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REALITY CHECK! Television shows notoriously compress time to up the "wow" factor... something that can't be done in actuality. However, with the right Interior Designer and experienced contractor, magic CAN happen! And think how much you'll save not ...
Home Renovation Done RIGHT!... The REAL Truth
So EXCITED to be PUBLISHED in the defacto textbook of Interior Design materials specification! Recently updated, I was happy to contribute a case study to author Lisa Godsey's MID, chapter on the unique use of metal in design. It's always a pleasure ...
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INTERIOR DESIGN TIP #96: A "Feature Wall" is the best way to add drama to any room. Shown here, is one of the the MOST DRAMATIC of all types of feature walls: three-dimensional, textured Bamboo Wall Panels (shown: Plyboo Fractal wall panels). Much mo...
FEATURE WALLS
We've already learned about the importance of the 5th wall (the ceiling), now let's learn about decorating for the 5th sense... the sense of smell. Retailers spend thousands to perfect it & no room is complete without it. Thankfully, Nest Fragran...
Home Interior Design Tip #31
FRIDAY FUN! Take this quick little quiz to learn more about yourself. One of the many unique techniques I use as a professional interior designer to better know my clients. Doreen Amico-Sorell, ASID Interior Designer
Learn Your DESIGN PERSONALITY
It may be cold outside, but well-appointed indoor plants bring Spring and cleaner air to your home... all year round! A little greenery in our lives makes even the most humdrum of days that much happier and brighter. Try it! Let me show to how. CONTA...
Indoor Greenery Refresh!!...
Professional Interior Design Tip #22: ALWAYS pick your Paint Color LAST! Too often I get called in AFTER the fact... when the client suddenly discovers that none of their new decor works with the paint color they blindly chose months before. Result? ...
Interior Design Tip #22
An Interior Designer is the homeowner's, architect's & contractor's best friend! For the greatest success, most beautiful results and highest satisfaction, follow our proven "Design-to-Build" process. Save time, money & frustration... and lea...
Home Renovation Done RIGHT!...
Home Decorating Tip #12: Portable Furniture is FUN & VERSATILE! To families in need of a multifunctional room, I frequently recommend furnishings such as this Comporta "Fun Pouf" from Surya. A place to sit, a place to rest your legs when reclinin...
Ideas for Small Spaces... Home Decorating Done RIGHT!!
INTERIOR DESIGN TIP #1: My very first recommendation still rings true today. I love working with clients who have cherished possessions but are afraid to display them. So they keep them hidden away in the bottom of a closet. I show them how to beauti...
How to Display What You Love!... Home Decorating Done RIGHT!!
INTERIOR DESIGN TIP #96: A "Feature Wall" is the best way to add drama to any room. Shown here, is one of the the MOST DRAMATIC of all types of feature walls: three-dimensional, textured Bamboo Wall Panels Shown: Plyboo Fractal wall panels). Much mor...
FEATURE WALLS
There "IS" a process to successfully achieving the look you desire. And it ALL begins with proper Space Planning. Just like you wouldn't build a home without a sound plan and a good foundation, you can't simply throw random stuff into a room and hope...
Where to Begin?... Home Decorating Done RIGHT!!
Searching for inspiration to decorate your home? Look no further than "nature". Check out the dynamic color palette within this single photo of Maine's craggy coastline... blues, greens, browns, purples, bronze, sand, taupe & so much more! A burs...
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Long Island / NYC / Worldwide (via eDesign)
Inspired by Nature... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
Inside an Interior Designer's Mind. Looking over photos from my New England vacation reaffirmed just how important "texture" is in the design of a space. Take a cue from nature... it's just as critical as color. Want to
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Long Island, NYC & Worldwide (via eDesign)
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WHAT IS IT? A rug? My cat's scratching post? Hieroglyphics from the ancient world? No, the Rosetta stone won't help.
The Answer... The Language of Nature! Beautiful markings scrolled into the sand by the receding waves during low-tide at Ogunquit Beach in Maine.
Freeform creativity at its best. A concept that flows through many of my interior designs. CONTACT ME to Learn More about this concept for your home.
Doreen Amico-Sorell Professional Interior Designer “Designs by DAS”
Long Island / NYC / Worldwide (eDesign)
The Language of Nature!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
The hidden VALUE in working with a professional Interior Designer. Yes... we do "stunning" and "beautiful", but we also bring project management, efficiency and cost savings to every home renovation and decorating project.
