November 2012 – Decor Digest

26 Nov

Holidays Discount @ Decor

Hi there!

It’s end of November and everybody is now waiting for Christmas. And for making this Christmas more memorable, here is the cool offer from Decor.

This holiday, we are giving away 10% off on our gift certificates.

So, what to wait for! Visit Decor Custom Interiors and grab this offer today!

Of course, if you want to decorate your home, we have the whole range of decorative items like lamps, cushions, wall-hangings, gift items, etc. available.Visit us to get an idea on window treatments and to know how it can turn your home into your dream home.

17 Nov

Before you plan interior design for your home…

One of the greatest desires of every human is to have a dream home where he can spend his quality time with family. Most of us spend a considerable amount of our earnings, time and energy to make our home comfortable and beautiful. To make your home comfortable, healthy and pleasing, you must apply the proper application of basic interior design with correct methodology. Some of us look out on internet and study interior design to turn out as a good designer but others are naturally gifted with an eye for beauty and for interior designing.

If you yourself want to do the interior designing of your home, you must be creative and think out of the box. Of course, if you go through a brief training on it, it will be beneficial. You can also take some idea from your friends who are good at decorating their houses. Those of your friends or relatives who have an eye for aesthetic and good design can provide you with the tips to decorate and design your house depending on their likings. Of course, if you read some good books and articles about designing and keep yourself updated on the latest design methods, it will certainly help.

Interior design is not only aesthetic but also functional depending on your specific requirements. You may like to make a small room look spacious and turn an otherwise cluttered room into an orderly one. And you can apply interior designing not only to your home but to your office or commercial place also.

While some people believe in ‘Do it yourself’ approach, for most of us it becomes difficult either due to shortage of time or because we don’t have the required expertise.

Interior design v/s interior decoration

People generally use the terms Interior design and interior decorating interchangeably. However, the two terms are quite different. While both deal with different phases of making a room or a space aesthetic, interior design is basically the process of studying the personality of the occupant of the room being designed in order to maximize and tailor-made the room’s design for that person’s behavior and personality. Interior decorating on the other hand is the process of actually mixing and matching the different design techniques like window treatments, the right wallpaper, wall finish and even the furnishing of a room to make it look beautiful.

How much can an interior designer be helpful?

Professional interior designers are trained in basic knowledge on architecture, engineering and accounting. They also have an eye for aesthetics and can come up with a design which is just suitable for you. They will also ensure that their designs are aesthetic, structurally correct and cost effective.

Usually an interior designer creates a specific atmosphere by putting together several pieces and unifying them in a single theme. There are interior designers who have a bias for certain motifs like eclectic, modern or even country style. Some go for simple designs without the clutter. A designer will always work closely with you to make sure that he or she gets a correct understanding of all your needs in terms of design and style. He or she will also make sure that the interiors of a room should always match the personality of the person who will occupy that room. Getting the services of an interior designer can make a room both aesthetic and functional.

People normally thinks that to hire interior designer is expensive. However, designers are not only creative people but they are also very good in budgeting. Most designers will work on a design that will match or fit the budget of their clients. And you don’t really need to do expensive designing, even a room with basic design with good aesthetics can look beautiful and pleasing. Designers are normally more conscious about your safety needs and also the state of the environment so they tend to use safe and environmentally friendly materials for their designs.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a hassle free interior designing of your home, it is always advisable to hire an experienced and competent interior designer. And, if you like to do it yourself, make sure you know at least the basics, have clear understanding on how you want the room to look like and can spend sufficient time to fully execute it.

13 Nov

Decor Business Brief by Community Advocate

Recently, Community Advocate, a leading newspaper from Boston and MA, published a business brief on Decor Custom Interiors.

Have a look!

Westborough – Décor Custom Interiors off ers something no other home decorating showroom has: interior designer and proprietor Usha.

“I have customers that I’m doing their third home,” Usha said. “When I go to a home consultation, I am totally into it: [the clients’] psychology, how they’ve decorated. Then I’m committed for the rest of their life … It’s a lifetime commitment.”

That dedication to her customers clearly pays off .

Usha credits Décor’s success to her own love of interior design. Although she has a degree in chemistry, she has worked in interior design for more than 30 years.

“I am so passionate about it,” she said.

The showroom reflects that passion, with artwork, furniture and draperies displayed as they would be in a home.

In fact, Usha considers Décor both a destination for customers and a version of home for her.

“When I come to work, I have come home in the most serene, relaxed place,” she said. “I want a very relaxed atmosphere here.”

As for the current “fashion,” Usha refuses to rely on what’s popular.

“People will ask me what’s in style. I tell them, ‘You are the style,'” she said. “If it’s your home, if you’re putting your feelings into it, you’re going to collect things over time. You’re collecting the memories of your life. That’s your home.”

That knowledge comes not only from years of experience, but also from her feelings about her customers, whether they are in Décor for the first time or have been back again and again.

“It’s a matter of respect. I love my customers,” Usha said. “It’s a matter of respect both ways.”

Usha can assist with color, fabric selection and overall design.

“We have a range of price points, ” she said. “I don’t care if you are spending $200 or $2,000.”

To read full review – click here

10 Nov

Consideration for window treatments

If you have a little idea about window treatments, you can plan well in advance before deciding on the type of window treatments most suitable for your. Here is the list of factors which you should take into consideration while deciding on your window treatments.

Room Type: The most important factor in selecting your window function. Which window do you want to treat? Is it in a living room, a bed room or a bath room? Is it your dream home, office or commercial complex? Depending upon your need, you may like to go for a functionality which requires privacy or which is nature friendly. For living rooms, the choice is entirely yours – some people like to allow defused sun-light while others prefer dark rooms with artificial lightings.

Climate: Depending on the external environment and climate, you decide the hard treatments. Of course, you can use the air conditioners to keep your room warm or cool, but if you have wisely selected window treatments, it will surely save your household electricity.

Outside World: What do you see through your window? Is it open sky, a lawn, sea or something beautiful you always like to look at? Or you want to avoid looking outside due to not so good surroundings? This is one of the main deciding factors of your soft window treatments.

Window shape and size: If your windows are of standard sizes, you can easily go with ready made window treatments. You can navigate through a large number and variety of ready made treatments available in our store and we will help you to decide on the perfect choice for you. However, if your window has a great shape which you don’t want to hide, you should go for the minimal dressing and use simple curtains.

Whatever choice, requirement, room type or window shape you may have; we have a large range of products to fulfill your needs. We are very sure of exceeding your design expectation with our services and consultation. Come; experience the difference a professional interior designer can make!