PareAdorn
Whether you're looking to Pare down your belongings or Adorn your home to stay or sell, we are passionate to create a place of comfort and beauty for every person we're privileged to work with
PareAdorn specializes in decluttering, organizing, real estate staging, and budget decorating
Decluttering
Whether you're staying in your current home and want to declutter or are moving to smaller quarters and need to downsize your belongings, deciding what to part with can be extremely difficult. We will guide you through the process of selecting what to keep, hand down to family and friends, sell, donate, or discard, with the sensitivity it deserves. We can also assist with the packing and dispersing of items and, if moving locally, can unpack and set up those belongings you've chosen to bring to your new home
Organizing
We may not always be consciously aware of it, but, for better or worse, our physical environment directly impacts our sense of emotional well-being. When there's a place for everything and you know where to find it, you not only save valuable time but gain peace of mind. We'll help bring order to any space that currently feels like chaos in your home
Real Estate Staging
When you decide it's time to put your house on the market, you want it to sell as quickly as possible for as much as possible. According to The Mortgage Reports contributor, Craig Berry, "staging your home helps it sell 73% faster, on average...and because most buyers now begin their home searches online, staging can be crucial toward that first step of attracting an interested buyer". Our services can be customized to meet your needs and budget---from a consultation where we do a thorough walk-through of your house making specific recommendations on how you can best prepare your home for sale, to rearranging your own belongings to appeal to buyers, as well as the rental of any needed furniture, artwork, and home accessories
Budget Decorating
What comes to mind when you hear the word, "decorator"? Too expensive? Too upscale? Unrealistic for my lifestyle? We understand! We live in the real world too with budgets that don't include a line item for ongoing decorating expenses. We'd like to do for you what we've done for ourselves---Use what you already have to create a room or entire home that speaks beauty and comfort to you. We can also suggest paint colors and additional items that you can purchase now or over time from budget furniture and home stores, thrift and consignment shops, online sales, or any place that a bargain may be found---there's fun to be had in the treasure hunt and acquisition!
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Meet PareAdorn
Susan Whitbeck
Co-Owner, PareAdorn
My earliest home decorating memory is from around the age of four when I was playing "house" at my grandparent's home and attempted to move the unattractive free-standing radiator which resulted in a loud crash that sent all the adults running, and a trip to the emergency room for a minor injury. Undeterred, I moved on to monopolizing the family Christmas tree, decorating my long-awaited very own teen bedroom with hot pink walls and shag carpet, and occasionally rearranging some of my Mom's home decor much to her annoyance. Surprisingly, I never considered pursuing a career in decorating, but instead landed in the world of advertising for nearly 30 years. It was there that I happily met my friend and business partner, Cindy Hanlon, and discovered our mutual love for all things home. We completed coursework in redesign (budget decorating) and real estate staging from the School of Interior Redesign and soft-launched our small business in 2005, primarily honing our skills on pro bono work while continuing our full-time employment. Over the years, as we helped numerous family members and friends with downsizing for a move and settling into their new homes, we came to realize the tremendous need for both decluttering and organizational services so added these to our list of offerings. Having personally walked through this process with our loved ones enables us to bring a unique level of understanding and sensitivity to the clients we work with. We'd love the opportunity to do the same for you!
~Susan
Cindy Hanlon
Co-Owner, PareAdorn
For some unknown reason, as I prepared to write this bio, the John Mellencamp song, Small Town, kept popping into my head. "I was born in a small town, and I can breathe in a small town...". As I pondered why, I realized it was for the most obvious reason, our business is small. But I think it's also about being comfortable where you are. That's what PareAdorn is all about. Whether we're helping our clients to downsize, organize, or reinspire their homes, that's our ultimate goal. Our journey began fifteen years ago when my bestie, Susan Whitbeck, and I would visit her sister in the Bronx. The apartment was nondescript, but we were determined to jazz it up using only the furnishings on hand. Our love for interior redesign (decorating on a budget) was born! Fast forward, we were educated at the School of Interior Redesign, opened our business, and officially began putting our skills to work. If you're looking to make your nest a little cozier, organized, functional, or just more aesthetically pleasing, contact us. We're excited to put our years of experience to work for you. Doing what we love, to make something you'll love...it's a win-win!
~Cindy