The Surprising Reality of Home Repairs: Is HGTV Misleading People?

Jodi Peterman DIY's, How To, Interior Design, New Ideas, Residential, Uncategorized

Every person who has been through a home renovation project knows that not everything goes according to plan. Whether snags happen with installation, there are structural issues, or a surprise HVAC run in a wall that was supposed to come down-, something always complicates the process. So many people create their dream renovation plans with budgets that get swallowed up …

A Day In The Life Of A Luxury Home Stager – One Moment At A Time

Elizabeth Erin Designs Before & After, DIY's, Home Staging, Tips and Tricks

There is no typical day, every single day is different.  My duties range form time in the office getting caught up on emails, appointments with clients, meeting with Realtors, designing and planning for the staging, pulling all the items for the staging and then implementing the staging.  I could be doing one of these task all day or trying to …

How To Overcome: Real and Raw Construction Problems

Elizabeth Erin Designs DIY's, How To, Interior Design, New Ideas, Residential, Tips and Tricks

Every project, no matter the size, will encounter challenges along the way. Without the proper help and full scope understanding of the project, the average overage of remodel/new construction projects tend to be 20% over original budget. We are no strangers to the problems, and solutions, during projects that we face with our clients – we even experience them ourselves! …

The Checklist You Need To Get Your Property Luxury Staging Ready!

Elizabeth Erin Designs DIY's, Home Staging, How To, Interior Design, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

Realtors — We know your career keeps you moving at warp speed, which is why we want to give you a useful pre-photo check list that you can give to every one of your clients. This checklist will position your clients to stand out against all the other homes. This is a huge win considering we live in a very …

Don’t be a victim! Stop overpaying for remodel projects and get control of your budget!

Jodi Peterman Before & After, DIY's, How To, Interior Design, Tips and Tricks

We use the Ensure Eased Design (EED) Process when we approach our clients projects no matter what stage the project is in. Using this process ensures that our clients are put at ease durning a remodel, refresh or new construction project.  The EED Process puts our clients in control of where their budget dollars get spent. Instead of working off …

How To Use These Inspiring Christmas Decorating Trends!

Jodi Peterman DIY's, Fun Rooms, Holidays, Uncategorized

Winter Wishes design trends uses the colors of an early morning winter sky. It uses verdant foliage and frozen shades interwoven together to create a feminine, elegant theme. It works great for both a romantic or contemporary interior design style. This is soft contrasting theme, but be bold by adding in green to give a bit more fresh modern feel. This …

Tips to Control Your Budget for Your Kitchen Remodel!

Jodi Peterman DIY's, Fresh Finds, Fun Rooms, How To, Residential, Tips and Tricks

Remodeling your kitchen can take a toll on your budget, and selections can easily get out of hand. Working with a designer can actually save you money in the long run as we can help you from making costly mistakes! Most designers will offer you their discounts on the finishing selections.  For example, we save our clients 15-20% on cabinets alone! These savings …

How To Market You Property During COVID-19

Jodi Peterman DIY's, Furniture, How To, Residential, Tips and Tricks

If you need/want to sell your house during a pandemic, here is what you need to know. People are still buying properties and investing in the real estate market! National Association of Realtors (NAR) research shows Realtors are saying markets are hotter now than they were a year ago. Even though things are still moving, processes look a little different. …

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Everything You Need To Know About Interior Paint Finishes

Jodi Peterman DIY's, Fresh Finds, How To, Painting, Residential, Tips and Tricks

Deciding to change paint colors on the interior of your home is a big decision. Painting by yourself is time consuming, so you want to make sure you not only select the right color, but you want to make sure you have the right finish for your lifestyle, the amount of natural light a space has. The paint’s finish or …

Top 7 Tips To Sell Your House For Top Dollar

Elizabeth Erin Designs DIY's, Fun Rooms, How To, New Ideas, Residential, Tips and Tricks

First impressions are the only impression! Use these 7 tips to help you earn your client the top dollar for their property:   1. Declutter & Clean – Selling your home is essentially spring cleaning on crack. Remember all those Secret Santa gifts from last year that you didn’t do anything with? Guest what! It’s time to break those bad …