Hope Designs Blog-Turn "Just listed" into SOLD!

    Buyer Beware...... Things to consider when searching for that dream home in paradise: You have found the town. You have found the perfect home in a quaint neighbourhood, large trees, manicured lawns, huge lots, the perfect white picket fence scenario. Your family is so excited, this home is i...

If you are anything like me, when I go into a house, either for work or when visiting, in my minds eye I start looking for a "comfort" area or "cozy nook".  Especially, if it is a large home with contemperary furniture and big windows.  I say to myself,"now where would I curl up with a good book...

How many paint cans do you have in your basement? How many can you identify? Are they organized?  It always seems like a good idea to keep all of the colours you use in your home, but how can you tell which paint colour you used in each room? A helpful tip for remembering which paint colour you u...

I have severe allergies, especially to dog and cat dander and odors.  Perfumes and hair spray are also torture to me.  One of the things that I stress to my clients is the importance of fresh smelling rooms in the homes they are attempting to sell.  I often educate them on how we are going to eli...

What is it about spring that gets us all out in our gardens, whistling while we work, and yes, visiting the paint store?Do you think it's because everything outside looks new and clean and homeowners want the inside to look as good?Probably that's true, but perhaps it's because we need more colou...

Hope Designs objective is to help beautify Caledon one room and garden at a time.Our goal is to demystify the "designer" look. We will help you to create that custom designer / decorator appearance in your home using many of your exciting furnishings and accessories. Using this technique is the t...

I'm so excited.... I just wanted to share my most recent accomplishment with my fellow Active Rainer's... I have included some before and after shots of the home in Bolton, Ontario I just recently staged. I staged the home on Wednesday, the Realtor open house was on Thursday and by Saturday after...