Recently Published "Ask the Expert" article in Dan's Papers
The Question: We recently repainted the interior of our home. After re-working the furniture arrangement we put it all back into place and are very pleased with our “new look.” We have collected a few nice pieces of art over the years and the last step is to re-hang them. Before we do, are there any “tricks of the trade” as far as how to place artwork that you could share to achieve that “designer look?”
The Answer from Allegra Dioguardi of Styled and Sold: Great question! Good artwork placement can be the icing on the cake. When placed correctly, art can contribute to a polished and professionally designed look. When hanging artwork you must consider several factors; size/scale of the pieces, subject matter and color. The most common mistakes people make is hanging art that is too small and spread too far apart as well as hanging pieces in the same room that are not compatible with one and other.
A good rule of thumb when determining the correct size and scale of artwork needed is, art placed over an object such as a sofa, a bed, a mantle etc. should span between 1/3 and 3/4 of the length of whatever it is hung over. If it spans less than 1/3 of whatever it is hung over- it will appear too small. When placing art on an unencumbered wall, such as in a hallway, the art should span about 1/3 to 1/2 of the space. Be bold; don’t be intimidated by larger scale art.
Start by hanging your most impressive artwork on a focal wall (the first and most important wall you see upon entering a room) whenever possible. Utilizing pieces in the same room that have a common denominator such as subject matter (nature, portraits, animals etc.), color story, frame style or style of art (contemporary, abstract etc) will help tie it all together. Please note, you probably only need one commonality so that it all looks like it belongs together. Have fun mixing up art that you love. Once you are proficient and get the hang of placing art go with your instincts and remember that in design, “ All rules are meant to be broken.”
Pairs of prints and groups of threes and fours are great for creating impact. Pairs should be hung close together, 2 to 4 inches apart for the strongest effect. Hanging artwork further apart and will appear under-scaled and just screams “I don’t have enough art, so I’m spreading it out!” (Better to have one or two walls done correctly!) On volume walls or walls with high ceilings, utilizing groupings of artwork will help to draw the eye upward and accentuate the volume.
When hanging a grouping of artwork, lay it out on the floor first and arrange it until it’s pleasing and has achieved some balance. I like to incorporate mirrors, decorative plates, brackets, shutters and iron pieces to expand a grouping. You are only limited by your imagination.
Looking for assistance hanging art in your own home or have other home redesign questions? You can visit Allegra Dioguardi of Styled and Sold at www.styledandsold.com or call her at 631-599-1297.
I moved to Westhampton Beach, NY one year ago this month. What a wonderful place to live!I feel like I've been here forever.
There is always something going on and so much to do in this beautiful town. In this past year, I joined the Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce, I joined and became a Trustee at the Westhampton Beach Historical Society. I was a judge at the Mary O. Fritchie art show right here in town. I marched in the St. Patty's Day Parade. I volunteer and the Farmers Market and I have met and made friends with the nicest people imaginable! This is a small town with big heart.
My business Styled and Sold, has grown by leaps and bounds this year in part thanks to referrals and introductions from the many wonderful friends and business associates I've made here. Thank you all! You know who you are!
If you have never visited the "First Hampton", Westhampton Beach, I encourage you do to so.
I'm staying.
There is no place like HOME!
Some highlights and things I love about Westhampton Beach:
The Beach!
Networking event hosted by Styled and Sold at Dockers Waterside
Marching with the winning float Westhampton Beach Historical Society St.Patricks Day
Chamber of Commerce at the art show in Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach Farmers Market
Christmas at the Westhampton Beach Historical Society
An article I wrote about my town that was published in Homes of the Hamptons:
Welcome Home to Westhampton Beach
When I think of Westhampton Beach, I think of Dune Rd. and the miles and miles of gorgeous sandy beaches and waterfront. Often called “The First Hampton”, beautiful Westhampton Beach is conveniently located only 78 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Main St., known for it’s delightful flowering baskets and window boxes is sprinkled with unique shops, fabulous restaurants, art galleries, and the performing arts center or “whbpac”, a vibrant cultural venue for theater, music, dance and film. Just steps from Main St. is the village green replete with a Victorian gazebo and home to the Mary O. Fritchie Outdoor Juried Art Show, on summer evenings you can enjoy the summer concert series on the green. The Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts a diverse Farmers Market every Saturday right in the middle of town starting in April and running into December, - the longest running outdoor market in the state of NY. Westhampton Beach is not only a vacationers paradise but also a wonderful place to live!
Recently I wrote a blog, "Got Stuff?", about Styled and Solds newest service, Professional Estate and Tag Sales.
Our next sale is scheduled for Jan 14th, 15th and 16th from 9:30 to 4:00 (no early birds!) (Update! Date has been changed to Jan 21, 22 and 23!)
We are selling the entire contents of a beautiful home on Linden Lane in Quiogue, NY (Westhampton Beach).
(off Main St.- east of WH Village just east of Turkey Bridge) Parking is limited.
Everything from the ordinary to the sublime!
From designer furniture (Maitland Smith) to toasters. From Oriental rugs to pyrex!
Mahogany furniture, leather sofa, antiques, pine, bed sets, full contents of kitchen, armoire, secretary, settee, cocktail tables…the list goes on.
We also selling a professional quality Tama Drum set, fully loaded with cases etc.
For more info call 631-899-3305
Here are some of the items for sale.
Styled and Sold Home Staging, is pleased to announce we have been voted "Best of the Best" Home Stager for the South Fork of Long Island in Dan's Papers contest for the third consecutive year.
