Posts Tagged Home Renovation
Book Love!-Part 1 via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Personal Style & Well being on January 19, 2012
I’ve been a reader since I first learned. I’ll never forget the day I was visiting my sister and her family. I woke early and walked into the kitchen for some coffee and there were my niece, nephew and sister sitting at the breakfast table eating and reading their books. I just had to laugh as that was exactly how I grew up! Books weren’t allowed at the dinner table, but breakfast? Well, at the time it was a kind of meditation, and a great way to start the morning.
Since then I have been an avid reader and to this day when I move, I move with over 60 boxes of books! Yes, I take them with me. Now…I do own an iPad…I love that iPad. And yes, when I travel that is also my reading material. But otherwise, I am a lover of books.
How do I love books? Let me count the ways:
- I love holding them
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- I love smelling the pages of an old book Continue reading “Book Love!-Part 1 via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
5 Key Home Renovation to Sell-Part 2
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation on July 6, 2011
In Part 1 I talked about renovating your home to live in it long term. Here in Part 2, I want to talk about renovating a house to sell. This could happen for two reasons: one, perhaps you are building up to your dream home and this is an interim or entry level house. You have a 5 or 10 year plan and then you are moving on. Or, two, you are buying a fixer upper with the intent to clean it up, and flip it to make a profit.
Top renovtions that will add value to your home when you go to sell:
1. Curb Appeal: First impressions count and this is the first thing people see as they drive up.
- Make sure your grass looks tidy and healthy
- Your garden is well organized and not over crowded
- Make the front door or entryway to your home-clean, well painted in an accent color, and some welcoming statement such as a pot with flowers, welcome mat, great light fixture
- If needed put a coat of fresh paint on the house
photo courtesy of Hear Today Info
2. Kitchens are the heart of a home and where you spend a lot of time. So if the kitchen is small, outdated and dark a potential buyer will see the house as a money pit. Continue reading “5 Key Home Renovation to Sell-Part 2” »
Home Renovation: to Live In-Part 1
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation, Projects, Sustainability on June 28, 2011
I believe that homes are meant to change and to reflect the people who live in them at different stages of life.
I also believe that it is important to hire a design professional when putting together your plans. Not that you can’t execute your plans with the contractor yourself, and over time if it makes more sense for your budget, but because:
Image courtesy of Vincent Building Services
- They are not emotionally involved with your home so they can access your space with a clearer head. Continue reading “Home Renovation: to Live In-Part 1” »
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