COLOR 101

When staging a house, using neutral colors is imperative so as to appeal to the maximum amount of potential homebuyers. Most of us know the basic neutral colors of beige, taupe, white, creams and lighter tans. The reason we use these tones is that many people could be turned-off of colors that are too dark, too bold or too "personalized" and in turn be turned-off of the house that could be their potential home. While these tones are perfect for walls and furniture using too many throughout a house can wash it out.

How you can make a space POP while still using neutral tones?

There are many tricks we use to create that all important WOW factor. Without giving all our trade secrets away we can tell you that having a chosen "pop" color to enhance your space is key.

With a "pop" color, as we call it, we can create flow and accent some of a house's main selling features. And what better way to have your "pop" color displayed than in the use of accessories, and most importantly with... pillows!

In Vol. 5, Iss. 1 of Calgary's Home to Home Magazine there is an article, Pillow Talk, by local Calgary designer Sandra Young that has really caught our attention. As we already have a love of using great pillows in our staged homes, we are extra pleased that someone else is showcasing that love for us! Please click here to view Pillow Talk, and read what we are talking about.

In our February newsletter we have chosen pictures of a recent property that we staged. In this property the basics - walls, trims and cabinetry, are done in neutral tones. Without the right accessories a beautiful home such as this one could become muted and just another property. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter please send us an email to info@ez-design.ca.

Using the same color throughout this spectacular property creates the flow that is needed and more.

Through the careful arranging of furniture, accessories, and COLOR, (not forgetting the all important pillow...) we were able to create the WOW factor needed for potential homebuyers to see what could be their next home.