"A Best of the Best award from Dan's Papers distinguishes local businesses. The awards are not easy to earn, as the competition is keen, but they are
given and hung with pride in the best restaurants, businesses and shops on the East End. A Dan's Papers Best of the Best Award is the result of a voting by the readers of Dan's Papers" -Dan's Papers
Thank you to all of our loyal friends, fans and clients for taking the time to vote for us and for your passionate loyalty.
Allegra Dioguardi proudly receives 2009 Award
For the "Best" Home Staging abd the "Best" Home Staging Training call Styled and Sold at 631-899-3305.
(Tagged), Styled and Sold
A new hat has fallen into my lap! It can work beautifully in conjunction with my Home Staging services. Using our knowledge of pricing, furniture, accessories, advertising and display we are now offering professional tag sale services.
Professional Tag and Estate Sales
Whether you or your clients are moving or de-cluttering to stage and sell, our team of professionals will provide all of the services needed to sell the contents of a home or estate including: pricing, organizing, display and staging of the merchandise, advertising and conducting the actual sale. We are fully insured. We can arrange for deliveries. We'll do all of the work! We turn your stuff into cash. No cost to you up front. We make our fees by selling your stuff for the most money possible.
Our blog can be viewed here: https://hamptonstagsalesestateslaes.wordpress.com/
Call Allegra at Styled and Sold to learn more about it. 631-899-3305
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Home Staging, professional Tag and Estate Sales Suffolk Co NY and teleseminar Home Staging Training program
Welcome to Styled and Sold Home Staging located in Westhampton Beach NY staging homes in all of The Hamptons, and all of Suffolk Co. Long Island, NY
Let me help you sell your home or listing faster and net a higher profit.
We design beautiful interiors on a shoestring and create homes that buyers want to buy.
Staging Training by Design, a different approach to Home Staging Training.
We are a professional Home Staging company and Interior Design Firm specializing in merchandising Real Estate properties for sale. We offer affordable owner occupied home staging consultations, complete vacant home staging and furnishing, Model Home Design, Interior Redesign (working with what you have), Color Consultation and Interior Design services. We serve all of Suffolk Co, Long Island, NY.
Allegra Dioguardi is President of Styled and Sold Home Staging and has a track record for successfully merchandising homes for sale for over 28 years. With a degree in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design in NYC Allegra is an experienced designer trained in the art of designing homes to sell. She is recognized nationally and is the recipient of numerous awards for her model home designs. Allegra’s clients have included some of the top new homebuilders in the country.
If you are trying to sell or rent your home, we can help you.
We work with home sellers, investors and Realtors.
Your property is an investment. Once it is for sale it becomes a product and just like any other product it needs to be merchandised and marketed properly in order to get top dollar and spend less time on the market (which is priceless), Styled and Sold will help you prepare your property for sale and create a “product” that is top notch. We can walk you through the process with a concise, step by step easy to follow list of recommendations or we can take over the task entirely, making selling truly stress free or anything in between. It’s up to you.
The only Home Staging firm with a design back ground and 28 years of experience designing to sell.
"I'd like to help you sell your home or listing faster and net a higher profit".-Allegra
We stage homes in Southampton, Easthampton, Sag Harbor, Watermill, Amagansett, Bridgehampton, Montauk, Sagaponack, Quogue, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach all of the North Fork and Suffolk Co.
“The cost of Home Staging is always less than your first price reduction"
Services offered by Styled and Sold Home Staging include:
I have been a top real estate broker in the Hamptons for 20 years. As this is a strange time in the market, with lots of inventory available, I have to pull out all the stops to make my listings shine above the others. Although buyers have been thrilled with this brand new estate home in Quogue, they have found it difficult to "see themselves" in it without furnishings. After meeting Allegra, I sensed she had the flair & experience to bring the enormous scale of the large rooms down to a cozy and luxurious space, using upscale furniture & accessories. I am thrilled with the results. Early response is fantastic. Now, buyers are able to concentrate on the attributes of the home without being distracted by the lack of furnishings. I feel the home will sell quickly now, with it's gorgeous new look!
Marcia Altman Brown Harris Stevens, Westhampton Beach, NY
"Thank you for sharing your expertise with us! You walked through our home and in two hours, transformed it. Before you, we had two other "stagers" come to our home. The house sat on the market for 90 days and we had no results. After your consultation, we received offers from the first TWO couples that veiwed our house. Both offers were for full price! We can not thank you enough, you were a pleasure to work with. Our only regret is that we didn't call you BEFORE we put the house on the market. -M.W., Catonsville, MD
"...it was a real cost effective way to transform our house and make it more appealing to buyers. The paint colors brighten the rooms... Rearranging things we already had made a big improvement in the first impression....I think you are a magician!" -J. Howard, homeowner
"Allegra is the best addition to my resource list. She is now the first call I make when I get a listing. Her expertise in staging has made all my seller's home have the benefits of looking like a model home. Using Allegra frees me from having to tell my sellers the changes that are necessary and allows me to focus on selling their home. She is very sensitive to my client's feelings and is never pushy. I highly recommend Allegra to anyone who wants to get the model home look for their clients.”
-Lauren Hatten Long and Foster Realtors, Bethesda, MD
Allegra is exceptional with my clients. She is smart, prepared, and very approachable. She is highly skilled, has great ideas, and working with her is an all around excellent experience!
Yvette Chisholm Long and Foster Realtors Rockvile, MD
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