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                          Stop the presses! Du Interiors is proud to announce that Savvy Home Store, a retailer of custom-made sofas and indoor furniture saw our Interior Design site and was so impressed they are including us in their resource guide highlighting distinguished and qualified Interior Designers throughout the country.  The site provides customers with a convenient tool that they can use to find a Preferred Designer for their home and office needs. Their comment: "I believe you would make an excellent addition." :-). Savvyhome www.savvyhomestore.com Dulce Roberto Du interiors 503-704-3148 duinteriors.com Houzz  .  FaceBook  .  Pinterest  .  Twitter  .  Instagram

March  has been the month of “Interior Styling” for Du interiors. It is the season for change. Our mail is packed with magazine ideas. So many friends and clients are asking for help styling their home. There are basic rules to style coffee tables. You can follow these guidelines to accessorize any horizontal surface on your home (console table, end table, nightstand, fire place mantel, etc.). The rule of 3!   Styling a coffee table can be easy if you are including these three elements: Horizontal element , use a tray ( to organize all the elements) including a stack of books.  Vertical elements, like vases (natural elements  to add color and bring the outdoors in) , or candle holders/candlesticks (add ambiance such as a fresh scent to the room) . Last, an object! (Decorative accent) . The right object in an arrangement not only bridges the horizontal and vertical planes, but it is often the most interesting item, sparking conversation among guests...

I usually share  pictures of my work   when the project has been completed. However, this transformation was amazing so I decided to share the before and after photos with a  video  showing the design process from start to finish for this new studio. I created a  color board  to show my client ideas to compliment her vision for the space. I created a  Pinterest Board  to show the products I selected based upon her ideas and budget. Then it was time to shop.... And when it was all done....this is what my client said: "Dulce asked questions and listened, then explained ideas in a way that I could visualize before it all came together.” To see more pictures check my website  duinteriors.com Here is the video. Enjoy it! -Dulce

Is the entry room to your home suffering from the blahs? Are you ready to jazz it up ? Making a good first impression is not only important if you are job-hunting. It also matters at your home. It's a good idea to create a favorable...even enjoyable...impression as soon as a guest walks in the door. It sets the tone for visits. F irst, there's Curb Appea l Your "curb" is your front door. Consider updating it to make a statement with a new coat of paint, two interesting large pots that catch the eye with beautiful, seasonal flowers or evergreens. Pinterest.com Houzz.com Pinterest.com Pinterest.com                                        T hen add some Drama ! An attractive large floor mirror or an interesting piece of art adds drama to your entry. Adding a console, dres...

  Hello February! Another month, another project to share with you.... This client wanted a spacious, multi-use and fully functional space for their family of two kids and two pets. We created a family-friendly living room that had a grown-up but cozy feel without the worry of “no touch” areas. Fabrics and materials were chosen to stand the test of time. In addition, we incorporated some sophistication using warm tones and gold accent finishes for lighting and accessories. When the project was completed, we were pleased that the family was ​ so excited about the end result, that what was accomplished for these homeowners ​ reflected their active lifestyle and was ​ achieved in a timely manner.   And here is the result.... I  try to inspire clients to discover their own style and match that with practical needs.  The area rug is usually where I start my design process.   I consider rugs as "a piece of artwork on the flo...

Du Interiors .  Dulce Roberto What is one of the great ways to finish off any room? Window treatments. When it comes to windows, most of my clients choose treatments based on function over form. But window dressings can also accentuate a room view, add an unexpected design element, provide warmth to a space or it can become a room's focal point.  So I recently had coffee (my preferred drink ) with Debbie from Divine window Décor and I asked her what are the two most popular options for window treatment, and this is what she had to say... house windows design - Google Search The two most popular window covering selections are the 2  ½” fauxwood blind and the energy efficient honeycomb shade . Fauxwood blinds come in a range of colors from bright white to espresso. White and off white are the most chosen mainly due to the trend in window trims is white and clients want to match that color. Another good reason is that the 2 ½” slats p...