Choosing a show stopping rug…choosing the right size…

Preppy with a Purpose - Family Room - Interior Design by kellydesigns

An area rug not only cushions bare floors, but it also provides artistic value to a room’s design and serves as a centerpiece for your decor. Since choosing the right area rug is such an important decision, it’s no wonder that homeowners are concerned about making the right choice when it comes to style, color,…

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To Paper or not to paper? That is the question…

Faux painting move over. Wallpaper is making a comeback in a big way. But today’s wallpaper is different from what your mom grew up with in her house. Instead of mostly flowery patterns that were often looked like foil paper and extremely bold, today’s wallpaper is sophisticated in design and compliments a rooms décor. Used…

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New Year…New Projects… RElove your home

If you are like me there is always a new project formulating in the back of your mind. Whether its new pillows, new paint, new rugs, new bath…the wheels are always turning! It never ends!(as my husband can attest to!) At this time of year as we pack away the holiday decor and put our…

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Holiday POP SHOP on Dec. 6th

Come Visit me at the Holiday POP SHOP at the FTC Warehouse December 6 10:00-3:00 The first three customers will receive a free gift with purchase! Enjoy a holiday beverage and shop for your loved ones (or yourself!)

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Falling… for new trends

As the leaves fall, days get shorter, air is crisper (okay, it’s cold!) we begin to nestle in our homes. As we start spending more time indoors, we begin to notice our surroundings and take note of the things we like or dislike about where we call home. It is often a time for many…

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Why use an Interior Designer?..things you should know

I often receive calls from clients and the first words they say are: “I have never done this before. How does this work?” Getting help to design, renovate, or just spruce up your home may seem intimidating but it can save you money and time. Having a designer can help can steer you clear of…

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A peek into your soul…the truth about your front door

Learn what your front door says about you and how you can style and choose the right front door for your home. The front door of your home says a lot about who lives inside. But selecting an entry door that fits your home’s style, adds value to your home, and is aesthetically beautiful can…

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Why a porch? Steps to take to make your porch even better

 Growing up in the Bronx we did not have porches but we had stoops! We always sat on the front stoop to visit with friends and neighbors, watch what was going on in the neighborhood and it was also a means of relaxation. Today the porch on my house is my place to relax, connect…

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kellydesigns of Fairfield, CT, Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World [Fairfield, CT], March 21, 2015 – kellydesigns of Fairfield, CT has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The design firm specializing…

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Recreating the Magic

Not sure if you are feeling the same way…but I feel like I am living in a snow globe! If you are feeling the same way, it might mean it’s time to break out of the winter blues and refresh your living space, redefine your style, and relove where you live! Why not treat yourself…

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How to turn a closet into a mudroom/laundry room…

One of last projects I worked on, the clients had a a closet in their garage, which was large but cumbersome and not useful. It also had a door inside to a smaller closet for which we reconverted the space. We closed the garage end of the closet and and pushed back from inside into…

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