New Year Resolutions!

With the New year upon us – often resolutions overwhelm our thoughts. So this year I resolve (and encourage you to do the same) to make a resolution to finish something I started – It is easy to become distracted and leave projects undone - I find more and more I am called in to finish a space – the question posed is “It just doesn’t feel finished... What do I do?... How do I finish?” often time a space just needs tweaking – a few simple changes you can do on your own or we can do together! Here are areas that are usually left till the end & can make all the difference:

• De-cluttering (we all collect more than we need, use, and want) – do what ever you want to do: sell on eBay, craigslist, a yard sale, give it away, or toss it out- just get rid of the excess clutter!
• Hang it up – picture hanging 101 will have to be a future post – certainly there is an art to hanging and selecting art, but in the mean time – get that framed master piece off the closet floor and hang it on that bare wall! (remember typically the center of the art should hang at eye level which is about 5”-0” to 5’-6”
• Lighting and Paint/ Wall Covering instantly change the room – even if everything else stays – this might be the solution – but call me so we get it just right!
• Treating the windows are unfortunately usually left for last– whether you prefer elaborate or simple drapery, custom or ready made, blinds (2” wood are always a winner!), or other forms of window dressings –it is important to consider privacy, natural light, heat loss, style,pattern, texture, shape, sound absorption
• It’s in the details – Accessorizing can be tricky – the right blend of sentimental, color and style, shape and size, and placement – can finish the space – remember book shelves should tell a story – mixing book bindings and objects! Leave the densely packed books for the library of congress!