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Before & After :: Making Room for E-Learning in NYC

1/13/2021

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Many families are adjusting to make room for school to be at home. New York City knows about this adjustment very well. That was the case with this family I have worked with over the years. I have designed two apartments for them. I have also  revisited this shared child's bedroom a few times before. As the kids grow and needs change so must the design function. As you know New Yorkers need to make the most of their small spaces and have smart storage solutions. With the two kids now home doing e-learning they needed a bedroom that would meet those new needs.  By eliminating the wide bookcase I was able to incorporarte a workspace for each child. I added two new dressers and bookcase storage with this solution. I was also able to create a reading window seat with additional storage for toys. Now this space has multiple functions. It really makes the most of this unique situation many are faced with today. It's amazing what the right design can do to make life a little easier when new challenges arise. 

Tell me about your home challenges. Let's create a design that meets the needs of your families lifestyle. Contact me on the Decorator in a Box website. Together we can create a plan that meets your personal style and budget. The best part is this is all done from the comfort of your home computer. I will email and mail your custom design. Start the process in four easy steps here. 

Xo, 
Annie

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Before & After :: Minnesota Home Gets the DIY Treatment

1/12/2021

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I'm excited to share these before and after photos from this Decorator in a Box project in Lakeville, Minnesota. This is the third home I have worked on with this family. They are so fun because they are not afraid of a little DIY project or two. When I met with them they had a great vision already for the space. They shared their Pinterest inspiration boards and decisions that had already been made. It was important to work with pieces of furniture they had while mixing in some new pieces. By working together with their vision and mine we created a space that can truly be a forever home. See the full before and after photos below.

Tell me about your home project. I will create a custom online interior design to meet your personal style and budget. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home computer. All my designs are mailed and emailed. Visit Decorator in a Box to start the easy four step process. I look forward to making your home design vision a reality. Start here.

Xo, Annie

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Before & After :: My Holiday Sofa Table in Four Easy Steps

12/7/2020

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It's the small details that make your home feel like the holidays. One of my favorite new pieces in our home is this modular sofa table. It's a focal point in the room. Therefore, it had to get the holiday treatment. Here is what I did in four easy steps.

1. I swapped out our regular books with our holiday book collection. I made sure the beautiful cover of the Polar Express was on display. This is my favorite book since it was mine as a kid.

2. I mixed in pinecones (Target), snow globe (Target), felt trees (Target $3 section) and old nutcrackers (Dollar Store) to add holiday charm.

3. I switched out the Bob Dylan album for a more festive Bing Crosby.

4. Finally I finished off the look with tea lights in votives. Both the votives and the tea lights are from Target. 

Now this sofa table has all the Holiday style we need. Turn on the Bing Crosby and pour the eggnog!

Tell me about your home project. I can help you bring in a little holiday charm to a space or let's decorate for everyday. In four easy steps on the Decorator in a Box website you can begin. This can all be done from the safe comforts of your home. I will work with your personal style and most importantly your budget. 

Click here to be on your way! 

Xo,
​Annie

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Designs Past :: Spaces That Multitask

11/24/2020

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Now more than ever we need the rooms in our home to multitask. I know my own home office has become a place where my daughters now have school. Our basement now functions as a place where we workout, the kids playroom and my husbands office. I know you have a room in your house that could have multiple functions. I know you need help making this work. That is where I come in to create a custom online interior design. This can be done from the comfort of  your home. I will work with your personal needs, style and most importantly your budget. Follow the four easy steps on the Decorator in a Box website. You will be on your way to an affordable custom and flat rate design mailed right to your door.  Here is a glimpse at room designs in the past that serve multiple functions.

Brooklyn, New York Basement

This basement in a Brooklyn, New York townhome functions as a TV lounge, informal dining and play area. It also leads out to the outdoor living space.
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My Personal Office

This is our family command center. It's also where my daughter now does e-learning. It holds my office and my kids art supplies. I finally have photos in the frames and will show photos of this very soon. This space was created very affordably with mostly IKEA items.
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West Hamptons, New York Basement

This  space was designed for a quick workout, Netflix and chillin, informal eating and most importantly ping pong matches. It's the hangout after a long day at the beach.
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Palos Verdes, CA Shared Boys Bedroom

When these two brothers had a little sister on the way we had to make the most of this shared bedroom. It's equipped for both boys and guest sleeping. There is also plenty of toy and book storage. We even made room for a school work station.
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Do you have a room that could multitask? Tell me about it. I will work with your ideas, inspiration, items you have and your budget. Let's get started today. I can't wait to hear about your project.

