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We have had an “early” spring…YEA! ,so it is time to finish all of your indoor projects. We are excited to get into our gardens and outdoor living spaces but, don’t forget about freshening up your indoor spaces too!!
MAN CAVE INTERIORS New
on facebook and upcoming website…mancaveinteriors.com.This service is
for anyone who needs a design plan, shopping service, delivery and
installation. New products will be available soon! REALTORS Are
you and your sellers tired of paying large amounts of money for staging?
I have a solution that will work for many of you.
Call me for details to save $1,000’s of dollars! Special through July! Staging for $100! Working with what your client has rearranging furnishings and accessories,eliminating outdated items and inexpensive quick fix tips! Projects to complete in May and June…..… ON
A BUDGET!
Paint one wall as an accent –
A room that is long and narrow works best painting the narrow wall at
the end of the room. Choose
something dramatic and pull some accents in the same color with pillows.
Rearrange your furniture and accessories!
Use inexpensive white sheers on
your windows, put an accent light behind them for instant drama!
Create a headboard using paint
– try stripes or a solid color with some shading on the edges –
also, try some of the new appliqués that are available now.
Collect some dried branches and
spray paint them, try apple green or hot pink.
Display them in a large pot on the floor or as a dramatic
centerpiece on a table or buffet.
Use inexpensive poster frames
and frame wallpaper, fabric or wrapping paper.
Wallpaper a small front entry
– try something dramatic and bold – it will make a great first
impression.
Try a color you have never used in your home, something daring
and bold. Feeling brave?...paint a small room, if you want to try
something less permanent, buy a few accessories.
How about chartreuse pillows, a large vase, some picture frames
and an inexpensive art piece, all in the same color tones or, paint an
old accent table or cocktail table. Add this color to the edge of a ordinary window treatment or
buy a small rug.
Buy some old frames (small to
large) from an antique store or estate sale.
Paint them all a great color (peacock blue, Rasberry, tangerine,
apple green) and frame black and white photos.
This will make a bold statement in an otherwise plain staircase
of hall. KITCHEN
UPDATES
Add a new backsplash.
There is a product called, Smart tiles that you can peel and
stick. Check them out at Home Depot. For a more European look, try one
of the mosaics, going more contemporary?
How about the stainless or bronze finish!
Lighting – Replace harsh
downlighting with a ceiling pendant (especially over an island) and add
halogen lighting under your cabinets.
Lighting on top of cabinets (depending on space), and lighting
under your base cabinets. Put
them all on dimmers for great effect and mood. There are some amazing
light fixtures available today….replace an old, worn out fixture with
something extraordinary…almost a piece of art!!
Replace some solid cabinet doors
with glass, add glass shelves and puck lights.
This will open up your space giving the room more dimension.
Add some sparkle inside the cabinet with glassware or silver.
If you like color, here is a great place to display your favorite
collection.
Paint your old cabinets –
Rather than going the typical “white” try painting them in expresso
or black. For an old world
look, rub off the black paint on the edges to reveal the original wood
color in small amounts. Replace
the hardware with silver or crystal.
I recently completed
a lower level remodel on Lake Minnetonka.
Rather than replacing her kitchen cabinets (from the 70’s), we
painted them expresso, added a new countertop and a backsplash in
silver! Stunning results on
a budget!
Paint the ceiling a warm color.
This will help the room to “glow”!
Depending on your existing cabinets, try a warm terra cotta with
oak or a french blue with whites or creams. Your kitchen colors should
create an appetite…try chocolate, apple green, celery, raspberry or
lemon yellow.
Hang a “charming” chandelier
over your sink. If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen, call me for a complimentary consultation! I
will introduce you to some great sources, cabinet makers, painters and
contractors. Paint colors
and how they affect your moods and look of your room.
Reds can be warm and cozy but,
the wrong tone of red can turn your room into a home for Mickey and his
friends! Reds can give lots
of depth especially if you put a glaze over it or do a wall with a wash
of copper over it. A wash of deep brown will also give it a rich,
sophisticated look with a lot of depth and drama.
