Waukesha County Home

October, 2023

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By Eileen Mozinski Schmidt Special to Conley Media Interest rates have risen in recent months, so some homeowners may be planning on staying in their cur- rent location. For those not planning to move in the near future, there are several ways to decorate and utilize smaller rooms or spaces already in use to give areas a reno- vated feel, according to one area designer. Karen Kempf, principal designer and owner of Karen Kempf Interiors, recently offered a few sugges- tions for Waukesha County Home readers. Kempf and the team at the Brookfield-based busi- ness offer a variety of services and collaborates on projects "to assure balance in both the creative and technical aspect of design," the website said. Here are some of Kempf's ideas, which have been edited for publication. Waukesha County Home: What are some general things a homeowners can do to update spaces? If they can't take on an entire renovation project, is there something that is good to focus on first? C O N T E N T S Create spring color by planting bulbs in the fall The do's and don'ts of chimney upkeep Trends in replacement windows A publication of the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise • October 2023 Time to hit the refresh button Photo submitted by Jane Thurow of Karen Kempf Interiors A living room before a refresh project by Karen Kempf Interiors. Karen Kempf said repainting, wall papering and moving fur- niture are good ways to refresh a room. Photo submitted by Jane Thurow of Karen Kempf Interiors A living room following a room refresh project by Karen Kempf Interiors. Fall Home & Garden Special Edition Your Guide to Homes, Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden & MORE! See REFRESH/PAGE 2 Design ideas for homeowners sprucing up current spaces

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