Too many homes have an overlooked bookcase. Most can be found cluttered with books and pictures that don’t have any intention behind their placement. While the function of bookcases are self-explanatory, let us not forget that they’re an easy way to add a touch of#NothingOrdinary. If you follow the tips below, you’ll find yourself with stunning bookshelves that feel effortlessly chic. It’s Not All About the Books While your bookcase should of course be home to some books, they shouldn’t be the only thing found on your shelves. Pictures, artwork, vases, baskets, and knick knacks are just a couple of examples of how to mix it up. This will help break up the pattern and make everything feel meant to be. It also gives you more freedom as to what you want to be showcased. Start with Larger Items First First things first, make sure your bookshelves are completely clear. This will give you the blank canvas needed to work your magic. After that, start by placing the larger items. These might be decorative vases, artwork, or baskets. By placing these objects first, you allow yourself more design freedom with the smaller pieces, which are naturally easier to play around […]

When Todd and Jenny bought Karr Bick back in 2006, they knew they wanted to help create spaces inspired by their clients. Spaces that no one wanted to leave and felt like #NothingOrdinary. As the company has grown, they’ve found more ways that they can support their clients in achieving this feeling. That being said, we are pleased to announce a new department! For some time now, we’ve been receiving questions about all things interior. Regardless of if it was related to paint colors, what towels to buy, or what they should hang on their wall, the questions kept coming. Since the Karr Bick mission revolves around creating your own personalized #NothingOrdinary space, our new interior design department and services will answer all these questions to make your space special. To be specific, our new Residential Interior Design Services include: – Space Planning – Furniture, Accessory, and Art Selections – Custom Window Treatments and Bedding – Furniture Design and Production – Re-Design – Finish Selections – Purchasing, Procurement, and Installation Meet Ashley In addition to the announcement of a new interior design department, we are so pleased to welcome designer Ashley Willman Obradovits. Ashley will head the new department, which […]

Whenever a project is finished, we’re always eager to take professional pictures of it. With the willingness of our wonderful clients, our team stages the space and photographs it in as many ways as possible. While it can take some time, we keep our eye on the prize — beautiful photographs of brilliantly designed spaces. What does a day on set look like, you ask? The first thing on our to-do list is staging. For us, this involves hauling decor from our showroom or our own homes. We often clear out the space and completely redecorate so that it’s suited for a magazine. Much like everything we do, there’s a lot of collaborative work on set. We work very closely with our photographer, in order to get the best shots. Most of the time, this includes trying different angles, lighting, and staging positions. Not only do we bring in a photographer, but we also collaborate with a videographer. Once we’ve decided to also capture a video of the space, our set day takes on a few extra tasks. Mainly, this means interviewing the designer, the homeowner, and Owner Jenny. Naturally, the interview looks different every time, but we try to […]

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate and/or sponsored links. Please read our disclosure policy at the bottom of this post. It can help you sell your home swiftly and for more money. It’s almost magical. Staging homes has become a star pupil in the real estate world. If you are in the process of selling a home, a well-staged house can almost always guarantee a sense of order and calmness. With a few little tweaks, a space can give off a brand new appearance. When we’re staging a home, there are a few do’s and don’ts that we always follow: Do’s: – Take pictures of the before. This helps you put things back easier. When we go shoot a client’s home, we are careful to have everything placed back where it belongs before we leave. – Make sure everything is clean. You want your space to look as sparkly and crisp as possible. Bring out the Clorox Wipes! – Stick to neutrals with pops of colors. When trying to sell your home, you want to appeal to as many people as possible. By sticking to neutrals, you’re increasing your odds of pleasing visitors. – At Karr Bick, we’ve found that […]