New Year, New Opportunities!

Did you resolve in 2011 to improve your life by changing your career, or starting your own business? Have you always had the desire to own your own business, but were unable to finance your dreams?

Decorating Den Interiors wants to help you open your own Interior Design business, by offering you the support and training you need, combined with the financing necessary to make your business successful.

Beginning your Interior Design business with Decorating Den provides you access to hundreds of suppliers, furniture manufacturers and design sources. Decorating Den also provides continued training and support beyond the initial launch of your business, giving you the edge you need to grow and remain successful.

Contact our office today at 417.724.9400 for more details.

Seeking a Career or Business Opportunity?

Are you looking for a career or business opportunity that could change the future for you and your family? Do you have a passion for design and decorating that is seeking an outlet?

Decorating Den Interiors has these opportunities available for you!

Entrepreneur Magazine ranks Decorating Den as one of the top home-based franchises in the country, and as the #1 Decorating Services Franchise.

We provide you the support you need to grow your business beyond expectation, and create a better life for you and your family.

Contact us today at 417.724.9400 for more details, and begin your brighter future with Decorating Den today!

Holiday Open House!

You Are Invited to Our

2nd Annual Holiday Open House

Bring a Friend & Celebrate the Holidays with us at Decorating Den Interiors on
Thursday, November 18th from 10:00am-6:30pm

Christmas Gifts & Décor
You will Enjoy Savings up to 75% Off on
In-Stock Art, Furniture, Décor & Christmas Accessories

RSVP to nshivers@sbcglobal.net or 417-724-9400

Starting from Scratch

We recently had the opportunity to help design a kitchen for a family that had their home destroyed by fire. Kitchen Style & Design magazine carried the story in their latest copy, the story follows below.

"The owners of this Springfield, Missouri, home had a simple goal: to rebuild their lives after a devastating house fire. They contacted designer Nola Shivers and told her they wanted their new kitchen to be very functional, and also as glamorous as the rest of their home.

Sizing things up, Shivers noted that the bay window was a strange shape and size. Also, it was difficult to find a design that accentuated the furnishings and unique blue granite. For the seating, the homeowners had very specific ideas. The budget was also a concern since the clients only had the money the insurance company allotted. Another issue was blending the husband's conservative style with the wife's contemporary and "glitzy" style.

Despite the restrictions, Shivers developed a handsome kitchen plan. She selected rich hardwood cabinetry that reached to the ceiling. She chose unique blue granite with strong graining and "movement" for the countertops. Using the granite as a guide, she then chose beautiful tile for the backsplash and floor. She added glamour to the backsplash with Italian mirrored glass mosaic tiles. As soon as the wife saw this shimmering tile, she was convinced she would have it in her kitchen. Since it was very expensive, only a small amount of the shimmering tile was used, but it proved to be plenty. With the tile installer, Shivers carefully laid out the design that became the focal point of the kitchen.

Shivers then began the mission of finding the dining furniture the homeowners had in their minds -- a glass-topped table and upholstered swivel chairs that create a harmonious whole."

We would love the opportunity to work with you, updating your kitchen, or your whole home.

Contact Decorating Den today for details!

Want to know how we stay in the know?

Want to know how we stay in the know? In order to provide our customers with the best possible designs, we must stay aware of the ever changing trends of the interior design industry.

We do this by attending events and markets throughout the year all over the United States.

In fact this month, we just returned from the High Point Furniture Market, where the latest design trends from all over the world were revealed.

We had access to over 2000 suppliers of home furnishings, and we’re able to bring many of those ideas right into your homes.

Here are a few of the latest trends we discovered while at High Point this month.

• Relaxed “French Chic” sofas with slender arms and backs
• Soft, pale neutral palettes
• Bold animal skin and paisley designs
• Small accent tables
• Eco-friendly materials such as natural wood used in lamp and table designs
• Natural fibers such as linen and burlap

We can bring the latest trends in design to your home! Contact Decorating Den today for more details

Introducing Nicholas Falls, Decorating Den Interiors' Newest Addition

Decorating Den Interiors is pleased to introduce you to Nicholas Falls. He is a family oriented Interior Decorator with over 10 years of experience in residential & commercial design, project management, staging, lighting design, & re-design.

A native of northern Missouri, Nicholas transplanted to Kansas City in 2001, Oklahoma City in 2009, and finally Springfield in late 2010. With projects spanning from Seattle to Atlanta, he feels most at home in Springfield and enjoys working with a wide variety of clients with varying tastes and budgets.

"Truth in materials" was a commandment of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This concept of honest and organic design has become the cornerstone of his creative philosophy. Nicholas came to his profession with an admiration for fine craft, and an appreciation for great architecture and design.

These principles along with inspiration from international travels have guided him to his design philosophy of meshing existing materials with new textures and pieces. He does not limit himself to a particular style, finding personal & refreshing gratification in projects ranging from traditional to contemporary.

If you’re looking for a decorator that is budget wise with a fresh spin on design, give Nicholas a call today!

Is Your Kitchen Ready for the Holidays?

Before you know it, the holidays will be here. Is your home prepared? What about your kitchen? It seems in our homes many times the holiday parties seem to linger in and around the kitchen.

The kitchen has long been the center of the home. It's where we go to get warm, inside and out! Many of us have memories of smelling our mother's baking, drawing us to the kitchen. Perhaps for this reason, when we are entertaining, guests seem to migrate to the kitchen.

How about making your kitchen even more inviting by incorporating a loveseat, settee or chair and a half complete with ottoman? If your space is limited, perhaps just an occasional chair would be more appropriate.

Above all else, ensure your decorating scheme reflects your personality. Are you a gourmet cook? Then, by all means you should incorporate unique utensils and gadgets into your décor! Wooden spoons, spice graters, whisks, copper molds, etc are all great kitchen accessories. These items can be hung on the walls for dual purposes: decorating your kitchen, and also easy accessibility for cooking.

Window treatments for the kitchen are wide and varied. In fact, today more and more homeowners are opting for uniquely designed fabric top treatments, usually placed over a privacy treatment. Stagecoach valances, mock throw swags, and tabbed valances displayed on unique decorative rods are all great ideas

So have fun with your kitchen, but be sure to let your cooking personality shine through.

We would be glad to prepare your kitchen, and the rest of your home for the holidays –

Contact us today at 417.724.9400