Like many of you, I love the "before and after" on HGTV. The smiles (and sometimes tears of joy!) from the homeowners when they arrive home and poof their home has been magically transformed! If only it could be that simple in real life!
Most of our customers have realistic
budgets and timelines!
Often we do one day make overs. But, we work in the real world!
Yes, the home is transformed when the customer returns from work that evening! However, all the work is often not done in just one day. The most successful re-designs require up front communication with the customer, at least one visit beforehand to measure and take photos of each room and of course shopping for home decor. The actual decorating can often be done in one day - but, it's not HGTV magic, we've done our homework!
A few years ago, we came up with the idea of applying the "80/20 Rule" to working with customers who wanted to re-design their home. By using at least 80% of the customer's existing furniture, art and accessories accomplishing the "one day makeover" is much more achievable both in terms of time frame and even more importantly budget!
Decorating your home does NOT mean throwing everything you own out the window!
Remember, you bought that piece of furniture, lamp or picture because you loved it. Why not use it? But, allow someone else with an objective viewpoint to help breath new life into your home!
The "new 20%" can help you fall
back in love with the "old 80%!"
Happy Styling!
Adrienne
