quaint hillside retreat | stunning view property. infinity edge swimming pool design + waterfall fountain. hand crafted iron details | classic santa barbara style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com

The main floor fireplace is truly the showpiece of this room. By removing the sectional originally in this space we opened up the room revealing the truly fab fireplace! Bobbie McGrath/Successful Staging

Beautiful landscape and design includes bluestone patio with artificial grass joints, stunning pool, gates entrance and zen-like cabana for relaxing and entertaining. Landscape & Design by Landscape Techniques.

Beautiful landscape and design includes bluestone patio with artificial grass joints, stunning pool, gates entrance and zen-like cabana for relaxing and entertaining. Landscape & Design by Landscape Techniques.

This project was a previous one for a client who has now hired us to build his new condo at our development. The client was having no luck selling his 5000 sq ft home in Plymouth and asked us to look for ways we could improve its appeal to buyers. We analyzed the house looking for the most economical way to meet the client’s need. All of the cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms were painted white, the original counter tops were all removed and replaced with granite, and all of the brass door handles and hardware throughout the entire house were removed and replaced with new brushed nickel hardware and handles. Additional woodwork and crown moldings were added to the kitchen to match the existing cabinetry and painted in the same new white. Dimension was added to the kitchen by the addition of white subway tile for the backsplashes. Throughout the house, the faucets were replaced with new Delta faucets, and the wall colors in multiple rooms were changed. After the project was finished, the house SOLD after its first showing (post-renovation) for the full asking price!!

Freestanding bathtub - large traditional master multicolored tile and glass tile porcelain tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub idea in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and multicolored countertops

--AFTER-- Blogger, teacher and renovator Kelly-Anne Rush is no stranger to DIY remodels. So when she found out that her cousin had recently purchased a property that was in need of some work, she found a way to help. One of the first things that the home needed redone was the bathroom floor, so Kelly-Anne worked with Allure to find the best solution for her relative’s flooring needs! Before selecting which direction to go for her cousin’s flooring, Kelly-Anne thought about her previous experience with Allure. “​When I renovated my bathroom last year, I wanted a product for the floors that looked like wood but was water resistant and durable. After doing a lot of research, I chose Allure,” she said. “In addition to the durability, the other great part about this type of flooring is that it’s so easy to install!” The property that Kelly-Anne was working on was originally built in the 1900’s, and was in need of some modernization. Kelly-Anne and her cousin had also decided on a coastal theme for the bathroom that incorporated oceanic colors. After browsing Allure’s online catalogue, they found the perfect floor for their bathroom: ​Allure Durban Oak Luxury Plank Flooring​. Kelly-Anne selected the flooring because it matched the color palette of her coastal theme, while also adding a more modern feel to the bathroom. Once they had chosen their floor, the final step was installation. “My cousin’s girlfriend installed the vinyl planking in their bathroom all by herself in a day without any previous renovation experience,” Kelly-Anne said of the installation process. “When I first walked into the space after they were finished renovating, I was so impressed! They did such a great job and certainly had such a feeling of accomplishment from tackling this renovation all by themselves!”

Beautiful landscape and design includes bluestone patio with artificial grass joints, stunning pool, gates entrance and zen-like cabana for relaxing and entertaining. Landscape & Design by Landscape Techniques.

Monochromatic doesn't have to mean boring. The use of just a touch of color and the understanding of texture elevates this secondary bedroom to something special! Note how the open foreground of the photo allows you to experience the true size of the space. Staged and ready for sale! Photo by Charles Dickens Photography

Beautiful landscape and design includes bluestone patio with artificial grass joints, stunning pool, gates entrance and zen-like cabana for relaxing and entertaining. Landscape & Design by Landscape Techniques.

Transitional medium tone wood floor living room photo in Columbus with beige walls

Large elegant master multicolored tile and glass tile porcelain tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub photo in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and multicolored countertops

Freestanding bathtub - large traditional master multicolored tile and marble tile porcelain tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub idea in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and multicolored countertops

Photo by Caitlin Atkinson
Photo of a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Beautiful landscape and design includes bluestone patio with artificial grass joints, stunning pool, gates entrance and zen-like cabana for relaxing and entertaining. Landscape & Design by Landscape Techniques.

© Tricia Shay
Contemporary exterior home idea in Milwaukee with a red front door

Stacked stones and tree-lined sidewalks beckon you into this charming home.
Inspiration for a timeless beige two-story brick house exterior remodel in Raleigh with a shingle roof

Home Staging is all about showcasing the strength of the house by editing items that would draw attention away from these fixed assets. The hardwoods, view, and moldings take center stage in this photo. The homeowner's timeless plate collection and "shot of happy" turquoise bowl of apples add just enough color to add a homey touch. Who wouldn't want to have breakfast in this lovely setting? Photo by Charles Dickens Photography

Using what the homeowner already owns is key to my service. We edited the space of personal items, determined the details of the house for sale we wanted to highlight, and then placed accessories to aid in this goal. The use of the dusty rose throw doesn't overwhelm the impression of the room but does add warmth to the overall impression of the space.