Services
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Have you visited the paint store twenty-seven times already? Imagined every possible color combination? Asked your friend the name of her dining room color? Wood paneling – to paint or not to paint? Are you putting your house on the market and need to select the right colors to appeal to the most potential buyers?
Scared to make a terrible mistake?
I get it. Color can be so tricky. And let’s not forget about whites. Yes, plural. There are sooo many WHITES.
A consultation can turn this all around and give you some serious color game. Get ready to love your walls! Whether you need an all-over neutral with the perfect undertones, some deep shades to add personality, or you’re dying to try that new trend everyone is talking about, I’ll give you a plan and the right colors.
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REDESIGN: FROM FORGETTABLE TO FABULOUS
Do you walk into some of yours rooms and feel like they don’t work? Having trouble integrating newly acquired pieces? Planning a party or important guests and want your space to look perfect?
Choose from the following services:
Furniture arrangement to optimize the look and flow of a room
Hang or reposition artwork
Place lighting and decor
Styling (bookcases, tablescapes, china cabinets, bathrooms, etc.)
ADD A SHOPPING OPTION TO YOUR REDESIGN!
For my clients who are a mix of adventurous and short on time, this is the perfect service for you. We’ll meet in the space to discuss your needs and your budget. Examples of things I would shop for:
Lamps
Pillows & throw blankets
Plants (live)
Bedding
Large decor (mirrors, baskets, etc.)
Coffee table or bookcase decor
Organizational items for offices, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.
Once we put together your list of needs, you’ll send me off to do the shopping on my own.* We’ll set a date for your redesign where I’ll arrange your furniture, hang artwork, place lighting, accessories, and whatever else the room (or rooms) may need. You arrive home to your new office, bedroom, living room, you name it!
*Please note, this service does not include shopping for furniture with the exception of small accent pieces in stock locally.
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Malissa McLeod Interiors offers a focused design consultation where you get to bring all the questions that are swimming in your head about how to transform your home.
We’ll do a 2-hour walk-through in your space where I’ll review your needs, problem solve, answer questions, consider color schemes, and identify quick fixes for design challenges, as well as longer-term priorities.
ARE YOU WONDERING:
Should I paint this wood paneling?
What colors should I consider in this room?
What do I put on these windows?
Sectional sofa? Chairs? A loveseat?
How big should the rug be?
Who can fix, replace, take away, sell my (fill in the blank)
What type of lighting should I use here?
Should we remove this wall or not?
Have your punch list handy and we’ll look at as many spaces as you like. My clients find this consultation to be an invaluable way to focus projects and get them off the ground. Having this basic professional advice can help you avoid costly mistakes.
2 HOURS
FLAT FEE $250 -
After months interviewing contractors, they’re now ready to start the demo on your new kitchen or master bath. You thought the hard part was over.
Not. So. Fast.
What countertop will you choose? How do you select a coordinating backsplash and floor tile? Wood floor stain? Paint colors? Cabinet color? What about the lighting? Faucets? Knobs & pulls?
Clients come to me for help pulling their projects together once the architecture has been established. Coordinating your hard finishes is the key to making the space look fabulous! Say goodbye to dated spaces and hello to classic and timeless. And hey – my fee is so much cheaper than the cost of one bad mistake.
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The way a room is presented to potential buyers is different from how we live day-to-day. Bad photos of a home online can impact someone’s decision to schedule a showing in person. Knowing what to “edit” and how to place furniture, lighting, decor, and artwork is key to making a room look great for photographs and showings.
I have many years and thousands of hours of experience working with some of the Triangle’s top realtors. They use my staging services to sell homes faster and for a better price.
Whether you’re too busy or just don’t have a knack for decorating, I can help get your house sold.
FOR THE DIY HOMEOWNER: WRITTEN STAGING CONSULTATION
FLAT FEE $250*
A comprehensive written list of exactly what needs to be done in each of your rooms to prepare your home for the market. This document will prioritize and focus your efforts, taking all guesswork out of the staging process.
*Realtors receive a discounted rate. Please contact me for information.
TOO BUSY? – FULL SERVICE STAGING
We begin with a 1-hour walk through to determine whether or not there are things you need to accomplish prior to the staging (packing, replacing a fixture, changing a paint color, making repairs, etc.). Then we’ll schedule a date to stage your home prior to going on the market. This service is appropriate for homes that are occupied (i.e. have furniture and decor). I’m happy to work and coordinate with any Realtor. If you don’t have one yet, please visit my Resources page for recommendations.
Timing: ALL stagings are finished in one day.
Pricing: Depending on the size and scope of the job, most stagings range somewhere between $360 and $720. I’ll provide you with a quote prior to the work beginning. Let me know if you have a budget you are working with, and I’ll prioritize the most important spaces.
After I leave, you’ll be ready to show the world your home!
Contact me today to set up a consultation.
PAINT COLOR SELECTIONS
If you are preparing to sell your home and need help picking the right neutral colors – this is my area of expertise – you get to sit back, relax, and focus on all the other fun stuff (#$%^&*) that goes into getting a house ready for sale. Whoopee!
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By now many have read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. People ask me about it all the time. It’s a good book with some excellent strategies for clearing out the clutter. My hat is off to anyone who has gone through the process and succeeded.
That said, if you’re like most people, you need help.
Whether you are downsizing or just need to wrangle your clutter in, the biggest success stories include an organizing professional who was working right alongside the client. I’m here as muscle, motivator, support system, and sometimes just to hold your feet to the fire and keep you accountable. Organizing is hard work and completely overwhelming to most people. With me by your side, you’ll finally get through your stuff and start living a prettier, less distracting, and more organized life.
Please Note: I’m not here to tell you to throw everything out. I’m here to help you select what you love and make sure it’s organized when I leave.
HOW DO WE START?
Contact me to schedule a 1-hour consult so we can get to know each other and discuss a strategy for your specific needs. (Fee: $65)
ORGANIZING SESSIONS FEE: $55/HOUR
Sessions are scheduled in 4-hour blocks. After many years I’ve found this to be the magic number. It’s long enough to move through a ton of stuff yet at the four-hour mark clients are pretty tired and ready to stop. Believe it or not, they’re physically tired but mentally energized by the time we finish. Now doesn’t that sound refreshing?
HOW MANY SESSIONS?
As few or as many as you like. The schedule fills fast however so call now if you have a specific project in mind to accomplish.