TV Placement Tips

It used to be easy to figure out where to place your TV because in the old days, back in my youth, they were built into furniture and were proudly displayed in the center of the living room. Then in the 80’s, TVs became cabinet-free and were placed on top of stands that could accommodate…

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Fun With Front Doors

Fun with Front Doors

Your front door is the one of the first things people notice when driving by or entering your home and is an important element that sets that stage for what’s to come on the inside. Today manufacturers offer a wide array of options ranging from moderately priced beautifully designed off the shelf models to custom-made…

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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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Success with Staging

Winning on Wormwood - Home Staging by kellydesigns

Staging is one of the best investments you can make before you sell your house and even if you are not listing right now, applying these concepts will help make your home that much more enjoyable while you are still living there. Given that the spring real estate market has begun, I thought this would…

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Wild About Window Treatments

Renewed, Refreshed and Lovely on Linley - Family Room - Interior Design by kellydesings

Window treatments provide privacy, protect against sun glare, save energy and provide a stylish finishing touch to a beautifully designed room. With numerous styles and an endless selection of fabrics, window treatments enhance any decor. While it can be costly, I do recommend custom-made because it pays off in a big way! In some cases,…

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A Bathroom To Boast About

Redding Bath Remodel - Bathroom 3 - Interior Design by kellydesigns

Updating your bathroom is one of the best projects you can undertake. Not only do you deserve to have a bathroom that you love, when it comes time to move, an updated bathroom will help sell your home quicker and for more money than other similar homes on the market. Keep in mind that you…

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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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