Joan Inglis, Founder and Lead Designer of Carolina Spaces - the leading home staging, model merchandising and interior design firm in North and South Carolina, was asked to provide her expertise to home builders in the Spring 2018 issue of NAHB's Best in American Living Magazine. Joan shared her wealth of home staging and interior design knowledge by authoring the article "Set the Stage."
In her article, Joan explains the value of staging for home builders, when done properly by a professional experienced with new home sales. She also provides a list of Do's and Don'ts for Inventory Home Staging.
Joan Inglis has been featured dozens of times on TV, online and in print. She has won numerous local, state, regional and international awards since forming her company, Carolina Spaces, in 2004. Carolina Spaces is the leading expert in Home Staging, Luxury Home Staging, Model Home Merchandising and Interior Design in the Charlotte, NC region and provides award-winning services for home builders nationwide. Call 1-855-SPACES-5 or Contact Us for more information.
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Joan Inglis had the honor of presenting two seminars at the 2017 Fall Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. She also had the opportunity to share a sneak peek of her presentation "Update Tips to Add Style and Value to Your Home" with WBTW News 13 viewers and provide some DIY tips too.
Joan's tips included:
- What are the safest colors to use on big-ticket renovation projects? Begin all projects on permanent fixtures in the house (like tile, hardwood, and cabinets) with streamlined colors – the timeless colors – black, white, brown, and tan.
- What if we’re just looking to update the look of a living room? Light-colored furnishings are really popular. Instead of going stark white with upholstery, look for cream or gray fabrics. Then use an accent color or two in art, pillows, and accessories. Keep the color flowing throughout the room.
- What can we do to make our bedroom more inviting? Replace your light fixture with a chandelier; clear away all clutter from nightstands and chests; and add a plush rug under the bed.
Joan Inglis, Interior Designer and Master Accredited Staging Professional®, is the owner and lead designer of Carolina Spaces, a full-service home staging, luxury home staging, model home merchandising and interior design firm based outside of Charlotte in Lake Wylie, SC. Carolina Spaces provides services to the Charlotte, NC region and throughout the Southeast. Call 1-855-SPACES-5 or visit CarolinaSpaces.com for more information on our award-winning services.
Joan Inglis, Interior Designer and Master Accredited Staging Professional®, will be presenting two seminars at the 2017 Fall Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show September 22-23 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. She will be sharing creative ideas and updating tips that add style and value to your home.
Joan's informative seminars "Updating Tips to Add Style and Value to Your Home" will contain beneficial information for those attending the Fall Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show, whether you're planning a complete remodel or a quick refresh. "When updating, it is important to stay with styles that have longevity and bring value," said Joan. She will explain the difference between fads and trends, how color affects your mood, as well as the latest in kitchen and bath, lighting and flooring materials.
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When helping clients with choosing paint colors for their homes, I start off with a question, “What colors are you most attracted to?” This gives a good feel of where to start with choosing paint colors. It’s easy to find just the right color with the variety of paints on the market. Remember that today’s neutral shades can pick up varied undertones from permanent fixtures throughout your home. If you love the gray walls in your neighbor’s kitchen, don’t expect that color to look exactly the same in your kitchen - unless your illumination, flooring, cabinets, backsplash and countertops are exactly the same.
Color is very psychological and can evoke certain moods and perception of space and temperature. Wall and ceiling paints need to be carefully chosen because they envelope you and tend to remain for a long time. Stepping from a bright orange room into a dark blue room and then stepping into a bold purple room gets tiresome quickly!
I always recommend that you choose wisely and use bold wall colors conservatively. And keep your wall colors to three per level of your home. Make sure the colors combine nicely for a cohesive look. For example, a blue tone works well as a major accent wall used with a neutral gray-blue on remaining walls. Carry the blue tone onto the gray-blue walls with artwork and accessories. And add fabrics with the blue tone throughout the room. This creates a comfortable and memorable living space.
TIPS:
- Find a color swatch you like and move it around to every wall and every fixture in the room. If the swatch picks up undesired tones, the paint will do the same on your walls.
- There are an abundance of neutrals that will show a trace to a deep saturation of color. This is the best way to keep your walls neutral and get the color you want, without having your home look like a crayon box.
- Use the same depth of color on accent walls and adjoining walls for a contemporary look. Have both wall colors combine harmoniously.
- Avoid stark paint colors that have no connection with upholstery, fabrics, art, or anything else in the room.
These tips work whether you're personalizing your home for living, or staging your home for sale!
Joan Inglis, Interior Designer and Master Accredited Staging Professional®, is the owner and lead designer of Carolina Spaces, a full-service home staging, luxury home staging, model home merchandising and interior design firm based outside of Charlotte in Lake Wylie, SC. Carolina Spaces provides services to the Charlotte, NC region and throughout the Southeast. Call 1-855-SPACES-5 or contact us online for more information on our award-winning services.
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