We are all trying to get ourselves out of the frumpy winter blues and even though we have had some lovely weather bestowed upon us, we may need to revamp our spaces with some color to get us in a better frame of mind. So here is some food for thought: Bring on the colors of spring and summer!!! Think of  fresh flower mixed bouquets in a variety of colors. You can use a picture of a bouquet and literally pick a color palette for a room.  Here are a few bouquets along with some paint color suggestions to go along with them!

 

This is more of an autumn bouquet, but the colors are beautiful, rich and vibrant, perfect for spring. For the first bouquet above try the following Sherwin William Paint Colors: Downy, Indigo, Hazel, and Laurel Woods. The Downy is the lovely cream color white, the Indigo is...well Indigo (go figure) and the Hazel is a light sea glass green, while the Laurel Woods is a rich forest green! You can use the colors not only for paint colors, but for the colors you use for the room in its entirety.

 This bouquet, pictured above has many vibrant colors to use for your color palette.  Here are some Sherwin William paint color suggestions inspired from this bouquet: Navel, Optimistic Yellow, Obstinate Orange, and Blue Chip. The Optimistic Yellow could be the base color for your walls, while theObstinate Orange, Navel could be your throw pillows or draperies. and the lovely blue chip color can be your accent color used sparingly (maybe a glass vase and throw for example.)

Well, hopefully you feel inspired. Don't let the ideas stop! And if you get stuck you can do this simple technique of searching for a color palette through a bouquet any time! And remember, happy decorating! Contact East Greenbush Window Coverings today for more ideas!

 

Lamps are a lovely design option, not only can they add just the right amount of light to a space, but they can completely jazz up a room. There are so many styles to choose from. But let’s look at a few suggestions from House Beautiful Magazine:

• First there is this classic chandelier with a fresh twist of blue beads, how delightful! Chandelier is from ro-sham-beaux.com 
 
• Plumber’s Work by Jaysonhome. This lamp is so unique and rustic. I’d add it to my study area for a warn-in feel.

 

• Budget friendly color—the calming little Gavik lamp in Blue will add a certain amount of calm to any space! You can find it on ikea.com
•  Looking for something sophisticated and glamorous? Look no further than this lamp from the Ralph Lauren Home collection.

 

Remember, let the little light of yours shine.

Boring, bland, blahzay….no thank you! When I’m decorating I try to find a piece that inspires me—anything from a piece of pottery to a cool looking chair and then I try to incorporate other pieces that will work with that one awesome piece. So try to avoid boring, bland, and blahzay; instead  attempt to find pieces that are exciting, happy, creative, and different! That’s what makes life fun. Here is a list of some of my favorite funky design elements that inspire me---I hope you find some of your own too!

• Drapery: Lulu dekwiatkowski for Schumacher fabrics design in Jungle Jubilee  (see fabric print to the right) this print is perfect for a child's room or even a fun den room!
• Furniture: Hand-carved solid teak stool by Andrianna Shamaris Inc. are just the perfect unique touch for added warmth to your space
• Lighting: Circa Lighting--how awesome is this little lamp? LOVE it!
• Haiku Fan: this little fan is classy, unique, and it has been "confirmed by Energy Star as the most efficient small  ceiling fan..." Amazing!

 

The pieces are inspirational--they add a certain something extra to the space. Design should be about reinventing a standard square side table--just as these beautiful hand-carved teak stool do. Welcome unique patterns and fun shapes into your life! And above all else, Happy Decorating! 

 

 

Prepping the home for selling is VERY important. One thing you should take a look at is furniture placement, and of course outdated appliances and outdated décor. Everything should look stylish but not too over the top because what you find stylish may not be what someone else finds stylish.  Cleaning clutter and making items organized is also a major concern. Balance strong colors with a moderate amount of neutrals. When potential buyers come into your home you don’t want them to run away because they are bllllinded by the light, wrapped up like a… in the middle of the night (oops—it’s that side tracked thing again) but seriously, you don’t want them to feel overwhelmed by color. What if they don’t like that same bold color as you? While a little pop of color may be ok, too much will send your prospective buyers running for the door and their sunglasses.  Make the most of your space. Take a piece of furniture out if you need to. If your entry way looks too cluttered or has items that performed a function for you but may not be so appeasing for buyers to look at, move it out of the entry way for now.  So now here is a recap on ways to easily resell your home as well as some additional helpful hints:

• Keep the color palette neutral to appeal to a wide variety of buyers
• Think about cleaning up the backyard and making it more of a meeting place for conversation
• Focal Features---think about what items or furniture in a room you want to accentuate---maybe it’s the gorgeous bay window or the beautiful fireplace. Whatever it is, think about the best possible way to make it stand out (And yes we do have window treatments for that gorgeous bay window!)
• Eliminate or move furniture or anything  that is taking away from what the space has to offer instead of offering the space style and function
• Furniture Arrangement—furniture doesn’t always need to be placed against the wall, it is often beneficial for it to be placed floating in the room—it can give the appearance of  a larger room
• Clutter—Remove items that are causing your room to have a claustrophobic feel.
• Artwork/Furniture---try placing artwork in another part of the house. If you have a lot of paintings in one room and not in the other you might benefit from hanging them elsewhere in the house—the same goes for furniture
• Transform a room that has no purpose and make it a room that has a purpose! Make the drab old storage room into a cozy reading nook or library; the key is to make buyers see the potential in the space

These are just a few ideas for you to resell your home. If you have any other questions or concerns about décor options  and window treatments to best resell your home—please contact East Greenbush Window Coverings today!

 

There are many ways to organize bathrooms and refresh them! And spring is a good time to clean out the bathroom cabinets. So let’s get started finding the best and most design savvy solutions for your bathroom. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Wall Cabinet---wall cabinets come in all shapes and sizes and really help to make the most of the space you have while keep your items organized—and it also adds interest to the space.
• Ladder—no not the old ladder you have stored away to paint the house with, but one that is made out of wood---and possibly even painted over . This allows for a nice and unique shelving unit that is not too costly.
• Sink Skirt---If you have a sink that is old fashioned with no storage underneath, a skirt can be used to conceal extra storage and EGWC has a wide variety of quality fabrics that would work for this!
• Wicker Baskets—they are a great way to cheer up a small bathroom. You can even stack them and they serve as extra storage!
• Peg Rail—a wooden peg rail offers plenty of warmth and places to hang towel and bathrobes, how lovely!
• Window treatments---HunterDouglas’ line of Duette or Silhouette could offer you just the right amount of privacy and glamour your bathroom window deserves
• Unleash the wild---bathrooms are a place you can get away with adding a dramatic piece of artwork , or add little nicknacks (just not too many) of sentimental value (an old seashell you found  in Maui----oooo Maui. Nice. ) Try a funky print for your shower curtain!
• Candles—you know I like beeswax and soy because they are good for the air. Candles are great for the bathroom. When you are done at work and your feet are sore---try a bath and light the candles and jam to some Nina Simone—or ACDC? Or whoever suits your fancy.

Ok, so now go to the bathroom and wave the magic wand---bippidy, boppidy, boo! And voila-- an improved bathroom. Yeah—it doesn’t work like that I know, but that’s why East Greenbush Window Coverings is here to give you suggestions (but we don’t offer a magic wand---just if you are Cinderella). Well, as always, Happy Decorating