The weather is getting warmer and we tend to want to sit outdoors and enjoy some peace and quiet. If you could pick an ideal outdoor living space, what would be in it? A screened in porch, pool, place to watch movies, a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen? There are so many things to think about to include flooring, lighting and privacy. Kasia helped a couple redecorate their screened in porch by sending pictures back and forth and doing it all online. If you need help updating your outdoor space, email her at [email protected]

A lot of you are getting ready to move, sold your house (yay!) and have the moving company scheduled. Are you ready for the move? Let me share my experiences and how they can help you get ready for moving day.

If you are moving to Moore County, NC and need help finding daycare for your kids, Partners for Children and Families is a great (and free) resource. They have a list of day cares and availability so you don't have to drive all around town figuring this out on your own. You can find them on www.moore4kids.com and on Facebook.

And if you need help getting your house ready to sell, send me an email [email protected] and I would love to help you stage your home so you can get to moving day!

Bedrooms tend to gather clutter and these are the top 5 things I see in a bedroom when I'm staging it for clients. So if you want to get your house ready to sell, look around and see if you have these items in your bedroom.

Speaking of clutter, Kasia is working on a 5 day decluttering challenge to help you get your house ready to sell. So be on the look out for that in April.

Dining rooms can be formal or less formal depending on your style. And there are a few things to consider when picking a new one for your space. Kasia discusses the height you need to hang the chandelier, the bulbs, the shape and the style.

Kasia talks about using stools for your kitchen island. She discusses the pros and cons along with color, height and support. 

Kasia is also introducing a new product called the Staging Toolkit. It is an ebook with diagrams on how to stage an entryway, office, bedroom, mantle, coffee table and more. You can find the link to this new digital Staging Toolkit here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/courses/

Some bathrooms may be limited on storage space. Kasia talks about the different kids of storage you can use in your bathroom if you sink cabinet doesn't give you much storage space. Plus she talks about what you should do with the over the toilet storage when selling your home.

And if you need help staging an awkward room, Kasia has the Staging Snapshot where you can send her a picture of your room and she will give you staging advice on the room layout, items to add or remove and wall color options if needed.  You can find the link here https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/

When it comes to selecting furniture for your living room, you need to ask yourself a few questions when deciding between a couch or a sectional. Make sure to measure the space you are in so you don't get something too big. If you move a lot, be aware it may be harder to find a home that fits a larger sectional. Kasia also share other experiences she has when it comes to a couch and a sectional.

If you are stuck trying to visualize how to update a space, we think we need some fancy software to show it to us. But in fact, all you need is a computer and a word document to help you create a mood board. Kasia explains the use of a mood board and how you can create one to help you visualize your space.

Springtime is a great excuse to update your home decor. The winters can be bleak and long and spring is a great time to add greens and yellows into your home. Kasia found some great Amazon finds that you can use to update your home decor which you can also use to help stage your home as well! Here is the link she promised so you can be inspired to update your home for Spring.

https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging/our-favorite-spring-home-decor-finds-on-amazon/

Kasia talks about the importance of making your bed when staging your home. She also discusses the number of pillows for each sized bed along with bedding that you need and don't need.

For more staging tips, check out her Staging Do's and Don'ts ebook at https://mailchi.mp/bea7fa5470b5/dos-and-donts-of-staging-a-home-to-sell