Not convinced? CONTACT ME and I'll be more than happy to explain!
"MORE than Just PRETTY!"
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Save Time & Money... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
💡INTERIOR DESIGN TIP #107: A professional outcome starts with a good floor plan. Like this 2D, top-down rendering view created by Doreen of Sorell Interiors for a new client. Quickly change fabrics, colors & finishes; assure proper dimensions; e...
Put another way... would you build a home without a blueprint?
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Interior Design Secrets... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
Great quote to ponder, when decorating your home. But don't misinterpret it... simplicity "doesn't" mean easy... just ask any professional interior designer. It takes a lot of work & discipline to achieve that Architectural Digest look of sophist...
And it all begins with decluttering. Want to Learn More? CONTACT ME to discuss your project.
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Achieving Simplicity!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
💡HOME DECORATING TIP #37: Re-upholster or buy new? As an Interior Designer, I get asked this question all the time. The simple answer... re-upholster if the item is a quality piece that you still love. Otherwise, it's cheaper to dump it and get some...
Shown here is an heirloom wing chair that held memories for the client. So we re-upholstered it to go with their newly updated style.
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To Re-upholster or NOT to Re-upholster... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
DON'T be fooled by the fancy term "Value Engineered." When referring to furniture & interior furnishings, it simply means "cheap" and "disposable". As detailed in a recent article in The NY Times, these items will soon be clogging our landfills.
The solution? Hire a professional Interior Designer. They specialize in sourcing quality, affordable decor that will neither break the bank nor add to our environmental waste in 3 years. A win-win for all!
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Cheap Furniture is So NOT Woke!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
Where to start to achieve this look? This client came to me in love with the Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of the Year, Redend Point (SW9081). Though not typically the way to build a room's look (this is, picking paint color first), given her absolute ...
The lesson? Choose something you love, make it your focal point for inspiration, and let your imagination run free!
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Finding Your Look... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
💡 INTERIOR DESIGN Tip #46: 🌺 Plants & Flowers. Studies show that nature's greenery positively affects mood, elevates the spirit & brightens emotion. Faux arrangements were found to have similar benefits, without all the fuss & muss.
Interested in uplifting the mood of your home? Let me show you how! Contact me to learn more.
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Harness Nature's Emotional Power... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
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💡DESIGN TIP No.11: Don't neglect the oft-forgotten, but oh-so-important design element of TEXTURE! Just as magical to a space as shape, color and style, so are the many different textures of velvet, chenille, grass cloth, bouclé & more! They pro...
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INSPIRATION... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
💡INTERIOR DESIGN TIP No. 17: Don't overlook one of the most important senses when decorating your home. The sense of SMELL. Aromas add another dimension to your living space. And science has shown both health and mindful benefits. And the best part?...
And, one last FYI: For the safety of your pets, only use "passive" diffusers in your home.
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Design to tantalize ALL the Senses!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT
❔Want a new look for your home, but don't know where to begin? Will that furniture fit in my living room? Difficulty designing your bathroom remodel or choosing a tile? Not sure of the best colors and finishes for your kitchen renovation?
No Problem! These are just some of the issues I happily resolve for my clients each and every day. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
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💡INTERIOR DESIGN TIP No. 7: Whether it be a designer-quality acquisition or custom-built, the proper way to style a wall unit is to balance style & juxtaposition with form & flow. Your most cherished accessories, pictures and decor should te...
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Renovating your home to refresh its look before selling is highly recommended to bring a better sale price. But not all renovations are created equal. With years of experience, the interior design and home staging experts at Sorell Interiors can help...
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Remember the ceiling-hung rattan chairs that were all the rage in the 60's? Well, they're back in a whole new way. Just installed a really funky one in a 12-year old's bedroom. Go figure! Look out coffee table books... decorative pet rock accessories...
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INTERIOR DESIGN TIP No. 43: Have a difficult room to decorate like this small, narrow sunroom? The secret... Don't fight the dimensions. Embrace them to guide your design layout and selection of furniture, furnishings & decor. By choosing a small...
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Help with a Difficult Room... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
Good Interior Design is a process. This client wanted a modern vibe for their den, with ample seating for their guests to converse. So, I started with an element that they loved, a teal accent chair (A), added a large round area rug (B) to anchor the...
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Bring Your Vision to Life!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
I'm excited to be working at full capacity, diligently designing for all my wonderful clients! There are, however, a few select openings available in our quickly filling appointment calendar.
