Thursday, August 22, 2013

Mountain Meets Modern in Sun Valley & Aspen

Mountain meets modern in Sun Valley & Aspen.  This is a timeless trend executed by creating edited spaces with warm, organic finishes.  It is not sterile or cold.  It is the perfect pairing of a neutral palette punctuated with rich wood tones, metallic finishes, and stone. It's my personal favorite.  I like trends that never go out of style!


Tuesday, August 6, 2013

VIRTUAL REDESIGN: A Dream Look Sales Tool Potential Buyer's

I like to see my dream vision for interior design solutions digitally! Virtual design offers an opportunity for 20/20 vision.  A clear concept can be presented in a 3D rendering to provide the groundwork for a complete design and budget plan based on the materials specified by your interior designer, builder and architect.
Would you invest in a digital dream space?  Monica Macha





Monday, May 20, 2013

Double or Nothing

Double your investment for home staging and interior design improvements in the sales price of your home. Follow the guidelines outlined in a demographic plan provided by an interior designer or staging specialist.  Maximize your homes emotional appeal with furnishings and finishes that reflect upscale trends.  Make the potential buyer fall in love at first sight!  A good rule of thumb for new furnishings is 10 -15% of the home cost.  Double your upgraded interior finish and furnishings investment expense in the selling price of your home!  Move your property fast and make a return on your investment at closing by following the guidance of a professional as shown in this Before & After photo.  This home sold within a week furnished after being on the market 6 months unfurnished! MM
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Luxury Home Staging: Visualize Your Buyer's Lifestyle for a Turn Key Purchase

Visualize your buyer and their perfect new life in your home.  It's important for the seller to create a reflection of the desired lifestyle of their potential buyer. When the seller is able to detach themselves from their emotional imprint of the home an opportunity to create a turn key sale becomes possible.   Luxury real estate buyers want to feel as if they are moving into their new home and not your old home and lifestyle.  The luxury real estate purchaser wants the latest trend in interior finishes and furnishings.  Offer them both and you have a turn key purchase.
Invest in a "plan" that outlines the demographic of the individual or family that can afford the location and size of your home.  Invest in the finish and furnishing upgrades that match the current market trend.  Stay neutral, classic, rich, luxurious.  Use a professional designer to implement a design that will sell!  The luxury home buyer wants ease.  They travel, they have other homes, they want a turn key experience.  Give it to them and get the return on your investment in the purchase price.  It's a Win Win!


Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Small Spaces Deserve Big Style


This stage is for a Pied A Terre mountain retreat.  Small spaces deserve big style too!  The same principles apply from big to little.  Keep it neutral with dark backgrounds and quality finishes.  Choose timeless furnishings. A skirted sofa, a statement floor lamp, a sisal area rug.  Each item speaks a language of comfort and class!
Monica Macha


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Stage To Sell: Clean & Simple



STAGE TO SELL: CLEAN & SIMPLE 

A Clean & Simple interior offers an opportunity for the strength of architectural elements to take center stage.  As shown in the entry image below, the modern glass surround door is juxtaposed with raw timber on the ceiling, and flagstone wall.  Neutral interior furnishings with limited pattern offer the perfect backdrop to see the architecture of the home.  To arrive at a similar feeling with existing furnishings requires an editing process.  Editing out clutter is removing unnecessary objects and furnishings.  Photo frames, accessories, baskets & containers are all examples of "clutter" that distracts from experiencing the comfort and function of the space.  The process of eliminating what is not needed offers an opportunity to find the focal point of each room and emphasize it's best feature!  Keep it simple, stylish, and on trend with neutral backgrounds punctuated with rich color.  Monica Macha

Monday, February 18, 2013

Welcome To My Beach House


Welcome to my beach house!  This is how it looks in my vision.  I prefer this design aesthetic in mountain and beach interiors.  Neutral clean backgrounds punctuated with dark wood tones and bright splashes of color.  A modern "stage" without sterility offers a serene backdrop with a warm and welcoming vibe when mixed with mid-century antiques.  MM