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Monday, November 22, 2010

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!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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