The Bow on the Package

Here you see a room after it was furnished. The major thing it is lacking is the "dressing" what I like to call, "The bow on the package". Yes, the furniture is gorgeous and the room looks really nice. The client has already hung her Thomas Kincaid and placed a couple of family pictures on the mantle. That's enough isn't it?What do you think? There really is plenty of lighting in this room with all of the recessed lighting in the ceiling. The fireplace tools seem like a nice homey touch. With all of that beautiful furniture why would you want to distract from it? Well, you don't want to distract from it. You want to enhance it. You want to warm the room up and rid it of it's sterility. That is what a good accessory installation can do for you.


























Now you are looking at the same room fully accessorized. Notice how much it has "warmed" up. A lamp on the table, light accessories on the built in shelving and a floral on the cocktail table. Not a HUGE investment, just enough to finish the space. This is a room that also serves as an invitation.













Another great example of a fully furnished room sans completed accessorizing. The client did some some light accessorizing but it still didn't quite reach the level of warmth she was hoping to attain.

I moved a few things around and then finished by adding the needed elements. This room, like the first one featured, is the first thing you see when you enter the home. It should say to all who enter "Come in, have a seat, join me and be comfortable."

If you have the eye for accessorizing then I suggest you get busy. If you don't feel you can do it alone, then call us. You can rent a designer for the day. We will work with you to create all of the finishing touches your home is crying out for. Decide on a price range before you begin.There may be a few pieces here and there that you'll just "have to have". Spend the money on them. You'll find that they are well worth the investment because those pieces are also going to be conversation pieces. Spend wisely not frivolously.
Before you go out shopping with your designer, take digital pictures of each space you need to attend to. Bring the camera with you when you go shopping. This will cut down on returns and spontaneous purchases. Don't be afraid to hire a designer to go shopping with. Yes, you'll spend money on their services but you'll save a Ton of money and time in the end result. As Nike says, Just Do It. If you have any questions on this post please click on the word "comments" and enter your question. I'll be happy to reply. If you have some ideas to add to what I have just shared, please do so.

Thanks so much for your time.

Diana

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