Julia Fedak's (jvanzella) Blog

I just can't resist posting blogs of a product that can make such a dramatic difference....so inexpensively.........PAINT. WOOD, wood, and more wood. I come across this problem far too frequently. If there is only one design lesson that you will learn in life.....know this.. the more textures and...

Dont Just Hang Pictures on Walls! Decorating with mirrors has got to be one of my most favourite ways to make a space shine! Mirrors in all sizes and shapes that are mixed together just perfectly to create an amazingly stunning focal point in a room.  There are many advantages to decorating with ...

I'm pleased to say this project is finished and on the market. The owner and myself are very pleased with the results. There was lots of wallpaper and awful blue paint. It truly was a transformation...I know it will make some homeowner very happy one day! (soon!). LIVING ROOM --BEFORELIVING ROOM-...

The Smile On My Clients Face Was PricelessI was fortunate enough to be called on to decorate this home; a blank canvas and fantastic clients!Prior to going in, the only pieces of furniture were a dining room table and china cabinet. The floor covering was a cream coloured carpet. The walls were a...

Before Hiring an Interior Designer or Decorator, Make Sure They Will Decorate for YOU.***Make sure your Designer or Decorator asks you these pertinent questions:-What is the main function of this room?-What kind of mood do you want it to portray?? Formal? Informal? Traditional? Contemporary?Have ...

I had just completed staging a home that an architect just completed renovating to fipI will be posting more pictures soon...but I couldn't wait to send a couple out.My favourite is the bathroom...totally BARE when I initially went to see it.I do not have some before pic's...just imaging bare dry...

Some Fantastic Design Tips That Make Life (and you) More Comfortable 1.          The bathroom sink should not be any higher than 38 inches for comfort. 2.       In case you want to use an existing table as your workspace, the typical                                                                ...

Choosing Furniture For Your SpaceWhat makes this room work???I have spoken before about the three critical aspects of design-function, mood and harmony.Now we are going to apply it to purchasing furniture for a room.Let's begin by looking at the mood of the room. This is a centurian home with hig...

THE THREE BASIC GUIDELINES TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERIORWhen you see a beautiful interior that you really admire, observe the following;1. Is is functional?2. Does it express a mood?3. Does it give you a sense of harmony?When you are decorating or designing, these are the most important guidelines to ...

Platinum Home Staging Design RenovationThe client was tired of her dated kitchen. Julia Fedak, lead designer and owner of Platinum Home Staging Design consulted with the clients on their likes and dislikes, as well as lifestyle.Our clients are ecstatic!Once we add our accessories and new kitchen ...