Interior Revivals

Homeowners, builders, and realtors have sought out the color and design services of Interior Decorator, Melanie Serra, owner of Interior Revivals Inc.™ and founder of The Staging and Decorating Guild™. With more than 23 years of experience, in color, design and staging trends, she is a leading authority in the industry. Melanie's success is built on her knowledge of consumer lifestyles mixed with her creativity to develop unique and innovative color and design schemes for both residential and commercial clients.

Photo by - Discover living room design ideas Holiday Decorating Mistakes to Avoid The holiday season is approaching fast and most of us are already pulling the decorations from the attic. Before you get caught up in all the twinkling lights and festive flair, . Cotton Tree by The Lettered Cottage Here in Georgia, we have a deep love for cotton. It could be that it's been a big business throughout the state since the late 18th century and every. Tis the season for all things pumpkin! Whether using this fall favorite in home decor, recipes or in entertaining, with some help from our favorite sites, Houzz and Pinterest, we have found some great ways to take pumpkin to the next level!

Shutters and Blinds For years I have been creating beautiful customized soft window treatments for my clients. This included various styles such as; elegant drapery panels, fashionable valances, tailored cornice boards, and eye-catching roman shades. We are so excited. When you hear the suggestion, "How about no-sew curtains?" What images come to mind? Window coverings come in so many great varieties these days, from elegant drapes to motorized blinds! But if you're looking for something simple and chic, no-sew.

Homes professionally staged attract buyers, command a higher selling price, and sell faster! At Interior Revivals, we have what it takes to sell your home. We will prepare stage, and transform the entire home. During the initial consultation we will evaluate each room for clutter, excess, and needed repairs. Furniture and accessories are repositioned and additional items brought in if necessary to achieve the best visual impact. Finishing touches such as lighting, music, and inviting scents will all be in place for the first showing.

Initial Consultation: This consultation reviews both soft and hard window treatment ideas and selections. Sketches, photos, and samples of finishes will be provided. This service is included with standard 2-hour Decorating Consultation. When not included as part of the Decorating Consultation, a standard window treatment consultation is $150 per hour. These services include research and shopping to obtain samples of fabrics, linings and trim followed by a Preview Appointment. During the Preview Appointment, Interior Revivals Inc. submits sample swatches for you to review and approve.

Photo by: LEAN Home Remodeling You've spent hours combing through your favorite blogs and websites looking for samples and advice on picking the perfect tile. Now that you've chosen the tile, the next step is to decide on the installation pattern and the grout color. Wallpaper Trends on the Rise! It's no wonder that the modern wallpaper trend is still going strong. Wallpaper is a simple and cost-effective update, and today's patterns are a far cry from the '80s florals and farm animal borders of the past.

Photo by: Staging That Sells It's that time of the year when we get to enjoy an array of colors as spring ushers in a new season. As the real estate market typically blossoms in March, now is the time to seriously think about how we can use color to sell a home. Home staging your Atlanta, GA home. The last time you went window shopping did you expect to see empty store windows, cluttered displays and haphazardly put together sales tables? Of course not. You were wooed into the store with beautifully choreographed widow.

Need help with a specific decorating dilemma, or are a do-it-yourselfer? We can help! We provide consulting services for clients who need a professional opinion, but don't need a designer to oversee the whole project. We'll meet with you about your project and make specific recommendations on any aspect you desire from paint colors, tile, carpet, window treatments, you name it! You'll then have the freedom to research and shop on your own to complete the project. Whether working with new construction or a renovation project, we will take care of every step in the decorating process for either residential or commercial clients.

Photo by JB Architecture Group, Inc. Pick-a-Paint Tips - How to pick a house paint color. Each home has a unique calling card of its own, whether it's a classic Bungalow or a charming Tudor. It's just a matter of time before a house needs a fresh coat of paint. Fool-Proof Formula to Select the Perfect Color We all spend a lot of time thinking about our wall color. But the one wall that is often overlooked is the fifth wall, our ceilings! Adding paint to the ceiling can transform a room from mediocre to amazing!

Photo by: LEAN Home Remodeling You've spent hours combing through your favorite blogs and websites looking for samples and advice on picking the perfect tile. Now that you've chosen the tile, the next step is to decide on the installation pattern and the grout color. Let's face it, picking a kitchen cabinet color can be quite daunting. Most of the time when making cabinet color selections, clients go the safe route with white or neutral. But neutral can be a bit boring! What if there was a way to incorporate color into your.

Maybe the orange and brown linoleum of the seventies? Or perhaps the cheap-looking imitation wood vinyl planks that tried to pass themselves off like a wood floor? I'm here to tell you that vinyl plank flooring has come a long way since then and it's the fastest-growing product on the market today. LVP flooring, also known as Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, has become the go-to product for stylish floors. The cost of replacing all the natural wood floors throughout my home was astronomic and even though the insurance would cover a good part of it I had to make the hard decision on what product to use.