Living Room Design- NJ interior designer in Bergen County

I loved working on this cozy sitting room for my client this month and can't wait to show you the before/after photos once everything has been delivered to her home.  She wanted a warm, stylish and kid-friendly space and I am so excited to see it all come together. 
 

How does the Interior Design Process Work?
If you need help with re-doing a room in your house, the first step is to contact me to set up a consultation. I will ask you to send me some photos in advance and I have a questionnaire form as well so that I can get a sense of your needs and goals for the project.  Then I come to your home (my travel area is 45 minutes from Wyckoff NJ so that includes towns such as Montclair, Westfield, Morristown, Glen Ridge, Summit as well as anywhere in Bergen County, Morris County).  During the consultation we will discuss improvements that can be made, ideas for furniture and art as well as paint colors.  We will look at photos of rooms to get a better idea of what you are drawn to and make a list of what is needed.

After the consultation is where the fun starts! I start shopping for what you need and will stick to the budget that you gave me, to come up with an idea board to show you.  Once we narrow down the initial ideas of the idea board then I can proceed to create the complete design plan and floor plan. 

Once everything arrives I will come back to your home to help with finishing touches and the photo shoot :)

If you are interested in setting up a consultation just contact me and we can get started on creating your dream home!

Master Bedroom Design- Montclair NJ interior designer

If you haven't yet worked with an interior designer I'd love to go over in more detail how the process works when a client is interested in having me be their interior designer / decorator.  The first step is that I ask them to fill out my questionnaire and send me some photos of their space so that I can learn more about what their needs are.  We also usually have a quick chat on the phone as well before scheduling the consultation. If you are in my travel area (45 minutes from Wyckoff NJ which can mean towns like Montclair, glen Ridge, Westfield, Morristown or any town in Bergen County or Passaic county) then we set a date for me to come to your home.  If you are outside of my travel area then we can do the consultation remotely via Skype or email.

Consultation
++  This is for living room, bedroom, office, dining room.  It's a different process for kitchens and baths so that will be a different post)

At the consultation we will go over what you currently have in your space and what you are looking to accomplish.  I love to see photos of what you like and I can show you photos as well so you can let me know your taste.  I also bring along all of my Benjamin Moore color samples so that we can discuss paint ideas.  I'll give ideas as to furniture arrangement and we may even take measurements too.

After the consultation is where the real fun starts because now I can start on creating a design plan and shopping for everything.  I will present to you an initial concept board with several ideas to choose from.  Once you narrow it down I can proceed with the rest of the items. 

Here is the final design plan for a master bedroom that I can't wait to show you!! The items are all ordered so now we await delivery at my client's home!

If you would like to set up a design consultation just fill out the  contact page and we can pick a date for me to come to your home.  

Window Treatments - NJ interior designer

I am on the hunt for black curtain rods for a client and this stopped me in my tracks! I love the French return style rod paired with the simple white drapes.  It is exactly the look I am going for and can't wait to order these!  I am also crushing on the beautiful dresser paired with the simple and subtle artwork.  I am searching for a new piece for our dining room and would love something like this.

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I am currently booking design consultations in my travel area which is 45 minutes from Wyckoff NJ (Bergen County).  This includes towns such as Montclair, Summit, Westfield, Morristown, Glen Rock and Ridgewood.  If you are outside of my travel area I can schedule a consultation via Skype or email where we can design your dream space remotely. 

Before & After living room - Bergen County NJ interior designer

PAINT is the easiest and most affordable way to make a BIG impact change to any space!  For the price of a couple of gallons of paint you can really transform a room from blah to WOW!  I shared an example of this in an earlier blog post but it's time for a reminder :)  I came across this photo from Left and Level and it's the perfect illustration of what paint can do to a room. Of course I also love the warm and cozy leather chair and patterned rug which are paired perfectly together:

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Who is ready to take the plunge and change a paint color in your home?!  If you are in my travel area (45 minutes of Wyckoff NJ) then contact me to set up a design consultation so that I can come to your house with my Benjamin Moore swatches and find the perfect color for your space. If you are outside of the Bergen County NJ area, I can still help you via email/Skype. 

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