Interior Decorator Wanted

Updated on October 30, 2009
W.D. asks from Carrollton, TX
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Hi,

We need an interior decorator. My husband and I have completely different styles (he's contemporary, I'm Sante Fe). Our home (to me) still looks like "early marriage" after 17 years! We can't even make a decision about wall paint colors or new flooring. Sigh! If you know someone who can help, please let me know ASAP.

Thanks!
W. in Carrollton

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K.R.

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Try Andrea Krolick! She is wonderful. I dealt with two other interior designers who would not listen to me about my preferences and who seemed holier-than-thou before I found Andrea. She was a joy to work with and kept in focused on my budget. I love the look we came up with. You'll love her energy! Her number is ###-###-#### or you could try ###-###-####. Good luck!

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M.L.

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HI W.,
I have worked with Tonya Bouchard who is a professional organizer and decorator. She is an absolute joy to work with and have in my home.
Her website www.accentonhomes.com phone # ###-###-####
She works all over the Dallas metroplex and lives in McKinney.

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S.M.

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Holly Gallagher - Design Dream - ____@____.com - ###-###-####
or
Martha Heineman - Decorating Designs - ____@____.com - ###-###-####

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J.C.

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Dona Rosene is very good and a pleasure to work with. Her website is www.donaroseneinteriors.com

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K.W.

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I would recommend Betsy Lucido, she is an Interior Decorator and she does her own sewing. We used her for our entire home for our window coverings. She is a great person and very resonable. Let her know I sent you.
Betsy Lucido ###-###-#### www.betsylucido.com

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J.S.

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W.
I have the greatest decorator for you. Her name is Priscilla Braswell and her email is ____@____.com

She helped me with our new house-- it was so big I couldn't figure out how to use color. She was a great help. And the best part is she isn't too pricy.

J.

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M.K.

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I'd suggest Pam Pobanz at ###-###-####. She does great work and can help you figure out how to "co-exist". She is also wonderful about coming up with a strategy that will fit your budget. You'll like her a lot. -- M.

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E.H.

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Jan Leachman of Chateau Concepts! She is wonderful and just a pleasure to be around and work with! ###-###-####
Good luck!
E.

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S.S.

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Hi W., I noticed your request for an interior designer and thought I would pass my friend, Nicole Arnold's name. I know her very well, since I am in a networking group with her and see her weekly. I have seen her work and I am very confident you would be very happy with her. She is very good at either using your existing items and rearranging them more esthetically and she also has access to an array of home accessory items if that is what you need. She is a nice person and very easy to work with I am sure you will love her. Her email address is ____@____.com her know that S. Schierling recommended her. Hope this helps.

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S.T.

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I highly recommend Laura Hawthorne from Plano. She is very talented, and her prices are very reasonable. You can reach her at ###-###-#### and see some pictures of my house and others at www.hawthornepainting.com.

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S.R.

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Dena Carper is awesome! She is very creative and amazing with her designs. Her email is ____@____.com.

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K.R.

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perhaps you guys should sit down and watch some HGTV until you can come to an agreement

Think of me when you get to curtains and comforters attire to compliment your decor. I am a seamstress

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A.K.

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Hello! I am an interior designer and I have been for 25 years--I specialize in making a master plan based on your tastes and budget. I can work with you and your husband's individual preferences to find a common ground so you are both happy with your home. Please visit my web site at akcustominteriors.com. I would enjoy helping you!
A. Krolick
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B.L.

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Hi W.!

I am an interior decorator, and would love to help you with your decorating needs! I can meet with you for a consultation, and design a plan that will help incorporate you and your husband's taste. My consultation fee is only $40. Please give me a call at ###-###-####. I look forward to meeting you!

B.

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M.D.

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Jan Leachman with Chateau Concepts and her number is ###-###-####. She is AWESOME!

M. D.

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L.G.

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Michael Perkins is an amazing designer, great guy, too. His website is www.perkinsdesigngroup.com. good luck!

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C.R.

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Amanda and Ambrey are the absolute BEST. You will love them. They will LISTEN to what you want and can work within your budget, whatever it is. They love the Lord and it shows in everything they do. Go to collaborativeinteriorstx.com. You'll see (mine and others) before and after pics. They're awesome, awesome, awesome.

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L.C.

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http://www.janewaggoner.com/

She is like no other!
LC :)

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T.B.

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Holly Bellomy ###-###-####

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J.S.

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I highly recommend Andrea Krolick. She understands people, their style, and their budget. She is also close to you. ____@____.com her # ###-###-####

I know she can help. :)

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B.B.

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Dot Greenlee with My Decorator...###-###-####. ____@____.com luck!

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C.H.

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I have used (and am using for my new house) the same woman. She may or may not be the right one for you, but you may write me a personal note and I'll describe her preferences and working and pricing style. Or I'll give you my number. I love her work but there are some drawbacks to using someone who charges a lot less than the high rates that others charge. The tradeoff was great for me. Instead of charging by the hour or giving you a lump sum price in the beginning (which they will change as you change your mind or add to the scope,) she charges what she thinks is fair for her involvement. It comes out to about $35/hour.

Example, one bid I had for a living/dining and fireplace mantel only remodel was $20,000, materials included. I was horrified.

This decorator ended up charging me about $3,200 for consulting with me on the whole downstairs. (That included color and texture selections, wallpaper for the powder bath, adding & designing new cabinets, adding furniture, lamps, moving furniture, new floor to ceiling draperies for the 2 story living area, all selections, placement, hanging pictures, etc.) She passed along the cost of the work or items to me in addition (painter, cabinet maker, drapery maker & material, etc) at their cost. She has excellent people to call upon that charge less than most and are more flexible in that they don't charge minimums like many others do. I probably spend only about $3,000 more for those things.

You can choose to do far, far less and even do it steps at a time. Part one year and part another year. Or one room at a time spaced out as you like. You can divy up rooms where these rooms are more contemporary and these rooms are more southwest and tie them together with something consistent (like color pallette).

It was treat for me to get a mentor and get experience so that I felt I could do the smaller stuff well on my own and she became a personal friend as she was a joy to be around. My mom hung a few pictures and clocks and they stayed like that our entire lives on white walls. The furniture never changed. No mentoring there.

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J.G.

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Call Andrea Krolick-###-###-####. Great gal, great style, great resources and will work with a budget. I have used her in 2 homes and she is doing a couple of projects for me right now.

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M.

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I would ask around. All you really need is a person with good style to help make some decisions. I have a friend who does this for fun with friends and is great at it. She'd be great to hire for a consult sort of deal where she would come in and give you opinions for simple updates.

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