The key to make your home a wow factor to attract a buyer’s offer is to infuse it with a large dose of yang chi (vibrant energy) both inside and out. The goal is to hold the potential buyer immediately by invigorating the home with shimmering, welcoming energy that mesmerizes and inspires the sale.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS GO A VERY LONG WAY, remove all clutter from the driveway or walkway. (This includes the garbage cans if they are placed in view). Clear the pathway up to the front door. Place bright sweet smelling flowers on each side of the front door in pots and keep the front garden perfectly
 pruned and tended to. This front space of every home is called the BRIGHT HALL and it represents luck and success. All dead energy here must be removed. Fresh paint at the gate, a bright new welcome mat, squeaky clean windows all create the aura of a vibrant home well cared for and loved.

BRING IN PLENTY OF SUNLIGHT throughout the entire home with lights if the sun is not shining. Take down dingy drapes. Tie clean perfectly fresh curtains back to reveal the graceful energy of the cosmos. Use the morning sunlight to enervate the home and fill it with light. If your entrance is small, paint one wall a bright different color using taste and panache. Make sure there is one room close to the entrance where the buyer can experience a wonderful positive energy. Remove excess furniture and do not overdo things. Quiet elegant simplicity goes a long way. A couple of unique art pieces, statues, plants or bowls embellish any space and make it richer and unforgettable. Make the house look twice as big by removing half of the normal furniture. Place the bed in the master bedroom against the main wall and keep the room fresh, crisp, and smelling sweet. Before the open house, use a singing bowl or ring metal bells in every room to awaken the sleeping energy. Go around the windows, doors, bedrooms, and bath to clear way negative vibes or illness that may have settled. This habit of space clearing is powerful and potent and should be repeated before every showing.

NOTHING SAYS STABILITY like a gorgeous well oiled, perfectly sized sturdy front door. Feng shui philosophy pays enormous attention to the front door, the mouth of chi, as it is the entrance, the major attraction that sets the stage for all the players to come inside. It is a good idea to change the main door handles so that the serious perspective buyer opens the door and connects to the home with his/her own fresh energy. Freshen your door with a new coat of paint. Oil it so there are no squeaks and remove anything (plants, shoes, tennis rackets, etc.) that might be blocking the incoming path of energy. Stand inside the door looking out with your compass in hand and determine the facing direction of your front door. Energize your main door. If your door faces South, use a bright light shining downwards towards the door. If your door faces North, place a 6 rod wind chime there. If your door faces East or Southeast, place a water feature near it. If your door faces West or Northwest, place golden rocks near the door. If your door faces Northeast or Southwest, place crystals, lights and a chandelier there to attract good fortune.

KEEP A LIGHT TURNED ON in the SOUTH corner room that greets the visitor. Lights are wonderful feng shui enhancers. Flower lights, uplights, sconces and lamps all work their wonders. Also, light up the corner diagonal to the entrance door. This light beckons the buyer in and has a powerful pull and attraction. Hang a six rod metal wind chime here as well. If you have them, place one, eight or nine horses (statues or pictures work perfectly) in the SOUTH of the entire home. With a compass, locate the SOUTH location and place your symbolic horses there to activate robust and auspicious energy.

CLEAR THE HOME OF PERSONAL MEMENTOS like photographs. Hide private items and release new welcoming energy so that a buyer can feel comfortable and cozy taking up the space. Depersonalize the space and allow it to be released to someone new. Sometimes a conscious intent (either spoken aloud or whispered quietly) works wonders. Make up your own or use a favorite of mine, “Today I gracefully and gladly relinquish my desires, memories, attachments to this home and offer them up to the Universe so that I can move on with my life” .“Today I gracefully and gladly relinquish my desires, memories, attachments to this home and offer them up to the Universe so that I can move on with my life” Try these simple and easy feng shui practices and watch what happens. You will be amazed how positive, quick and easy selling your home will be. Greet your buyers with warm welcoming chi and remember to relax and let the enhanced power of the Universe work it’s wonders.

De-clutter, depersonalize, think positive and great joy will be with you.

Thank you for reading and following my blogs,

ANDREAFAY is an interior designer in Muswell Hill, North London. Andrea writes on interior design, architecture, designs and lifestyles.

Happy Saturday morning everyone, so nice you have tuned in to read my blog again. . .

I am sipping on a cup of lovely Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee before getting ready to go to the Tomfoolery 18th birthday celebration in Muswell Hill, North London.

My blog today is about curtains and curtain styles that will suit any room in you home or office, as we all know the windows are the eyes of the room and the curtains the focal point, so NEVER underestimate their impact. A window treatment that harmonizes with it’s surroundings will always be the most successful when deciding how to curtain a window, choose a style that – in addition to flattering the shape of the window and complements the architectural style of the room or other important elements within it, which may be the wall coverings, the furniture or some of the accessories. However eclectic the assortment of furnishings and possessions in the room,there is almost always a strong stylistic theme connecting them that gives each room it’s character. Identifying that essential character and you have the clue to the type of window dressing and even the type of fabric the room needs.

