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PJ & COMPANY NEW YEAR HOME DECOR SALE

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PJ & Company New Year Home Decor Sale

Calling all Stagers, Realtors, Builders and New Homeowners! PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating is selling the company’s modern home staging furnishings. Discounts will be offered for multi-room purchases. This one-time only sale features a variety of on-trend, lightly used furniture and accessories for every room in the house!

Our unique collection includes upholstered dining chair sets, living room accent chairs, console tables, desks, rugs in various sizes, table and floor lamps, bedding, throw pillows (in every color and pattern), wall art, mirrors and a variety of table top accessories. The following is a list by category with sample photos. Visit our website portfolio at pjstagingdecorating.com for more photos.

For more info and to schedule an in-person appointment, contact Patti Stern, principal ofPJ & Company at 203.640.3762 or pstern@snet.net.

1. ACCENT FURNITURE & RUGS

Upholstered accent chairs, desks and rugs in neutral tones for an inviting family room, living room, office, dining room or kitchen. Items range from dining chair sets, small accent tables, console tables, desks and kitchen bar stools. Area rugs include a selection of 8×10 and 5x7s with subtle patterns in both shaggy and flatweave options. We also have some flatweave 4×6’s and smaller bath mats as well.

2. BEDDING, PILLOWS & THROWS

Includes fluffy and inviting comforter sets with shams (bright white solids, textures, navy/white and black/cream patterns) in king, queen and twin sizes. Standard and king pillows and white pillow cases, decorative throw pillows in many colors and textures and plush throws in whites, creams, grays and blues.

3. ART & MIRRORS

Wall art in various sizes and styles such as framed and canvas landscapes, flowers and abstracts, large round wall clocks and heavy mirrors in silver, brushed gold and black framed finishes.

4. LIGHTING

Table lamp sets perfect for living rooms and bedrooms in mercury glass, glass, and silver finishes with white or beige linen shades as well as single, smaller lamps and goose necks for desks. Also included are several floor lamps in versatile styles and finishes.


5. TABLE TOP ACCESSORIES

All types of interesting objects in varying heights and sizes, textures and colors for creating welcoming vignettes for centerpieces, coffee tables, bookcases, kitchen and bathroom counters/vanities, etc. Some examples include metal or basket trays, ceramic and glass vases and bottles, metal orbs, table clocks, glass candleholders, succulent plants, faux flowers in pots and vases, cannisters, soap dispensers, placemats, napkins. table runners, etc.

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Early Spring Selling Offers For Our Preferred Realtors

With the Early Spring Selling Season kicking off, our mission is to help you help your sellers achieve top dollar sales with potential multiple offers as soon as possible. Check out our exclusive, limited time offers below to get the season off to a successful start!

1. Staging Consultation Package:

Purchase Two Staging Consultations for $250 Each (Originally $300) and
Get the third FREE!

*Includes up to a 1.5 hour In-Home or Virtual Consult (depends on size of property)

*Offer available until March 31, 2022

2. Realtor Referral Program:

Refer a Staging or Decorating client to PJ & Company and receive a
$50 Gift Card to Pottery Barn!

*Offer available until May 31, 2022

For more details and to purchase a gift card package, please contact Patti Stern, principal, professional home stager and interior decorator at 203.640.3762 or patti@pjstagingdecorating.com.

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HOW TO ARRANGE GROUPINGS OF ART

A great way to add personality and warmth to your spaces is with artwork but sometimes the hanging and arranging can be a challenge. Check out some of our go-to guidelines to simplify the process and help you achieve the right overall balance for a well-designed room. Happy hanging!
(Click here for downloadable PDF for future reference)

BASICS

  • Artwork arrangement should span approximately 2/3 the width of the furniture it sits above.
  • Treat multiple pieces as one.
  • Keep height at eye level, roughly 60” from the center of the grouping to the floor which will create balance throughout the home if all the art shares the same visual midline.
  • Leave 2-5” between each frame for spacing.
  • Use craft paper and low-adhesive tape for figuring out arrangement and nail placement.

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For even number groupings, keep pictures in the shape of a square with even spacing in between for symmetry.

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For three in a row, choose vertical images so it doesn’t appear overcrowded.
Perfect for hallways or above sofas.

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For an asymmetrical grouping, stagger by varying the height and distance so they create a visually balanced arrangement.

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For a large gallery wall with multiple types of styles, frames and sizes, try hanging larger pieces at the bottom left, small pieces in the upper right and mid-sized pieces in between for a unique look. Or start with the largest piece in the center as a focal point and arrange around it.

 

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COLOR TREND ALERT: INDIGO AND BLACK ARE THE “NEW NEUTRALS”

We are loving the two hues – indigo and black – that are taking center stage as the “new neutrals” in home decor. These two “it” colors pair well with a range of color palettes, metallic finishes and materials and are being shown in everything from modern kitchens to lighting, hardware, rugs, sofas and more. Check out our picks below for some styling inspiration for adding these colors to your own home.

Indigo 

Rich, serene and bold, indigo blue’s versatility makes it ideal for both contemporary and traditional interiors. When used as a wall color, it can create a cozy and moody vibe and when used as an accent feature, it feels lighter and more playful. Mix and match it with a soft cream sofa for a soothing, coastal feel or create some energy with pops of red, yellow, chartreuse, coral or brown in pillows, art or rugs.

Black

Black is also a great foundation color that adds depth and elegance to any space when paired with crisp white, creams, and gray. It is being shown in every texture and finish, from velvet and leather to natural wood and heavy rug weaves. Try using it for light pendants or hardware in a kitchen or for furniture, wall art and rugs for a dramatic style.

 

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EYE-CATCHING ACCENTS THAT BUYERS & GUESTS WILL REMEMBER

With the busy spring real estate market in full swing, it’s more important than ever for potential buyers to remember a property from the moment they step through the front door. That means thinking beyond furnishings and décor and presenting a lifestyle that they can envision with memorable, engaging accents.

Pops of Bold Hues

For the gorgeous living room shown above, our design team chose versatile navy-blue as the primary accent color which really pops and makes a statement against the soft, neutral backdrop. Since this room is one of the first that guests will notice upon entering the property, the use of an eye-catching color creates a focal point to draw potential buyers into the space. The cozy velvet side chair, accent pillows, artwork and pottery work together to create a sophisticated, unforgettable space.

Engaging Vignettes

Once the furnishings and decor are chosen, inviting vignettes arranged in trays and baskets help immediately draw buyers into the space and emotionally connect. In the photos above, we chose a collection of coordinating accents with texture and personality such as plants, flowers, colorful bottles, napkins and wine glasses to both convey a lifestyle and enhance the home’s unique style.

Artwork

Using hanging art is a great way to add a subtle touch of warmth to help present a home in the most appealing light. We find that using simple imagery with soothing hues or text with a short message works best to add to the room’s style while not detracting from its best features.  The canvas “Home Sweet Home” wall art and abstract art for fireplace shown above were the perfect finishing touches in the farmhouse style kitchen we recently staged with soft creams, wired baskets and pine furnishings.

Inviting Textures

Layering and mixing textures creates depth and visual interest in any space. In the rooms shown above we started with beautiful area rugs that contrast well with the dark hardwood flooring and added a mx of textured accents such as a faux fur throw, pillows in different fabrics, wood, gold and silver metallics, wire, glass and ceramics. The final result is an engaging space that will instantly get noticed by buyers.

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