Archive for Interior Decorators
Combining Texture and Pattern
By Mary Gilliatt
Colors are so radically changed by differences in texture and pattern that a monochromatic or one-color room can be as lively and memorable through its subtlety as a more vividly contrasting space. Therefore, textures and pattern need to be considered as seriously and, at least in the case of textures, as evocatively, [...]
Interior Decorating: Thoughts on Color
Article by Mary Gilliatt
Color is generally the most exciting, the most immediately noticeable and the least expensive element in decoration.
It also arouses the strongest emotional responses, can affect the apparent proportions and light in a room and can make the same space seem cool or warm, restful or stimulating, depending upon color choice. Alighting on [...]
Decor and You Recognized Top 100 Red Hot Franchise List
The interior decorating industry continues to grow!
And, Decor and You has been recognized as #47 on the Top 100 Red Hot Franchise List! There are compelling reasons to take a serious look at Decor and You DC if you would enjoy working in the $100 billion furnishing and interior decorating industry. What are the advantages?
For [...]
Interior Decorating: Window Treatment Tips
Whether you are looking to top off a sliding-glass door with a valance or transform the look of your living room, choosing the right window treatment can be a daunting task. Given window treatments are as diverse as the windows they cover, there are several things to consider in addition to the fabrics and colors [...]
Designing a Home to be Comfortable and Stylish
Is Your Home Comfortable and Stylish?
Have you recently visited a beautiful home and realized it’s time to seek the assistance of professional decorators? Interior design specialists can help you get the most from your home investment in several ways.
Maybe it’s time to update your 1980s or 1990s kitchen decor with a fresh, new design [...]
Decor and You DC: Indonesian Wood in the Bedroom
Continued global pressure on furniture manufacturers to go green and create sustainable lifestyles, for good reason, is driving use of high quality hardwood that can be quickly regenerated. These hardwoods are good for the environment and offer high style favored by our Northern Virginia and Metro DC area clients.
An Indonesian hardwood creating excitement in design [...]
Decor and You DC Named Exclusive Provider – Center for Foreclosure Alternatives
Decor&You DC is the exclusive provider of staging and decorating services to the Center for Foreclosure Alternatives. A press release concerning the launch of the Center can be found below. The Center is having a by-invite only launch party this Thursday.
As an official sponsor of the event, the Decor&You DC Team looks forward to [...]
Decorating Corner
Struggling with your interior decorating and design?
Send your decorating challenges to Sandra Hambley or give us a call 703.599-0648.
We regularly receive emails with various decorating questions and dilemmas. I’ve selected three interior decorating questions to answer this month, and hope my suggestions help you love the space you’re in!
1. What do I do with my [...]
The Beauty and Functions of Fabric
Fabric is of the greatest help in decoration. Along with paint and papers, or instead of them, it can transform uninspired walls and ceilings, disguise bad proportions, and can be of enormous help in cheering up a rented house or apartment that cannot be changed in any other way. It can dress windows beautifully, turn [...]
Defining Your Personal Interior Decorating Style
A new client who is moving from the town home in Leesburg to a new single family home in Ashburn contacted me the other day. She was looking for guidance on how to transition her décor and furnishings from her current home into a much more expansive space in her new home. She wanted to use [...]
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