Posts by kellydesigns
Thanksgiving Tablescapes to Love
While the Holidays may not look or feel the same this year, perhaps a little planning can help get you in the Holiday spirit. If you are hosting Thanksgiving, it’s time to plan not only your meal but your table scape! Designing the table is the most fun part of the meal planning. It’s where…
Read MoreHow to set up a virtual background on zoom
If you don’t have enough space in your home to have a pretty backdrop behind you, consider customizing your background while on Zoom calls. You can virtually transport yourself to the beach, outer space or anywhere else you can imagine. CNET has a handy step-by-step guide to changing your Zoom background on the desktop and mobile app,…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips For 2020 Home Office Design
With cold weather approaching and home centered living not going away anytime soon, your home office should be an oasis now more than ever. That’s why I’m helping my clients in Fairfield and Westchester County redesign their home office spaces to be more functional and more enjoyable. One of the changes that 2020 brought, is…
Read Morekellydesigns Named “Leading Interior Design Firm, Connecticut, 2020” by Build Magazine
kellydesigns will be recognized in Build Magazine’s upcoming 2020 Design & Build Awards as the Leading Interior Design Firm, Connecticut, 2020. “The Design & Build Awards are designed to provide recognition, support and endorsement to the most high-performing and successful companies within architecture, construction, building and interior design. Each recipient of these awards is specially…
Read More3 Essential To-Dos for Orchid Care
1) Adding three ice cubes once per week is a simple way to ensure that your orchid gets the perfect amount of water for healthy growth.. 2) Orchids prefer their sunlight to be indirect. If you place it near a window with a sheer curtain, the curtain acts as a buffer, protecting your Orchid from sunburn. 3)…
Read MoreThe Best Green Plants – Faux & Real
As we wind down a beautiful summer and look forward to the colors of autumn, it’s pretty clear, that being around nature brings happiness into your life. They say that nature is the best medicine so, when you are indoors, why not take a piece of nature and make it part of your decor? That’s…
Read MoreHow to clean acrylic lucite furniture
crylic care consists of no more than normal wipe-cleaning to keep it looking new. Regular cleaning chemicals should never be used. Novus makes 3 products that are safe to use that repel dust, remove scratches and keeps surfaces free from dirt. It’s a clear, anti-static formula specially created to remove the negative charge that can attract…
Read More5 Kitchen Trends to look for in 2020
Kitchens are truly the hearth of our home and with open floor plans here to stay, why not have one that makes you happy. Whether your thinking of a whole Kitchen redo or making some individual updates, I think you’ll find these 2020 trends will get your creative juices flowing. These are ideas that I…
Read More3 ways to clean your artificial plants
Regular cleaning and dusting once a week is highly recommended to avoid dirt forming a layer that becomes hard to remove. Always start at the top and work your way to the bottom so that the dirt does not fall on the parts you’ve cleaned before. Option 1) Dust with a Soft-Bristle Paintbrush Paint brushes…
Read MoreTrending Accessories to give your home that designer touch
If you want to take your room design to another level think accessories!!! Adding just the right elements can make your home look magazine worthy but what exactly are the perfect decor items to add? To answer that question, I’m doing a couple of things. First, I have curated a design board with shopping options…
Read MorePleasing On Park Lane
Welcome to our Pleasing on Park Lane home staging project, thoughtfully designed by kellydesigns to highlight this property’s unique charm and modern appeal. Featuring a harmonious blend of contemporary furnishings, warm accents, and inviting spaces, this project demonstrates the power of home staging to enhance a property’s marketability. Explore the photo gallery below to see…
Read MoreHow to clean your lamp shades
Glass Shades – Use a soft damp cloth for light cleaning, or a gentle glass cleaner or soapy water for tough grime. Fabric Shades – Most fabric shades can be vacuumed gently to remove excess dirt. For serious stains, you’ll want to consider a dry cleaning product that you can use at home. Beaded Shades – Vacuum beaded…
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