Rhoya Selden

Poised Taupe: Sherwin-Williams 2017 Color of the Year

December 20, 2016

Sherwin-Williams, one of the largest building materials companies in America, just announced its 2017 color of the year. The company is widely known for its line of paints and coatings, and has selected Poised Taupe SW 6039 to be its trendsetting shade for 2017.

Greenery: 2017 Pantone Color of the Year

December 8, 2016

The Pantone Color Institute selected Greenery, a lush and vibrant yellow-green, to be the color of the year for 2017. Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, wrote: “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political climate. Satisfying our growing desire…

Home Staging Pays Off (Literally)

December 7, 2016

The idea of home staging can make sellers anxious. Bringing someone new into their home to redesign it may seem like an intrusion to some home sellers who have trouble letting go. Homeowners of smaller properties wonder if staging is worth it for their home. Therefore, home sellers who have not sold a staged house before may find the prospect…

Our 5 Favorite: Mid-century Bathrooms

December 6, 2016

The Trend: Mid-century Homes. The Mid-century Modern trend returned several years ago, when the TV series Mad Men became a hit. Such success influenced the tastes of its large audience. Ever since, Mid-century homes have been popular on the market. Here are our five favorite bathrooms of the Mid-century homes that we staged this year.

Energize Your Design

November 30, 2016

  Make a statement. While location is key, it does not contribute to the interior’s appeal. This condo is located in Seattle’s hip neighborhood, Capitol Hill. Despite the condo’s prime locale, the condo itself was bland and uninspiring. We made it our mission to stage the condo and make a statement. To do so, we used…

Our 5 Favorite Ideas to Replace a Christmas Tree

November 29, 2016

Thanksgiving has now passed, and for those who celebrate Christmas, it is time to put up a Christmas tree. Christmas trees are a beautiful way to bring the holiday spirit into your home; however they may not be the best fit for everybody. They take up a lot of space, are bad for the environment, and…

Our 5 Favorite Last Minute Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

November 22, 2016

Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for many. Hosting people is often a daunting task, and the holiday season is no exception. In addition to the ambitious task of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, prepping your house for friends and family can be overwhelming. We put together a list of five of our favorite last minute and…

The Importance of Investing in Staging

November 10, 2016

When home sellers begin the process of putting their homes on the market, it can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many decisions to make, and it can be hard to decipher which choices will aid your sale the most. Whether or not to stage your home is an example of one of these decisions. Investing in…

We Are Featured in a Houzz Editorial

November 1, 2016

We were recently featured in a Houzz editorial on the importance of home staging! In Karen Egly-Thompson’s editorial, Houzz guides home sellers on the investment of home staging. Egly-Thompson shares tips and explanations so you can get the most out of your investment: Staged for Success: The Case for Hiring a Home Stager “Before listing…

Mixing Natural Textures in Eclectic Design

October 13, 2016

This traditional home in the Denny Blaine community in Seattle is framed by gorgeous trees all around. Mesmerized by the trees, we decided to take the surrounding nature and incorporate it into our design by using different natural textures to compliment the hardwood wood flooring and trimming.