The dark wenge on the stair, the cabinetry and the furniture contrasts with the natural wide plank floors; the burnt orange wall with the white stacked stone on the fireplace mass; the white curtains and bench with the red of the sofa. But in the end it all comes together to create a soothing environment for life to take place.

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DESIGN NEW ENGLAND magazine described Boston designer Lisa K. Tharp's Coastal Loft interiors - where Beach meets SoHo - as living like "an art gallery by the sea". First, Tharp layered in architectural details, including custom cabinetry and a window seat to frame the view. Linen draperies reinforce 10' ceilings, while silk roman shades soften the triple window. Slipcovered sofa and rattan chairs anchor the seating area. Reclaimed teak low table acts as foundation for old french chimney piece that Lisa discovered in an antique shop. Driftwood quatrefoil side tables host glazed and linen lamps. Lisa repurposed a vintage glass pie display as unique side table and gave Teri Malo's "Poem for a Nauset Afternoon" oil painting pride of place over the sofa. Photo by Eric Roth.

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Aspen Fir Christmas Tree, photographed by Christmas Lights, Etc. 5 Star customer reviews: "Bought a real tree last year because our old artificial was having issues. Even though the price seems high, spread out over the life of the tree, this is a bargain. Initial set-up is easy but lengthy due to fluffing out all the branches.I'm sure next year it won't take nearly as long. The tree has a beautiful blue-green tint and visitors seem to think it is real. There is also plenty of room between branches where you can tuck ornaments into the tree. Soft white LED lights are bright but not blinding. We feel we made a perfect choice and will enjoy it for many years."   Note the tree's natural appearance, complementing the leather chairs, wooden beams, shelves and wood floors. Combined with deep red poinsettias on the stone fireplace mantel to add the finishing touch in this family room / great room.

GP Martin Photography, This bathroom was a design for a client of mine and was her inspiration for the materials and colors of this wonderful bathroom. Her ideas and choice of materials only enhanced the already beautiful and airy design of the Master Bathroom. Celeste Randolph is an interior designer for Ambiance Interiors in Palo Alto, Ca.

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Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Renting Furniture for Home Staging Pays Off - Walking through a furniture showroom can be fun. You can imagine yourself sitting on the sofa by the fire or cooking a delicious meal in the modern kitchen. The same thing happens to potential buyers when they walk into your house for sale and can see themselves living in each room. Creating this emotional effect as a result of home staging drives up the sale price and can finally put a ‘sold’ sign in your front yard. Sell your home the first time you list it.Having simply a clean, clutter-free home is often no longer enough in the current real estate market. It is essential to improve the overall appearance of the house to make it more attractive for sale. People are sometimes limited by their own imaginations and you must show them the possibilities of the home. If your home is vacant, your house has a greater risk of sitting on the market for a longer period of time. Pulling the house off the market and listing it again is a costly and lengthy process that any seller wants to avoid. This beautiful living room has a neat and modern look. This is just one staging option for a home on the market. Maximize your selling price. Selling the house is not just the goal; the goal is to sell the house for the highest price possible in the quickest time possible. When potential buyers can see themselves living in the home, they are willing to pay a higher price because of the emotional connection with the house. When potential home buyers can envision themselves in a home, the buyer is much more willing to want to purchase the property. The initial investment of renting furniture for home staging is small compared to the thousands of dollars more you can earn on the sale of your house. Is home staging difficult? Renting furniture for home staging may seem like a difficult process, but staging specialists and furniture rental companies work together with your real estate agent to make the process a breeze. You already have enough stress and things to get in line as you sell your home and luckily the furniture rental process is easy. You can rent a wide variety of furniture to fit the needs of your showings. The rental company provides delivery and pick-up services so that your role is minimized in the process; this aspect can be especially helpful if you have already relocated to your new home in another area. What will home staging do? The point of home staging is to help potential buyers envision life in the house, but there are many proven strategies and tactics that actually make the house more attractive. A staging specialist is able to arrange the rented furniture in a way that promotes better traffic flow and makes the house seem spacious. Different pieces add touches of color and décor will enhance attractive features of the house. Trust the experience of the staging specialists as they rent furniture for home staging to help sell your house quickly for the highest price possible.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.

Modern, urban, sophisticated, refined, cutting edge, Eco-friendly, bold, too many adjectives to describe. To make it even more impressive, it's furnished by Oklahoma City's premier contemporary home furnishings provider, Suburban Contemporary Furnishings. The second you pull up to the driveway, it is clear that this home is like nothing you've seen before. Zen like entryway with frosted glass accent panels and a unique hardscape. Open the artist painted front door and brace yourself to be wowed in every room. This home reached the perfect blend of warm rich tones and amenities with bold splashes of color and life. Looking for a home that is modern inside and out? Here you go. The fourth design in Jeff Click Homes' new Urbana Series of stylish and affordable homes with a modern edge, the Trinity plan boasts our most open kitchen to date with a lengthy island/breakfast bar, dedicated breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. Its living room is large and open to the kitchen, and its two additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets of their own. The master suite is one of our largest yet in our Urbana Series of homes. Complete information on this home, plan, and community are available at: http://HelloModern.com Plan Keyword: Trinity Home Keyword: 2200-NW172 Jeff Click Homes specializes in modern, urban-styled new homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeff Click Homes Premium Series homes range from 1,700 - 2700 square feet, with prices ranging from $180K to the upper $300s. The Urbana Series by Jeff Click Homes is a smaller series of modern, exceptionally energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,400-1,700 square feet with prices ranging from the $170s to $190s.