| The Definitive Guide to Home Staging and Redesign – 3 Weeks of Design Modules to Compliment Your Extensive Business Training! Overview — Your 21-Day Design Training Module Outline Unlike the HSR Certification Training Manual, the Definitive Guide to Staging and Redesign is broken up into daily training modules. Each module is filled with client hand-out information, how-to, practical application, visualization and hands-on exercises. While this is a good guide to complete while you’re going through your other certification exercises, it will be the kind of how-to that you refer back to constantly through the course of your business and career. During your training, you will be provided with:
Printable Table of Contents Week One – Interior Design 101Module One – Interior Design 101 – Principles and Elements of Great Design v Overview Principles and Elements of Design v Overview v Design Principle Cheat Sheet v Assessing First Impression Understanding Proportion and Scale – A Visual Reference v Overview v Three Step Proportion and Scale Formula Visual Weight v Overview v Three Rules of Visual Weight Rhythm and Symmetry v Overview v A Word About Mantels Balance v Overview
Module Two – Architectural and Home Style v Overview v A Bit About Style – A Personal Experience Architectural Styles- A Visual Cheat Sheet of Over 18 Common Styles v Architectural Style Recap v Architectural Space and Shape Problems and Solutions A Bit about Home Style v Home Style and Redesign – It’s Very Personal v Home Style and Staging – It’s Nothing Personal v Home Style Visual Living Room Examples v Home Style Visual Bedroom Examples v Home Style Visual Dining Room Examples v Home Style General Examples v Home Style Recap
Module Three – Focal Points and Emphasis v Overview v Five Guidelines for Creating a Focal Point v The Entry Area or Lack Thereof Focal Points – Visual Examples v The Living Area Focal Points – Visual Examples v The Dining Area Focal Points – Visual Examples v The Kitchen Area Focal Points – Visual Examples v The Bedroom Area Focal Points – Visual Examples v The Bath Area Focal Points – Visual Examples v The Office Area Focal Points – Visual Examples v Finding Focal Points Recap
Module Four – The Art of Arrangement v Overview The Art of Furniture Arrangement v Three Steps to Successful Furniture Arrangement v Find the Lines v Finding the Focal Point and Function v Find the Flow v Guidelines to Placing Your Pieces v Living Room Furniture Arrangement Visual Examples v Arranging for a Sofa and Loveseat v Arranging for a Sofa and Club Chairs v Arranging for a Sectional The Art of Accessory Arrangement Overview v Four Easy Steps to Accessory Arrangement v Four Dangers to Avoid When Arranging Accessories v Accessory Arrangement Visual Examples for Every Space The Art of Wall Arrangement Overview v Four Steps of Successful Wall Arrangement v Six Wall Arrangement Dangers to Avoid v Three Ways to Create a Grouping on a Wall – Visual Examples v Eleven Visual Unique and Easy to Create Wall Hangings v A Word About Home Staging and Photos…My Two Cents v A Word About Redesign and Photos…My Two Cents v Redesign Photo Emotions for Every Room The Art of Arranging Bookcases and Built-Ins – A Visual Reference Guide
Module Five – Comprehensive Color Guide – An A to Z Practical Approach v Overview v Nine Learning Objectives of the Color Module
Color Part One – Principles and Knowledge Overview Attributes of Color v Hue v The Color Wheel v Value or Lightness v Chroma, Intensity or Saturation v Tints, Shades and Tones Color Temperature v Don’t Forget the Neutrals v True Neutrals v New Neutrals Color Combinations or Schemes and Where to Use Them v Monotone Cheat Sheet v Monochromatic Cheat Sheet v Complementary Cheat Sheet v Analogous Cheat Sheet v Complex Color Combinations Color With Respect to Light v Color and Light Overview v Color and Sunlight v Color and Artificial Light Color With Respect to Architecture v Color and Space Overview – Five Tricks of the Trade v Setting the Emotional Tone v Focusing or Diverting Attention v Modulating Space to Feel Larger or Smaller Color With Respect to Meaning and Emotion v Color and Mood Overview