Tag Archive: Re-design

Hope Designs was featured in HOUZZ.com! Working with a Home Stager.

April 2, 2011 12:53 am Published by

Hope Designs was featured in HOUZZ.com! Working with a Home Stager. Working with a HOME STAGER - Questions and Answers with Toronto's Leading Home Stager, Lori Howard of Hope Designs Earlier this week, I met with a friend who just put her home on the market. She shared with me her experience finding a PROFESSIONAL HOME STAGER. What she learned really surprised me: the home staging industry is booming.

Drought resistant Plant Materials to create UNBEATABLE Curb Appeal!

April 2, 2011 12:50 am Published by

Droughts are very common in the summer months. This can be very detrimental for homeowners who are attempting to keep their homes exterior in tip-top condition while listed for sale. In most cases, when you’re trying to sell your home you have so much on your mind, watering your gardens and plants is the last thing on your mind! Drought conditions can make even the most seasoned gardeners anxious about the impact of NO RAIN on their plants. Watering is one solution, but as a CSP, our concern lies with conservation! Rain and Water Barrels are a great alternative to collect water for future watering when it rains. However if the drought in your area is more severe, and you’re trying to be environmentally friendly and not water daily or weekly, tougher drought resistant plants may be necessary. I have compiled a list of several drought resistant plants that are tried and true performers in Northern climates.

REDESIGN article Terra Cotta Magazine

March 24, 2011 1:56 am Published by

Hope Designs Recent Article on REDESIGN As a Home Stager and Redesigner, I feel it is important to spread our message that "Staging Works" in as many places and homes as possible. I have published several articles on Staging before and I felt it was time to also spread the word on Redesign, since it is a relatively new term and concept but well worth bringing to the forefront. Imagine having the luxury of having your rooms redesigned by a professional decorator redesigner for a fraction of the cost compared to traditonal design rates.

Impressive Transformations

March 23, 2011 10:13 pm Published by

Here are some of the most impressive transformations from the past 6 months. Each of these homes was staged by Hope Designs. The majority of them SOLD within the first week.

Lori Howard of Hope Designs was Interviewed on Rogers TV-10 In Tune With Real Estate

Hope Designs Interviewed on In Tune with Real Estate

May 17, 2010 10:51 pm Published by

Providing York Region viewers with up to date information about today's Real Estate Market. Hosted by Rav Toor featuring Lori Howard of Hope Designs and Susan Martin of Martin Designs. Discussing the importance of Staging in the Real Estate Market. Our consultations are very reasonably priced. You will get tips and insights from our professionals in addition to our "ready to list" handbook. You never know, after meeting with our team you may decide to hire us after all!