A great side table

14 August 2014August 14, 2014Elizabeth Daigle

Looking for a new side table? The answer may be already in your home- your trash can. A creative (and cheap) solution for a side table is spray painting a simple wire trash can. Perfect for next to a couch or bed and would work great in for a reading nook!

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

What to expect as a seller

13 August 2014August 13, 2014Elizabeth Daigle

The Denver real estate market is booming and it’s a definite sellers market. As of July 2014 Denver only has 23.2% of the required inventory to have a balanced market. This means that houses on the market are going very quick. In July, detached homes under $400,000 went under contract on average in 18 days- the historical average is 89. This is a market that we have not seen in quite some time and it can take sellers by surprise. When I work with sellers I try to explain what they may experience could be very different that was occurred when they sold their last home. Sellers should be prepared for:

Multiple showings. The house I just listed had 82 showings in three weeks. Luckily the home was vacant so the sellers were not put out but there could be a number of people walking through your home.
There may be multiple offers depending on how the home is priced.
The market is moving quickly which means decisions needs to be made rather quickly.
Depending on the price point- investors may take interest in your property.

In this market if your house is not getting many showings or has been on the market more than 2 weeks without an offer, you may want to discuss with your agent what the cause might be. As a listing agent, I always have a conversation with sellers about how quickly the house needs to sell when we are determining a price.

Office Space: Glamour Edition.

12 August 2014August 12, 2014Elizabeth Daigle

I finally got a desk at work and I can not even express the relief I feel about this. The fact that now my work can be separate from my home helps create boundaries between work and home life. Also, for some reason having a physical desk of my own helps my creativity and focus. As of late, I have been perusing the Internet for workspaces on ways to design my own little desk.

For my office, I find myself gravitating towards clean lines, white furniture and of course gold fixtures. To me, the clean lines in the design of an office signify a sense de clutter and organization, which is something every office needs. My eye keeps falling on offices with a ‘glamorous’ or feminine feel. The fact that my current desk will be in the row with all men must be having an effect on my design decisions.

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As I have been collecting these images, I realize they could have easily been inspiration for my office space at my old home (which I can’t seem to find a picture of!) It seems like my style for office space has stayed fairly consistent.

What kind of look and feel do you strive for in your own office space?

Latest Wallpaper Trend

11 August 2014August 11, 2014Elizabeth Daigle

Wallpaper is making an appearance again and its not the 1980’s floral kind. It is a lot more exciting! The latest trend in wallpaper is: animals. Perfect for a nursery, a child’s room or anywhere else in the home that you want to add a little fun.

Would you do it in your home? I’d be tempted to just because it would be an unanticipated change from a floral or other graphic wallpaper. Also, it would be a clever way for a homeowner to show tribute to their favorite animal.

Design Juxtaposition

8 August 2014August 8, 2014Elizabeth Daigle

One of my favorite words is in the dictionary is juxtaposition. According to Dictionary.com juxtaposition is defined as “an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast”. In design juxtapositions are created by pairing opposing styles, textures or colors. Design juxtapositions make your eyes stop and focus since the look is usually unexpected.

A white modern living room coupled with a rustic coffee table.

A sturdy campaign dresser painted a feminine fuchsia next to a fierce animal print chair.

A dark, warm worn brown leather couch in a cool, crisp, white living room.

Dark walls with warm wood.

There are juxtapositions in interior design everywhere. Do you find yourself mixing things that normally don’t go together in your home?

West Elm’s take on the card catalogue

7 August 2014August 7, 2014Elizabeth Daigle

West Elm always KILLS it with great furniture. Their furniture is a great creates a strong balance of unique and versatile. Their Librarian Dining Storage is no exception:

The reclaimed pine drawers coupled with hairpin legs is a creative take on the beloved card catalogue. The hairpin legs are a rather unexpected look on the solid, bulky card catalogue found in the Library. As our nation becomes more electronic and the focus more on reading books on our Kindles or Ipads rather than checking out a book at the local Library, it is comforting to these old pieces popping up in the home. Come to find out a card catalogue is a great way to store odds and ends and looks a lot better than a ‘junk drawer’.