Even though I’ve bought and sold numerous fixer-uppers I still do not claim to be an expert. This is because the cost and time factors vary dramatically from one property to the next. The property owner needs to ask themselves…
Year: 2016
Are You Fixed On A Fixer?
Posted in BUYING, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: attic, back yard, derik landry, dwelldefinded, fixer, foundation, garden, kitchen, paint, renovation, victorian, West Oakland
Broadway Grand, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Office/Music/Upper Guest Room Alcove Remove keyboard and “float” the chaise out from the wall at a slight angle toward the window. This will help the room feel a little more spacious and less personalized. Any items that are…
Posted in INTERIOR DESIGN, PAST PROJECTS, SELLING Tagged with: 438 w grand ave, broadway grand, derik landry, Goldman Land & Home, ikea mirror, two story condo oakland, uptown oakland condo
5575 Moraga Ave, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Landscape Add four planter boxes under railings on front balcony and fill with white annuals or perennials…whatever is in bloom and will spill through the railings. OSH $54.99 each. Power wash balcony tile and remove everything but new…
871 24th St, Richmond, CA
This is a nice home with lots of space both inside and out. I recommend making it as nuetral as possible to appeal the largest number of buyers. Fresh paint throught will help the home feel and very clean. Whether…
Posted in COLOR, INTERIOR DESIGN, PAST PROJECTS, SELLING Tagged with: counter depth, curb appeal east bay, derik landry, drum chandelier, Goldman Land & Home, rustoleum, sherwin williams
Deco Greige
A single auction find like this plated Deco mirror from Christie’s Auction House can provide for an entire room inspiration. A little can go a long way. Instead of going full-blown Deco, find elements from the period in contemporary pieces…
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: Arne Jaconsen, art deco mirror, christie's auction house, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Emporium Home, griege, holly hunt, Joshua Marshall, mohair sofa, Ted Boerner
5710 Moraga Ave, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Curb Appeal Clear ivy off of tree trunks and limbs as well as low deadwood branches. We don’t want to lose any privacy but the street view should look more inviting. Ideally the crumbled edge of the asphalt…
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