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Jan 22 2018

Decorating with Neutral Tones

Lavish, Soft, Understated, Natural, Easy-going

Cool neutrals are perfect for creating gorgeous and romantic bedrooms or ultra contemporary kitchens or living rooms, whereas warm neutrals are more flexible and adapt well to any room especially if your desire is a cozy lounge area. In this living room we can see both the warm and the cool combined.

Decorating with Neutral Tones
Decorating with Neutral Tones

‘Neutral’ – an interesting word when it comes to colours. In fact, neutrals can be full of meaning and character. The room featured here, while distinctly neutral, is devoted to offer the utmost in creature comforts and relaxation.

Welcoming and comfortable, a room decorated in warm neutrals will make anyone feel at home. Dark, textured accessories add visual interest and depth.

Wood’s best friend

The family of grays go naturally with wood. So naturally, in fact, that it makes you wonder if it won’t turn out too predictable. But that is where your creativity comes in. Add a hint of subtle colour or metal. Put the wood centre-stage and use the gray as a backdrop.

No room will ever look ‘too dull’ as long as you are there to mix it up.

Wood’s best friend - neutral tones

White

White - neutral tones

Bright, Clean, Fresh, Basic, Pure

White is all about light – creating it, reflecting it and magnifying it. White is ideal for small rooms when you want to give the impression of a larger space.

White provides a clean canvas and backdrop for highlighting beautiful accessories.

Any fashion stylist would be happy to reveal to you one of the secrets of a successful monochromatic pallette: a broad variety in textures makes all the difference. The same goes for interior decorating.

Glossy and matte surfaces, straight, curvy and angular lines, and materials ranging from shiny and rigid to soft and plush, together create a lively scene. Since colour doesn’t get in the way of tactile perception, you’ll be acutely aware of the abundance surrounding you.

White - neutral tones
White - neutral tones

Contrary to popular belief, white doesn’t create a minimalist space per se. Variations of white are ideal for the soft shapes and muted decorations that make spaces feel cosy and laid back.White leaves room for improvisation. Once you venture out into off-white and cream territory, a whole new set of opportunities arises.

Be as playful as you like – the result, after all, still qualifies as a white wall.

White Meet Wood

White is not only a blank canvas or a stand-alone entity, it is also a gracious backdrop and a natural companion for wood. Wooden picture frames, a wall-mounted desk or a chest of drawers seldom look better than against a simple white wall.

The light draws out the depth of colour in the wood, emphasizing the beauty of the grain and complementing the quality of the workmanship.

White Meet Wood

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Written by Lucie Pitt · Categorized: Decorating with color

Jun 03 2017

Designer tips to make your ceiling seem higher

Designer tips to make your ceiling seem higher

This kitchen and dining area has high ceilings, but we are not all so fortunate! Some of our small rooms can feel cramped! When you don’t have a lot of square footage in a space, you can help it along with a few ‘tricks of the trade’ to at least make a room seem like it is more spacious!

You can create the illusion of higher ceilings – and achieve a more spacious atmosphere with these four valuable tips:

1. Use taller baseboard molding

Larger molding on the floor makes the walls look higher.Standard baseboards are about 4 – 7 inches in height, but you can find these moldings up to a foot high. There are many materials and styles from which to choose.

1. Use taller baseboard molding

2. Paint the ceiling to match the walls

Paint the ceiling to match the walls

Most homeowners assume that the ceiling should stay white to make the room seem larger. However, if the walls have color and the ceiling does not, there is a strong visual break where they meet. This accentuates the low ceiling. If you paint your ceiling to match the walls, it fools the eye, and the ceiling will appear higher.

3. Make sure you have adequate lighting.

This basement, as with most, had a low ceiling, so careful consideration was given to drawing the eye to certain areas, and away from others. Position adequate lighting in all the corners and extremities. A dark corner won’t appear, thereby making the wall seem shorter.

3. Make sure you have adequate lighting.

4. Use vertical lines

4. Use vertical lines

To create a taller appearance in a room, use vertical lines – and avoid horizontal lines – wherever you can. Choose window treatments that draw the eye upward, like fabric panels installed from the ceiling to the floor (see the first photo in this article), long cascades, or vertical blinds.

Look for wallpaper or furniture that has vertical lines or you can paint a tone-on-tone striped pattern on the wall for an elegant look that adds height.All of the gorgeous wallpapers and fabric featured in this article are available through Versa Style Design.

4. Use vertical lines

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Written by Lucie Pitt · Categorized: Small spaces · Tagged: high ceiling, lighting, low ceiling, low rooms, paint, small rooms, verticle lines

Mar 26 2016

The Best Colour Combinations for Your Home

There are many outstanding design classics that never go out of style. It may be an iconic chair, a stone counter top or a sensational piece of fabric. There are also classic colour palettes that go above and beyond popular trends and stand the test of time. Everybody instantly loves them and they can be adjusted to any style; whether rustic, modern, traditional or eclectic. They just seem to harmonize perfectly and always get along.

