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Benjamin Moore recently announced their color trends for 2022. The overall palette is calming and inspired by botanical hues, bringing in several shades of green. One of them is October Mist, named as the Color of the Year 2022. This color palette is fantastic for staging since it can create an inviting, soothing mood thatContinue reading “Perfect Hues for Your 2022 Home ReFresh”

Japandi is a fusion of two distinct styles: Japanese and Scandinavian. It’s a combination of the Nordic concept of Hygge (a feeling of warmth and well-being in a home) and the ancient Buddhist concept of wabi-sabi(the acceptance of imperfection).  Modern Japanese (Zen) interior design is anchored in minimalist principles, clean lines, and natural materials. RoomsContinue reading “Style Focus: Japandi”

Frequently Asked Questions Q: What goes into preparing a property for sale? A: The art of preparing and showcasing a home for sale involves many steps and is usually referred to as home staging. The scope of staging goes far beyond what some people see as decorating: an experienced home stager will determine necessary repairs,Continue reading “How to Prepare Your Home for a Top $ Sale without any Upfront Costs  “

Fall is the perfect time to draw inspiration from nature and bring in colorful, cozy vibes to your abode.  From colors of leaves, shapes of harvest goods, texture of a cozy sweater, to the smell of cinnamon spice, these can be perfectly translated into some fun fall refresh additions.  Our favorite fall inspired color paletteContinue reading “Fall Refresh Ideas”

This hidden gem in Harvard, MA features an amazing space and gardens that match their great cause. This fall, Abode to Adore will take part in the annual walk and ride event to raise awareness and support for the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden and their mission to provide integrative cancer care. If you’d like toContinue reading “The Healing Garden”

What really is staging, and what it isn’t? I recently gave the presentation busting some stubborn myths about home staging and expectations around it. See the top 6 Home Staging Myths debunked.

Thank you to all our clients and neighbors who voted for Abode to Adore as the Neighborhood Favorite. The last year has been a strange one, with the pandemic and the intense housing market, to say the least. But the power of local community support combined with hard work always prevails!

When choosing accessories for staging, consider the three key ways how they can contribute to the appeal of the home: For one, they are a perfect way to inject color, pattern, texture or style. Two, they add function – like decorative baskets that hide homeowners clutter, or lamps that light up the space. Last, butContinue reading “Our Top 8 Favorite Home Staging Essentials”

6 Reasons Why You Should Stage in a Seller’s Market Even in a hot real estate market, home staging is essential. Here’s why!

The dining room is one of the 4 most important areas to stage – and one of our favorites, since there are so may possibilities.  First to consider are the house style, color scheme and size, as well as the target buyers’ lifestyle. It’s important to define the area – whether there is already aContinue reading “Tips and Ideas for Staging a Dining Room”