Carmela Abella's (staginglongisland) Blog

N-Hance is a revolutionary wood renewall product that is relatively new to the industry. What is it exactly? Well according to their advertising "it renews your wood cabinets and floor without dust, inconvenience and noxious fumes associated with traditional refinishing methods. In many cases, th...

 Creating outdoor decks can be as simple as introducing color, furnishings, planting and different materials. An outdoor deck can be ab extension of you living space. As a home stager and redesiger, I am always preaching the benfits of improving your outdoor space. Whether you're looking to sell ...

 Have you ever wanted to know designer secrets about rules of placements? There have been many times when I've wondered "What is the correct placement of this ______?" You can fill in the blank with any scenario!! It helps to know the guidelines!! As a redesigner and home stager, there have been ...

There are many uses for wallpaper beside putting it on walls. Recently I posted on activerain on the popularity of wallpaper. Let's expand our design palette to find others use for wallpaper. What do you do with leftover rolls of wallpaper? As a redesigner and owner of Abella Home Staging & Redes...

Are ceilings making a comeback? For many years now ceilings have been painted white. But lately I've been seeing color on the ceilings. High ceiling are especially beautiful when painted a color since it tends to bring it down, creating a more intimate feeling. As a home stager and redesigner of ...

Is wallpaper making a comeback? Wall paper was very popular in the early 1900's but since then it has hit hard times. Just recently in the past, wallpaper was synonymous with chintz-loving grandma or high-end designers. But with the internet, homeowners are re-discovering wallpaper once again.Wal...

Romancing you home can be easier then you think. With Valentine quickly approaching and people suffering from winter blues, sprucing your home may be the cure for boredom. So why not get it ready for Valentine's Day? When we think of romantic homes, we naturally think of Victorian homes, perhaps ...

Do you have problems with wet basement flooring? Recently a client hired Abella Home Staging & Redesign to design a man cave in the basement. The issue with the basement is, it sometimes gets flooded. What kind of flooring do you put in basement that has water issues? I had to find a viable solut...

Organization made simply. Many people are overwhelmed when it comes to organizing their homes or office. In fact as a home stager & redesigner of Abella Home Staging & Redesign, that is the number one problem I often encounter. But it shouldn't be the case. My goal is to show you that it doesn't ...

Tangerine Tango, Pantone color of the year for 2012. Love it!! "Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with lot of depth to it". That's what Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute is saying and I couldn't agree more. A warm...