Here are the ones I tend to recommend the most…

Navy, white and red

Navy, white and red

Not for the faint-hearted, this dynamic trio is a fast-track to a statement scheme. Hits of tomato red stand out against a soothing navy background, and splashes of white add a clean and nautical twist.

White, black and fuchsia

Think black and white is dull? Add a sharp pop of pink. Start with a scheme that is mostly white, add a couple of black accessories, then choose a statement piece of furniture or a single accent wall in daring fuchsia for a bright injection of colour.

White, black and fuchsia

Dark blue with hits of orange

Dark blue with hits of orange

Take inspiration from this complementary palette and create a harmonious mix of colours and styles; velvety fabrics create an inviting area for lounging or entertaining. Give your scheme an edge with bright bursts of orange. Add accessories with hits of blue and orange to bring it all together.

Grey and yellow

Stuck in a grizzly grey rut? Cast your eye over this versatile pairing. From statement furniture to delicate accessories, sharpen up soft grey with bursts of zesty citrus for a fresh look that packs a punch. It’s a match made in colour heaven!

Grey and yellow

Teal and mustard

Teal and mustard

Not just for hot-dogs, a dash of mustard quickly adds depth to a room’s scheme. Team this moody colour with teal for a Seventies-inspired look that has plenty of character.

Charcoal, white and brick

Warm up a cool neutral scheme by teaming a rich charcoal gray with bold brick hues. Opt for grey-white furniture and stone-coloured walls, and then add accessories in bold shades of brick and terracotta for an earthy, but fresh mood.

Charcoal, white and brick

Grey with wood furniture and floors

Grey with wood furniture and floors

If you want your wood floors and furniture to stand out, don’t pair them with beige, but rather pair them with blue-greys or greys. Trust me; you will love your wood even more, regardless of your personal style.

Crisp navy, white and green

This palette is fresh and summery, and it is great for kids, for women as well as for the guys, especially if you go with a nautical theme! Don’t be afraid to go with navy on at least one wall.

Crisp navy, white and green

Black with anything

Black with anything

Black is no longer a taboo shade when it comes to home design. In fact it has become very popular. Frankly, every single colour seems to really pop out with a black background. Try to keep the clutter to a minimum so it remains sophisticated.

This is a dramatic choice so I usually suggest that my clients first try it in a powder room, vestibule or bedroom because they spend less time there.

Black with anything

White and sand

White and sand

Because of the low contrast, this palette is gentle and easy on the eyes. It will never go out of style. Make sure you add textures so the space isn’t bland but rather visually interesting and inviting. In this living room stone is mixed with an animal skin rug, wood lamp and textured linen fabrics. Usually it is best to have a little more white than sand.

White with a hit of bright green

If you want a dynamic feel to the room then crisp white paired with bright green is a great choice. It is very important to make sure that most of your accessories are white to keep the look clean and pure. This space needs to remain clutter-free so if you aren’t up to the challenge, you should probably choose another palette that is more forgiving.

White with a hit of bright green

To conclude

More than any other factor in home design, it is colour that establishes the mood and ambience of a room; Choose colours that make you feel excited and alive, or serene and elegant. Also, wall paint is the most economical way of making a dramatic change in any space. Go with a palette that is harmonized to what you already own, pulling it all together.

Colour must be chosen in the room itself, with a variety of paper samples hung on the walls so you can evaluate how they look with the changing light. If you would like these convenient samples, contact us for a home colour consultation.

All of the furniture, lighting, ancestral stone, wallpaper, rugs, couches, beds and paint colours are available through Versa Style Design.

You would like to adopt some of these ideas in your own space but you don’t know where to start?

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Written by Lucie Pitt · Categorized: Decorating with color · Tagged: color, colour, colour combinations, cuisine versa style, trends

Feb 10 2016

Top 5 Home Staging Tips for Selling Your Property

Tips for Selling Your Property

Did you know that the purchase of a property is often motivated by ‘love at first sight’? An informed buyer will have the property inspected by a professional, but what inspires them to make an offer in the first place is emotion. In the current economy and market it is the buyers that have the bargaining power, so be smart and prepare your property.

With these top strategies, it won’t be that difficult turning it into the typical buyer’s dream home.

All your home needs is a bit of Home Staging. The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property in less time and for more money.

According to the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board of Montreal, home staging services have helped people sell their homes up to twice as fast, on average, and for up to 3% more than competing homes in the same context.

Tips for Selling Your Property

Successfully sell your home using these top 5 tricks of the trade….

