Interior Redesign: an affordable solution for homeowners who are budget conscious in today's economy

The St. Petersburg Times recently ran two great articles in its Tampa Bay Homes section. Both articles, "Recycling to Redesign" (by Judy Stark) and "Home Design You Can Live With" (by Tracey Henry), highlighted some really great aspects of Interior Redesign and why it's a more practical option for many homeowners.

With the state of our economy and its impact on budget conscious consumers, many homeowners are looking for a more frugal approach to designing and decorating their homes. By turning to Interior Redesign, homeowners are able to give their homes stylish & decorative transformations at a very affordable price.

Interior Redesign is more economical than traditional Interior Design & Decorating, in that it incorporates using the homeowner's existing furnishings and décor. An Interior Redesigner comes into the home with a fresh perspective, and objectively evaluates each space within the home. Then, by shopping for items throughout the home, the Redesigner creates a whole new look. Most often, homeowners have already purchased great furnishings, accessories, and décor that really reflect their personalities and personal taste. However, the challenge lies with not knowing how to incorporate all of those items together to create the decorative look they're wishing to obtain for their home. An Interior Redesigner can simply use their expertise to help the homeowner put all of the pieces of that puzzle together.

In addition to using what a homeowner already owns, an Interior Redesigner can recommend additional pieces to be purchased that may be needed to help pull a look together, and even personally shop for those pieces if desired. The Interior Redesigner can additionally help with color & paint selections, which can also dramatically enhance a room's decor without spending a lot of money.

People are amazed to see their furnishings and décor used in new and innovative ways. It's not uncommon to hear "I would have never thought to use that table or artwork with that sofa" or "the new furniture arrangement really opens up the room and just feels right". Truly these individuals fall in love with their homes all over again.

Interior Redesign is a great option for you if:

• You're budget conscious, yet wanting to decorate and give your home a fresh updated look.
• You're conscious of Eco-Friendly & Green Living: Redesign is friendly on the environment by reusing and repurposing what you already own. Less waste, time, and money.
• You've just relocated or moved into a new home. An Interior Redesigner will assist you in properly placing your furnishings & décor into the new floor plan.
• You're trying to sell the current home you're living in. An Interior Redesigner/Stager can assist you in making sure your home shows at its best. The only difference here is you're redesigning to appeal to the majority of buyers, not to reflect your personal taste.

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Suzanne Bennett is the owner of Sold By Design, which provides both Interior Redesign & Real Estate Home Staging services. We have been proudly serving the St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Tampa Bay Area since 2006. For a complete list of our services, please visit our website at www.soldbydesignstaging.com

Creating stylish facelifts for the home...whether you're preparing to sell, or redesigning your own!