Xo, 
​Annie
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Sneak Peek :: New York City Apartment Design

11/19/2020

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I am finally getting around to sharing one of my favorite projects from this Summer. I have worked with this New York City client for many years and a few different apartments. It's always fun to move along with a client and make their new space work for them. The mission for this space was to create an updated modern look. Organize and create more storage. Most importantly create space for the new school pod situation due to COVID. See the vision and furniture plans below for a sneak peek. Stay tuned for the before & after photos. 

Tell me about your project! I will create a cusstom design that meets your personal style and most importantly your budget. Visit the Decorator in a Box website and follow the four easy steps. Click here to get started.

Xo,
Annie

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Before & After :: Sedona, AZ Vacation Home

11/17/2020

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Take me to Sedona! It brings me so much joy to see this Sedona, AZ vacation home come to life. I loved creating a style and vibe that is unique to the Sedona surroundings. The mission for this home was to create a VRBO rental that would be functional, durable and stylish for rental. Creating that hacienda Spanish style that everyone knows and loves about Sedona was a must. Stay tuned to see this property up for rent when planning your next getaway. You can see the full before & after photos below.

Tell me about your home project. I will create a custom Decorator in a Box that meets your style and most importantly your budget. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home. You can even stay in your pajamas and slippers. Just follow the four easy steps to be on your way to a custom online interior design. I can't wait to hear about your project. 

Click here to begin!

Xo,
Annie

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Before & After :: Big Girl Room in Palos Verdes, California

11/10/2020

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My favorite part of my job is helping a families home grow along with them. I get to transition their space in different phases of life. That has definitely been the case with this family in lovely Palos Verdes, California. When I started working with them they had two boys. Then little sister came along and I got to create a room for the boys to share. This made room for baby sisters nursery. Now little sis is ready for her big girl bed. The mission in this space was to create room for the new bed and use most of what was already in the space. It also needed to take her into the young teen years. I love how it came together. Here is a before and after of the room going from baby to big girl.

What projects are you trying to get done around your home? Let me help you with a custom flat rate interior design. Just follow the four easy steps on the Decorator in a Box website. This can all be done from the comfort of your home in your slippers. I will create a detailed design that includes a furniture plan, shopping list and vision board. This will all be mailed and emailed to you. Start your design today by clicking here.

Xo, Annie

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Before & After :: A Young Ladies Bedroom Refresh in Setauket , New York

10/21/2020

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It was so fun to design this feminine space in Setauket, New York. I'm always thrilled when I get to use the color blush in a space. The mission was to take this bedroom from little girl to young lady. The gray, blush, white and gold color scheme take this space in a more sophisticated direction. The white really makes the space feel fresh. The textured rug, pillow, blanket and twinkle light curtains bring in that cozy vibe. Now this space is ready for school, work and relaxation.

Tell me about your space. I will create a Decorator in a Box that meets your personal style and most importantly your budget. I can work with what you have and mix in some new. The process is easy and can all be done from the comfort of your home. Visit the Decorator in a Box  site to follow the four easy steps. Be on your way to a custom design arriving in your inbox or mail box. It's that simple.

Click Here to get started!

Xo, 
Annie

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Before & After :: Hamptons New York Beach Guest Bedroom

9/22/2020

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Take me to this beach house! This would not be a bad place to keep a social distance. I just received photos from one of my favorite clients in New York. This is the last of the beach bedrooms I have designed for this getaway over the years. The mission was to create a bedroom for their college age son that could also function as a guest bedroom. My favorite part of this design is the layered rugs and wood accent table. It's details like that that are beachy, cozy and make big difference. 

Tell me about your project. Visit the Decorator in a Box website and follow the four easy steps. I will create a custom design to mail and email to you. The best part is I work with your personal style, existing items and most importantly your budget. Let's start your custom online interior design today.  Click here to be on your way to interior deign bliss.

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Sneak Peek:: Cardiff by the Sea, CA Remodel Wrapping Up

8/17/2020

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Nothing brings me greater joy than when a client sends me photos of their project. I created this design a little over a year ago and it's so exciting to see it come to life. The mission for this ocean view home was to create a California Pacific Coast vibe in a modern way. The style still needed to flow with the existing home style. This active family with two teen boys that love to surf  had to be durable and functional. The final touches to the walls will be some of the clients own ocean and surf photography. Here is a glimpse at the Powder Bath, Mudroom, Pantry and Boys Bathroom. More to come on this lovely home. 

Do you need help with your home project? Tell me about it. Send me photos and your inspiration. I will create a custom online interior design to meet your personal style and budget. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home in four easy and fun steps. Start your Decorator in a Box today clicking HERE.

Xo,
Annie

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