Orange County Home Renovations Advice – When Should You Purchase a Fixer-Upper?

When I was a first time home buyer, I was a little aprehensive about purchasing a fixer-upper. But, since my husband has plumbing, electrical, and other construction skills we decided to go for it back in 2004. Here is what the outside of my home looked like initially: Here is how it looked once weContinue reading “Orange County Home Renovations Advice – When Should You Purchase a Fixer-Upper?”

Orange County Home Decor Advice – Time to Update Your Husband’s Office

With Spring here, I find my mind going wild with what home decor updates I can start at my house. This blog will feature some ideas of Home Office updates for your husband or significant other.         A home office for your husband should be masculine yet still organized.  I prefer toContinue reading “Orange County Home Decor Advice – Time to Update Your Husband’s Office”

Design on a Budget – What is E-Design and How Does It Work?

Kate’s Home Staging and Interior Design offers E-Design Services for our budget conscious clients.  This service is performed entirely over the Internet and on the phone. Our online interior design services (E-Design) will guide you during your home decor updates. Whether you’re simply choosing that perfect paint color,  need decorating ideas for your bedroom/living room/bathroom,Continue reading “Design on a Budget – What is E-Design and How Does It Work?”

Orange County Home Improvement Advice – What Renovations are Really Worth It?

As a professional home stager, my client’s are always concerned about the ROI on any home improvements. Here is an excellent graphic from elocal.com that displays the value of various home renovations: Source: eLocal.com If you are planning on selling your home in the near future, it is always a great idea to consult withContinue reading “Orange County Home Improvement Advice – What Renovations are Really Worth It?”

Home Decor Advice – Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

With Thanksgiving only a week away, now is the time to break out your good china and think about how you are going to set your Dining Room table. From pumpkins to pinecones, a simple Thanksgiving Centerprice can be put together in about an hour. Here are a few inspirational photos to get all ofContinue reading “Home Decor Advice – Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas”

Holiday Decorating and Curb Appeal – Home Staging Tips

When Holiday Season approaches, I just love to drive around and look at all the Holiday decorations from white lights in pine trees to wreaths on front doors. When decorating for the Holidays, less is always more. Here are a few of my favorite Holiday inspired Front Doors and Homes: I must admit that myContinue reading “Holiday Decorating and Curb Appeal – Home Staging Tips”