Welcome!
 

At Bella Traverse we offer services for every residence. We are currently

renewing, redesigning, and home staging the Muskegon, MI and surrounding areas.

                                                                                                                              ~We are currently offering~

                                                       ~Home Staging~

                                 Staging your home to sell is the most effective way to

                                 get it sold more quickly in a buyers market.  The way 

                                 we live in our homes is not  the same as the way a

                                 home should look when it is on the market.  The

                                 property should appeal to the most buyers as possible,

                                 and staging will help by neutralizing, de-cluttering and

                                 de-personalizing.

                                                           ~Interior Redesign~

                                    Design using the things you already own. Often times

                                    we are surrounded by the things we love, but don't

                                    know where to place them.  Interior Redesign in a way

                                    to bring everything together to make a room feel more

                                    comfortable, without purchasing new furnishings and                        

                                    accessories.  This is a cost effective way to improve a

                                    space.

                                      ~Interior Design~Green Design~ 

                                    Full service Interior Design  services for residential and

                                    small commercial spaces.  Bella Traverse Design is

                                    committed to fulfilling the homeowner's wants and

                                    needs.  We are sensitive to the environment and the

                                    client's budget.  It is our mission to reuse existing 

                                    furnishings and incorporate eco-friendly  

                                    sustainable products where suitable. 

Staging Tip of the Month: Green Design

Home Staging is going green just like many other businesses.  Is it possible to fix up your home for sale economically and still use green alternatives?? It sure is!  There are so many options out there for homeowners, and if you know a little about green alternatives, you will see you may already be using some green products.

What is considered green?  Any product that is considered sustainable, ie granite counter tops, glass back splash, etc.  Products that will stand the test of time and not wear out after a few years, in considered a sustainable product.  Low VOC paint is also a common choice.  If your paint has a potent odor, it is considered high VOC.  If there is minimal to no odor-that is a healthy green product.  Ask your local paint professional about the paint you are buying.  It will say on the back of the paint can, what the VOC count is. A VOC is a Volatile Organic Compound, and is very bad for your health.  Other green products are those that can regrow within 8 years and be harvested again, such as bamboo flooring.  Also, any product that is made of recycled material or can be recycled when you are done using it, such as carpet.

For more information about Green Remodeling visit www.usgbc.com and download the ReGreen Guide.

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 Michigan Chapter of RESA. 

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