Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Go Green...Use What You Have



Everyone is going green or at least talking about it, but how can you be "green" in decorating? Use what you already own.

Who has the luxury of throwing out all of their furnishings and accessories and starting all over? In this economy, not many people. We may be able to afford an occasional new piece of furniture or new accessory that we bought on sale somewhere, but how do we make it blend in with our old stuff?

That's when having a re-designer come in and offer suggestions, really pays off. For about $75 - $150 per hour, you can have someone come in and look at your space with a fresh perspective. They're able to see things that you haven't even thought about, because you live there and once you have your space set up a certain way, it's difficult to imagine it any other way. A re-designer can even go into the attic or basement and use pieces that you forgot about and you'll think "why didn't I think of that"?

Repurposing items is another way to use what you have. Perhaps that old toothbrush holder would make a great little flower vase for daffodils....it already has holes in it and you don't have to worry about arranging them. How about that old bar/table that used to be your grandmothers? I'll bet it would make a great "entertainment" console for the T.V. and components. It's a great way to incorporate the modern conveniences of today with the sentimental pieces of your decor.

At Southern Staging & Redesign, working with what home owners already have is a specialty of ours. Give us a call. You'll be surprised at what a difference a few hours can make.