Terra cotta usually works well
with oaks, bricks and natural stones.
Again, using an aging technique or wash will give it the feel of
an old Tuscan building.
Blues are so popular now, not
the old blue of a Danish plate but, the soft gray blue of the sky.
It is fresh and cooling in summer and serene and crisp in the
winter. It works with almost all colors and can be used on the walls
and ceiling. Another great
shade is Peacock blue, reminding me of a regal, luxurious room in France
or the cool, deep, velvety color of the tropics in the evening.
Pinks are the perfect tone if
you have a room with little sunlight.
To achieve the right shade, stay towards the pale tones closer to
the corals or your room may be a little to bright. Greens are also great “neutrals” (thinks plants, grass, trees)…a true green with more yellow than blue will work well with the outdoors and be easier to work in other colors. Try a pale buttercup or caramel. Black accents would make this combination very sophisticated
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Sue’s
shopping picks…. Although I have offered coupons in
the past, I have found that we have all been over saturated with coupons
that have little value. Instead,
I am going to watch for other sites that you can sign up for. I just signed up with Groupon.
Some of their offers are fantastic, if they are not what you need
at that moment, simply delete. Every Monday I will be at the Mix
Furniture and accessory outlet to assist you with your design needs and
answer questions. Bring in
a photo of the room you are working on and I will offer you my
suggestions and design tips! The
store is located at, 4911 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN
55416 (East of hwy. 100 across from Balley’s.)
Monday hours are 12-6. Be sure and mention my newsletter and home
for a change to receive a discount.
Some examples of what is currently in the store: Sofa, loveseat and chair in black or brown leather -$999 Cream sofa/chaise in microfiber -$899
Misc. “designer” pieces from International Market Square,
lamps, artwork, home accessories, fabulous “princess room”
chandeliers and much more! Around
Town
Salon Bodair in Lakeville -
Home for a change recently completed their remodel so stop in and
visit, check out this fabulous salon and spa.
Ovations Salon & Spa..SW corner of Hwy 7 & 41
www.Ovations-SalonSpa.com – Another fantastic salon for a complete
makeover – hair, nails, spa…a great girls day out. Mention Home for
a Change for special pricing for new clients! Haircut & style
$25.00..1 hour massage $45.00. A
great retreat for a relaxing spa experience.
The West End – If you havn’t tried this out, you must!
Crave, Coopers and more to come have the best ambiance and crowd.
Try the happy hour (wine is about $4 at Coopers).
Also, new shops have opened with more on the way.
Mode – a shop in Maple Grove that has different sales
including, a shipment of designer jeans at huge discounts or a shipment
of shoes/purses, etc.
Artwork – This is wholesale only so, let me know if you would
like to get pricing or go shopping there.
It is fantastic art/prints at fantastic prices.
This is the factory and showroom so, the prices are lower and no
shipping, most pieces are stocked so you can bring them home with you
that day. Visit their
website and call me for pricing…
arteffectsinc.com
In need of carpet? Call
me for a wholesale location that will allow you in with a pass from Home
for a Change…huge selection! Design
assistance available if needed. Spring newsletter…of course…all
about outdoor design, colors, rooms and how to bring some “charm”
into your backyard spaces. More
color combinations, updates on new products and smart ideas for the
budget shopper! Hope you
are all staying warm and happy! Sue Hunter, owner of Home for Change
Deal of the month – Visit my home for a change facebook page, become a
fan and mention the $50.00 coupon (good towards a design consultation)!
Offer ends April 1, 2010
Follow Sue on Twitter! You can follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com - Just search for Sue Hunter on twitter and follow my design travels. You can get great design ideas on Facebook. www.facebook.com - Just search for Sue Hunter or Home for a Change and read up on other great design ideas for your home. You can now Linked-in with Sue. www.linkedin.com -To make a Professional Connection! Join me on Linked-in. Just search for Sue Hunter or Home for a Change.
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