"Life is one big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can."
— Danny Kaye
Bringing Good Design Principles into Your Own Home
Here is a simple exercise you can do to help you see your home from a new perspective. With a fresh point of view, you will easily be able to determine what projects you can do to make improvements and even incorporate some good design of your own.
The Home Tour Starts at Home!
Tools you'll need:
- Pad of paper
- Pen/pencil
- Measuring Tape
- Camera
- Go outside and walk all the way to the curb. Turn around and approach your house as if you are visiting it for the first time.
What does it look like to a stranger? Is the front door easy to find? Are the shrubs overgrown? Is it visually pleasing?
- What about the front door? Do you feel welcome to enter?
- Enter the house.
- Walk through each room of the house very purposefully, really looking at each room.
Take notes on each area: Do you need a table for mail and keys in the entry? Does that picture need to be hung that's been sitting on the floor for two years? Do the window treatments really work in the living room?
Look at everything. You can use this 'visit' to your home to create your punch-list of projects. Chances are a number of them are just mini to-do items that just need to happen, and you can knock them out in an afternoon. Then you can prioritize and budget for the larger scale projects.
Many things can happen when you view your home with a strangers' eyes. You might end up rearranging the furniture to create better flow in the living room, you might repaint a powder room or entry to give it more emphasis (paint is a great tool to adding flair without breaking the bank!), you could even add a couple flower pots at the front door to make it more welcoming. In all instances you have gained something very useful: perspective.
If you'd like help with your own personalized 'home tour' - we can help! Daly's has designers who make house calls, and we can help you see your home in a whole new way. Give us a call to set up an appointment; if you're in Seattle call (206)633-4200 and on the Eastside call (425)454-3093. You can even go online to get the process started.
Not Into the Super Bowl? Looking For Fresh Inspiration?
This might be the perfect weekend to take a little field trip! Check out the Artful Open House at 9722 SE 43rd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 – both Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 4pm.
Instead of your typical open house, Patricia Wangsness has invited NW photographer David Schiefelbein to showcase his work for a pop-up art show.
There will be fun Daly's coupons available, too!!
Our Locations
Seattle 3525 Stone Way North Seattle, WA 98103 206-633-4200
Bellevue 13238 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 425-454-3093
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