17 Ideabooks by Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist

It's hard to believe school is back in session. Now is the time to set aside a special place for the kiddos to get their homework done in peace. Here are some ideas for making homework less of a chore, more of a joy.

The new school year has begun for most folks. Whether you are glad or sad about seeing your kids head back to school, this just might be the best time of year for getting some important home projects started.

One of the most powerful tools you have when marketing your home for sale is amazing listing photography. No matter how fabulous your home is, it won't sell if the listing photos don't do their job. Your photos should be light, bright and welcoming so...

Staging a home to sell is a somewhat different animal when you are dealing with a historic or period home. While you want to make it appeal to the widest audience possible, you have to realize that most of the people interested in buying that type of...

No one wants to spend money on the home they are getting ready to sell, but it can be crucial if you want to sell the house quickly and for the price you want. Beyond basic decluttering...

Being resourceful and frugal doesn't just apply to interior design. When staging a home to sell, be careful about spending money. Many people spend their money in all the wrong places, when consulting with a good Home Stager on those decisions first...

Selling your home means selling a lifestyle, but not necessarily your own. In home staging, you're striving for a look that is fresh and welcoming yet not really taste specific. People with varying tastes need to feel that they can make the home their...

Educating my clients about the audience they will be marketing to is one of the most important things a home stager can do. When you put your home on the market to sell, you should know that...

Hallways are great places to integrate style into your home, but most people only think about wall color and art when considering how to decorate them. Instead of going for the standard gallery wall, try something different. Add interest through pattern...

Too many people want their home to look like someone else's. Shouldn't your home reflect who you are and what you love? Well, of course it should! If you're not sure how to express yourself through your decor, here are some ideas to give you the confidence...

William Morris famously said, "Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." Being a realistic Interior Decorator, this is one of my favorite quotes. Making your space both beautiful and functional can be a...

Most of us want to create a home that guests will admire — but have you ever thought about decorating your home to inspire? If you're not sure what I mean, have a look at these ideas to make the spaces in your house more inspiring to all those who enter....

When I ask my clients how they'd like their homes to feel, they almost always say "welcoming." Who wouldn't? We all want family and friends to feel welcome and at home in our house from the moment they walk in the front door. From deciding on an entryway...

Sometimes it's good to look at your home with fresh eyes and consider a little strategic updating. It's easy to be blinded to the space you live in day after day, so it can be helpful to have a professional point out a few things that can make your house...

After a long day we all want to come home to a place that feels peaceful — a place to recharge, restore and relax. It's one thing to create a space that is visually beautiful, but it's quite another to create a space that can make you feel calm...