Spare Room becomes a Crafting Retreat by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Closet Creative
Make the Most of Your Guest Room
Creative Cabinets or Shelving
Combined Office and Craft Space
Armoire or Wardrobe
What Making Your Bed Says about you by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
The Well Designed Door by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Cleaning Ceilings and Mouldings by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Tips on Maintaining your Concrete Driveway by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
5 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Cluttered by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
1. Using Too Many Colors
Decorating with too many colors is guaranteed to make a home look cluttered and messy. Use one or two hues combined with neutral colors to give your home a cohesive, relaxed look. This living room has been decorated with various shades of blue to create a gorgeous, cohesive space. The neutral-color walls, rug, window coverings, and furnishings allow the room to breathe as well as make the room look more spacious and open.2. Adding Too Many Accent Pillows
Placing too many accent pillows on a sofa or bed will instantly create a haphazard and untidy look. This living room looks pulled together and well-decorated because the sofa isn’t laden with numerous decorative pillows. Two accent pillows on each end of the sofa are the perfect amount to decorate this room with beautiful color and pattern.3. Pushing Furniture Against Walls
Arranging all of your furniture up against the walls will make the space look cluttered and messy. Solution? Pull the furniture away from the walls and toward the center of the room as in this living room seating arrangement. This grouping of four chairs around a coffee table creates the perfect conversation area. Ground the furniture with an area rug.4. Placing Too Much Decor On Tables
Placing too many decorative accents on the entire surface of a table will make a room look cluttered. Instead, edit the number of decor accessories and then decorate the table in a vignette style (one grouping) or create two groupings as in this photo. First, edit what you already have on the table top. Only display what you love and what is functional (for example a small dish for storing car keys and sunglasses) and remove the rest. Group many small objects in a jar or bowl. Elevate small objects on a stack of two or three books to give it a purposeful look.5. Hanging Pictures Randomly
Pictures and wall art hung in haphazard fashion across a wall will make a room look chaotic. Group pictures in a gallery wall arrangement; the space will instantly look organized and balanced. The art hung above the headboard in this bedroom, demonstrates how several pieces can be hung to create a visually pleasing and curated look. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, [email protected] or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.Increasing Your Closet Space by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
1. Purge what you don’t need.
2. Devise a plan.
3. Consider open shelving.
4. Showcase your wardrobe.
5. Install a lower hanging rod.
6. Stock up on skinny hangers.
7. Get your drawers in order.
8. Make sure you have a mirror.
9. Use a slat of wood as a hat rack.
10. Give your jewelry a home.
11. Or, display gems with a wall-mounted organizer.
12. Add personality with a little wallpaper.
14. Get creative.
15. Install additional shelving at the bottom of your closet.
16. Consider adding a dresser.
Perfect Pet Homes by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Is your home the perfect sanctuary for your pet? Latest figures estimate that 12 million households (44 percent) in the UK have pets, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association’s Pet Population report.
The pet population currently stands at around 54 million, and of this, 27 percent of households have dogs and 17 percent have cats, but have you created a harmonious living space that your pet will love and equally feel at home in?
If the answer is ‘not quite’ then take note of these top tips from Stacey Sibley, creative director of interior designers Alexander James Interior Design, and also the proud owner of two Westies, Alfie, and Piglet. Here, Stacey shares her expertise and eye for design to help you to transform your home into a ‘purrfect’ sanctuary for your four-legged friend:
Think carefully about the fabrics you choose to upholster and how likely they are to gather fur.
Avoid: Fabrics that are a magnet for pet hair e.g. velvet, mohair, corduroy, velour or chenille. Steer clear of any delicate materials that could be damaged by your adorable little friend e.g. silk.
Opt for: Smooth tapestries, leathers, and synthetic fibers. Invest in quality textiles that will withstand the test of those claws!
Beware of any exposed wood on your furniture – an excitable puppy may see it as their new favorite teething toy!
Avoid: Furniture with exposed wicker, rattan and sisal furniture.
Opt for: Metal and chrome will leave your would-be teether searching for another toy.
In light of the inevitable rainy, muddy days and those early months when your puppy/kitten is still learning to toilet-train, we highly recommend flooring that is easy to clean.
Avoid: Hardwood floors that dent/scratch easily and require rapid cleaning should a puddle appear (hardwood floors stain very quickly)! If you are absolutely set for those beautiful wooden floors, then opt for harder woods e.g. mahogany or oak.
Opt for: Laminate flooring, stone or ceramic tiles. These also have the additional benefit of keeping your pets cooler during hotter weather.
An all-important part of a pet’s day is the need for space in the home to play.
Avoid: Letting your energetic little friend run riot around the whole house. They need to chase balls, roll excitedly around and play tug of war, but there are some areas of the house in which this is less desirable.
Opt for: Creating a designated ‘play space’ which your pet knows is suitable for play and where they can enjoy some quality ‘me’ time. Keep their toys stored neatly away and out of view but easily accessible.
Pet-friendly interiors are all about keeping your space as tidy as possible, allowing that stunning new kitchen to glisten without unsightly doggy/kitty bowls smudging that perfect vision.
Avoid: Leaving food bowls out in plain sight.
Opt for: Sliding them underneath the toe kick of your kitchen cabinetry, bringing them out for food time, and slotting that water dish around a corner so your furry friends always have fresh water available.
Don’t overlook walls – they could become a headache to clean if you don’t consider their texture.
Avoid: A highly-textured wall will attract pet fur, even if the little rascal isn’t rubbing against it.
Opt for: Satin or semi-gloss paint, helping to repel fur and to keep those walls glistening clean.
An essential part of pet-friendly interior design must surely be the addition of their very own comfy pet bed.
Avoid: Mismatching with the rest of the room’s decor i.e. don’t place a traditional tartan pet bed into a swanky, sleek apartment, rather select a simpler, more contemporary design that will enhance the rest of your interiors.
Opt for: A pet bed made of high-quality materials, creating a sumptuous space for them to relax, unwind and recharge after their busy day of play.
Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, [email protected] or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.