Spruce Up Your Home For Spring

SPRING!?! Okay maybe I am just wishing it here but the most wonderful thing about spring is knowing that the best weather is in front of us. And even though Punxsutaney Phil said we should expect six more weeks of winter, why not start to plan how you are going to bring that spring cheer…

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Got a Budget? Consider These Stylish Upgrades

Almost no one has an unlimited budget to make every home improvement they would like but everyone wants a space they can enjoy and be proud of. So here are some of the ideas that I share with my Fairfield and Westchester clients as to how you can upgrade your home, to make a big…

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How To Pick The Perfect Sofa

How To Pick The Perfect Sofa

We decorate our homes based on style preference but also and even more importantly how it supports our lifestyle. In the end, our homes become a reflection of our personalities. The space that divulges the most about us is the Family Room because it’s the one we use the most. Likewise, the piece of furniture…

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How To Style Your Bookshelf

With today’s furnishings trending towards modern, and technology enabling us to have less ‘stuff’ around’, it’s nice to have something in your home that is warm and reflects your personality. That’s where bookshelves come in. They are a great place to store not only books but collectables and home decor items in a way that…

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Light Up Your Life

Lighting is one of those things that not only “makes” a room but it is something you cannot live without. It can really loft the overall mood and appearance of a home. Unfortunately it is often overlooked so here are some guidelines to help you decide how much light you need and the best types…

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Falling for trends… Trick or Treat?

There are so many ways to decorate your home in a tasteful and festive way for fall. You can spice up your decor with accents of the season’s beautiful colors and combine things from nature to make simple DIY projects. By bringing the season’s appealing tones inside and around your home, you can enjoy them…

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Rug Party…to dance or not dance

I guess you can say one of my pet peeves is when people have rugs that just sort of float in a room and are not anchored by furniture. The rug should have at least the front legs of the furniture sitting on it, so it looks like everyone was invited to the dance! It…

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What to consider when Choosing Furniture

The type of furniture you select has a big impact on the overall style and comfort of your home. So when I work with my Fairfield & Westchester County Interior Design clients I help them choose furniture that fulfills their desires in terms of design as well as meeting their criteria from a usability standpoint.…

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Choosing a Kitchen Counter

Your kitchen counter tops are what you use the most and the first thing you notice when you enter the room. When choosing new counters its critical to make the right decision not only from a usability and design perspective but one that also meets your budget as well. With so many options it can…

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Houzz Pro Spotlight: Design Your Home for the Way You Live

Fairfield Living Room Renovation - Interior Design by kellydesigns

Who: Kelly Sohigian of kellydesigns Where: Fairfield, Connecticut In her own words: “Homeowners don’t always know their style and can get overwhelmed with where to begin a design project.” Midcentury modern, traditional, transitional … there are many design styles, and endless ways to decorate your space. A redesign can be intimidating, but with the right…

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