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Jolene Holdaway
Jolene Holdaway was born and raised in the Wichita area. She has over 20-years experience in retail marketing, including a large portion in Home Design. Jolene can be reached by calling; (316) 264-3840 or visit their showroom at: Red Nest Interiors, 2907 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67211.
Home Furnishings
2011-12-27 09:58:59
Making your space work double-duty
Q: With my growing family, my house feels like it gets smaller and smaller. Moving is not an option for us. Do you have any suggestions for home improvement projects or suggestions for ways to help our house “live” larger and how can we implement these suggestions?
A: With the New Year just around the corner, now is a great time to think about a home improvement project. Consider re-organizing or re-purposing your space into neat and well functioning areas that are able to work double-duty for your growing family. This is much easier than you may think. Entry areas, foyer and even dining rooms often have under utilized space. For example, create a quiet reading nook in your dining room space by simply adding one or two comfortable upholstered chairs and a small side table. Also consider using traditional pieces of furniture in non-traditional ways. A sideboard server can also make a fantastic desk space. If your home improvement consideration is much larger and will require contractors it is wise to also consider hiring a professional decorator or interior designer. Many decorators and designers will offer free consultations to discuss your project and will be able to guide you in the sometimes overwhelming processes of space planning, color selection and furniture placement. No matter the size of your project, it is always helpful to be as organized as possible in your new space. Purge items that you no longer need or use. Designate your project space to accommodate no more the two or three task and set up a “station” for each task. Organize each “station” with containers, bins and appropriate storage or shelving. You will be pleasantly surprised how easy these ideas are to implement in your home. Happy decorating in 2012!
 
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