Remove obstructions the further you can see into and through a space,the larger
it'll seem

● Arrange furniture to avoid obstruct views of windows and door

● Keep accessories & art to a minimum

Home Staging to Sell - Charlotte NC

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Home Staging to Sell – Charlotte NC it’s essential to know what home improvements to make, be precise about what you can expect to gain, and have a clear understanding of what is happening in the neighborhood.

Home Staging to Sell Research -
Before you think about selling a home, compare the home you plan to home stage and sell with other homes in the area. If a comparable property sold for $500,000 with a renovated kitchen and new appliances, don’t think you can get the same $500,000 by repainting the kitchen cabinets and laying down new flooring.

When you investigate other homes, take note of what upgrades have been made. Are the kitchens and baths fully renovated, with granite countertops, stone tile, custom made cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, or are they more ordinary? Are there up to date or brand new hardwood floors throughout? Recessed lighting? Finished basement? Is the electrical and plumbing up to date and upgraded? This is very important part of Home Staging to Sell.

Improvements for Exterior Home Landscaping -
Remove dying trees, bushes and flowers. Always trim overgrown areas. Replace dead grass with fresh sod. Plant evergreens, wreaths and potted urns in the winter months, and colorful blooms in spring and summer. Try using wood chips like chocolate or cedar-scented brands or gravel to economically cover large challenging areas this will make improvements to the homes exterior.

Home Curb Appeal -
Repair flaking paint and dry-damaged windowsills and shutters. Paint the front and back doors as well as garage doors, and if needed, replace them. Repair or replace broken or non-working eaves troughs. Fix and replace any aging or broken fencing. Consider adding exterior lighting to enhance home curb appeal.

Update the Kitchen & Bathrooms -
These are lasting focal points for potential buyers, keep in mind that you must find a balance between being cost-conscious and looking like you took the cheap avenue. Kitchens can cost between $15,000- $80,000, bathrooms can range between $6,000-$30,000. Check and compare to see what materials they use. If most of the homes in the neighborhood highlight granite counter tops and brand new appliances, then you should do the same if you expect a similar price tag.

Upgrade / Replace Flooring -
Check and compare in your neighborhood before you decide on what flooring you should choose. If all the homes in the area have new hardwood, don’t lay down laminate, unless you want to sell your home at a lesser value.

You can bring down costs by choosing synthetic opposed to natural stone tile, and sanding and re-staining hardwood instead of replacing it. You can save by having your carpet company bind large leftovers for bedrooms instead of installing wall-to-wall carpet. Do this only if the floor is hardwood and in good condition.

Paint when Home Staging -
Paint more than the walls, paint everything the ceilings, closets, baseboards and interior doors. It will make the home feel clean, fresh and brand new. Note choose neutral paint colors for home staging to sell.

Replace Old Switch Plates -
Nothing ages a home’s property more than old, dated and discolored switch plates. Hire an electrician or do it yourself if you have the skills. Dimmer switches in dining rooms, kitchens and living rooms add an inexpensive touch.

Install Crown Moldings -
Adding crown molding is a nonstructural change that can recreate an interior. Stay away from poor quality versions from hardware chains that you can install yourself; they may save you money, but will look cheap. Choose a crown molding of significant size that matches the style of the house, and make sure there are no visible seams once installed. It’s a good idea if you redo crown moldings; look at adding new baseboards as well.

Bring Lighting Up to Date -
Install Pot lights they offer a clean, uncluttered look and create good lighting in a space. They can run around $100 and up, this is a high return on investment. When home staging to sell think about adding new chandeliers in the foyer, dining room and kitchen. Hardware chain stores will often have knock off versions of designer fixtures that you can purchase for a fraction of the cost.

Upgrade Electrical and Plumbing - If you can afford it, the cost is well worth it.
Make certain that the changes you make bring your property up to a comparable level to the competing properties in your neighborhood. Your resource for home staging to sellCharlotte NC

Home Decorator - Organizing Home Offices In Charlotte NC

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Home Decorator - Organizing Home Offices In Charlotte NC

Home offices can be small and challenging, but that should not keep you from decorating and organizing your home office. Try these ideas for organizing your home office the Home Decorator Charlotte NC

● Do not limit yourself to practical storage boxes; consider ones made of luxe materials such as ceramic or wood. This is great way to organize the home office with a home decorators touch.

● Clear glass is a home decorator's hidden weapon. Hiding supplies in glass vases, jars or canisters keeps them orderly and easy to find.

● Most people spend as much time, in their home office as in the kitchen or family room, so make it cozy and cheerful. Add artwork, beautiful accessories and flowers. It will make you feel better when paying those bills.