v Active, Passive and Neutral Colors and Emotions v Color Meaning and Emotion Cheat Sheet Color Part Two – Practical Use and Application v Overview Home Cues for Both Home Staging and Redesign v Home Color Consultation Questionnaire v More on Color Inspiration – Pattern, Inspiration, Stages of Life and Styles Proportions of Color v The 60-30-10 Rule Audra’s Can’t Fail Color System and Special Vendor Relationship for You v Paint Color Selection and Type of Paint to Use v What’s Your Preferred Palette? v Eight Common Visual Palettes with Specific Paint Color Names and Combinations Week Two –Room-by-Room Staging and Redesign
Module Six – Curb Appeal v Overview v Your First Impressions v Three Key Ingredients v Quick Curb Appeal Checklist
Module Seven – Entries, Halls, Stairways and Laundry Rooms v Overview The Entryway v Functionality in the Foyer for Redesign v A Home Staging Perspective v Entryways that Wow – A Visual Guide v Entry Before-and-After Case Study One v Entry Before-and-After Case Study Two v Entry Before-and-After Case Study Three The Hallway v Overview for both Staging and Redesign The Stairway v Overview for both Staging and Redesign The Laundry Room v Overview for both Staging and Redesign
Module Eight – Living and Family Rooms v Overview Living Rooms, Family Rooms and Great Rooms, Oh My! v Living Rooms vs. Family Rooms – A Visual Idea Reference
Five Steps to First Impression Assess Almost Any Room Overview Step One – Purpose – Who are we decorating for and what is the purpose of the space to them? v Client Lifestyle Questionnaire for Living Areas v Your Six Goals as the Redesigner and Decorator of the Space v A Home Staging Perspective in the Living Areas v Buyer Aspiration Cheat Sheet Step Two – Space and Emphasis –How is the space shaped and what should the focal point be? v Four Considerations for Assessing Space v Living Area Focal Points Review v Dealing with Various Shaped Living Areas v Three Qualification Questions for Each Piece in the Living Areas Three Steps to Less is More and Loving What You Have v Home Staging Big and Small Piece Rules of Thumb Checklist Step Three – Balance, Flow, Proportion and Scale – Where should we put the large pieces of the room to create balance, flow proportion and scale? v Traffic Flow v Visual Living Area Furniture Arrangements Overview Step Four – Rhythm, Repetition, Style and Lines – Where should we place the smaller pieces in the room to create rhythm, repetition, good style and lines? v Rules to Consider for Finishing Pieces v A Word About Fireplace Mantels v A Reminder Word About Accessorizing Coffee Tables and Side Tables v A Word About Creating “Special Spots” Step Five – Obligations – Rooms have plenty of lighting, and are well organized, clean, repair free and have good air circulation? v Eight Considerations and Clean-Up Recommendations
Module Nine – Kitchen and Dining Areas v Overview Five Steps to First Impression Assess the Kitchen and Dining Areas Step One – Purpose – Who are we decorating for and what is the purpose? v Client Lifestyle Questionnaire for Kitchen and Dining Areas v Your Six Goals as the Redesigner and Decorator of the Kitchen and Dining Space v Fulflling the Kitchen’s Universal Purpose v Creating Space v Functional Kitchen Desk Spaces – A Visual Guide v Fulfilling the Dining Room’s Universal Purpose v Creating Space v Editing China Cabinets – A Visual Guide v A Home Staging Perspective in the Kitchen and Dining Area – A Quick Checklist v A Word About Easy Kitchen Cosmetic Updates – A Quick Resource Checklist v An Easy Kitchen Update – Visual Before-and-After Case Study One v An Easy Kitchen Update – Visual Before-and-After Case Study Two Step Two – Space and Emphasis –How is the space shaped and is the focal point? v Dining Area Focal Point Review v Kitchen Area Focal Points Review Step Three – Balance, Flow, Proportion and Scale – Where should we put the large pieces of the room to create balance, flow proportion and scale? v Dining Area Visual Examples for Balance Step Four – Rhythm, Repetition, Style and Lines – Where should we place the smaller pieces in the room to create rhythm, repetition, good style and lines? v