Neighbors Newspaper February 2010

FEBRUARY 2010 NEIGHBORS NEWSPAPER PAGE 21
Interior Design –
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It is very important to make a good first impression. Think back to
when you first looked at your house and what made you decide to
purchase it. You may have toured a professionally decorated model
that had just the right colors, just the right furnishings and everything
flowed. You envisioned yourself living in that home because it was
comfortable and attractive. It’s no accident that builders use deco-
rated models to attract buyers. They make potential buyers want to
move in. That’s what you want to accomplish when showing your
home. In the industry it is referred to as “staging”. There are a few
basic steps to begin the staging process. Firstly, it’s very important to
thoroughly clean and de-clutter. Have carpets and draperies profes-
sionally cleaned. Repair anything broken. Next, put into storage any
unnecessary accessories and furnishings that might make your home
look cluttered and small. A coat of paint is a good idea to freshen
up the home. When choosing paint, stick to neutral colors that every-
one will be comfortable with. Remove personal items and photos so
potential buyers can picture themselves living in your home. Next,
consider furniture placement and flow of traffic and make changes if
necessary. You may need to rearrange your art and accessories or
add some new pieces for a more dramatic or complete look. Once
By Cynthia Cuellar
Open House day arrives, turn on the lights even in the daytime, have
Before
scented candles burning and/or fresh baked cookies in the oven to
Dear Cynthia, arouse your potential buyers’ senses. Mmmm… smells like home,
I have a small powder room that needs help sweet, home!
and I don’t have a lot of money to spend. If you’re not sure how to proceed and need some help, it’s wise to hire
What can I do? a professional Interior Designer to help you stage your home. She will
Lyn, Temecula help you achieve the look of a model home and the small investment
will be well worth it when you sell your home fast and for top dollar.
Dear Lyn,
Powder rooms can be fun to decorate and Cynthia Cuellar is the owner and lead designer of Rancho Interior
present some challenges. Often they are the Design and member of the Interior Design Society. Rancho Interior
only bathroom our guests see so they should Design offers full design services including Home Staging and Remod-
be great looking and flow with the rest of eling. Call 951-956-0661 or visit ranchointeriordesign.com
the home. There are small changes you can
make that will make a big difference and
won’t break the bank. Start by clearing out all
the clutter. A coat of paint does wonders and
instantly freshens the space. Chose a neutral
color that blends with the flooring and keep
the color light. A dark color will make an al-
ready small room appear smaller. If your bud-
Debbie Patterson I.D.S., I.R.I.S., W.F.C.P.
get allows, consider installing cool wallpaper.
phone: 951.698.9610
Bathrooms are a great place to use wallpa-
fax: 951.698.0912
per to add interest, color and pattern. Once
debbie@pattersondecoratinggroup.com
again keep the pattern small and make sure
debbie@onedayinteriors.com
it matches the style of your home. If the room
allows, you might consider dividing the walls
Redesiging Interiors and Creating Design Plans for the Future
After
Certifi ed Interior Redesigner, Window Treatment Designer and Color Consultant
at about three feet high by adding a strip
of moulding then papering the top half and
painting the bottom half of the wall. Most tract
homes have very generic mirrors. To custom-
ize the room replace the mirror with a framed
Quality Care for the Elderly
mirror above the sink and vanity. There are
many affordable good looking mirrors avail-
able at home improvement stores. Lighting is
Providing the highest quality care in a relaxing environment with
very important especially in a small space,
so make sure the room is well lit. Replace the
enjoyable activities. This beautiful 5 bedroom residential facility
standard vanity light with a more decorative
is situated in a safe, quite cul-de-sac in ildomarW ,
one or pair of sconces and be sure to match close to shopping, hospital, parks and much more.
the color and style of your new mirror. If there
is a bare wall, add a framed print incorporat-
ing the theme and colors of the room. Keep
• Private & Semi-Private rooms
• 24 hour care with our licensed caregivers
the vanity counter accessories to a minimum.
Add a few new towels, soap dispenser, 2-3
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• Activities, trips & ﬁ tness
glass decanters with potpourri and soaps
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• Meals, snacks & Special diets
or single floral and you’re done! Your new
powder room will be stylish and welcoming
to your guests.
Dear Cynthia,
My wife and I are ready to put our house up
for sale and need some tips on how to make Anthony & Lorena Tasca
our house stand out above all the others on
Administrators’/Owners
the current market.
951-678-9535 or 951-775-6706
& Caregivers
Joe, Murrieta
www.agapecarevilla.com
License # 336424201
Dear Joe,
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