All too often people consult an Interior Designer after their home is built or a remodeling project is completed. Too late: good planning starts at the beginning. Preparation leads to a positive result. Initial decisions are the most critical and most expensive to change after installed if you’re not happy. Experienced designers can save you time, worry, and in many cases, money. They can make a huge difference in the outcome of your home.
If you’re selling a home, is it better to hire a professional stager, or can the homeowner do it?
Because it’s a buyer’s market at this time, it’s very important to have your home appeal to buyers. What a homeowner thinks about their personal items is NOT how prospective buyers may see it. It’s a first impression, and you know how that goes: You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. It may be worth just a few hours of consultation, and then make sure you follow through.
Does granite have dangerous levels of radon?
According to the Marble Institute of America, several studies conducted through the years have found that it is extremely unlikely your granite countertops are emitting harmful levels of radon. If it makes you feel better, you could have your overall air quality tested by a reputable radon testing organization.
I’ve heard color can change a person’s mood. Is this true?
Absolutely true. However, some people are more sensitive than others to color. For example, have you ever felt fidgety or restless for no apparent reason? It could be the surroundings. There are certain colors that are calming and tranquil, some promote anxiety, others energy. That’s why its so important to have the right colors in your home, doctor’s office, and hospital rooms, to name a few.
Jean Conti Speckmann is the proprietor of Designer’s Touch. She’s been on the Discovery Channel and in magazines and newspapers over the past thirty years. With her creative talent and insight, she will incorporate your ideas, along with her expertise, to determine the best use of space, comfort, and beauty. If you’re going to built a new home, call Jean first, and she’ll get you on the right track. Maybe you need window treatments, paint and wallpaper, flooring, furniture, staging, or just a consultation, it’s just a phone call. Jean’s family and friends are an important part of her life too. She’s very proud of her three sons, 2 daughters- in-law and 7 grand-children. Every year all seven spend the weekend and they practice for their Christmas Show. They sing and dance (like Dancing with the Stars) play piano, put on a puppet show, tell jokes and more. Jeanie was a professional singer as a child and performed on TV for many years herself. “I guess it will always be in my blood,” she says.
Jean resides in Brigantine Beach, NJ. After being widowed, she remarried ten years ago and lives there with husband Skip. They also have a home in Naples, FL.
If you need to contact Jean call 609-233-7057 or 856-881-5700.