Interior Design Blog
From topics on seasonally fresh decor to how to sell your home faster, Karen Van Nort shares her experience and tips with readers here.
Summer to fall – Changing of the seasons
I love the changing of the seasons and with it come so many opportunities to refresh and change the look and feel of one’s home. It may feel like summer but fall is going to be here soon. In the fall I love to decorate with natures’ materials in big vases and other...
Re-arrange your furniture
“Keeping things in the same place eventually keeps you from really seeing it.” Simple changes can make for a whole new look. Re-arrange your furniture and art on the walls to give you a whole new feeling in a room
Finishing Touches to Make Your Remodel!
When doing any type of home renovation, it comes down to the finishing touches that really get noticed when the project is all said and done. Don’t miss out on adding these eye catching details…
May home maintenance to-do list
Month of May home to-do’s: From window cleaning to deck repair to lawn mower maintenance, get your property & home ready for summer fun!
Staging tips to sell your home | Part 1
Spring has arrived, which means real estate season is upon us. When selling your home or property, attracting full price offers is always top priority, and a properly staged home can be your number one asset in drawing as many offers as possible. Here are staging tips...
Staging tips to sell your home | Part 2
When selling your home or property, attracting full price offers is always top priority, and a properly staged home can be your number one asset in drawing as many offers as possible. Here are staging tips to help you prepare your home for the market. Re-purpose Rooms...
Remodel | Bathrooms on a Budget
Have a less than desirable or dated bathroom? Don't feel like you can't give your bathroom a facelift if you're on a budget. New fixtures and tiles are where most of the cost in a remodel lies. Work with what you have. Is your current bathroom retro? Look at some new...
Get ready for Spring home renovations | New Flooring
It’s winter, but it’s time to think about upcoming Spring projects. "Oh no," you’re thinking, "I’m just getting used to winter!" Well, Spring projects take planning so if you have an upcoming project on your mind..it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to...
Color trends in 2015 for your home
Top color pick for 2015 home interiors: Mediterranean blue, paired with grey, yellow, or pink accents | House Beautiful Coral Reef | Color forecast of the year from Sherwin Williams Most popular color combinations for your living room: For homes that may be going on...
Declutter, Organize & Simplify
De-cluttering and organizing is something we talk about but seldom do. We say “I’ve just got to get organized” and then we don’t do it. November is not the greatest month to be outside so take a few minutes, now and then and do a simple de-clutter or reorganization!...
Fall is fun for decorating
It’s time to pack up summer furniture and put it away, empty flower pots and window boxes and tuck everything away for...
10 secrets to staging your house
Updating + organizing your home | Ready to sell Some of you may be thinking about updating and organizing your home to get it ready to sell. I’d like to offer up 10 secrets to staging your house! These tips will help create the environment to lure a new buyer...
Fall home projects
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...
Design Trends | Inspiration from Beach Glass
Looking at new home design trends Beach glass blue and navy blue: both these colors go with lots of other colors! Think beach glass blue and white throughout the room, paired with apple green, red, orange, or even shades of lavender. Great combinations that can add a...
updated flooring recommendations
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 past, these are...
Getting ready for summer
It's almost summer although those of us who live in northern Michigan might challenge that statement. It's time to freshen up our homes by raking all those dead leaves out of our flower beds, clean out those flower pots and add fresh new soil so our new flowers can...
Dresser & End Tables | Chalk Paint
These once dark and dated pieces in the bedroom, turned fresh and new with two steps! The dresser and end tables were refinished with Chalk Paint® followed by the wax, gives a durable and beautiful look. For a small cost, we added some new hardware to finish the...
Thinking of selling your property?
If you want to sell your property quickly, staging it and making sure your price fits the market conditions will ensure that your property sells quickly and closer to your listing price. Updating… ...there are cosmetic steps you can take to give your home or condo a...
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Karen Van Nort | Interior Designer
Cell: (231) 835-0370
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