● Find inspiration and implement a new color palette. A notebook offers the perfect color palette for a home office and can set a makeover in motion. Keep your eyes open for colors and patterns you love.

● Take it from a Home Decorator you don't need a huge budget for a dramatic change. Your furniture may not be perfect, but it's functional. You may not need to buy a new desk; professionally sprayed on cream color paint can make the furniture look clean and new.

Charlotte NC Professional Home Organizers

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Professional Organizers Lake Norman, Statesville & Hickory NC

Charlotte NC Professional Home Organizers

1. Utilize Vertical Space in your Home Organizing projects
Take advantage of wall height by adding tall bookcases, cabinets or shelves, or by hanging hooks for jackets in the hallway, separate office or study, add a desk in a corner of a bedroom or living room, preferably under a window to take advantage of the natural light and to keep your back turned from distractions like the TV and bed.

2. Keep Heavy Traffic Areas Clear
Create an efficient furniture layout - make direct paths to commonly used zones and leave enough space to maneuver around each piece of furniture.

3. Contain Clutter
Get rid of items you no longer need or use, deal with paperwork as it comes in, file important items in labeled folders or boxes, and return everything to its original place when you're done with it. I find by doing this most homes stay organized.

4. Add Storage for Home Organizing
Store like items - such as cleaning products or bathroom supplies - in labelled boxes or plastic bins. For unkempt areas, purchase storage options like an over the door rack to get shoes off the floor, or a closet-size second shelving unit to stash seasonal clothing. Remember organize organize and you will feel more productive in your home.

5. Create a Nook
If you don't have the luxury of a separate office or study, add a desk in a corner of a bedroom or living room, preferably under a window to take advantage of the natural light and to keep your back turned from distractions like the TV and bed.

6. Use a home’s room for what it's intended
Keep the children's toys in their bedrooms or playroom and out of the living room, do paperwork or homework in a home office or den – not the dining room – and move all of your craft or woodworking projects out of the kitchen and down into the basement or crafts room. Again this is keeping you on track and organized.

7. Store items in the rooms in which they're used
Keep table linens in the dining room, books and magazines in the den, dish towels in the kitchen, and detergent in the laundry room.

8. Purchase double-duty furnishings
Select pieces that are versatile, such as a coffee table with a shelf for magazines and books, a lighting for reading, eating or writing, and for setting the mood.

9. Have multiple table surfaces
Rather than having to get out of your chair every time you want a sip of coffee, make sure that there are enough surfaces within arm's reach of living room seating to hold items such as drinks, books, table lamps and reading glasses. Keeps you and your home organized.

10. Purchase efficient lighting
Ensure that your space has table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting for reading, eating or writing, and for setting the mood.

Charlotte NC Professional Organizers
Creating Organized Homes

Charlotte NC - Furniture - Home Redesign

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Charlotte North Carolina - Furniture - Home Redesign
What coffee table - style would best fit your homes room redesign?

Your coffee table should look great, serve the guest well and display a few accessories that uncover your personal style. Choosing the right one for your rooms style and accessorizing your living room is important.

Tray Topped Tables -
Tray topped coffee tables - appeal to a living area that's really lived in. The table’s handles make entertaining easy, pick up the tray and pass the appetizers. An array of styles from traditional tole tray to contemporary clean lined versions proves this table's versatility. The tray table is often smaller than standard coffee tables, so it works better in cozy seating areas.

Glass Topped Tables -
A glass topped coffee table - visually enlarges a small space because it appears to take up less room than a solid table of the same size. The French Country look, with its swirly wrought-iron base, works well in a traditional slightly informal setting and is ideal in a garden room. If you have children, choose a table where the glass sits in a frame rather than floats on top.

Parsons Table -
Presented in weathered wood, metal or laminate, the simple shape of the Parsons table, with its clean lines and long, lean profile, makes it a classic that's especially at home in modern and contemporary interiors. Its beauty lays in carefully balanced proportions, with a length at least twice the width.

The Table Size Is Important -
The standard height for coffee tables - is 16 to 18 inches, but could go as high as 21 inches. A higher table is a pleasing choice if you entertain often so that guests don't have to bend too much to set down their drinks. Eventually, the height of the adjacent upholstered pieces should determine the height of the table. One guideline is that a coffee table - should be about the same height or one or two inches lower than the seat height of the sofa. The length of a coffee table should be about two-thirds the length of the sofa (not including arms). The width should be determined by how much room you have between the soft upholstered pieces and the table in your seating arrangement leaves at least 16 inches around each side of the table.