Repair

Repair

Potential buyers look for “turn-offs”. It is imperative that you take care of all repairs as soon as possible. Do not attempt to transfer this burden to potential buyers. Avoid distracting their attention with leaky plumbing fixtures and unstable door handles. If you haven’t been motivated to take care of these little jobs, the buyer will like the idea even less!

Choose neutral colors

You do not have to paint the entire house. The most important zones are the living areas and kitchen where the most time is spent. Make sure these walls are a neutral shade. This will help visitors easily visualize the space with their own furniture and style without any distractions or apprehensions about extra work needed before moving in.

Choose neutral colors

Clearly define each zone

Clearly define each zone

It is especially important in open plan concepts to structure and divide up the space. Define one of the zones with an area rug or use a complementary colour on the wall. This allows visitors to imagine themselves living and evolving in the space.

Eliminate excessive furniture and accessories

It is paramount that the home buyer be able to see and evaluate what they are buying. Make sure there are no obstacles preventing circulation from one room to the other. In each zone, objectively evaluate any furniture that makes the space feel small and cluttered. Remove messy-looking plants, extra end tables, etc.

Before

Before

After

After

De-personalize

This step isn’t always easy, but it’s very important that you temporarily remove your personal belongings. Personal photographs, clusters of collections and trinkets from vacations will need to get wrapped up and stored. You will be moving anyway, so that part will be done.

De-personalize
De-personalize

Once the space is de-cluttered, decorate with a couple of ‘generic’ frames and accessories that appeal to the majority of consumers. Think ‘hotel room’. Re-use items you already own, but a lot less of it. Potential buyers should love the house; not your collectibles.

Tidy up and deep clean

Excellence is in the details. Present an environment that the buyer wants to live in and demonstrate your level of professionalism. This creates trust and eliminates nagging doubts about what the final condition of the home will be when it is signed off to them.

Tidy up and deep clean
home staging consultation

During a home staging consultation, we identify what your target buyer wants and how you can give your home the right look and feel for today’s real estate market. We suggest small budget-friendly changes. You also receive immediate reports, clear plans and sketches allowing you to execute the strategies yourself. If you prefer having some help, we can assist you with your home staging project as well as take care of any minor or major repairs.

We expertly use what you already own to optimize the space, freshen it up and get it organized. At Versa Style Design, we use professional and proven trade strategies transforming your property into a sought-after dream home.

You would like to adopt some of these ideas in your own space but you don’t know where to start?

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Written by Lucie Pitt · Categorized: Home Staging

Dec 11 2015

Bring Nature Into Your Holiday Decorating

December is here so why not install your holiday decorations?

Holiday Decorating

If you are anything like me, you like the idea of changing it up, but the idea of investing in brand new holiday decorations from A – Z is not attractive at all.

So here are a few ideas:

Visit your local public or farmer’s market as well as bulk food stores for various nuts, dried fruit and stars of anise. You can also enjoy a nice stroll in the woods; I am convinced you will find branches and pine cones waiting for you to give them a new home. Hobby stores and even the dollar store are a great source for ribbons, natural moss, natural fabrics and jute string.

The nicest wreaths are the simple ones.

A simple welcome at your front door, whether it is rustic or elegant, will put a smile on faces, even for those that are just walking or driving by.

nicest wreaths
nicest wreaths

A tree that creates a delightful surprise

If you want an easier holiday clean up, do NOT bring a  natural tree with its falling pine needles into your home! Consider one of these non-traditional trees; 100% original as well as being eco-friendly. Gather pretty branches in a container or mount them on the wall with lights.

A tree that creates a delightful surprise
A tree that creates a delightful surprise
A tree that creates a delightful surprise

If your decorations are simple enough, it can be a pure delight creating them by hand

decorations are simple enough
decorations are simple enough
decorations are simple enough

Add a holiday accent to your table, the hallway or your fireplace mantle

Available in the woods and the farmer’s market, natural evergreen branches add an elegant touch as well as a wonderful fragrance to any room or entryway. Tie them up discretely using fishing line or green florist’s wire. Tie-wraps are an option unless they are visible.

fireplace mantle
holiday deco

Light up your space while creating a rich ambiance and warmth

natural deco
rich ambiance
rich ambiance

Add a single colour

Go ahead and spray paint a dead tree branch, or add a festive touch to your table with pine branches mixed in with colourful fruit or bright ribbons on your chairs.

Add a single colour
Add a single colour

Be inspired by these simple holiday decorating ideas. Integrating natural elements will bring cheer to young and old without breaking your budget. The added bonus is that going with a natural and simple holiday style respects your limited time schedule and the entire family will enjoy helping out!

Now, get out that glue gun!

Written by Lucie Pitt · Categorized: Seasonal Decorating · Tagged: christmas, christmas decorations, DIY, holiday decorations, Home Made Decorations, interior decorating

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