Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Orange, why not?

What fantastic colours we have to choose from this season. I am loving the orange, yellow and red at the moment. I love the fresh vibrant colours. They instantly make me feel great! Bold splashes of orange and red in an all white room will give you a new look with little effort. Step outside the square and treat yourself to some colour. I know that your buyers will love it!



The color orange is the color of social communication and optimism. From a negative color meaning it is also a sign of pessimism and superficiality. 

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Makes my day

I felt so privileged to receive this awesome testimonial, which was accompanied with a beautiful bunch of flowers. A huge honour to have looked after the gorgeous Pete and Sheriden and their first purchase of a home together XX

Friday, July 26, 2013

As a matter of fact




  • People tend to prefer colours that duplicate the colours relating to their climate. 
  • People from warm tropical climates respond best to bright, warm colours, while people from colder climates tend to prefer cooler and more subdued colours. 
  • In the Scandinavian countries, fresh and bright blues, yellows and whites are popular. 
  • In Switzerland, more sophisticated colours such as dark reds and burgundies, gray and dark blue are common. 
  • In South America the warm reds, oranges, yellows and bright pinks are popular. 
  • Australian Aborigines respond well to the earthy reds, oranges, blues and greens that are seen in the outback regions of Australia.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

More Happy Clients!


While we endeavored to restrict our inspections to scheduled times we did appreciate your willingness to fit us in as required. We were also pleased that you tuned in to our criteria and limited your recommendations accordingly.
R & J M
Purchased in Cathedral Rocks Ave


Sharon is very professional and very approchable, I will deal with her again in the future.
A.H.
Sold in Cedar Ridge Rd, Kiama

Sharon was very flexible and helpful, Thank you Sharon.
D. & G.S.
Purchased in Old Saddleback Mtn Rd



Friday, July 19, 2013

Colourful facts


Babies:

  • Cry more in a yellow room. 
  • Respond best to high contrast visuals.
Pre-adolescent Children:
  • Prefer brighter primary and secondary colours - red, yellow, blue, orange, green and purple. 
  • Also prefer solid blocks of colors rather than patterns.
Adolescents/Teenagers: 

  • More open to experimenting with more sophisticated and complex colors due to their exposure to computer graphics programs such as Photoshop. 
  • More influenced by cultural influences due to multiculturalism and greater access to world markets through the Internet. 
  • Many younger teenager girls love varying shades of purple and pink.
  • As they reach their late teens they often show a preference for black - this relates to a psychological need for black during the transition stage from the innocence of childhood to the sophistication of adulthood - it signifies the ending of one part of their life and the beginning of another, allowing them to hide from the world while they discover their own unique identity.
Young Adults: 

  • Similar to teenagers. 
  • Tastes begin to change around age 25 as they become more sure of themselves and find their direction in life.
Adults:
  • Prefer more subdued colors. 
  • Are less open to experimenting with colour, tending to stick with their favorites.
Mature 65+ Years Old: 

  • Yellow is the least favored colour of this target market, unless it is a pale butter yellow. 
  • Preference for clear colours such as fresh blues, pinks, greens. 
  • Preference for cleaner colours such as blue-greens rather than olive greens. 
  • Are generally more comfortable with the calming colours of blue, green, pink and purple, than the bright, stimulating colours of red, orange and yellow, although some will choose muted blue based reds and pale yellow. 
  • Many females often choose colours in the purple range, varying from deep purple and violet, to mauve and lavender, and plum colours, as they grow older.

Click here for lots more information on colour psychology

    Wednesday, July 17, 2013

    Mink pink

    Generally we see the use of pink in little girls rooms.You may find it a little difficult to convince your husband or boyfriend to sleep in a pink bedroom or lie on a pink lounge suite. Pink is quiet a feminine colour, using it sparingly can achieve great results and you will manage to keep your partners smile on his dial. If you are selling, I suggest that you use accessories rather than pink paint. The majority of your buyers will not like the idea of a pink house!

                                                  Subtle- lemon compliments the pink!

                                                 How great does this look?

    This look really works 

                                                        For more pink..   Take a look










    The color psychology of pink is unconditional love and nurturing. Pink can also be immature, silly and girlish. 

    Tuesday, July 16, 2013

    lovely comments from gorgeous buyers!



    Sharon’s patience and good humor went a long way to making us feel comfortable. No hard sell, the only way for us.
    Purchased in Bele Place, Kiama

    Sharon Ford was a true professional and also personable. It just goes to show that being “straight up front” with the buyer and vendor is best.
    I would recommend Sharon Ford.
    S.V.
    Purchased in Bong Bong St, Kiama

    Sharon was extremely patient and kind she gave me time to view the property that I am buying. I could not fault her.
    A.W.
    Purchased in Irvine St, Kiama





    Wednesday, July 10, 2013

    Mean for green

    Using green in decorating has endless possibilities. The colour's infinite variations blend easily with every other hue. A spring "green" can brighten up the darkest of rooms add neutral splashes of colour to really liven up the room 







               Check out Better homes for more great ideas















    Tuesday, July 9, 2013

    Happy sellers. Thank you!


    Thank you for making the process of selling our home so relaxed with lots of communication and support.
    We appreciate all of your help.
    Many thanks
    D & B. L
    Sold in Flinders Ave, Kiama Downs


    The service I received then and now has been very professional. I am very happy.
    M I.
    Sold in Minnamurra St, Kiama







    Friday, July 5, 2013

    Purple power

    From deep eggplant to pale lavender, purple is a versatile colour that looks great in most rooms.

    Use it to add drama, ground a bright color scheme, or bring in glamour through accents



    Luscious Dining
    Aubergine, cream, and burnt orange combine to create a dramatically rich colour palette for this dining room. Eggplant purple coats the upper walls and adds lush sophistication to the dining room. 




                                   Better homes and Gardens- Debra Wittrup


    Purple is the color of the imagination. It can be creative and individual or immature and impractical.

    Wednesday, July 3, 2013

    The colour blue

    The colour blue can be bold and bright or soft and soothing. Get inspired by these great looks on the Better homes and Gardens site. Starring blue



                          Add colour through accessories and accents to ramp up any room.


          A blue painted island adds a splash of contemporary style to this classic kitchen






    Blue is the color of trust and peace. It can suggest loyalty and integrity as well as conservatism and frigidity. 

    Tuesday, July 2, 2013

    Satisfied buyers!


    Sharon’s patience and good humour went a long way to making us feel comfortable. No hard sell, the only way for us.
    Purchased in Bele Place, Kiama


    Sharon Ford was a true professional and also personable. It just goes to show that being “straight up front” with the buyer and vendor is best.
    I would recommend Sharon Ford.
    S.V.
    Purchased in Bong Bong St, Kiama