Style Selections -
No matter how formal the room setting, the coffee table - should still be functional consider slate or thick glass tops that look elegant and are durable. If your style is care free, almost anything goes. Whether you lean toward a formal or casual style, don't forget that opposites attract. A clear Lucite table takes a little stuffiness out of a traditional setting, while a rustic dark wood trunk attractively sets off a contemporary white sofa. Two small square shape tables side by side are an option to one long coffee table and offer the option of separating the tables to use as extra side tables if the needed.

Accessorize your coffee table -
A great coffee table - is a conversation piece in itself, what goes on, under and beside it will finish the look.

• A coffee table - is the perfect location to display a grouping of attractive conversation pieces. However keep it simple one stunning piece for impact or a few smaller curios of varying heights and textures for visual and touchable interest are all that's needed.

• Glass topped coffee tables - that have a plain base can be accessorized by placing items under the table to be viewed from above.

• Remember to leave room on the surface for setting down drinks and small plates.

• Hide away and store newspapers and magazines in a basket underneath the table or nearby to keep the surface uncluttered, or consider a trunk style table that can store many things from extra cushions, throws books, magazines and board games.

• Keep the space between the sofa and table to a minimum; or the table will seem to float in the middle of the room. In addition to, drinks and books should be within an easy reach from the sofa.

• Furniture Home Redesign - Home Redesign - offers home owners the opportunity to use their existing furniture, artwork and accessories. This is done by rearranging furniture, accessories and artwork with accommodating the architectural features, focal points and room function.We will combine new furniture pieces that are needed to complete the home redesign. This will result in a warm, beautiful and inviting room that reflects your lifestyle.

Kitchen Redesign - Charlotte NC

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Kitchen Redesign - Charlotte North Carolina

Kitchen Redesign - Update your kitchen redesign - with beautiful and colorful back splash.

Looking to make a redesign - splash? Consider colorful glass mosaic tiles for your kitchen redesign - back splash. Although today's ubiquitous white subway tiles remain on trend (if you just installed them, don't worry: they'll look great for years to come), if you're designing from scratch this year, consider taking a pass on that trend and trying something newer, something edgier, something eminently funkier – but versatile and sophisticated too.

And that's mini mosaic tiles in a look-at-me hue like cherry red, royal blue, mineral white or even the deceptively neutral "colorless" natural glass hue. A bold alternative to the subway tiles. Their translucent finish also offers a lighter, more modern feel than opaque ceramic or natural stone tiles. Looks great in the kitchen and a good choice for your - redesign -

Kitchen Redesign - Go small
Available in intriguing shapes, including 5/8-inch-by-5/8-inch squares, 1-inch-by-1-inch squares, 5/8-inch-by-2-inch rectangles, tiny "penny-rounds," ovals, or even "shards" of thin, long tiles resembling mineral crystals, these pretty wonders are usually sold as 12" by 12" "tiles" adhered onto mesh backing for easier application. Just apply them with organic mastic (a latex- or petroleum-based "mortar" for vertical surfaces – conventional thin-set mortars take too long to set), and grout when dry.

Because the tiles have a repetitive pattern (all those tiny grout lines!) and, in many cases, eye-catching colors, they work best in a clean, streamlined contemporary kitchen. Consider them a natural if you have flat-panel cabinetry in a high-gloss lacquered finish. (If your taste is more transitional, they also work with plain Shaker-style cabinets.)

To avoid sending mixed kitchen redesign - messages, skip basic-issue white appliances in favor of appliance panels, or stainless steel or black finishes – unless your idea of white is conveyed via luxe revival whites.

Pricing considerations-
Although pricing varies, expect to pay between $15 and $18 per square foot (not including installation). They're a great pairing to high-end European kitchens, and a nice way to add an upscale feel to less expensive - kitchen redesign -

Interior Redesign Charlotte North Carolina

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Summer has come and gone, but quick on its heels comes fall and there’s something truly rejuvenating about autumn’s arrival. Fall is the perfect time to get your home organized for the winter ahead and inject fresh decorating ideas that feel warm, welcoming and cozy.

10 ways to update your home for fall

1. Picture perfect
If you’re a closet shutterbug, release your inner talent and get snapping! Take photographs of pretty fall foliage or other scenes that say “autumn” to you. Blow your photos up and display them on tables or, create a feature wall in your home using picture rails. Display your photographs in frames of varying shapes, sizes and finishes for amped-up visual appeal. You can change up your photos each season for a continually refreshed look and feel.

2. Welcome wreaths
Wreaths are traditionally associated with Christmas but more and more, wreaths are becoming a fall decorating essential as well. Adorn your front door with a wreath made out of wheat, berries, pinecones or acorns for a simple but elegant way to welcome guests to your home. A simple pinecone wreath, for example, can be updated for the holidays with the easy addition of red berries, green leaves and ribbon.

