Commercial Design
DID YOU KNOW THAT LIVING SPACES BY LYN IS OFFERING A NEW SERVICE? COMMERCIAL DESIGN WELCOME CHERYL RUETTEN Cheryl Ruetten has over 20 years of Commercial Design experience and is ready to take on your project. She can handle all aspects from the conceptual stage to the construction stage and finally the design stage. Cheryl got her start in design while in Baltimore where she earned her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ.) While still attending college for her degree, Cheryl started working for Nancy Foreman Design now known as NFD Inc. At NFD Inc., Cheryl worked on commercial design, specializing in space planning and construction documents for offices. Through hard work and a strong reputation with her clients, Cheryl was promoted to Vice President of NFD Inc. However, while living and working in Baltimore Cheryl met her husband, Greg, who was on active duty in the Coast Guard. After moving to Virginia Beach with her husband and infant son, Cheryl started working for Rodriguez, Ripley, Maddux, and Motley Architects as a Senior Interior Designer. The main project Cheryl worked on during her time as RRMM, was a renovation of the Noncommissioned Officers Club, which had previously been destroyed by a hurricane at Langley Air Force Base. Cheryl, Greg and their sons moved to Southern Indiana in the spring of 2012. Since living in the Greater Louisville area, Cheryl has had several jobs in the area of design including a visual merchandiser at...
Downsizing Tips- Our Move Manager’s have a plan
Relocating a Loved One and Getting Organized We all know moving is stressful, but throw in the need to downsize because of aging and it can become overwhelming. It’s so hard to leave the home we’ve made so many memories in. Our compassionate Senior Move Specialist can offer a clear, workable plan that helps you achieve your goals. We can assist with packing and unpacking, shopping, and arranging for removal of discards. We’ll even help you transport donations or consignment to the appropriate site. Let our caring, experienced professional help you or a loved one during this season of life.
Problem with Staging…..Virtually
Problem with Staging...Virtually Want to sell your home quickly and attract more potential buyers? Staging your home is the answer. There is real Home Staging and there is Virtual Staging. Virtual staging is a type of home staging in which you can add or remove furniture digitally for the benefit of online marketing so that home buyers will be interested in visiting the home in person. The images of furniture and decor are not real, the property is not truly staged, rather the images of furniture are “photo shopped” in. Virtual staging has its perks. Many homeowners choose it when their home is already empty because it often costs less than actual physical staging. You don’t need a stager to rent or buy furniture or accessories, and virtual staging has come a long way and looks great on listings. You can hardly tell it is a virtually staged image. You may even get an increase in showings after virtually staged photos are posted, which is great… right? Here is the problem: Virtual staging can get people in the door, but once inside, they are always disappointed as they look at the empty rooms, and not the gorgeous- staged ones they saw online. Here is an example of this problem we recently encountered. This super cool renovated home in NuLu was virtually staged. Looks pretty great. But in reality, it was empty. Even though buyers showed interest in it from its online presence and toured the home… it sat… and sat… and sat for months… empty,...
Safe Staging During Covid-19 Video
Safe Staging During Covid-19 Please view our PowerPoint video presented to The Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. We discuss how Covid-19 has changed how we stage and staging/ home buying trends. https://youtu.be/AcgzRsDxwVw
The Difference It Makes
"Don’t just stage to sell, stage to live! Lyn and Karen staged my home and it has made a tremendous impact on my environment! I watched her work her magic with my clients and now I’ve seen the difference it makes in my own home! I recommend it to everyone!" - Ellen Shaikun
Outdoor entertaining? Outdoor family time? Outdoor office?
“I strive to make every home reflect the people who live there. That extends to patios, porches, and decks. There are ways that I can help you stretch those wonderful times of outdoor living to the fullest despite cool weather.”
How has the novel coronavirus changed your life?
Some things haven’t changed. Living Spaces by Lyn is still working with our clients on staging, interior design and renovation. Our service level has remained tremendous. I’m proud to announce that Living Spaces has been awarded the houzz Award for Service again this year. And we’re still busy helping people in a wide array of projects.
How we do that has changed, though. Let me tell you about those changes.
MAGAZINES
Why Stage an Empty Home
Top Five Reasons to Stage an Empty Home If you are reading this you probably already know that staging helps sell homes faster. It forces the seller to declutter and get rid of things that would not attract buyers. But what about empty spaces, aren't they already in move-in condition? Not so. Here I will tell you five reasons why staging an empty home is so important. It makes a room look larger An empty room appears small. Without furniture, it is difficult to judge the space. How do you fit bedroom furniture into this small and somewhat awkward space? You may be thinking the walls are dark so we need as much light as we can get, but where will we put the bed? How do we work around these windows in this dark, small room? Now look at the same bedroom below with furniture, it's much easier to imagine how you would sleep in this room. Empty rooms are cold and lifeless This is a small dining area off of a kitchen. It surely would be easy to miss. It doesn't have any memorable features and doesn't look large enough tor a table and chairs. Furnishing the dining room warms the space and adds life to this once dreary room. Can you imagine eating breakfast here? Or sipping tea while chatting with a friend? I sure can. We added a rug to define the space. Furniture and wall art makes the room much more inviting. We also updated the lighting to connect to the contemporary kitchen. Just a few simple tweaks and viola... look at the transformation! ...
Introducing Chris Hoganson…. Living Spaces’ Senior Move Manager
Introducing Chris Hoganson... Living Spaces' Senior Move Manager It takes a special person to manage the task of downsizing. Chris Hoganson is that person. She is patient and understands the dynamics of fitting a once-full home into a smaller space. “That doesn’t mean that every possession gets to come along,” she said. Chris has mastered the delicate balance of helping people understand what their new lifestyle will require and what they can do without. “People in this situation are vulnerable and they trust you. There is an ethical responsibility to do the right thing,” she added. Living Spaces caters to those aging in place or moving to a smaller space While Living Spaces strives to serve the baby boomer generation aging in place or moving to assisted living, we welcome Chris’s special expertise in decluttering and downsizing. As certified stagers and designers, we often meet families and even new mothers who need help organizing. Chris hasn’t always been an organizer. She trained and worked in Special Education in Washington before moving to Louisville. Her ability to work with families in a difficult situation makes her perfect for this job. Looking for a way to use her innate gifts, she teamed up with a local organizer and started helping people get in front of their clutter. When a family member becomes sick everyone is focused on them Chris discovered the niche of Senior Move Management while working with individuals in Memory Care...