Referrals truly are the biggest compliment. So, when our clients proudly share our decorating work with friends and neighbors and we get the opportunity to work with those folks too, it’s even more special. Last year, we posted photos of a project in Chicago we called Vertical Decorating. If you read that post, you’ll remember the layout of this city, loft-style home with four floors of living space separated by a boat-load of stairs. Thanks to a kind referral from that happy family, this year we’ve had the opportunity to work with their next-door neighbors.
The layout of this home is virtually identical. For this phase, of what promises to be an ongoing project, we were asked to focus on Redesigning the main living space on the second floor which included the Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Working largely with the homeowners existing furniture, art and accessories, we were asked to create a more finished and pulled-together look in their space. Even though the family had lived here for some time, when you’re busying working and raising small children, it’s almost impossible to find time to work on your nest. Luckily for us, these homeowners knew exactly who to call for help.
Living Room Before
Living Room After
While we had most of what we needed, we still needed a couple more key pieces of furniture. We wanted a matching chair to go with their existing Room & Board sofa to complete their seating area. And we also needed a multi-purpose hutch for the dining area to help with organization. After those were delivered, our team converged with a car load of finishing touches including lamps, a mirror, pillows, throws, storage bins and a few judicious accessories.
Living Room Before
Living Room After
While our couple of hard-working professionals and their two young sons were at work and daycare, we worked our magic. And after a full day of decorating and a workout that puts any Stairmaster™ to shame, we were able to reveal the transformation our beaming homeowner called “warm and inviting”!
Kitchen Before
Kitchen After
Dining table and new multi-use cabinet
Dining Room Before
Dining Room After
Master Bedroom Before
Master Bedroom After
The Before & After photos might not appear all that different. But, to the owners, the transformation and ‘feel’ of the space was substantial and exactly what they want.
Word of mouth is the best form of advertising for any small business. And we are forever grateful to those who share our name and work with others. Your referrals not only mean business. But they offer us more opportunities to do what we love.
If you or anyone you know is looking for decorating help, we’re here to lend a hand. And whether you’re starting from scratch or just pulling things together, we do it all.
Happy Decorating from Decor Designs. 815-245-2433
From Decor Designs Owner & Chief Creative,