We were a team of 3 last week, which was a first for a delivery of 4 pieces: desk, file cabinet, credenza and area rug (colorful and just gorgeous I might add and brag). Since you probably have a day job more glamorous than ours, let us paint this nail-biting experience if for no other reason than have you appreciate going to your office every day.
This should have been a 30-minute delivery, if you do not take into account the 3-hour window given at 5 pm the prior evening. However, let’s say it was an all-day, all night affair. (more…)
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It’s hard to believe that 3 days and 30 showroom visits can be summarized in 8 pages of inspiring images and top trends, but Katie McGovern of Decor&You DC has done it. Take a look, and let me know what you like or don’t! (more…)
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Chairs created a bit of excitement on Day 2 in various showrooms. The team of interior decorators from DecorAndYouDC selected classic designs with fashion-forward details, and all are reproductions with a twist of furnishings that once were. Fashion and design has been (more…)
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My team of decorators arrived in High Point, NC and are ready to visit 40 of our company’s most exciting and reputable companies. They all have day jobs (of course!), so they can’t visit the showrooms of all our hundreds of manufacturers unfortunately. The biggest question posed each year … “What are the trends this year with staying power?” (more…)
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The interior decorators at Decor&You DC are never too busy to help our electrician, or many of our sub-contractors for that matter. Truth be told, we are usually more excited than our clients to see the finished product. And, it’s almost impossible for us to keep our fingers off all the beautiful contents hiding in the boxes. Opening all these boxes is like celebrating a birthday every day!
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ay of interior lighting installation was in a beautiful, custom home in Herndon, Virginia. The hammered metal wall sconces and eclectic overhead metal lighting fixtures are the perfect accents to the freshly wallpapered foyer and hallways. Once the client saw the lighting fixture, she had to have it. She fell in love with the ceiling light because it “looks like a very bad hat!” What do you think?
Lighting may seem expensive by the time you invest in the fixtures and hire the electrician. But, we do our best to have all our interior decorating clients considering adding more lighting – general, task and accent. Most all homes need more light – a good design rule of thumb is 8-12 light sources per room. Start counting … we can almost guarantee you are under lit!
Once you realize you need more light, be sure you design the proper lighting plan which meets your functional needs. And, don’t forget to select fixtures that satisfy your unique personality and sense of style.
And, if you find yourself craving those extra set of hands, a set of finely-tuned design eyes , or the most gorgeous and extensive selection of lighting fixtures available to the design trade, don’t forget to call us: 866-WOW-Decor (866-969-3326).
CAPTION: In photo, Janet Aurora, an award-winning interior decorator with Decor&You DC, services residential and commercial interior decorating clients in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Vienna, Herndon and Reston. Her turn-key design through implementation includes room layout and design, furnishings, custom window treatments, flooring and accessories.
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