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FAQs
How We Work
Clients are likely to be successful working with me
if...
You want someone to help clarify your style and lead you in the
right direction. You understand the value of using a design
professional for information, products, services and resources. You
want to work with a designer who is down-to-earth and brings
extraordinary results to every day people like you.
You're ready to improve your lifestyle. You lead a
stressful life and want to have a place to relax, a place that speaks
to you, about you. You recognize and understand the life-changing
effects of a well re-designed space. You want an inviting, comfortable
environment that functions well and meets your needs.
You've decided it's finally about what's important to
you! You are ready to invest in making your surroundings beautiful
and comfortable for yourself, your family or your business. You're
paying for space and you might as well use it. You now have the time,
money and inclination to make decorating changes. You can pay thousands
for decorating but want an upscale look at a fraction of the cost.
You want to preserve your history. You value
individuality, culture, traditions, and sentiments. You want to
incorporate your keepsakes into your rooms. They are comforting and
give you a sense of belonging. They tell your story.
Expected results
Loving
Her Apartment
"I love my apartment. I wish you had redecorated it sooner!"
Colette A. San Francisco, California |
No fear decorating. You'll get well thought out and
designed plans whether you start from scratch or build on your current
belongings. Your detailed blueprint will help you make confident buying
and decorating decisions. I won't dictate the choices. They will
reflect your personality, lifestyle and spirit. There's no fear of
making a mistake.
Save time and money. You'll have "new" rooms in a
matter of hours rather than months. You can use what you already own or
purchase additional items. Either way, you'll have the knowledge and
support you need to make informed selections quickly and affordably.
Lifestyle fit. You'll have rooms that support the
way you live and how your household functions. Your rooms will make
sense for your family and not an imaginary one. Because they'll be easy
to maintain, living in them will be a pleasure.
No Stress decorating. You'll have a decorated home
without enduring a long, stressful process. You won't worry about what
to do or how to do it to create the rooms you want. I'll guide you
through the process and make decorating easy and enjoyable.
Personalized interiors. You'll have a space uniquely
yours and not a standardized showroom package. You may have items you
never thought of displaying or treasures you've tucked away and
forgotten. These are the things that distinguish your home. They'll be
incorporated into your rooms along with your new selections to create a
harmonious blend of the past and the present.
Values
My goal is to create rooms that touch your spirit, spark your
imagination and make you smile. I value creativity, problem solving and
seeing the possibilities to find solutions to your decorating dilemmas.
My success is measured not only in the execution of my design, but by
the positive feelings you get as a result of my work. I believe better
design promotes better living.
My Approach
I study the situation and then act. I don't
jump into a project blindly. I start with an initial interview to
really "get into your head". Then I identify your decorating style and
challenges to better understand your decorating needs. Next, you and I
set priorities based on your goals, lifestyle, budget, and timeframe. I
recommend the best course of action to achieve your goals. It may be a
written decorating plan, a one-day room redesign or a more
comprehensive interior decorating project.
I strive to be easy going and flexible. I work with
you or independently depending upon the amount of input you'd like to
have during a one-day interior redesign, interior decorating project or
change of residence. Some people like to roll up their sleeves and get
involved in the process. Others prefer to be surprised. Whatever your
style, I am happy to work the way that makes you feel most comfortable.
I provide one-stop shopping. There's no need for you
to search for the perfect pieces to complete your room or resources to
help you get the job done. I save you time by doing the research and
providing lists of vendors and professionals. You select the ones that
fit best.
I provide on-going support. Whatever service you
select, I am a resource for you. I am available to make adjustments,
answer questions and help you stay on course. Whether I've worked on
one room or your entire home or office, once you're a client, you're
always a client. I am happy to work with you through all the stages of
your life.
Impossible
Project Realized Through Expertise
"How can I begin to thank you for the extraordinary work you put into
transforming Gwen's house? Without your expert help and hard work it
was an impossible project. But you gave Gwen and Kevin their dream
house and paved the way for marital bliss!"
Mair W. South Hamilton, Massachusetts |
My uniqueness
You will have a unique decorating experience. I'll bring
to your home the same magic you see on television. You'll get the
same attention, the same personal touch, and the same joy you see me
bring to homeowners on television - without the distraction of all the
lights, cameras, and action.
My experience. Creating a great room is not just about
moving furniture or selecting colors. Given the right tools you can
pretty much move anything or paint anything yourself. The art is in
knowing where to place the furniture, how to edit collections, and how
to select colors to enhance the room. What I do is part art and
part science. I combine the principles and elements of design with
proven space planning techniques. Then I use the power of my
imagination to create rooms that are uniquely yours.
Warm Up
the Room
"Wow!! That Concord Ivory does everything you said! It's lovely...For
the first time in 30 years the room looks warm! The color in the
fireplace stone also comes out!"
Sandra B. Stow, Massachusetts |
Since starting this business in 1998, I've completed hundreds of rooms
across the country. No job has been too big or too small - from modest
one-bedroom city apartments to huge suburban properties. I've
experienced all kinds of challenges and never let a room get the best
of me!
My definition of beauty: Beauty is in more than how a
room looks. It's reflected in how it feels as well. I focus on the
look and feel of a space. I incorporate elements that
appeal to all five senses - not just sight, but taste, touch, smell
and hearing. Rooms come alive when you add interesting textures,
pleasing scents, soothing sounds and things that make your mouth water.
The space feels familiar and welcoming. I may use old things in new
ways or suggest new furnishings you'd never expect to solve your
decorating puzzles. I like to add a touch of whimsy because decorating
doesn't have to be so serious!
Regular
Room Becomes Great
"My new room is great. The arrangement, the color, and the space - it's
all lovely.”
Lela K. Hillside, New Jersey |
My attitude. Who can you expect to meet? You'll be
disappointed if you're looking for Franck Eggelhoffer or Howard
Weinstein, the wedding coordinators in "Father of the Bride" or Duarto
Feliz, the interior decorator in "The First Wives Club". I don't swish
my scarf over my shoulder, sweep my hand into the air and call myself
Claude. But, I do have the most awesome dreadlocks and I'm developing a
penchant for red shoes. Although you may see me on television and at
seminars, or read about me in newspapers and magazines, I'm a down to
earth person helping everyday people like you create extraordinary
beauty and joy in your environments.
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