Dining Room Chandeliers Here the determining factor will be the placement of the table. If for some reason you are unsure of placement or purchasing a new table either wait to install the light until your table in place by having the electricians coil the wires in the ceiling without disturbing the drywall or be prepared that you may need to swag a light with a hood and chain to center it over … [Read more...] about Light Fixtures for Dining Rooms
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Standout Sconces for Your Space
Brighten Up Your Place In the past, single light sconces were more expensive than the three light vanity fixtures. Sounds off but I swear it’s true. And in those early days of house flipping, project budgets had zero wiggle room. It was all about the price so $30 lights were the go to. As design has evolved over the past few years, thankfully, so have the lighting options. A … [Read more...] about Standout Sconces for Your Space
Three Easy Staging Tips and Tricks
I just finished staging our latest project and as I was finishing all the details I was thinking about how when you stage it really is all about the details. I get calls on almost every listing with agents asking who did the staging. Since I do all the staging for the properties its a great compliment but at the same time it leaves me without a referral for them. Whether it is the … [Read more...] about Three Easy Staging Tips and Tricks
Countertop Material for Your Kitchen Reno
Let's talk about choosing your countertop material. With kitchen renovations continuing to be a top project for many, countertops are front and center. Even a minor kitchen upgrade (like changing out countertops) can have a strong return on investment. With an average of 80%, it is worth taking a look at the many options that are available. Butcher Block Butcher block can be a budget-friendly … [Read more...] about Countertop Material for Your Kitchen Reno
Light Fixtures and Pendants for Kitchens
In the past 10 years since I began renovating homes everything has changed. It used to be that I would go to Home Depot or Lowe's and buy a bathroom vanity light for $29.99, hang it above a mirror and call it good. No longer. As online retailers have exploded in every area online lighting options are now spectacular. At the same time, there are sooooo many that choices can be overwhelming. Here … [Read more...] about Light Fixtures and Pendants for Kitchens