Design Tips from Julea Joseph

Residential Design Tips

The Fall runway preview was filled with an array of Purples. Why not try to infuse some of this Princely hue in your spaces. Paint an accent wall Ben Moore's Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 or Cabernet 2116-30 - The master bedroom's bed wall would be perfect. Add a bit of flair to a powder room by adding new art with a purple inspiration. Consider painting an accent piece, purchasing pillows, candles, or floral accessories in this dramatic color.

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Seasonal Changes

Seasonal Changes are important to keep your decor fresh during the year, and there are simple ways to refresh your vignettes and decor without breaking the bank. Be inspired by the senses - Sight, Touch, Taste, Sound and Smell.

Scented sea shells in a crystal bowl creates a welcoming display, showcasing a recent seashore trip. Shop your local decor store for a large floral or seasonal scene. Add it to you favorite room's decor for a seasonal pick-me-up. Nothing says welcome more than a new door mat.

seasonally changed or can be used in multiple ways. This month it's garden accents used indoors.

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Good Bones accessories are quick change artists; chameleon-like items that can be unexpected. Whether you stroll through our own garden or through the isle of your favorite store - take a close look at garden accents and how you can incorporate them into your indoor living spaces. A birdbath tall or squat can be repurposed into a table by adding a glass topper. The bowl portion can be used as a vessel to hold finds as a display container. Gazing balls or other such elements can be used as accessory accents on tables, in book cased or ledges.

Real Estate Staging Tips

Greeting Station - When selling your home you only get one chance to make a great 1st Impression.

An entry table set with a fresh vase of flowers, two crystal bowls (one for Realtor's cards, the other for wrapped candies,) says You Care about all your vistors. Included on the table, is the home's informational flyer, a lovely picture frame with your street address, and a tall buffet lamp on a timer. This greeting station will establish a warm welcome and encourages them to linger.

Q - How do sellers make a house look different than the rest of the homes for sale in the subdivision?

A - In today's "Buyers" market, we have to pull out all the stops to make a buyer take notice. Today's buyer is savvy; educated on the best dishwasher, the latest trend in color palettes, and kitchen design. It's up to the seller to present the home in it's best light and make it stand out from the rest. It's the little details that buyers remember and psychological clues that tell them that you've loved your home and are happy that they are visiting. Add fresh florals in the foyer and baths, create a cozy and invitingly living room allowing them to visualize their own family in that space. Great color popping landscaping will help the buyer envision themselves in this happy home.

Q - A family is relocating, and the house will be empty. How can the sellers make the home inviting, and appealing.

A - From simple accessories strategically placed, to rental furnishings for the public rooms, this form of decorating allows the seller to get the maximum impact in a very trying situation. It is a known fact that an empty house takes much longer to sell. Reinventing Space can create an environment that allows a buyer to create a visual picture of the appeal of the home.