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Transforming Spaces One Room at a Time with Area Rugs

Posted Feb 8th, 2023 in Decor

Who doesn't want to feel cozy and warm in our living spaces? That’s the ultimate feeling we crave when into our each room, beyond the aesthetics of the style. And yes, most of us now have gorgeous gleaming hardwood flooring in our homes these days. Which is great. It's clean looking, durable and manageable. The hardwood sets the foundation for the room and I know trending minimalism may make us hesitate to add an area rug. I challenge you to step outside of any room and look back in. If it's...

New Year and our Fresh New Look.

Posted Jan 1st, 2023 in Newsletter

At Heart & Home we believe in New Beginnings and Fresh New Looks. So we're excited to announce our Refreshed New Logo

Refresh Your Home: How to Revive Your Living Space Following Covid

Posted Dec 20th, 2021 in hints-and-tips

There are many reasons to update your home at any time. The top two that come to mind are to improve your quality of life and to increase your home’s appraisal.

How to Stage a House: A Room by Room Guide

By Ryan Castillo

Posted Nov 10th, 2021 in hints-and-tips

If you’re planning to put your house on the market, you’re probably wondering how to get the most money for your home. An article by Redfin's Ryan Costillo.

Ottawa Real Estate Stager Is a Finalist in the Home Staging Industry Awards

Posted Nov 1st, 2021

Ottawa The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) is pleased to announce that Marilyn Brophy, Heart & Home Staging Inc, Ottawa has been voted as a Top Ten or Finalist in the Best Enhanced Occupied Home Stager Of The Year, Canada, by the members of the Real Estate Staging Association.

6 Tips for Making Your Home Look Larger to Buyers

Posted May 13th, 2021

What potential buyers really want is an appealing home that looks spacious and airy. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your home both cozy and stylish and appear bigger than it is.

5 Attractive Front Yard Updates to Add Pizzazz to your Curb Appeal

Posted Mar 23rd, 2021 in hints-and-tips, Decor

COVID has brought us all out to the front of our homes to watch the kiddies play, have a conversations with a neighbour and simply get out where life is happening. And if you’re lucky enough, have a young man serenade you with his bagpipes as we did recently. Here are 5 tips to jazz up your front yard.

8 Reasons to Stage Your House When Selling

Posted Jan 21st, 2021

Home staging is one of the most powerful tools in the marketing of your house when selling. It increases the perceived value among buyers and brings measurable results. And yes, we said ‘marketing’ your house. Most homeowners do not think of selling their house the same way as they think of selling their car or a household item.

Decorate Your Dream Bedroom

Posted Dec 10th, 2020

To decorate a principal bedroom space into a beckoning haven that you can nest in privately can be done using these tips, which include décor, bed dressing, and principal bedroom necessities. So, whether you are in Nepean or Kanata, get that notebook out, and let’s start transforming!

Tips To Style Your Coffee Table Like A Professional

Posted Nov 19th, 2020

Your coffee table is usually quite central to your living room zone or room. In most homes, it is omitted in interior decorating updates, yet its decor could be the living room focal point, creating a range of different first impressions.

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