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13 Apr 2016

Inviting Décor

LuxeSpecs – April 13, 2016
Inviting Décor
There are many great things about having a French aesthetic in your home! Not only is it an inviting décor choice, but is also appeals to the masses. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that Parisian feel. • Always use Antiques when you can. • Choose a...
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03 Feb 2016

Lighting

LuxeSpecs – February 3, 2016
Lighting
Lighting directs the eye and should be layered.  Overhead lighting should be dimmed. Then add lamp light or task lighting for an inviting balance.  If it is dark outside, the only objects anyone will notice are the ones that are lit, so an entirely different ambience is achieved with control...
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27 Jan 2016

Expanding Spaces

LuxeSpecs – January 27, 2016
Closets and Pantries Many homes have a walk-in pantry and walk-in closets in the master, if not two, and additional smaller scale walk-ins in secondary bedrooms. All of these eat up the standing space that could be part of the open space in the room if it wasn’t in the...
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20 Jan 2016

Tips for Rug Care on Hand Knotted Rugs

LuxeSpecs – January 20, 2016
Tips for Rug Care on Hand Knotted Rugs
From full service to DIY the goal is a great environment to live in! Your rugs will be less susceptible to damage if they are used rather than stored. Vacuuming is better for all carpet and rugs than cleaning.  But avoid vacuuming the fringe! Vacuum regularly so the dirt doesn’t...
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19 Mar 2015

Staging Bedrooms

LuxeSpecs – March 19, 2015
During staging to sell your home, bedrooms need to have beds. It is hard for most buyers to envision the space without one. They do know that it can be removed and that the room can easily accommodate a desk or exercise equipment.  For resale of the home, however, it...
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17 Mar 2015

Storage Solutions

LuxeSpecs – March 17, 2015
Get rid of the junk and make the space look orderly.  Remember useful, beautiful, meaningful or it has to go! Proper storage will allow both a great look and easy access to the items you need. Visit my Pinterest board on Storage to some ideas!
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12 Mar 2015

Your Interior Design Dreams

LuxeSpecs – March 12, 2015
What would you buy if you won the lottery?  Think about it and you will probably discover that you don’t need to win in order to dream and make your plan for an improved look!  It does help to be creative and use your time and energy wisely!  The same...
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10 Mar 2015

Every Day Staging

LuxeSpecs – March 10, 2015
It is a natural to want our surroundings to look as good as possible! Staging a home is a natural for anyone that is accomplished in design!  In fact, it is a good idea to take a look at the residence of your prospective designer as most designers started by...
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05 Mar 2015

Designers Can Assist With Ageing-In-Place

LuxeSpecs – March 5, 2015
Eleven years ago during my year as president of the ASID Arizona North chapter, one of the national meetings included a presentation on aging-in-place based on research indicating seniors want to remain in their homes. With aging parents at the time, it was a particular interest. And it is coming...
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19 Feb 2015

Trending Now!

LuxeSpecs – February 19, 2015
Trending Now!
With the rapid changes in technology the key is to keep spaces as flexible as possible! Some design trends to watch for: Tablets, SmartPhones, Phablets have made the home office moveable to any room of the house. Dining is part of the great room or the kitchen has double islands-one...
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17 Feb 2015

Custom Furniture – Growing Trend in Luxury Homes

LuxeSpecs – February 17, 2015
Custom Furniture – Growing Trend in Luxury Homes
In researching current trends, the topic of custom furniture came up and, yes, there has been a huge increase in custom furnishings! Why? A designer is trying to achieve the most continuity possible within the confines of the home. This does not mean everything matches but there is a flow...
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11 Feb 2015

Preparing Your Home for Resale? Use an Interior Designer

LuxeSpecs – February 11, 2015
Preparing Your Home for Resale? Use an Interior Designer
Many need estimates of the work to be done to their homes in order to establish a to do list for more major projects. When renovating, these estimates are often compiled by the contractor. Homeowners can act as their own contractors on their properties and may choose to do one...
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09 Feb 2015

Something Old, Something New

LuxeSpecs – February 9, 2015
Something Old, Something New
A few medallions added to a flat ceiling can create interest in a very subtle way! One of the artists I work with cut this stencil for our home from a wallpaper pattern that was similar but smaller. We added it to the ceiling for interest.   There are also...
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03 Feb 2015

Your Dream Home! Complete Right Down to Stemware

LuxeSpecs – February 3, 2015
Your Dream Home! Complete Right Down to Stemware
The trend in New York, Los Angeles and Miami is to sell new luxury properties fully furnished with sumptuous sofas and chairs, art work, sculpture, fine linens, down coverlets, billiards tables, Steinway pianos, custom rugs, pots, pans, stemware, … and generally the “best” of everything. This is not a staged...
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22 Jan 2015

The Ferrari of Kitchen Ranges

LuxeSpecs – January 22, 2015
The Ferrari of Kitchen Ranges
Looking for a statement range for your new kitchen? The Bertazzoni range is Italian luxury and like other Italian designs - high performance with striking lines and colors. Having received numerous design awards and from a six generation, thirteen-decades-old company with the same paint used on Ferraris, you may have...
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