Interior Design, Home Staging & Color
Tips, Trends and Ideas
by Melanie Serra
2019 Living Room Trends – Endless Inspiration!
Design Trends for 2019 If you’ve been following along with my favorite Home Design Trends for 2019 Series you know I’ve already taken an in-depth look at the latest kitchen and bathroom trends. This month I’ll complete the series by educating you on this year's...
Kitchen Trends for 2019 -Part 2
Part 2 - Kitchen Trends for 2019 A Fresh Look to Something Old Subway tile is still very popular. However, pattern and installation are key. We are seeing kitchen backsplashes (and shower stalls) in herringbone, stacked, crosshatched and chevron patterns. Darker...
Kitchen Trends for 2019 – Part 1
Kitchen Trends for 2019 - Part 1 Whether your home is a simple ranch or an elegant Georgian, one thing remains true, transitional style still rules. This style is a balance between traditional and modern. While it incorporates many trends, it also freshens interiors...
Choosing the Right Gray Paint
Gray " it's" the trendiest color of the moment. What was previously thought of as a gloomy day color, gray is now the picture of sophistication and elegance, the go-to neutral. How do you go about choosing the right gray paint? It's definitely the most difficult...
Staging Your Home with Vignettes
What is a Vignette? Vignette staging is a terrific way to stage a home to create buyer appeal and save the seller time and money. This is a great way to create the right atmosphere and mood with just a few accessories. You may be wondering, "What is a vignette?"...
Christmas Gone Tribal
Tribal Theme Decorating for Christmas I was honored to be chosen as one of eight designers for this year’s 2nd Annual “Holiday Home Tour,” hosted by the Roswell Woman’s Club. Five beautiful homes, in the heart of Historic Roswell, were featured and decorated with...
What color should I paint my house exterior?
Photo by JB Architecture Group, Inc. Pick-a-Paint Tips - How to pick a house paint color. Each home has a unique calling card of its own, whether it’s a classic Bungalow or a charming Tudor. It’s just a matter of time before a house needs a fresh coat of paint to...
Pet Friendly Decorating – Ohhh…how we love our pets!
Pet friendly decorating can be beautiful! I’d like you to meet Lance and Cooper! They are my confidants, my sidekicks, and my “we’re so glad you’re home,” fur babies. It wouldn’t matter if I lived in a mansion or in a one-room flat, these sloppy kissing, tail wagging...
‘A Diamond in the Rough’ – A Home Staging Story
In the Urban Directory, a “diamond in the rough” is defined as this Something that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make it truly stand out from the crowd. The phrase is metaphorical and...
Blush for the holidays? Tis’ the Season to Break Tradition
Blush …Barely there but oh-so-lovely! This delicate pink is my pick for this year’s Inaugural Holiday Home Tour Fundraising Event hosted by the Roswell Woman’s Club. I’m honored to be selected as one of eight interior designers from the Roswell area to participate in...