AboutKimberly DesJardins Expertise I am an IRIS Approved Interior Redesign Training Instructor in New York State, IRIS Certified Redesign/Staging Specialist, Interior Designer, as well as a Color expert. Therefore I can assist with questions regarding “Decorating With What You Already Own”, Color Design for interior and exterior projects, Real Estate Staging, and Design. Our studio is located in Central, NY for further information please visit www.BecauseItsYourHome.com and www.KDIAcademy.com to learn more about our career-orientated redesign/staging training seminars and design services. I look forward to hearing from you, Kimberly
Experience My passion for this field has turned into a rewarding career of nearly 23 years. After 16 years of working for various companies in the design industry I opened my full service interior decorating business, Kimberly DesJardins Interiors in 2001. Since becoming a IRIS Approved Training Instructor I have since established KDI Academy, a career-orientated Redesign/Staging Training Company. I am passionate about design and empowering people through collaborative teaching and motivating them to achieving their goals.
Organizations I hold professional memberships with: Interior Redesign Industry Specialists - IRIS, Interior Design Society - IDS Associate Member, and Dewey Color System.
Publications The IRIS Resource Newsletter, The Town Crier of New Hartford, NY., The Observer Dispatch of Utica, NY and my company's website: www.BecauseItsYourHome.com.
I have been a featured guest on WUTR TV of Utica, NY with hostess Mary Chapin on the television talk show Senior Living in Mohawk Valley discussing downsizing, moving and redesign for seniors.
Education/Credentials I received my credentials as a Professional Redesigner and Real Estate Stager through IRIS, the Interior Redesign Industry Specialists. As a professional colorist I joined the DEWEY Color System as a certified color instructor for NY State.
Awards and Honors The first IRIS Approved Interior Redesign Training Instuctor for New York State and first elected IRIS Chapter Director for the East Coast.
Question What are the best pieces of furniture and how should they be arranged in a living room that is 14'X14'. Has a 6' wide door in the center of the N and W walls . Has a door on the E wall that is 3' wide and 2' from the N wall. Has a window that is 6' wide and 2'from the W wall. Ceiling is 7' high.
Answer Greetings Mona,
Your question is very well illustrated...thank you. Without knowing exactly what your daily requirements are for this space such a TV unit etc. I will provide one configuration out of endless arrangement possibilities. This arrangement is very inviting, great of conversation, watching TV, entertaining, leaves the window opened, and allows for easy movement within the space. The furniture pieces suggested can be interchanged from a tailored sectional or matching love seats, etc.
a. Corner a tall armoire between the E and S wall.
b.Place a sofa parallel the armoire,centered within the room
(place a sofa table behind the sofa).
c.Place an end table to the right side of the sofa.
d. Connect a matching love seat to the end table.
(The arrangement will look like an L in shape.
e. On the opposite corner of the L (near the armoire) place a chair and small accent table facing into the arrangement.
f.Try using an ottoman instead of a cocktail table.
I hope I provided inspiration to your decorating project. Kimberly
