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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…
Read MoreSuccess with Staging
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…
Read MoreWild About Window Treatments
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,…
Read MoreA Bathroom To Boast About
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…
Read MoreVisit kellydesigns at the Popshop Market on Dec. 4th
Visit us at the Popshop Market on Sunday, December 4, 2016, from 10 am to 3pm at The Warehouse at the Fairfield Theater Company at 70 Sanford Street in Fairfield, CT.
Read MoreFalling 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…
Read MoreRug 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…
Read MoreWhat 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.…
Read MoreChoosing 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…
Read MoreHouzz Pro Spotlight: Design Your Home for the Way You Live
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…
Read MoreCreating an Inspiring Front Porch
Before TV and A/C, homeowners spent a lot of time on their front porch. Today, the front porch has seen a revival and more people are using them as outdoor rooms not just for relaxing but dining and entertaining as well. A front porch does not have to be a big space nor does it…
Read MoreWhat works. Mixing metals in your home.
One of the most popular questions I get asked as an Interior Designer, here in Fairfield, CT, is “What are the rules for mixing different metal finishes in a room?” So I’ll start by saying that there are no rules, just guidelines. Most importantly, you should do whatever makes you the happiest living in your…
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