Rooms for Little Girls and Little Boys

A childhood bedroom with its overwhelming palette of pink and purple circa 1990 is not at all out of place in a 2013 builder’s model home.  The whimsy and fantasy of the princess bedroom is enduring, current and nostalgic. 

For little boys, primary blue and primary red with classic motifs like cars and dinosaurs remain current.   A Fisher Price coupe with its striking primary colors looks as at home in a boy's room as it did 30 years ago.  Right beside a baseball bat and glove, a set of wooden blocks is the desired accessory. 

A princess crown, pink ruffled pillows as well as stiff cardboard books remain a staple in today's children's rooms.  No matter what leapfrog laptop is currently en vogue, children’s room motifs and children’s toys have not gone out of style in the world of staging.

Design Tends of 2013

·         Resources predict that yellow will dominate the color schemes of the year 2013. This bright energetic color is perfect to bring vitality into this new year.

·         Pattern is still going strong as it pops up everywhere. We will continue to see bold floral and geometric patterns with a white background. Mixing and matching different patterns is the way to go here.

·         Textures will prevail this year as well. Fabrics and materials should be touchable and should engage the user. Again, using a white background will allow these unique textures to stand out.

·         Using items out of their normal everyday use is fun and exciting. Don’t just buy a lamp; buy a lamp that makes you smile. Perhaps, choose a lamp made of tea cups, or maybe even a chandelier made of wine glasses. Make design fun for you this year!

Staging for the Holidays

The holidays are the perfect time to think about getting your home staged for a speedy sale! Buyers looking during the holidays are very serious buyers. Take advantage of this! Staged homes sell for 6.32% more than non-staged homes and 94% of staged homes sell an average of 30 days or less. Staging is key to a successful sale and will yield you a maximum profit.