Group Similar Pieces of Art (Designer Allen, Plano, McKinney, Lucas, Fairview, TX)

When hanging art on a wall, group items that are alike.

Here are some examples of art that can be grouped for a beautiful display:

1. Black and white photos

2. Art with frames that are the same color

3. Paintings

4. Art with a similar theme

5. Photos of places you have traveled

6. Sets or series of art

This arrangement is composed of 4 pieces of art with the same theme. Here are two prints by the same photographer.

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Remove the Block of Knives Before Listing Your Home (Staging Allen, Plano,McKinney, Lucas, Fairview, TX)

I would like to share a story that was shared with me by a fellow IRIS member, Lucy Butcher. A few years back, Lucy's friend who was a realtor, received a phone call from a man who wanted to see a home that was for sale. Lucy's friend met with the man to show him the home. While in the kitchen, the man grabbed a knife from the block on the counter and stabbed her and almost killed her.

You never know who will be walking through your home once it is listed so it is a good idea to take precaution. Lucy suggessts removing all sharp items from counters and drawers. If it is necessary to keep knives or other objects in the kitchen, she suggests placing them in a cabinet under the counter with the handles facing away from the doors (for knives in a block) and all other sharp items should be placed in a plastic bag under the counter as well. If you have young children, make sure that you have safety latches on the cabinets where you store the sharp implements.

Let's keep our realtors safe!
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