Not all projects are as satisfying as others. We tackled a project in a wonderful, Cape Cod style home in Arlington, Virginia. At first glance, it may not have seemed worthwhile to invest the resources in converting a once, screened-in porch into an updated, transitionally- style home office. The room had been enclosed and nicely finished years ago by previous homeowners – complete with dark paneling, heating and cooling throughout and sufficient...
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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, as the process of color-building. Take textures first. The name of a known texture immediately conjures up an almost...
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 the right harmony and contrasts is therefore important. But getting to know how to alight on such...
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 one, Decor and You DC offers a prove business model. We operate a refined, proven system, which allows our interior decorators to...
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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At DecorAndYouDC we work to simplify how people achieve comfort, style and value in their homes and businesses. We are interior decorators and designers serving Washington, DC, Baltimore and the surrounding areas.
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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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Sandra Hambley, principal of DecorAndYouDC, is delighted to announce the addition of interior decorator, Connie Sims. Connie brings her experience in construction and decorating of landmark and registered historic buildings and spaces. Her expertise will prove invaluable with clients, particularly those who have homes inside the beltway and in the District of Columbia. (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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