WALLPAPER IS ABSOLUTELY A GREAT OPTION TODAY!

There seems to be some debate about whether wallpaper is 'in' again.  For some, the thought may make them cringe!  I will not hesitate to say, however, that WALLPAPER IS ABSOLUTELY A GREAT OPTION!!!  ...When done right and in the right application.  My strongest recommendation would be to restrict it to a feature wall and use it subtly.  Do not overdo it or go so bold that it overpowers the room.

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Great patterns available today!
...These are by Brewster (see link below)

Another reason to not shy away from wallpapering: There are products on the market today that ease the ability to remove it down the road, while making it easier to apply, too. Here is one example:

Shur-Stik 78 Premixed Wallsize

A glimpse into my current project in the making:

Home Office Makeover

I have to admit, it wasn't an easy thing to DIY, but well worth the effort and it turned out amazing!  Thanks to Dulux Paints - Waterloo for the excellent service and support for the scope of this project!  

Visit www.brewsterwallcovering.com for a great selection of subtle modern patterns and even more traditional ones, available by special order at retailers in North America:  Where to Buy

The Goal is Mass Appeal!

Q: Is Home Staging for a particular type of home?

I read something recently supporting home staging for every price bracket and I think it's so true. It referenced the point that EVERY home is SOMEONE'S luxury home. 

Adequately preparing a home for sale and staging it can help create the 'luxury' effect for ANY home on the market, for ANY buyer looking to visualize THEIR perfect space. 

A large number of professional home stagers will work in diverse markets and price points and will address far beyond the scope of what is traditionally thought to fall under the umbrella of home staging. From traditional decluttering and depersonalizing to recognizing areas of concern for buyers on both a conscious and subconscious level... But I'll save that for another post!

The bottom line is that regardless of the home itself, it is now a PRODUCT - and the goal is mass appeal! Even professionally designed homes may not highlight the home's best selling features and may reflect personal tastes that may not appeal to most buyers!

Finish & Fixture Selection Service

Here is a glimpse into our Finish & Fixture Selection service including customized idea boards, design boards, product sourcing and shopping services!  It all starts with a preliminary meeting (full consultation) to determine the scope of the project, your timelines, and your goals.  Following this visit we will deliver a detailed proposal with a plan and cost to execute this service.  

Customized Design Board by KW Home Staging & Redesign

AREA RUG SHOPPING? Here’s something you may never have considered!

There are so many considerations for choosing the perfect area rug and this has been proven to be a tedious and time consuming task given the selection (or lack thereof) on the market.

Did you find the perfect rug… but it’s not the right size. Find the right size… but it’s not the perfect colour or pile height? Are you pretty sure you found what you like but are contemplating if it's worth lugging it home onlyto find out it’s not right? Side note of precaution: Some online retailers (i.e. Wayfair.ca) will allow free returns, but make you pay for return shipping - Yikes!

PROBLEM SOLVED! Consider having your rug bound! There are countless options on the market today, more than ever! You can choose from different stylish patterns, colours and shades. You can bring home the palette sample to ensure the right pattern and colour and then order to your specs! It’s that easy! PS. Bound rugs also tend to be better quality too!

And the cost? It may surprise you to hear it’s quite comparable to what you may pay at major retailers (HomeSense, Lowes, Wayfair, etc).
Tuftex is a brand I’m familiar (and happy) with but do your research and I’m sure you’ll find many more! Try calling the friendly staff at The Carpet Store in Kitchener for more information!