I’ve always loved the beach, so when I saw the article “Right at Home: summery décor that brings the best of the beach indoors” on the Washinton Post’s site – I just had to read on. Unfortunately they have taken their article down so I thought I’d share the jist of the article.

The trend this summer is beach inspired décor. Some beach inspired accessories/artwork I’ve seen while shopping are sea shells, star fish, coral and sand. You can find some of these accessories at Home Outfitters, Home Sense and Winners. Some great places to incorporate beach décor is in bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms. Happy Shopping!

Attention parents who are trying to get their kids to play less video games, this Woodlands home we provided a home staging consultation for is for you. This extremely clean, quiet and well maintained home is located in a cul-de-sac with play park in the middle. The kids will be having so much fun outside with their friends, they won’t have time for their Xbox or PS3.

For more information on this air conditioned home, contact Grant Geddes, Sutton Group Canwest 403-278-9208. (MLS#C3482729)

87% of sellers polled by AOL Money & Finance believe staging their property resulted in the sale of their home. Whether you are a home seller or a real estate agent, home staging will help you sell. Professionally staged homes show better than unstaged homes, both in person as well as online because they are designed specifically to help your buyers imagine living within each space of your home.

Buyers are inundated with photos of the latest stylish homes on the internet, magazines and television shows. Most don’t see past minor changes like paint and personal decor and will choose a home that is move-in ready based on their personal taste. If a buyer can’t imagine themselves living in a home, they will move on.

How can we help? Step one is to set up a home staging consultation which includes a complete walkthrough of your home with a detailed step by step guide on how to successfully prepare your home, targeting your potential buyers. Step two is too complete the recommendations in the guide and step three is to showcase your home. Contact us today to set up your personalized consultation.

Images: iStock Photo (April 21, 2011)
References: The Canadian Staging Professional Program. Certified Staging Professional Resource Manual (2010). Section 1, Page 15

These gromet panel curtains beautifully frame these grand windows. The word grommet describes the top of a curtain panel, its a reinforced eyelet made of plastic or metal that is placed through a decorative rod. Gromet panels are ideal for french doors, sliding doors or any window where you want the flexibility of easily opening and closing your window treatments. For more information on Grommet Curtain Panels, check out one of our preferred suppliers here in Calgary Window Treatments and Design. Images: iStock Photo (June 28, 2011)