Gale Steves on "Right-Sizing" the Home

April 12, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on April 13, 2010

Gale Steves has brought her knowledge of home trends through 10 years as editor-in-chief of HOME magazine to bear in a new book, "Right-Sizing Your Home: How to Make Your Home Fit Your Lifestyle."

She developed the concept of "Right-Sizing Your Home" in response to consumer queries about making their homes more livable. Steves recognized early on that bigger did not always make better houses and has been promoting  Right-Sizing ever since.

Steves will present a seminar during High Point Market, "How to Right Size Your Home," noon-1:30, Tuesday April 20, 101 S. Main St., Plaza Level in the former Noble's. A book-signing will follow.

Steves' concept might be striking a chord with consumers. The News & Record of Greensboro, N.C., ran a story last weekend that erroneously invited the public to the market seminar, which is for market attendees only. Before a correction ran, the paper got around 450 responses from the public wanting to find out attending the event.

At HOME magazine, Steves' approach to decorating and remodeling earned her a reader-friendly reputation as she inspired millions with ideas and solutions for the home. Open House Productions, a home industries consulting company she formed in 2001, maintains this philosophy. Through her consulting, public and media appearances and writing, Steves continue to reach and serve both groups.

The National Association of Home Builders has recognized Steves' contribution to the building and remodeling field with a Certificate of Merit. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women and most recently inducted in the YWCA's Academy of Women Achievers. She is also the author of several books including "Weekend Cooking," "Home Magazine's Best Little Houses" and now "Right-Sizing Your Home."