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What a treat to see this front porch design come to life. Over the Summer I created a design to make this front porch feel more inviting. The client sent me these updated photos recently of the completed project. I have worked with this client in East Setauket, New York over the years on the interior of their home. I have even created a design for the back pool patio. Now it was the front of the home's time to shine. They had extensive exterior work done to the front of the house by updating the stone on the house and front walkway. They also had a major landscaping update. Since they spend a lot of time on this front porch in the Summer they wanted it to be an extension of the interior. The mission was to create a porch that was comfortable for Summer lounging. I think the before and after speaks for itself. Mission accomplished. Tell me about your home project. I will create a custom Decorator in a Box for the interior or exterior of your home. In four easy steps you can be on your way to a custom interior design. All designs are emailed and mailed to you. The best part is I will work with your personal style and most importantly your budget. Start your custom design today! Click here to get started! Xo, Annie Before After Before After      
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The role of a designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests. ~ Charles Eames I have been working on a remodel in Minneapolis this Summer. I initially started working with the developer and builder for this home to be a model. They sold it in the early stages of construction. I then switched gears to begin working with the homeowner to adjust the design more to their personal style. I love how it has evolved. It started as a modern design and transformed into something more classic with a hint of modern. Here is a sneak peek at the powder bath and mudroom vision boards. The first one was my initial vision and the second is how it evolved to the homeowners personal style. They are two very different styles, but I love them both. Much more to come as this house gets built. Tell me about your home project? Do you need help with a remodel? Maybe you just need to update some art and accessories. Whatever the needs, Decorator in a Box is here to help. Visit the website here. In four easy steps you can be on your way to custom online interior design. It's emailed directly to you. The entire process is done from the comfort of your home computer. You won't even need to take off your slippers. Xo, Annie Initial Powder Bath & Mudroom Design  How the Powder Bath & Mudroom Design Evolved What is better than getting an after photo from a client!? It's such a great way to start the week. This client in New York had a space behind the main seating in their Living Room that needed some love. The main seating area has two sofas and two swivel chairs already. Adding a loveseat or more chairs seemed like one too many chairs or sofas. I decided to take things in a reading nook direction with a chaise lounge. The chaise creates additional seating in a cozy way while not feeling like a showroom of chairs and sofas. The balance of gold modern finishes mixed with natural woods creates a glam yet inviting balance. The textures in the rug, pillows and throw blankets bring in that cozy vibe. Lastly bringing in real or faux plants brings the outdoors in. Clustering plants in groups of three and at different heights always seems to be the right mix. This corner has become a new favorite for this clients. I think it's a new favorite of mine as well. I will be right over with my book and coffee. Tell me about your space? No project is too big or small for Decorator in a Box. In four easy steps on the website you can be on your way to a custom interior design. The whole process is done from the comfort of your home at your own comfortable pace. I can't wait to hear about your project. Start here today! Xo, Annie Before After I got a bee in my bonnet to hang some art this morning. Yes my daughters awoke to me hammering away. I'm finally putting some things on the walls in a more purposeful way after this bathroom remodel has been complete....clears throat... for over a year. Boy oh boy do I get instant gratification from artwork and gallery walls. This powder bath was stuck in the 80's with a popcorn ceiling and honey oak cabinets. We replaced the cabinet and swapped out the knobs for leather ones. We removed the popcorn ceiling and painted the walls. Also updated was the light fixture, toilet and all the bathroom hardware. The art is a mixture of prints on Etsy tap the images on the Decorator in a Box instagram post for resources. The artwork above the towels is by my two favorite artists, my daughters Estelle and Nora. Someday I have dreams of a statement wallpaper here, but for now this gallery wall is doing it for me. Tell me about your space. Is there a room you feel stuck on? In four easy steps on the Decorator in a Box website you can be on your way to a custom online and emailed interior design. I will work with your existing items, personal style and budget. Contact me and tell me about it. I can't wait to get started! Xo, Annie        It's time for another before and after. It always brings me such joy to receive the "after" photos from clients. This was a big year for patios. This particular patio is in Michigan where Summers are cherished. This is a return client I have worked with over the years. When Spring was rolling in they contacted me to give their patio a refresh. The mission was to create comfortable seating around the fire while seating more people for outdoor dining. They were also looking for ideas to fill a blank wall on the side of the home. This space came