Is your bookshelf overflowing and needing a makeover? We have your plan...and it's easier than you think. Get Organized: I know. I know. This step is making you cringe, but its a necessary evil if your bookshelves have become a dumping ground for odds n' ends or loose papers. Even if your shelf is jammed packed with only books, you need to do some sorting. I find the best approach is to remove everything from the shelf, so you can start with a clean slate. Next, go through

Understanding the Strategies Behind Staging It’s a common misconception that interior design and staging are essentially the same service. While they certainly have some common ground, they have very distinct differences. In staging, nearly every design decision has a "why" that is founded in sales strategy. While staging is as equally pleasing to the eye as interior design, it is still a separate art, aimed at convincing buyers that they must own this home. Today I’ll lay ou

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