Author: shelly

Recently I was invited back to a former client’s home. I had done some hourly consulting for her when she initially relocated to her new home in a new city, and had not seen her since. Selling her home of 30+ years that she lovingly shared with her late husband, my client  chose to begin a…

Question: We have huge ceilings cant refreshen paint without scaffolds and we are elderly. want to divide the wall horizontally so can repaint reachable area easier. how to divide and what to initially and permanently do to top area above horizontal line. thanks Answer:Thank you for contacting us with your design challenge. In answer to…

Question: Hello! I am buying a home and moving to FL in March. The home is a foreclosure and needs carpet and paint. I need some assistance in choosing both! I want to contract to have it all done before we arrive.  I can send you a link to the home online. I am currently…

Question: I have a “cookie cutter” bilevel home, with a half wall at the top of the stairs; only solid wall is directly across from this wall, with windows on one outer wall and an open doorway to eating area.  Any suggestions of furniture placement? Answer:After looking at your photo, it looks like you have…

Question: I have trouble with pulling color together for my rooms. I move between everything being one color-a light tan, to every room being a different color. I also have trouble chosing colors and making a room feel pulled together. Answer: You are not alone! Color can be scary…and it’s powerful. Color actually has a…

Karen asks about decorating with sloped ceilings and limited light in a garage apt for her daughter…. Designinteriorsonline has solutions! 1. Balance: The key to conquering a sloped ceiling is to balance the furniture by size….placing the larger or taller things on the lower side of the slope, and the lower or smaller items on…

Tracy from Jupiter, Fla asks: I have dogs, and we can’t imagine “banning” them from any room in the house. I want my home to look good, but I want my dogs too. They jump up on the furniture, snuggle with us, and lay on the sofas when we aren’t home. HELP!!!!! Shelly replies: Hooray…

Risa from Philadelphia asks: I love the idea of wallpaper, but it feels like a big  decision.  Where can I put it in smaller amounts? Shelly replies: Wallpaper is a wonderful accessory…and it can absolutely dress up a room. I love to use dramatic wallpapers in powder rooms. Usually  powder rooms are small,  and everyone…

Color is the single most effective tool that can really change the feeling of space. I love the newest  colors by Sherwin Williams. The Rooted Collection with dusty shades of naturals and jewel tones can set the stage for a really soothing background.  I especially like the red tomato shade,# SW6607 ….I can just feel…