One Day Makeovers~ Redesigns

I'm often asked what is a Redesign? 


Basically a Redesign is taking what you already own and giving your space a fresh new look with it. My goal in the process is to help you have a home that tells your story with the things you already own and love.

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It's so exciting to offer a change for a client who is frustrated with the look they have and want it to feel "complete" or "just right". Often times these Makeovers or Redesign clients have an additional small budget to work with for updating some accessories (toss pillows, throws, candles, wall art) or additional pieces they may have wanted. If they don't that's ok, getting creative and shopping your home for a new look is so much fun. We can help with paint color selection, furniture, carpet and any other need you may have! Most Redesigns are typically done in a day while the client is away at work, running errands or whatever!


Imagine the surprise when you walk in to a fresh new space you love~

The Before

The client leaves and the room is cleared for a fresh slate to work with.

This Makeover client wants new paint~ not usually the case on one day Redesigns

The clients wish list included a new rug

This is how the clients new "story" for her room begins~ new purchase mixed with the things she already owns.

Let the placement & accessorizing begin!

Hanging her Wall Art

Now call the Client to return, we are ready for the big Reveal!!!! 

So that's the basics~ hope you have a better picture of how things work for Redesign~Makeover Day! :)

Please feel free to give us a call should you like a Consultation for your own Redesign or perhaps a Consult for a list of helpful hints and ideas for a space you need help with. If you don't live in the Phoenix Metro area feel free to contact us about our E~Design option.

Julie Rogers

Bella Redesign

480.239.9047

Let us help you fall in love with your home all over again.

Tips to Transform a Family Room Part I

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1. Furniture Placement

Nothing screams lonely more than a room with the furniture lining the walls, they are not your enemies! Bring your sofa & chairs in closer for a  more intimate conversation area, pull those babies off the walls. I always suggest finding a lovely focal point for your room: large window with a view, beautiful art, fireplace, you get the idea and creating conversation areas around that. Please know you can have more than one conversation area in your space, be creative.

Before Makeover

 

 

 

{Photo Credit}After $200 Makeover & Furniture Placement

2. Lighting

Lighting is so important for a space and I don't mean the visit to the ob/gyn kind. Lamps are key here for soft light and a oh so lovely glow. Three is key, I like to do the triangle effect with my placement around the room. Try it, turn on the lamps and turn off our functional ceiling fan/light combo. Cozy AND romantic, hmmm too bad my 7 & 9 year old boys can't appreciate this over their cartoons.

What doesn't everyone's house look like this? ha! I wish! Love the windows, letting the light in!{Photo Credit}

3. Open The Blinds

I love, love, love sunshine, unless it's 115 and I'm outside in it. :)  Opening the blinds brings in so much natural light that floods your space with instant warmth.  It makes quite the transformation in a room that may suffer from dungeonitits, not to mention it's good for us, try it, doesn't it make you feel happy? :) So crank up those blinds and let the sunshine in!

Aladdin Google Image ;)

4. Rugs

   If you're using one please make it 5 x 8 or larger and make sure it is connected to something in the space.  There's nothing quite like the look of a floating carpet in the middle of the room, unless you're Aladdin of course. :o

Midwest Living Photo

5. Bringing the Outside In~ a touch of nature

Bring a touch of nature inside whatever that might be for wherever you live, seashells, sand in a jar, starfish, pinecones, flowers in a vase, pretty hibiscus in a bowl, cuttings from bushes in your yard, rocks from Sedona your kids are saving :), you get the idea. If you feel inclined to purchase indoor plants this is also a nice touch, these nature touches help create life in your room.

6. Declutter

This is the fastest way for me to help my space breathe. Round up the kids shoes, star wars figures, stick collection, ipods and whatever else they manage not to take to their rooms and WOW I do have a lot of space in here (did I mention my pile of design & real estate books?). Now I need to mention in a decor way if you own greenery or flowers from the 80's now may be the time to clear them out. Freshen up your space by removing artificial greenery older than 3 - 5 years old and declutter.

 I just love it when a room is tidy, put together and feels good. What is your toughest room and the challenge with it? We would love to help give ideas!

Have a blessed day~ 

                                               Julie