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Confessions from a Laundry Room office

Filed Under: Interior Design

When people ask me what I do and I tell them I am an interior decorator, usually the first thing they say is “Oh, I bet your house is GORGEOUS!!!” Or if I visit someone’s home for the first time they say “I’m so embarrassed to have you see my house! It’s not decorated like I want it!” Or, “It’s a mess!” 

 

I think to myself, “Oh, if only you knew.” So here is my confession:

 

My house IMG_6496is not perfect, not even close. I have a small ranch style home from the 70’s. I call my style “Post-Mom & Dad” as we have lots of hand-me- down furniture.… continue reading

Interior Decorating 2.0

Filed Under: Interior Design

begin-againStarting fresh.

Starting over.

Picking up where you left off. 

Or not sure where to begin at all.

 

I literally can hear you all sigh, knowing exactly what I am talking about. 

 

It is always the first step that is hardest. Whether you are starting something new, beginning from scratch again or picking up the pieces of something that was left unfinished. You know you need to complete what you’ve started, so no matter what it is, close your eyes, take a big breath and take that first step.

 

And once you do that, you step into the unknown which can be scary…but you have something now that you didn’t have before.… continue reading

10 Things a Decorator Does

Filed Under: Interior Design

  1. Problem Solving:

    • Storage, Color, Scale, Light, Space, Feasibility
    • Study the size and scope of your project.
  2. Expertise:

    • Prevent costly mistakes
    • Help you decide if your budget is realistic
    • What do you want to achieve?
  3. Access:

    • a) Wider range of resources.
    • b) People who specialize.
    • c) Saves valuable time & money.
… continue reading

Seven Layers of Design

Filed Under: Interior Design

Architecture

Color

Fabrics

Placement

Surfaces

Accessories

Lighting

How to Warm Up Your Room

Filed Under: Interior Design

The more layers you have in a room, the cozier it is….

Chenille throws, tapestry pillows and artwork…..

Mirrors by themselves can be cold and flat;

add flowers to give it another dimension…

… continue reading

10 Steps for Interior Design

Filed Under: Interior Design

  1. Identify Priority Area/Room
  2. Determine Needs & Wants
  3. Establish Budget
  4. Develop Color Scheme
  5. Determine Color Dominance
  6. Define Decorating Style
  7. Select Fabrics and Determine Placement
  8. Draw Floor Plan to Scale to Assure Balance
  9. Placement of Furnishings
  10. Accessorize….How, What & Where!

Are you ready to create the spaces that pull you forward to being your best and highest self? Now is the time to make it happen! 

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