Home Staging & Interior Design

Ornament storage boxes with layers of holding vessels is great to undress the tree quickly and without any ornament casualties. Try this one that has easy carry handles, a  zipper closure, and cardboard dividers.

If you can’t seem to fit the tree back in the box it came from, try a Tree Bag for your artificial tree. Try a bag that has wheels and heavy duty handles to help you transport the tree to your storage unit, like this. Or you can use a tree storage bag that keeps the tree on wheels year round. Roll in and out of storage each year with no stress on your back, like this.

This is always a frustrating piece of décor, always tangled and messy. For simple storage, wrap lights around a piece of cardboard and store in Ziplock over sized freezer bags. This way you can label the bags as to if they are indoor/outdoor lights, or where you had them the previous year. If you are looking for an even savvier way to store lights, use a light spool. Light spools have great storage bags and lights easily wrap around without ever getting tangled.

There are some great new storage units for wrapping paper and gift bags. For closet storage, you can purchase these hanging gift bag organizers that easily host all of your gift bags. There are also great hanging gift wrap storage organizers to showcase your wrapping paper neatly in your closet. For those with limited closet space, there is also under-bed options that store gift wrap and bags with ease.

There are now great storage boxes at  Organize.com with windows to reveal which dishes or glassware are hiding beneath the lids. This makes any holiday dishware easy to find, and keeps them dust free over the seasons.

That’s what this style is all about! Mix and match but always ensure you are sticking to the fundamentals of good design otherwise this style can get away from you quickly. Assert self control, be methodical, and step back occasionally to re-asses your work. And remember to be fearless – if you want a moose head above your bathtub, do it!

Make sure your space reflects who you are – unique! You are anything but cookie cutter, so find  inspiration but always make it your own. East meets West; Luxury meets Rustic; Masculine meets Feminine; Traditional meets Modern. Commit to an original style that feels like you. Not sure where to begin? Look at your playlist. If you have moments that take you from HipHop, to Classic Jazz, to 80’s Hairband – then make sure your space allows for any of those moods. Contrast is key to making this style work.

Always have a common thread to tie the look together. Be it sheen, color, silhouette, pattern, or proportion. This is how you find unity in your space of interest. Again, keep in mind moderation and contrast. If you are starting to have an overwhelming theme of rectangles, soften the space up with a few rounded edges.

Just like fall fashion, layers are what makes a style interesting. This goes for homes as well.  Layering opposites adds to the contrast in the space – wood and metal, fur and satin, leather and lace. This allows your personality to shine through (see Rule 2) effectively.  Again, step back and ensure that your space looks and feels like the authentic you, without forcing it on the eye.

Clean the slate of any clutter, keep your canvas as neutral as possible. Rooms evolve as your style palette is discovered. Therefore, your walls and floors should not compete or distract from the look you are hoping to achieve.  Take everything off the walls, remove your accessories and consider their place in the newly barren room. Are they meaningful? Could this be your inspiration to the room? Do these pieces belong in this space or are they better suited somewhere else?  Let your creative juices flow mixing and matching your items in new ways. Take a deep breathe – this is going to be GREAT.