by Karen Van Nort | Jul 12, 2018 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management
June 2018 Karen Van Nort of Staged™ to Sell/Live, did a fun and unique project recently, turning a Potting Shed into a girl’s playhouse! Before & After of the interior: Welcome to Vivian’s Playhouse! Little detailed touches to big finishes. A space to...
by Karen Van Nort | Jan 22, 2018 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Today gray is trending in all its many hues. Every catalogue and design website shows you homes with various shades of gray partnered with dark blue, coral, aqua and even yellow. Why gray? It’s a perfect neutral and pairs beautifully with lots of other colors and can...
by Karen Van Nort | Nov 13, 2017 | Design Inspiration
Combining textures: soft, smooth + rough We agree with editor and stylist Heather Bullard that soothing fabrics like Velvet (in upholstery, throws or pillows) paired with rough natural textures like reclaimed wood and woven baskets, combined with...
by Karen Van Nort | Jul 29, 2014 | Design Inspiration, Updating & Remodeling
Time to start thinking about fall home projects! Fall is a great time to do remodeling and planting of new shrubs and trees. Many of the big box stores and nurseries need to clear out their stock so homeowners can pick up beautiful trees and shrubs at clearance...
by Karen Van Nort | Jun 8, 2014 | Home Staging, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Updating your seasonal home? If your flooring needs to be replaced and you’d like the look of wood but not the upkeep, try the new vinyl’s that are out now. They look just like wood or tile and are so easy to care for. Don’t think about vinyl of the...
