Choosing the right size area rug can sometimes feel daunting. Ever wonder how interior designers always pick the right size rug for a room? We’ve created some guidelines for sizing your area rug that will help demystify the process. Whether you're redecorating your lifelong home, staging your house to sell, or decorating your first apartment, this guide will help you get it right. 1. Consider the Furniture Layout You might be surprised to learn that the very first thing I co

Don't overlook these must-do staging tips! 1. In staging, we lead the eye exactly where we want, to highlight the property's best features... and it's equally important to distract the eye from the property's downfalls. Sorry folks, but almost every property has some flaws. A professional stager will develop a design plan that accentuates the best aspects of your home. Lets say the master bedroom is a bit small and you don't want that to be the first thing buyers notice. You

At Jodi Maturo Design we hear this question a lot. How do you, as a seller, know whether it makes sense to stage your property? We’ve put together a few tried and true guidelines to help you determine the best path for you. Keeping it Clean: Let’s face it, day to day life leaves all of our homes with a bit of messiness. If your home is staged, you’ll want to keep it looking as beautiful as possible. But how? Our design consultants will show you exactly how to “hide” the bread