We've been asked to write an article for the publication Raring2Go (www.raring2go.co.uk).
Our article will cover our top tips for decluttering with the children! It's never an easy task but one that we can make just that bit easier with our top tips and expert techniques.
To receive your own copy of Raring2Go contact stalbans@raring2go.co.uk or visit their website (www.raring2go.co.uk) for more creative ideas for children.
Enjoy,
Gwendoline.
Creative Director,
GA Interiors.
Tel: +44 (0)7841 519802
E-Mail: gwendoline@ga-interiors.co.uk
Website: www.ga-interiors.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gainteriors
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gainteriors
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ga_interiors
Showing posts with label makeover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeover. Show all posts
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Monday, 4 January 2010
How To...Prepare Your Home For Sale
Even before you invite the estate agents into your home, you should consider the following points to prepare your property for sale:
A better presented home
=
great photos
=
improved marketing material
=
increased buyer interest
=
greater opportunity to sell.
Follow these top tips now to help you achieve a quick sale at the best possible market price:
1. Know your buyer
As Ann Maurice, presenter of House Doctor on Channel 5, was reported as saying "buyers buy with their emotions, not with their heads".
In the current buyer's market, your buyer not only wants the 5 bedrooms with en-suite plus off-street parking, but they also want your lifestyle to live up to their expectations. They’re buying the dream.
The more information you have about your potential buyer, the more able you are to style your property to match their criteria.
2. Give each room a clear identity
A buyer is often confused by poor use of space, ie: when it is unclear to them what the purpose is for a particular room.
Each room needs a strong identity that shows, through furniture placement and accessories, what the purpose is for that space.
We all have that junk room or dumping ground but when you’re selling your home this needs to be turned into a useful space such as an office or children’s bedroom.
3. Keep it real
Style your property in a way that suits the character of property and meets the expectations of the potential buyer, eg: styling your home like a show house is not suitable to a country cottage.
The key is to have sufficient accessories to add interest and character in your property, after all it is a lived in home you’re selling. However it's a fine balance as having too many items in a room will detract from the space in each room or the character of the property.
4. Entice buyers in
Quite often designers talk about ‘kerb appeal’ and this just means enticing the buyers through the door by presenting the front of your property in an attractive way.
For example: make sure any rubbish bins are out of sight, address any peeling woodwork with a lick of paint, ensure all hedges are neatly trimmed and check all outside lights are working correctly by replacing any faulty or broken bulbs.
All of these simple touches show the buyer that you care about your home and it’s a worthwhile place to live.
5. Space Sells
If your home is full to bursting then this sends a message to the buyer that there is no room for them to move in - it's quite often a deal breaker!
In preparation for your move, it’s a great idea to sort through and clear out any unwanted items.
As you’re clearing out the items, it’s also a good idea to put the duster around and give your home a spring clean. Your home should sparkle and shine prior to any viewing. It’s like going to a hotel where you know there have been hundreds of people there before you but you don’t want to be reminded of it.
Your home should also be clean and tidy to maximise the space and light in each room.
All of these tips will help you maximise the property for sale by showcasing the space and usability of each room.
Whenever we style your property for sale, we always take into consideration any furniture or accessories that are already available in your home. We then work with these as a basis to create a design that appeals to your target buyer.
For anyone selling an empty property, we are able to either hire or buy furniture and accessories to create a wonderful home that's a delight to market.
Why not contact one of our interior designers today for a personal consultation of your individual requirements:
Gwendoline
Creative Interior Designer
GA Interiors
Tel: 07841 519802
E-Mail: gwendoline@ga-interiors.co.uk
Website: www.ga-interiors.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gainteriors
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gainteriors
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ga_interiors
A better presented home
=
great photos
=
improved marketing material
=
increased buyer interest
=
greater opportunity to sell.
Follow these top tips now to help you achieve a quick sale at the best possible market price:
1. Know your buyer
As Ann Maurice, presenter of House Doctor on Channel 5, was reported as saying "buyers buy with their emotions, not with their heads".
In the current buyer's market, your buyer not only wants the 5 bedrooms with en-suite plus off-street parking, but they also want your lifestyle to live up to their expectations. They’re buying the dream.
The more information you have about your potential buyer, the more able you are to style your property to match their criteria.
2. Give each room a clear identity
A buyer is often confused by poor use of space, ie: when it is unclear to them what the purpose is for a particular room.
Each room needs a strong identity that shows, through furniture placement and accessories, what the purpose is for that space.
We all have that junk room or dumping ground but when you’re selling your home this needs to be turned into a useful space such as an office or children’s bedroom.
3. Keep it real
Style your property in a way that suits the character of property and meets the expectations of the potential buyer, eg: styling your home like a show house is not suitable to a country cottage.
The key is to have sufficient accessories to add interest and character in your property, after all it is a lived in home you’re selling. However it's a fine balance as having too many items in a room will detract from the space in each room or the character of the property.
4. Entice buyers in
Quite often designers talk about ‘kerb appeal’ and this just means enticing the buyers through the door by presenting the front of your property in an attractive way.
For example: make sure any rubbish bins are out of sight, address any peeling woodwork with a lick of paint, ensure all hedges are neatly trimmed and check all outside lights are working correctly by replacing any faulty or broken bulbs.
All of these simple touches show the buyer that you care about your home and it’s a worthwhile place to live.
5. Space Sells
If your home is full to bursting then this sends a message to the buyer that there is no room for them to move in - it's quite often a deal breaker!
In preparation for your move, it’s a great idea to sort through and clear out any unwanted items.
