Putting Homes On The Best Dressed List – Room By Room

(Tuesday, September 03, 2002) - Changing the decor of an entire home can be overwhelming, which is one big reason why many homeowners are hesitant to get started. According to Josie Cicerale, decorating expert for the Southbury, CT firm Decor & You®, a room-by-room approach helps make it easier and a lot more fun.
"The secret to simplifying the process of home decorating is to take it one step at a time," she said. The most-used room in the house is the best place to start when dressing a home for success.
"When someone comes to me with a decorating dilemma, I look at the purpose of the room, and the functional elements already in place, including furniture," explained Cicerale. "Then, we go through the process of making the room look and feel complete, with the application of basic design principles and the skillful use of accessories, lighting, color, texture and balance. There is an art and science to putting it all together to make a space that is comfortable, attractive and reflects the personal style of the homeowner."
Once the primary room is finished, Josie Cicerale says the next step is to create a flow of color and other elements to subsequent rooms. "The job isn't done until the client is delighted with the result," she said.
Josie Cicerale notes that it's important to have someone with an objective eye look at each room in the home: "If you live there, you're emotionally attached. That's one reason why more people today are hiring home decorators and avoiding costly mistakes in the process."
Decor & You®, a national interior decorating franchise with more than 20 locations, offers comprehensive personalized service with a complete line of fine custom furniture, window and wall coverings, art and accessories for all budgets. For more information on the room-by-room approach to home decorating, contact Josie Cicerale at 203-264-3500 or visit the website at www.decorandyou.com

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