Home Improvements That Add Value

When you decide to make a home improvement, whether you are going to move soon or sometime in the future, one thing is for sure. Someday you will sell. That said, it’s always smart to evaluate how much your project will increase the value of your house or not. Don’t wait, though, until right before…

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6 More Ways To Breathe New Life Into Your Home

By kellydesigns

Last month I shared how to update your home by making small yet impactful changes to your decor. This month I thought I’d share 6 more design tips, to refresh your home, that I share with my Fairfield and Westchester clients. Keep in mind that all of these ideas make valuable staging tips too!  I say…

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Interior Design Trends for 2022: Part 2

from kellydesigns

Our lifestyles have changed dramatically in the last couple of years, and interior design has responded in kind. In addition to visually pleasing updates, we’re continuing to see trends that make us more comfortable in our homes. As promised, here is a continuation of last month’s blog post, and six more of the interior design…

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Crazy for Chandeliers

Crazy for Chandeliers

Your chandelier makes a big statement about your room!!! It adds character to a space and definitely makes an impression. A chandelier sets a distinct tone and chosen wisely is just the right finishing touch!!! It is one of the best ways to update your home. That all sounds great but finding the right combo…

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Using Lightbulbs to Stage it Just Right

What kind of bulb do I buy

Once you’ve made the big effort to stage your home for sale, don’t forget the fine details because these are the things that don’t cost that much and give you a lot of bang for your buck. I’m talking about finishing details, like fresh flowers in planters, that perfectly placed magazine and yes this month’s…

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Got a Budget? Consider These Stylish Upgrades

Almost no one has an unlimited budget to make every home improvement they would like but everyone wants a space they can enjoy and be proud of. So here are some of the ideas that I share with my Fairfield and Westchester clients as to how you can upgrade your home, to make a big…

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Light Up Your Life

Lighting is one of those things that not only “makes” a room but it is something you cannot live without. It can really loft the overall mood and appearance of a home. Unfortunately it is often overlooked so here are some guidelines to help you decide how much light you need and the best types…

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A Bathroom To Boast About

Redding Bath Remodel - Bathroom 3 - Interior Design by kellydesigns

Updating your bathroom is one of the best projects you can undertake. Not only do you deserve to have a bathroom that you love, when it comes time to move, an updated bathroom will help sell your home quicker and for more money than other similar homes on the market. Keep in mind that you…

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Renewed, Refreshed and Lovely on Linley

Renewed, Refreshed and Lovely on Linley - Family Room - Interior Design by kellydesings

This young family came to me looking to renovate their family room, add a mudroom, and renovate their kitchen.The family room needed to feel grown up, but still be comfortable and kid/pet-friendly. We used fabrics that were durable to help protect the pieces. They preferred clean lines and an uncluttered look. In the kitchen, we…

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Falling… for new trends

As the leaves fall, days get shorter, air is crisper (okay, it’s cold!) we begin to nestle in our homes. As we start spending more time indoors, we begin to notice our surroundings and take note of the things we like or dislike about where we call home. It is often a time for many…

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Beachside Bliss

Beachside Bliss - Living Room - Interior Design by kellydesigns

This new construction home in the beach area had some pretty architectural work done but was without coastal charm. After adding fabulous lighting and glass tile, the kitchen is a knockout. Tying in the blues, we added navy sofas with white seagrass and leather in the family room and a custom reclaimed wood table in the dining room with…

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Stunning on Sturges

Stunning on Sturges - Family Room - Interior Design by kellydesigns

These clients have lived in this home for many years having raised there daughters here. They came to kellydesigns wanting to give it a fresh new look. We started by painting all the rooms in a lighter palette, adding picture moldings on stairway and hallway, new runners, new light fixtures, new window treatments, rugs, sofa,…

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