Here are a few curtain and drape styles that would look lovely in any room of your home.

These curtains are from ceiling to floor and falls in a slight heap on the floor giving it an elegant look and also creates height in the room.

These Swag and Tails Drapes are custom made and are a wonderful and perfect fit for the windows and the room . . . you cannot beat the look of a custom made to a factory made set.

This set says luxury!

A fun way to separate tables in a commercial setting, these Crystal curtains will sparkle and shine in the light of the room and reflect different colours as the light catches it.

These sheer set of Muslin curtains are a good set for a bedroom or living room that does not need a heavier set, it allows some light to come in while still giving the occupant pravicy.

Neat pencil pleated curtains with contrast borders to add interest to any room.

Curtains protect your furnishings in your home from the sun also and gives privacy and charm to a room and remember there is none other like  made to measure curtains to add elegance to any room.

Thanking you again for reading my blogs,

ANDREAFAY interior design is an interior designer in Muswell Hill, North London. Andrea writes blogs on interior design, architecture, soft furnishings and life styles.

Interior Designer, North London

Improving your home by adding an extra room is what most people are doing these days especially since the property market is not as it should be at the moment, rather than going through the upheaval  of moving can be an attractive proposition especially if you are also running out of space, maybe you have an extra member in the family or simply just want to add more space.

A conservetory is an addition which will provide a pleasant dual-purpose room. Or you might prefer to add an extension at the back of your house to enlarge your kitchen or living area, or to provide a new kitchen, utility area, a separate dining room, green house or a playroom.

It is a wise investment to any property and the look can be very impressive if designed to a modern architecture. Glass or glass and wood are my favs, depending on you budget one can be simple and modest or more extravagant.

We enjoy adding extensions as it allow us to get very creative and go as far as building permission permits.

Enjoy these images and please feel free to share you ideas and images with us.

Modern glass architecture can not only add value to your property but can also give you a life style of luxury, joy and comfort and not to mention lots of light and added space.

The designs, looks and styles are so many and it is wise to get an architect and a designer that can draw up the floor plans and even deal with the planning permission for you.

Contact your interior designer to help yo with all you need for such projects.

I enjoy writing each blog and hope you enjoy reading them as much!

ANDREAFAY is an interior designer in Muswell Hill, North London. Andrea writes on interior design, architecture, modern interior design and life styles.

Crystals are like diamonds but more affordable! Crystal shines, crystals sparkle . . . They are luxurious, glamorous, sexually attractive, Radiant, elegant, beautiful, delicate, bling eye candy that can be used in the home on furniture , architectural hardware  or as accessories on cushions, throws curtains and tie backs, clothes, luxury hand bags and just about anything your heart desires.

Crystals in the home says elegance and luxury and they are affordable luxury every girl should have if she wants to embrace her femininity and style. Here I have  collected some images for you to enjoy the use of crystals elements in the home.

An absolutely beautiful piece of furniture that would be a pleasure to have in your home. Beauty, glamour and elegance!

You know Crystals are to die for . . . it’s ALL about Crystals now.

I would say this piece would be a lovely focal point that will start a conversation in your home. This one is for the boys. . .

Crystal Elements can be adorned in just any object and are fab and luxious in any home. I adore Swarovski Crystals and have found a wholesalers not very far from my studio. I will enjoy  making things for my home or my client’s home with Crystal Elements from Stephen Arnold Crystals, so please look out for more exciting news and items on Ceystals.

Thank you for reading my blogs, I love posting them for you to read so keep reading and look out for more from me or a member of our team at ANDREAFAY Interior Design.

Cheers and have a wonderful weekend,

ANDREAFAY interior Design is an interior design firm in North London, England. Andrea writes on interior design, home improvements and life styles.

Today Sunday 29th April 2012 marks a year of marriage for our Duke William and Duchess Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge. It has been a year of excitement and love from everyone to our Duchess.

I myself  love to see her as she is so beautiful and gentle in her manner and her looks and I am so very happy for her. Every girl should get the chance to feel like and look like a Princess and it brings tears of joy for her success and beauty.

Congratulations to Kate and William!

It is every girl’s dream to find and marry her Prince, Kate has found her Prince and she deserves Him. . .

Many wonderful years Kate and William!

ANDREAFAY Interior Designer enjoyed writing this blog and hope you enjoyed reading it and viewing the wonderful pictures of our Duke William and His wife Kate The Duchess of Cambridge.

ANDREAFAY Interior Design is an interior design company based in North London, England.