together beautifully. I just wish I lived closer to come over for some smores. Tell me about your space. Is there any area of your home that needs some design help? No project is too big or small for Decorator in a Box. Follow the four easy steps on the website to be on your way to custom design that meets your personal style and budget. Click here to start the process in four easy steps. http://www.mydiab.com/start-decorating.html Xo, Annie After  Before  Vision Boards   Happy Thursday Friends! I hope you are all gearing up for a fun Fourth weekend. I have been meaning to share this New York City before and after with you for weeks. This family is one of my favorite returning clients. I have worked with them over the years. I have even created designs for two different apartments with them. In NYC the main mission is always to make the most of a small space. Finding furniture pieces that have double uses and storage are always key. This design was created in the midst of the pandemic. This added another layer of accommodating two kids doing e-learning and their school pods. Along with both parents working from home. Weeks back I showed you their outdoor terrace. Today I bring you the updated living room. I love how it came together. My two favorite pieces are the coffee table with storage and the extension dining table. They have multiple functions while not sacrificing style. All and all this space certainly survived and pandemic and is on to brighter days ahead. Before  After  Tell me about your space. Decorator in Box will create a design that meets your personal style, needs and budget. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home computer or device. You can remain in your pajamas and don't you dare worry about cleaning for me. Just follow the four easy steps on the Decorator in a Box website. I can't wait to hear about your project.
Xo, Annie It's Patio season in New York! After Before Happy Tuesday! I hope you all are having a great start to your week. I'm thrilled to share this before and after with you. This was a remodel for a boys bathroom. The home is located in the lovely coastal town of Cardiff, California. These brothers love to surf. The photographs you see on the walls are of them and were taken by their Dad. The mission for this bathroom was to give it an updated coastal modern look. Designing something that had a masculine coastal feel with beachy accents was the style inspiration. It also needed to be functional and easy to clean as it will get heavy use. The flat panel white oak cabinets give this space a modern sophisticated look while bringing in that natural beach feel. The light gray blue walls pull in the ocean. The soft gray tiles also give a modern and durable function. This bathroom is ready for use after a long day of catching waves. See the full before and after photos below. Do you have a design project you need help with? Let Decorator in a Box help with a custom online interior design. The entire process is done from the comfort of your home computer. All designs are at an affordable flat rate. I can't wait to hear about your project. Start your design today by clicking here. Xo, Annie         It's porch season hurray! I have had so much fun designing outdoor spaces this season. I hope there are more to come. As the weather warms everyone is gearing up for outdoor living. This front porch in lovely Setauket, New York was for one of my long-time clients. They are undergoing a major porch update and needed the decor and furniture to match. Since they spend a lot of time out front it needed to be very comfortable and an extension of the interior. We utilized their existing white wicker furniture and cushions that are still in great shape. I updated with new pillows, rugs and decor. It is ready for hanging out while sipping something icy and cold. Do you need help with your home projects? Decorator in a Box can help with that. Visit the website here and follow the four easy steps. It can all be done from the comfort of your home computer. I can't wait to hear about your project. Xo, Annie    Do you ever empty a food container and wonder what you could use it for? That was the case with our empty oatmeal box. My girls decided a fairy house would be a great use for the box. We had recently watched "The Great Fairy Rescue" , an old favorite. The little girl Lizzy in the movie makes a fairy house out of an oatmeal box which Tinkerbell then discovers. We tried our best to make it look like Lizzy's while giving it our own fairy flare. Here is the quick and easy way to make your own. The best part is it got us outside for some sun and fresh air. First we peeled the paper off the container for a more natural look. Then we penciled and cut out the door and windows. The top cone roof was made with brown construction paper. Then we got out to the backyard to collect leaves, flowers and twigs to give it that fairy look. The best part was sitting together and glueing on the leaves and attaching the twigs. Now it needs some interior design. I'm thinking cotton ball pillows and a thimble table. If you make one please share your pictures with us. Xo, Annie      Banana Oatmeal Recipe - Make rolled oats according to the box. We use milk instead of water. - Mash one banana and mix in the oats. -Top with berries, cinnamon and a little syrup or brown sugar.  |
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With Annie Pauza's guidance, you can affordably transform your space into a place that reflects your style and personality. As an online interior decorating service, Decorator in a Box lets you maintain control through the do-some-of-it-for-me process, and gives you everything that you need to bring an expert aesthetic to your home.
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