A Visual Guide to Kitchen Accessorizing v Four Common Accessorizing Pitfalls to Avoid v A Visual Guide to Dining Room Accessorizing for Staging Step Five – Obligations – Rooms have plenty of lighting, and are well organized, clean, repair free and have good air circulation? v Quick Kitchen Cleaning Checklist for BEFORE the Staging Day v Easy Kitchen Organization Checklist for Function and Family Module Ten – Master Bedroom and Baths v Overview The Master Bedroom Five Steps to First Impression Assess the Master Bedroom Step One – Purpose – Who are we decorating for and what is the purpose of the space? v Client Checklist for Safety, Security and Sanctuary in the Master Bedroom v A Room that Represents Gender Common Ground – A Visual Guide Step Two – Space and Emphasis –How is the space shaped and is the focal point? v Four Considerations for Assessing Space v Master Bedroom Visual Layouts v Master Bedroom Focal Points Review v Dealing with Various Shaped Living Areas v Three Qualification Questions for Each Piece in the Master Bedroom Step Three – Balance, Flow, Proportion and Scale – Where should we put the large pieces of the room to create balance, flow proportion and scale? v Placing Your Pieces in the Bedroom – A Few Rules to Follow Step Four – Rhythm, Repetition, Style and Lines – Where should we place the smaller pieces in the room to create rhythm, repetition, good style and lines? v Home Staging Big and Small Piece Rules of Thumb Checklist v Master Bedroom Aspiration Photo Guides v Special Spots Photo Guide Step Five – Obligations – Rooms have plenty of lighting, and are well organized, clean, repair free and have good air circulation? v A Word about Closets for Staging The Bathrooms v Overview v Staging and Redesign Bathroom Checklist v Easy Bathroom Updates Checklist v Bathroom Aspiration Photo Guides v A Bathroom Redesign Before-and-After Photo Story Module Eleven – A-Z Bedrooms and Offices v Overview v General Staging Rules of Thumb for Vacant Homes v The Hard Truth About Toys Kids Bedrooms v Overview v Your Six Goals as the Redesigner and Decorator of the Kids Space v Six Steps to Redesigning and Staging Kids Bedrooms v Beautiful Baby Rooms – A Visual Photo Guide v Little Girls Rooms Ages Three to Twelve – A Visual Photo Guide v Little Boys Rooms Ages Three to Twelve – A Visual Photo Guide v Girls Rooms Ages Thirteen and Up – A Visual Photo Guide v Boys Rooms Ages Thirteen and Up – A Visual Photo Guide Redesigning and Staging the Guest Room v Overview v Nine Rules for Placing Pieces in the Guest Bedroom v Eleven Rules of Thumb for Staging the Guest Bedroom v Guest Bedroom Visual Photo Guide v A Reminder Word About Closets Home Offices for Staging and Redesign v Overview v Four Critical Questions to Ask for Staging and Redesigning an Office v Redesigning the Workable Home Office for Function v The Staged Home Office – A Visual Photo Guide
Week Three –Next Steps in your Business
Module Twelve – Window Covering Resales v Overview v Easy Window Covering Solutions for Your Clients Window Coverings 101 v Overview v Window Blinds v Window Shades v Valances and Cornices v Curtains or Drapes How to Measure for Window Coverings v Overview v Using the Measuring Worksheet v Printable Do It Yourself Measuring Instructions for Every Type of Window Covering How to Install Window Coverings v Overview v Hiring an Installer v Printable Do It Yourself Install Instructions for Every Type of Window Covering for Your Client Putting it All Together v Special Vendor Relationship and Wholesale Discount on Every Brand v Purchasing Sample Books v Window Coverings for an Alternative Income Stream and Full Service Solution
Module Thirteen – Feng Shui Basics v Overview v Roots and Progression of Feng Shui v Western Feng Shui and Staging/Redesign Applicability – Audra’s Perspective v Understanding the Ba Gua Energy Map v Understanding the Five Feng Shui Elements v Incorporating the Ba Gua Energy Map and Five Feng Shui Elements into the Home v Understanding, Attracting and Controlling Chi v Feng Shui and Clutter v She Chi and Repairs v Room-by-Room Feng Shui More to come!
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