Can a Person Tell Your Personality by Your Home?

March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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What do YOU like in home decor and choosing accessories? You know it’s all based on your personality – your favorite colors, your style, your interests, how many kids, and so on…

I’m sure you have favorite stores for accessories, art, linens, furniture, rugs, etc.  It’s all how you think about it. Some can live with very minimal accessories and some people like to live in a lot of “stuff”.

DC Redesign likes to shop for home staging and design products at many stores that even  may be on your list.

World Market has a very good selection and many promotional sales for rugs, chairs, art, pillows, and bathroom and kitchen accessories. I would suggest signing up for their Perks Program and get additional discounts. All you have to do is provide your telephone number at checkout and you’re done.

I love Pier 1. The dining set and the art in the above photo is from Pier !.  They always have very helpful store assistants to find you some of their really great accessories, candles from their line (which are on sale every month in a different scent), and the accent pillows are very unique.

If you haven’t heard of TPT Home in Costa Mesa, CA, you’ve  got to check it out. It’s a huge store with lots of stuff in the nooks and crannies of the store so allow yourself an hour or more to shop!

Kitchen Accessory Idea

Kitchen Accessory Idea

Psychology is used for color, design and placing  accessories and furniture. This is what determines why some buyers go nuts over some homes, and know it’s the house for them.

“Personality is the strongest predictor of satisfaction with life; some people have everything and are never satisfied and some people have next-to-nothing and seem quite happy with life.” Read about “Can People’s Personalities Change?” at PsyBlog, Understand Your mind.

It’s not just what you have that makes you satisfied or happy, it’s how you think about it. And those habits of thought are heavily influenced by personality. What makes you happy?

At DC Redesign Home Staging we know what it takes to design your home and receive many offers to get it sold quickly.  Who would you rather work with?  Call (714) 815-3506 or email me diane@dcredesign.com.  THANKS!

Home Staging services provided in the cities of Westminster, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Lakewood, Santa Ana, Cerritos, Cypress, Yorba Linda, Orange, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Irvine.

True Portfolio

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Paint – The Easiest Way to Update Your Home

August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Paint is one of the easiest and inexpensive decorating tools around. I know I’ve painted my entire home more than once, and spray paint anything; lamp bases, matting around pictures, frames, statues, clear glass vases and plastic lawn chairs.  I would love to paint the tiles on my fireplace, so DIY network lists the steps below.

1. Sand with 150 grit sandpaper to improve adhesion

2. Clean the tile surfaces with TSP (trisodium phosphate) or other non-residue cleaner.

3. Paint using a top quality acrylic primer, and finish with semi-gloss acrylic interior paint. If you want you can even paint the grout a contrasting color but you’ll need a steady hand.

4. Allow the paint to cure for 10 days to 2 weeks before using the surfaces. It’s not suggested to paint tile floors, there’s just too much traffic and abrasion.

This is the photo BEFORE the painting decision. What do you think? I want to brighten up my living room.  Another choice would be to adhere small glass tiles over the existing tiles.

I can’t remove the tiles that are here; because I tried and the concrete chips off when I remove the existing tiles. I’ll have to check in with DIY Network for the tiling info next.

If you would like to include painting in your home staging redesign, DC Redesign has added services of painting or wallpapering.

At DC Redesign Home Staging and as a qualified RESA-PRO home stager we know what it takes to sell your home quickly and for the most money.  Who would you rather work with?  Call (714) 815-3506 or email me diane@dcredesign.com.

 The RESA-PRO designation is earned by the Home Stager and holds the home stager to a higher business ethics and integrity standards in the industry. RESA-PRO home stagers are prohibited from using any stock photos (unless it’s noted) on their Website, and required to a continuing education program to stay up-to-date with all requirements, ethical practices and professionalism in the home staging field.

 Home Staging services provided in the cities of Westminster, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Lakewood, Santa Ana, Cerritos, Cypress, Costa Mesa, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo.

 

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Do You Fear Choosing Color for Your Home?

March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Home Staging with Neon ColorWhether it’s apparel, home furnishings, wall paint or automobiles, a new palette of color for design, fashion or home, changes from year to year.

Home decor colors for 2012 remind me of the 1970′s with all the neon colors coming back into design. Your first-time-buyers will love the retro look of the clean and sleek lines in the furniture and clean bright rooms.

Painting your celingAccording to Benjamin Moore, the color of the year is Wythe Blue (HC-143). I’ve always loved the soft pewter-blues paired with sand colored tans to create a feeling of being near the ocean. A lot of earth and sky colors, purples, mustard yellow, tangerine and butterscotch are also here for 2012.

Wall color with tattoosThis room has an elegant feel with a new product from Benjamin Moore called Wall Tattoos – framed they create an interesting wall of images.

 

 

 

 

If you’re uncertain of the color to choose for your rooms, pull them out of your favorite piece of artwork or wall hanging. Or choose an accessory, piece of furniture or any collection you will not part with and make it your focal point of color – works every time. But also include black or white, these “colors” are actually neutrals, and will complete the design. Remember to use complimenting colors for additional rooms throughout your home to create a flow from room to room.

Create a flow from room to room of colorUsing the focal point of the room, (the fireplace in this instance) add a brighter color to make the room look interesting. Paint one wall and add pillows, candles or vases in this same wall color.

All of us feel happier when surrounded by color, and buyers pick houses that make them feel happy. Stage your home with color, price it right, and your listing agent will be happy too!

DC Redesign Home Staging and Conceptual Design works with home owners, Realtors, Investors and Property Management Companies to showcase your listings with Home Staging design and Color Consultations. As a RESA-PRO affiliate, we resolve problems professionally and educate our clients why it’s important to stage your home before listing. You can reach Diane Concialdi at (714) 815-3506, diane@dcredesign.com.

 

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It’s Not as Hard as you Think

March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

For all you D-I-Y’ers, here’s a list of what to do to get your home ready for listing with a Realtor! Staging is #3, along with Clean & De-clutter #1, and Lighten & Brighten #2. These really important three things is what Home Staging is all about.

If you’re thinking of calling a home stager to help you with a consultation, you could speed up the time the consultation takes by doing these things listed above. Then give us a call!  Our Consultations are $100 an hour. We let you know what YOU need to do giving you and showing you tips for your redesign, then you Do It Yourself. When we come back to see how you did, we’ll probably show you a few more things..it depends on how you did or if you want  more suggestions.

DC Redesign Home Staging and Conceptual Design Home Stages in Orange County, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Long Beach, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Lakewood, Cerritos, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar. Contact diane@dcredesign.com (714) 815-3506.

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