Great Homes - Long Beach, Nassau 10-27-2022

Tiff’s

The latest statistics show a great decline in the number of available houses and apartments on the market while the demand has remained virtually the same. This means that, regardless of the rise in interest rates, buyers are still in the market place. Basic economics tells us when supply is low and demand is high, the price goes up.

If you are thinking of selling, there is no need to be scared that buyers may not be there, they are.

Putting your home on the market today means less competition (low supply), plus a large pool of buyers (high demand), equals more money for you! The only thing spooky about the housing market, this Halloween season, is the decorations.

Concerned about your next step, if you sell your home today? There are many options- call me at 516.410.6671 to discuss your current home and your next steps.

Shelve it chic

Top trends in shelving and ledges

By Sharon Naylor

all shelves are a versatile way to declut ter and decorate in style. Not only do shelves add extra storage, they also offer a perfect solution for empty wall space that you just can’t seem to fill. From the entryway to the dining room, these shelves will transform your walls from boring to beautiful.

And it doesn’t need be overly compli cated or incredibly costly. You don’t need to build a bookcase that extends the entire length of a wall. That kind of big, heavy feature lessens the floor space of your room and can make the space look smaller. What is trendy for interior design right now is the addition of individual shelf pieces and ledges measuring two feet, three feet or four feet in length. A single attractive shelv ing piece gives framed artwork a chic place to rest and a small grouping of collectibles a tasteful home.

Here are the top trends in shelf and ledge features any of which would serve you well in an easy, get-it-done-in-notime home decor project.

Ultra-narrow shelving. A ledge that extends just two inches to four inches from the wall maintains the open and airy space of a room, especially if it’s a small room. The new class of ultranarrow shelving features a groove or a front lip that keeps frames, artwork and smaller items securely in place.

Consider installing a narrow single shelf the entire length of the wall, set high to run above the windows, for the purpose of displaying artwork and collectibles the full length of the room. When painted the same color as the wall, the shelf becomes an “invisible” architec tural detail that eliminates the “stuck to the wall” effect of a contrasting color.

Rustic wood ledges. Rustic is in this season, adding a more natural look and feel to a room. Unique woods such as bayur offer that telltale aged look of rustic charm. One top trend for rustic shelves and ledges is displaying not just one piece, but two or three in different sizes, such as a 4-footer on the bottom, a 3-footer above that and a 2-footer above that. The stacked effect maintains

rustic comfort while providing a unique visual flair that’s far more en vogue now than a trio of matching shelf lengths.

Rattan. For an island-style effect, choose a wood shelf that gives the effect of woven rattan. One popular style is an extra-thick mango wood shelf with a chunkier appearance, giving the look and feel of a fireplace mantle because it is six inches high, as opposed to those 4-inch-high display shelves.

Marble top. A white marble embedded with natural crystalline sparkles, and colored veining provides a European elegance for a bathroom, kitchen or white-decor living room. With a decorative black metal brace beneath, the effect is opulent, yet still soft enough for modern decor.

Beveled-edge shelves. The slight angles of a beveled edge add a more formal look to a shelving piece and may coordinate with other furniture pieces in the room. One style to check out is a corbel decorative shelf with beveled edges, cutout corners and curved supports that, with its classic profile, adds to the architecture of a space. Decorators advise you to use them in rows or with staggered shelves to showcase frames, books and keepsakes.

Moulded-base shelves. Shelving pieces with decorative moulding on the bottom can coordinate with the design of moulding encircling the tops of your walls, for a polished look.

A-frame bookcases with matching shelves above. Look for a fourshelf A-frame bookcase in trendy colors made from solid hardwood and veneer for a contemporary, geometric pattern. Matching small ledges above or positioned on either side extend the wood shelving effect in an eye-pleasing upward direction to continue the display of similar items,

such as books, collectibles and artwork.

Gallery-style display. The gallery wall is one of the top design trends, encouraging the artistic collection of different colors and sizes of framed art arranged randomly on a wall. Narrow-edged shelving pieces or ledges can be used to create this same effect, and it may be your choice to dis play matching frame colors and styles — in different sizes for visual effect — to show off your kids’ artwork and other prints or creations.

Mix shelving units with shelves and ledges. Individual shelf and ledge pieces can be hung between two built-in bookcases, such as above a bed and situated in the middle, or small ledges could be hung next to a book shelf to make use of staircase space and other awkward empty wall areas.

Eco-friendly woods. Since green living is a top trend in interior design, choose eco-friendly bamboo, or borrow from prized designers who use reclaimed wood such as railroad ties and pine lengths to customize inven tive shelves.

Natural colors. The top hues of shelving pieces include mahogany, cherry wood, espresso and lighter shades such as natural, white and silver. Brights may be used in children’s rooms, nurseries and now even in kitch ens for a pop of color in an all-white or tan space.

And keep in mind that the key to perfect shelving pieces is precise, level installation.

New shelving trends include rustic, marble and multi-piece shelves and ledges.

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