How to transition to a no shoes home?
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Comments (26)Okay, so if you're going to request that people not wear shoes in your house, there should be some support on your side for those who have foot problems, etc. Here's my suggestion: For invited guests, don't surprise them at the door. When you invite them, tell them of your no-shoes requirement, so they can bring their own "clean" shoes. If you have requirements for the indoor shoes, you must tell them what they are. (Ex: Indoor shoes must be shoes you have never worn outdoors. Or may be shoes that have been worn outdoors, but soles have subsequently been cleaned with soap and water. Whatever.) For uninvited guests: Point out the sign and then offer them these alternatives, of your choosing: 1) disposable shoe covers 2) As the Japanese do, you supply a variety of differently sized indoor slippers. They must be compatible with a variety of hosiery. And for those who wear their own shoes/sandals without hosiery, but prefer not to wear strangers' shoes without hosiery, then you should provide a variety of differently sized and gendered hosiery that is compatible with your slippers. 3) Oh, and provide an indoor place with seating in which they may change shoes and store their own. All of these obligations on you are part of just being a polite host....See MoreOpen House - Can I ask people to remove shoes?
Comments (59)I can't believe how BIG of an issue this is. What a joke. If someone has a sign requesting no shoes in the house, I don't even think twice about it. We are remodeling a home now that will soon be up for sale and there is NO WAY I won't have a sign. People are not very considerate and will wear high heels on brand new refinished hardwood floors and/or track mud on the new carpet and not even think twice. We are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars fixing this house up and if someone has a problem with taking their shoes off (or wearing booties) so be it. This is a sellers market and I'm not worried about it. If someone doesn't want to see a house because they have to take their shoes off....they don't really want to see the house. Move along. Keeping a remodeled home in as pristine condition as possible until it's in contract and closes is paramount....See MoreHow to make a modern home into a transitional home???
Comments (2)I think the interior is well on the way to transitional. The kitchen cupboards are the most modern thing I see and the doors could possibly be switched out to something more your style. Otherwise, "transitional" is largely a matter of decor and fabric choices. For the exterior, it's a shame that it's not what you love, because it's gorgeous!...See MoreFor those who don't wear shoes in the house.
Comments (63)I never go barefoot in the house, ever. First thing in the morning my feet go into the shoes by the bed and they don't come off until I'm ready to go to bed at night. If I were to go barefoot I'd have a backache within a minute! Around the house I wear Alegria slides, which have around 2" heels. I have a lot of pairs, as I love Alegrias! The wedge heel is very comfortable and the footbed conforms perfectly to my feet. If I go out I wear either dressier Alegrias or my pink and gold sneakers or a pair of plain-ish pumps. I'm fairly particular about what goes on my feet - my grandfather owned a shoe store and also made and repaired shoes, and my mother was adamant about wearing shoes that fit well and looked good. People who visit can do whatever they wish concerning what's on their feet. Barefoot or stilettos or workboots - whatever makes you happy! Sable...See Moresushipup1
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