Yellow warms you up (especially in Seattle)
I remember when I first visited this house: the work was already in progress and the agent needed my help choosing the right color for this living room. I recommended this creamy yellow to warm up the space, especially considering that the sunlight is not a frequent visitor in the Northwest… Besides, I read […]
Framing a window with color
This is a clear example of how color can create contrast and consequently can enhance a design feature. Look at the window that is placed right in the middle of the wall. White light next to a white wall goes almost unnoticed. But if you take the same white light and you frame it with […]
Standing at the door
This photo was taken by standing at the door of this living room. My recommendation to the owners was to simply switch the placement of the furniture in order to show a wall with a more balanced ensemble and less clutter. We also added the second piece to the coffee table to make it look […]
One of the biggest selling points? The hardwood floor.
After showing you how color can change the perception of a space, I want to share with you how the hall I just blogged about in my previous post looked the first time I visited my client’s house. The seller was an antique collector and, as you can see from the photo, he loved to […]
How color can transform a space
This is a house that I staged a couple of years ago. A beautiful home with an amazing layout. Although neutral, white wasn’t really working for this place, it was just too cold and “anonymous”. This is why we decided to introduce a warmer color and chose Amulet AF-365 by Benjamin Moore among the many […]
Dissecting the sectional
This is a situation that I’ve seen so many times: the back of the sofa blocking the entryway to the family room. Personally, I can understand this choice because the most natural way to watch the TV is sitting in front of it. But if you have to sell your house, this arrangement has to […]