I really love my job, and I think the best part of it is getting to meet so many incredible locals, whether they've been here all their lives or just moved into town. (We seem to be getting a lot of people moving down here from Chicago lately.) And now that we've set up our separate brand as professional picture hangers near Asheville, we also get to "meet" a lot of wonderful art collections. Last week we worked with a delightful couple who had a large collection including some great pieces from local painters, like this one of guinea hens by the artist known as Cornbread. On the right is another piece made by an autistic child at a special-needs school. He says it's his experience of the sky at night. It's really bold in person! The couple was downsizing to a smaller space, which is why they called us in to hang their collection. (It can feel overwhelming to place and hang a lot of pictures when you're just moving in!) This colorful still life is by a Puerto Rican artist and definitely brings a tropical vibe. It's the first thing you see when you walk into the home, and it really sets the tone. One of the challenges of relocating a collection is finding a home for the larger pieces. The couple was actually planning to sell this large Masai textile, even though they loved it, because they couldn't find a wall for it. Fortunately our in-house Asheville art consultant (my wife Faith, who is a trained artist) spotted the perfect place for this piece. Look how well it coordinates with the chair! And the little red bits were really set off by the red pillow on the bed. We also mounted a Kingfisher sculpture for them, with a little help from their kitty. This is just a small sample of their collection. I really enjoy seeing how other people choose and live with art. This pair of pieces was particularly nice. The one on the right is a set of etchings of the ancient cave paintings at Lascaux. We found the perfect spot for it on this wall in their dining room. I like how they chose to mount it on transparent glass, so the wall color shows through. Hanging big pictures like this can be trickier than it sounds, especially if they're mounted using D-rings as this one was. Fortunately we have a system for putting each picture hanger at just the right height. And after we hung 93 pieces, the house suddenly feels like a home! If you'd like some help hanging your favorite artwork, take a look at our new sister brand, Asheville Art Installers: We offer a white-glove installation service to ensure that each piece is safely and beautifully mounted... so you can relax and let us do the work.
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Over the years we've gotten to know some of the best interior designers near Asheville, and one thing we've learned from them is that it can be tough to find someone to do the little jobs that bring a beautiful room together. That's why I'm thrilled to announce a new service from The Handyman Plan, LLC: we're now available for checklists of small tasks like:
Since we have a half-day minimum, we recommend bundling several small projects together in order to get the best value. This means that our service is best suited for interior designers, and for homeowners who have just moved to Asheville and have lots of little projects to do. It's also a great choice for anyone with a complex art installation project, like this heavy screen which we hung on custom brackets to avoid attaching hangers to the art. We can also assist with special items like musical instruments or large mirrors. And don't forget about our interior painting service - we can repaint one room or an entire home to whatever color you specify... like this downtown office which we brightened up with a fresh coat of Winter White. So if you're looking for a professional art hanging service that will install your cherished paintings or mirrors securely, please get in touch.
Would you buy a house with mustard yellow walls? One of my customers recently bought a home near downtown Asheville with walls the exact color of my favorite condiment for a ham sandwich. Somehow it's more appetizing on the food than it is on the wall. (Side note: I've got to stop blogging at lunch time. Now all I can think about is ham sandwiches.) Anyway. Take a look at the living room now. I think I could live here, don't you? They had us paint the dining room in a cool mint green which really set off the white trim. I like it. It's kind of retro. The master bedroom also had an unusual color: a deep navy blue. I usually like dark blue walls, but for some reason it was oppressive in this room. My customers tried several colors, including the green from the dining room, before they settled on a soft dove gray. It's a very different room.
The moral of the story is that when you're house-hunting, pay no attention to the color on the walls. Repainting is comparatively cheap, and while everyone else is stuck on superficial impressions, you can focus on more important things like the layout of the rooms and whether the home was well-maintained. If your home needs a fresh coat of paint, give us a call. We'll be happy to give you a free estimate. As we all know, the Asheville real estate market is crazy right now, mostly because we live in such an awesome place that everybody wants to be here. That's why we got together with a bunch of other real estate professionals to give our customers the right tools for finding their dream home. If you're planning to buy a home in or near Asheville, then this FREE seminar is for you. You'll have an opportunity to meet with a Realtor, a Real Estate Attorney, a Mortgage Loan Specialist, a Home Inspector, and a Handyman! You'd usually have to pay to pick the brains of professionals like these, but this weekend we're giving our time away for FREE, so don't miss this chance to get ahead of the home-buying competition. And did I mention that there will be breakfast and mimosas? Saturday Morning, March 24th |
SHOW ME THE MONEY Mortgage financing 101 Linda Youngblood, Senior Mortgage Banker, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group |
DEAL OR NO DEAL The legalities of the home purchasing process Eva Clement, Managing Attorney, Clement Law Firm |
BASEMENTS FROM HELL The importance of the home inspection process Jason Bellamy, Owner, Builder Buddy Home Inspection |
THE COSMETIC FACE-LIFT How to turn someone else’s house into YOUR home Arthur Teel, Owner & Craftsman, The Handyman Plan, LLC & Artisan Built-Ins |
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