As you’re clearing out the items, it’s also a good idea to put the duster around and give your home a spring clean. Your home should sparkle and shine prior to any viewing. It’s like going to a hotel where you know there have been hundreds of people there before you but you don’t want to be reminded of it.
Your home should also be clean and tidy to maximise the space and light in each room.
All of these tips will help you maximise the property for sale by showcasing the space and usability of each room.
Whenever we style your property for sale, we always take into consideration any furniture or accessories that are already available in your home. We then work with these as a basis to create a design that appeals to your target buyer.
For anyone selling an empty property, we are able to either hire or buy furniture and accessories to create a wonderful home that's a delight to market.
Why not contact one of our interior designers today for a personal consultation of your individual requirements:
Gwendoline
Creative Interior Designer
GA Interiors
Tel: 07841 519802
E-Mail: gwendoline@ga-interiors.co.uk
Website: www.ga-interiors.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gainteriors
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gainteriors
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ga_interiors
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Restyling & Refashioning
As fashion design and interior design are so closely related, I love the sound of this special event:
"Restyle and recycle your wardrobe with this glamorous clothes swap Swishing event, including a Vintage section.
Hear talks by David Saxby, Elizabeth Laskar and Charlie Porter on how to wear vintage fashion and on fashioning wardrobe basics.
Bring your chic but unloved new and vintage fashion items to swap for ones you will love.
Apprentices from Saville Row and finalists of the Golden Shears award will hold a workshop on how to tailor suit pieces."
Restyling and Refashioning
Saturday 14Nov (10:30-16:00) at the V&A Museum, London.
"Restyle and recycle your wardrobe with this glamorous clothes swap Swishing event, including a Vintage section.
Hear talks by David Saxby, Elizabeth Laskar and Charlie Porter on how to wear vintage fashion and on fashioning wardrobe basics.
Bring your chic but unloved new and vintage fashion items to swap for ones you will love.
Apprentices from Saville Row and finalists of the Golden Shears award will hold a workshop on how to tailor suit pieces."
If you still need advice on how to reinvent your old clothes or update your wardrobe then contact our fashion stylist:
Gail Morgan
The Image House
If you want to take this further and reinvent the much loved furniture in your home then just give us a call:
Gwendoline Alderton
Creative Interior Director
www.ga-interiors.co.uk
Tel: 07841 519802
Thursday, 14 May 2009
60mm - Scott Waldron
As I write this post I'm watching 60 minute makeover (ITV1) and their designer today is SCOTT WALDRON.
Scott is a fellow colleague on the Ann Maurice 'House Doctor' network (www.housedoctor.co.uk). Scott is a senior consultant on the network and rose to fame through winning 'Interior Rivalry' in 2006, of which Ann starred as the judge.
Now he has his own company Stagingspace (www.stagingspace.co.uk).
Today Scott has designed a home in Preston, Lancashire - my own stomping ground. Of course the home looks lovely after the makeover.
In the LOUNGE Scott has chosen a chocolate and cream colour scheme with a feature fireplace of American Walnut and fabulous Gold wallpaper. It has a neutral relaxed theme.
The DINING AREA picks up on the neutral colours of the lounge and features Colonial shutter blinds at the patio doors - practical as well as beutiful. The space now has a sense of purpose as well as looking glamorous.
In the MASTER BEDROOM the existing super-king bed has been incorporated into the design with a new headboard. To stop the bed ting the space Scott has repositioned it and then added in glass and crystal furniture and accessories to keep the space looking light and open. With a subtly patterned carpet, silk curtains and bedding the room is now a haven of to relax and unwind after a long day.
The CONSERVATORY colour scheme has a neutral cream base with accent colours of blue and red to compliment the stain glass floral design. Wicker furniture makes the room welcoming and inviting.
Well done Scott. An absolutely gorgeous design.
Scott is a fellow colleague on the Ann Maurice 'House Doctor' network (www.housedoctor.co.uk). Scott is a senior consultant on the network and rose to fame through winning 'Interior Rivalry' in 2006, of which Ann starred as the judge.
Now he has his own company Stagingspace (www.stagingspace.co.uk).
Today Scott has designed a home in Preston, Lancashire - my own stomping ground. Of course the home looks lovely after the makeover.
In the LOUNGE Scott has chosen a chocolate and cream colour scheme with a feature fireplace of American Walnut and fabulous Gold wallpaper. It has a neutral relaxed theme.
The DINING AREA picks up on the neutral colours of the lounge and features Colonial shutter blinds at the patio doors - practical as well as beutiful. The space now has a sense of purpose as well as looking glamorous.
In the MASTER BEDROOM the existing super-king bed has been incorporated into the design with a new headboard. To stop the bed ting the space Scott has repositioned it and then added in glass and crystal furniture and accessories to keep the space looking light and open. With a subtly patterned carpet, silk curtains and bedding the room is now a haven of to relax and unwind after a long day.
The CONSERVATORY colour scheme has a neutral cream base with accent colours of blue and red to compliment the stain glass floral design. Wicker furniture makes the room welcoming and inviting.
Well done Scott. An absolutely gorgeous design.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Better Homes & Garden
Have you ever searched google and then found a little gem of a website?
Well, I did just that the other day and found the BETTER HOMES & GARDEN website (www.bhg.com).
It has loads of useful hints and tips so checkout it out today or, like me, subscribe to their newsletter for instant updates on the latest trends.
Well, I did just that the other day and found the BETTER HOMES & GARDEN website (www.bhg.com).
It has loads of useful hints and tips so checkout it out today or, like me, subscribe to their newsletter for instant updates on the latest trends.
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