Curb Appeal

A first impression is a lasting one. We always hear that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, but if you can’t get the buyer in the front door, don’t bother spending the time or money on those renovations. Try giving your door a fresh coat of paint and grooming the lawn.

Tip #2

Paint

Tone down wall colors when you are ready to put the house on the market. Crayon colors and bright tones close in the space and may have potential buyers running out the door! If you have trouble picking a color palette, use an inspiration like a throw pillow or a piece of art.

Tip #3

De-Clutter

Make every space usable space. House hunters are looking for square footage. If you have a junk room in the house, it is time to clean

it up and turn it into an office or a spare bedroom. A great way to de-clutter before an open house is to rent a portable storage unit. Remove

over scaled furniture and open up the space.

Tip #4

Forgotten Fixer-Uppers

It is time to tackle those overlooked projects and minor mishaps in the home. Fix small repairs before putting the house on the market. A little elbow grease goes a long way!

Tip #5

Quick Fixes

Finesse your fixtures- lighting, cabinetry hardware, and other “seemingly” small accents in the home. I think of this as the jewelry that completes an outfit. Consider painting your old outdated wooden cabinets. Bring new life into an old space.

Meeting Oprah was one of those moments in life where everything just seemed so surreal. She possesses this amazing ability to make anyone she talks to feel completely at ease and comfortable, like you are chatting with your buddy. Surprisingly, all the nerves I felt leading up to that moment went away as soon as I got up on that stage next to her. It was quite an honor being selected to showcase my design as well as appear on the show.

In case all you sleepy heads missed it, here’s my appearance on The Early Show.

Taniya Nayak uses a door and a bookcase to create a compact home workspace. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.

Taniya Nayak shows how a painted mural turns any wall into a work of art. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.

A wallpaper backsplash presents a new world of design and color choices. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.

A kitchen gets a quick cabinet reface and a magnetic chalkboard backsplash. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.

Distressed floating shelves and painted canvas create a fab feature wall. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.

Hanging panels and opaque film add color and privacy to a window. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.

Taniya paints multicolored horizontal stripes to give this office an edge. This video is part of Half Day Designs Under $100 show hosted by Taniya Nayak. This show is only available online at HGTV.com.