Category Archives: Staging and Decorating

Easy Decorating Tips for your Marin County July 4th Party

I just stumbled upon a blog post on one of my very favorite design websites, Houzz.com, entitled Surprise Contender-Burlap for Accessories and felt I had to to share it because I am a huge fan of burlap: I have used burlap for many parties, both casual and very elegant, with stunning results.  And I am planning to…

Luxury Marin County Homes Trend: Libraries

As a luxury real estate marketing professional, it is important for me to keep up with the trends of luxury home design.  Although kitchens, man/woman caves, master suites are still considered as leaders in exceptional home designs, the home library is emerging as a “must have room” in luxury homes and apartments.   And I have…

Caves: the new lifestyle trend

 I recently sold a San Anselmo home to a young couple with two small children and the husband immediately claimed the finished basement as his “Man Cave.”  I believe he turned it into a combination home office and media room.  Men caves are set up in garages, dens, basements (finished or unfinished) and are popping up…

Interior Designers Share Their Favorite Wall Colors

…here is help and some great tips from interior designers featured in a Better Homes and Gardens slide show to help you choose the right paint color for your walls. The slides include both pictures of rooms painted in a certain color and the name and brand of the paint they used.