So, CONTACT ME Today to schedule your FREE Discovery Visit. Discover for yourself what others already know... the joy our home decorating professionals have been bringing homeowners like yourself for over 20 years now.
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Clients often ask, "Where did you get that?" My secret... I attend many local auctions and estate sales to find the rarest of finds in home decor and accessories. Like these stunning Murano Glass perfume bottles. Each a work of art, ready to elevate ...
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A different view on a recent favorite. I successfully achieved this big WOW in a compact space by keeping the color palette to a few bold, yet complementary, choices and running them through the textured accent wall, furnishings, flooring, artwork an...
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Pro Interior Design Tip No. 63: Choose a color scheme because you LOVE IT, NOT because it's trending! I've had many a client call me for a color consultation because of a regrettable decision they made just months previous.
The good news? It's easily fixed! With my years of experience and color coordinating technology, I will find a color you love that elevates the look of your home.
Want to Know More? CONTACT ME Today to learn about my unique color palate selection process.
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Color Scheme Selection Help... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
It's never "too early" to get started! And, with our Fall / Winter calendar quickly filling, NOW is the time to book your Discovery Visit if you want to do things right, at a comfortable pace. The longer you wait, the more you'll be stressed and the ...
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INSIDE THE HEAD of a DESIGNER A client recently told me that she was "glad to have found me" as she quickly discovered on her own that interior decorating is about a LOT MORE than just putting a bunch of things that match into a room.
To get that "curated by a professional" look, it starts with color and shape and extends to the smallest of details. Take for example the relief provided by the stitching on the back of the custom dining room chairs. See well how it complements the f...
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Think choosing a cocktail table for your room is easy? Think again. In addition to your personal taste, for a successful choice, factors that must be considered include size, shape, style, material, finish and coordination with the room's other furni...
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Styling ALL of Long Island, NYC & The World... One Beautiful Home at a Time!
Decisions? Decisions? Decisions?... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
It's that time of year again! The guy in the big red suit? The Mensch on the bench? A Mkeka (Kwanzaa mat)? NO... For us in the design world it's the release of Pantone's pick of the color for the coming year.
This year's color is warm and captures the desire to nurture ourselves and the world around us. A color that empowers closeness and connection, while embracing spirit, mind, body and soul. It's going to be a great year!
How do you envision incorporating this color and emotion into your world? Let me know in the comments below.
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💡INTERIOR DESIIGN TIP No. 102: "Decorate Your Room Like an Artist!" Whether you prefer Monet, Georgia O'Keefe, Picasso or Dali, take inspiration from their form and translate it through the visual elements of your room's decor & accessories.
For this client, I took their love of the Art Deco and brought it to life through these curated selections. The result? A Moody Vibrance like no other that gently lulls the homeowner to blissful sleep every night.
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Surprisingly, interior design is NOT always about full service or starting with a blank slate. Take this client. She had already purchased the sofa and chair for her new condo, but was stuck trying to complete the look.
Thankfully, she called me in for a consultation. I was able to bring her vision to life with the addition of a new area rug, oversized ottomans (she never thought of using two) and coordinating pillows. She loves how beautiful everything looks with j...
Stuck? Or need just a little help to complete your project? CONTACT ME Today for a COMPLEMENTARY Discovery Visit/Call.
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Helping Style ALL of Long Island, NYC & The World... One Beautiful Room at a Time!
Looking for Just a LITTLE Help? We Do That!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
Surprisingly, interior design is NOT always about full service or starting with a blank slate. Take this client. She had already purchased the sofa and chair for her new condo, but was stuck trying to complete the look.
Thankfully, she called me in for a consultation. I was able to bring her vision to life with the addition of a new area rug, oversized ottomans (she never thought of using two) and coordinating pillows. She loves how beautiful everything looks with j...
Stuck? Or need just a little help to complete your project? CONTACT ME Today for a COMPLEMENTARY Discovery Visit/Call.
Doreen Amico-Sorell, ASID Professional Interior Designer & Home Decorator
Helping Style ALL of Long Island, NYC & The World... One Beautiful Room at a Time!
Looking for Just a LITTLE Help? We Do That!... 🏠 Home Decorating Done RIGHT!
Did you know I offer more than "Full-Service" interior design? You can hire me by the hour to efficiently and affordably get you just the guidance you need. Like what I did here for a recent client... curating the best fabric colors, patterns and tex...
Why waste time crowdsourcing random ideas from unknown sources when you can easily get expert advice specific to "your" project. CONTACT ME to get started Today!.
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