Home decor: 7 secrets of redesign

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6 Use the beautiful things you already have.
People don't buy things they think are ugly, says Jane. "Many people are amazed to discover they really do have great stuff they just needed help to pull it together. The redesign industry was born and grew from designers that could see that many of their clients already had lovely things they just needed help presenting them. Rather than redo an entire space from scratch and replace perfectly good furnishings, these designers chose to work with what the homeowner already had and with their professional skill take that room to the next level." Still not sure how to do it? That leads us to our next tip …

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7 Consider hiring a pro
Sometimes it makes sense to call in help. In my case, I knew I needed fresh eyes to see my home and move furniture around. I just didn't have the confidence to take the big steps the living room, kitchen and dining area needed to make it more appealing. Completely Chic Interiors charges $50 for a consultation (put toward a redesign), and Jane will redesign one room for $300, which is the average price. She also does a "redesign ready package," from $150, during which she outlines how you can redesign your space yourself. Redesigner prices may vary, but will still cost you much less than hiring an interior decorator to start from scratch!


WHERE TO FIND IT:
• Redesign: Completely Chic Interiors; Simple and Sophisticated

• Blue and lavender placemats (page 1), avocado embroidered pillow (page 2): Omhome.com

• Paint: Peony 2079-30 (page 2), Benjamin Moore

• Dining table, dining chairs, drapes (this page), console table, coffee table, black sofa (page 1), stainless steel counter (this page) : IKEA

 

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