3. Simple slipcovers
Updating your home doesn’t have to mean blowing a bundle on new furniture. Your existing furniture can get an instant makeover by using slipcovers. Replace cotton slipcovers with thicker fabrics like faux suede and jacquard ones in warm fall colors like chocolate brown, evergreen and rust.

4. Clusters of candles
Candles add a warm glow to any room in the home. Place scented candles in large hurricane vases. Nestle the vases in individual bases made from pinecones or faux fall berries. Candles with woodsy fragrances like pine or balsam or sweet scents like vanilla or cranberry will send a delightful aroma wafting through the air of your home.

5. Mad for plaid
Plaid is a fall favorite. Calling forth thoughts of the Scottish countryside, this pastoral pattern is an easy way to transition your home from summer to fall. Replace cotton throws and cushions with ones graced with plaid. Grays, reds, greens and navy blues are traditional plaid colors and perfectly suit a fall-themed home.

6. Pretty pumpkins
Traditionally on display during Thanksgiving and Halloween, pumpkins make a lovely all-season fall addition. But how do you use them as decorative items, rather than jack-o-lanterns? Simply place a group of three pumpkins on your front porch on top of a welcome mat. Or, carve the insides out of a medium-sized pumpkin and fill the shell with flowers for a beautiful and natural floral display. Try painting a large pumpkin white, and then paint an interesting pattern on top in a different color. Display on a cake stand for a veritably unique centerpiece!

7. A bounty of books
Fall is the perfect time to curl up with a hot cup of tea and a good book. Instead of leaving your books perfectly lined up on your bookcase, pick out the ones you plan to read for the season. Display them in neat stacks on tables around the house. It won’t cost you anything and will also motivate you to read those books that have been collecting dust on your bookshelf!

8. Gorgeous garlands
Pinecones can easily be strung together on a piece of twine to make a long and lovely garland. Beautiful and natural, a pinecone garland looks stunning strung along a staircase banister or a mantelpiece.

9. Change your color palette
Simply adding fall colors to your home will provide a fresh, updated feeling. Swap out light-colored bathroom towels for ones in rich browns and oranges. Switch your bed linens from summer’s light, white cottons to coffee-colored flannels for warmth on cool nights. Add jewel-tone throws and cushions to your sofa.

10. Area rugs
If you’ve got wood or tile flooring throughout your house, warm things up with area rugs during the fall and winter months. Hand-woven or hand-loomed rugs in spice colors like cinnamon, paprika and saffron will instantly pop in a space while also making things a bit more comfortable underfoot.

Interior Decorator Charlotte NC

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Decorating is like fashion the little black dress and that perfect white shirt that you can always count on.

1. Leather Club Chair - Ideal for conversation and reading. A leather chair gets more comfy and softer as it ages if leather is not for you choose your favorite fabric.

2. Decorative Throw - Throws are great for accenting and decorating a chair or sofa. Cashmere will always work any time of the year faint designs add visual interest to a room without overpowering it.

3. Sofa- A ample loft sofa is one that you can stretch out, sleep on and seats at least three. Wood construction should be of quality and offer durable sinuous springs. Down filled and combo foam are very comfortable and hold the sofa's shape as well.

4. Wool Area Rug - A rug anchors your space and can bring your room to life. Subtle patterns and neutral colors are a good choice. Properly caring for your rug will result in a long-lasting rug.

5. Set the table - Using stainless steel flatware. Smooth and dense is how you want it to feel in your hands. A combination of simple and classic design is one you will enjoy for many years and its ideal for casual or formal occasions.

6. Crystal Vase- Looks beautiful on its own, or filled with magnificent white flowers or seasonal colorful decorations like shells, pine cones or fruit. Look for a vase with clean lines it will never go out of style.

7. Round Pedestal Dining Table - Seats 6 to 8, 48" in diameter this is a relaxing way to entertain and dine with your guest and family. Your guest will feel right at home as they sit back and enjoy conversation without ever bumping a knee or a table leg.

8. Crystal and Fine Glassware - Wine and liqueur connoisseurs it taste the best when sipping from crystal or fine glassware. Shape and the size of the glass should always feel pleasing to the hand and complement a drinks bouquet.

9. 500 or More Thread-Count Cotton Bedding - A smart investment. Soft, polished white bed linens make you feel like you are sleeping on a bed of clouds. Expand your collection as your budget allows.

10. White Dishware - Allows food and its presentation to show. You can mix using various designs and shades of white. Make sure your dishes are chip-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe.