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Interior Decorating: An Eye for Finishing Touches
Contributed By Mary Gilliatt
An eye for detail is the factor that lifts competent decoration to the memorable level and, as such, it should clearly be cultivated. It is the ability to choose, place and arrange objects in a compelling way, grouping them so that they are seen to their best advantage. It is a feel [...]
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 Design – Where to Begin
Contributed By Mary Gilliatt
Never forget that good interior design is as much about practicality, comfort and detail as it is about mood and style. However beautiful the window treatments you create, however original or subtle the color schemes, however splendid the furnishings, nobody is going to thank you if the overall room is not comfortable [...]
Decor and You DC: Don’t Underestimate Serendipity
By Mary Gilliatt
Serendipity is such a good word to roll around the tongue. It’s an even better word to describe the fortuitous luck, the un-thought of touch, which can creep into decorating to make effects that we had not anticipated but for which we are nevertheless grateful.
I shall never forget the change made unthinkingly by [...]
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 Project Overview
For busy business professionals, decorating a home by yourself can be an exhausting project. Where do you start? And, how can you get the home of your dreams with that “WOW” factor while saving time and staying within your budget?
Decorating a home is a project and the process requires:
Knowledge of design trends
Access to a variety [...]
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: Dramatic Kitchen Updates
Most kitchens are ready for a facelift every 15 years. While homeowners may be relatively satisfied with the function of their existing kitchen, they want to upgrade from the builder basics and create an updated and unique look. A few, well-designed and executed changes can easily accomplish this goal without the inconvenience of gutting the [...]
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