Happy Tuesday! I'm excited to give you a sneak peek at this sporty nostalgic basement design in Fargo, North Dakota.

Oftentimes basements are an afterthought in a home. Yet they get a lot of use so it really shouldn't be that way. That's why it was fun to give this basement a thoughtful design. The idea was to make it a fun place for the kids and teens to hang out. Yet a spot for the adults to entertain. This family loves sports, history, films and classic books. Therefore, we wanted to incorporate that vibe in a sophisticated way. I blended tufted leathers, black accents, vintage art and accessories to create an upscale nostalgic sport lounge. Also off of the living and kitchen area is the office and movie theater. It was important to have the theater and office flow nicely with the main area. All and all this space is ready to shoot some pool and swivel in a chair for gaming. Don't forget to pop the popcorn for an epic movie night. Here is a look at the vision board and furniture plan. The shopping details are saved for the client. 

Tell me about your home project. Visit the Decorator in a Box website to begin your online interior design in four easy steps. I will email and mail you a design complete with a detailed shopping list, furniture plan and vision boards. Everything to begin shopping on your own at your own pace. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home computer. Please contact me for any questions. I look forward to hearing about your project. Start your design by clicking here.

Xo,
Annie

Happy Friday all! I hope you  had a great week. 

I had such a great time designing this bathroom and laundry remodel in the lovely coastal town of Clinton, Washington. I have had the pleasure of working with this client over the years. Return clients warm my heart. Even though we worked at a distance I still feel like I know them well. 

Here is a little glimpse at the furniture plan and vision board. All the specific shopping details are saved for the client. The bathroom vision board has since evolved a slightly different direction than these initial boards. We started with green tile and veered toward a cleaner white subway tile look. However I thought it would be fun to show you the initial green tile. The mission was to make the most of a small space. We tried to get a tub inside the shower and in the end realized things were just too tight. These are the reasons it helps to have a designer. You can see what will and will not work. It's all a process and oftentimes your initial vision for the space is not always where you land. 

Tell me about your home project. Are you feeling stuck on what to do with a fireplace mantel? Maybe your sofa pillows need a little refresh? Is the remodeling process overwhelming? Let Decorator in a Box take away some of those burdens. I will create a design at an affordable flat rate that meets your personal style and budget. The best part is this process is done from the comfort of your home computer. All designs are mailed and emailed directly to you. I'm available for questions throughout the process. Start your design in four easy steps by clicking here.
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Xo, Annie

​I have seen so many fun under the stairs kid spaces on Pinterest over the years. This  is why I was so excited to create my first play space under the stairs for this family in Minnesota. This particular design was for two girls. In Minnesota everyone has a basement in their home. Most people have a closet under the stairs. They often times are used for storage. In fact mine is filled with Christmas decorations and suitcases at the moment. This family was not in need of additional storage. The mission for their basement living areas was to eliminate the entire space being taken over by childrens toys and games. By creating a kids area under the stairs the main living area could be designed more sophisticated for grown ups. Here is a glimpse at the vision board. The detailed shopping list is saved for the client. I told this client if this were my house I would use this as a Mommy needs time alone lounge as well. Isn't it great when you can get more than one use out of a space? 

Tell me about your home project. You know.... the one you have been meaning to get to for so long. I can create a custom Decorator in a Box. It's a design that is emailed and mailed to your home. Each design is at an affordable flat rate to meet your specific design needs, style and budget. Visit the Decorator in a Box website to start your design today in four easy steps. You won't even have to change out of your stretchy pants and slippers.

Start your design by clicking here. 

Xo,
Annie

inspiration image via dulux valentine

Well it's only been about 4 month and I'm finally getting around to part 2 of this blog post. Better late than never right? I think the timing is perfect howevever because now it's patio season for most of us. Here in Minnesota it's going to be 70 degrees this weekend. Which means we will all blind eachother with our white legs being revealed in shorts. I will be setting up my patio furniture forsure. Plus start looking forward to doing some planting soon. 

I had so much fun working on this guest house in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can look back on part one of this design in my previous blog post. Just steps out the patio door of this home is the pool. The mission for this design was to create modern outdoor living and comfort. Making the outdoor living space an extension of the main home and guest house was key.  Especially in Scottsdale where they get to use their pools year round.  Here is a sneak peek at the Decorator in a Box Vision Boards and Furniture Plan below.

Tell me about your home project. No design is too small or large for Decorator in a Box. Send me an email and I will create a custom quote to meet your specifc design needs, budget and personal style. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home computer. You send me the photos, your inspiration and measurements. In a few weeks or less I will send you a custom online interior design at an affordable flat rate. It's that simple. Now let's get started. Be sure to stay in your slippers while doing this.

Xo,
Annie

Winter is still very present out my window. Sitting at a poolside guest house in Scottsdale, AZ sounds pretty good right now. I had such a pleasure creating a Decorator in a Box for this newly remodeled guest house in Scottsdale. The guest home sits poolside and ready for the ultimate entertaining. The mission for this space was to create a look and function that had comfort and a touch of golf club style. The four TV screens on the wall and full size kitchen are Super Bowl and Masters ready. The color scheme was inspired by the clients existing aviator chairs. Which also pull in the warm canyon rust tones of Arizona. Here is a little sneak peek. I hope to show you photos once this project is complete very soon. 

Tell me about your home project. Whether it's a remodel or just a few pillows Decorator in a Box can help. Contact me by clicking here to follow the four easy steps. The best part is you can do this from the comfort of your home in your cozy slippers. 

Xo,
Annie

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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