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Decorating & Furniture/Questions Answered by Expert Kimberly DesJardins
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Wood blinds | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have light beige tile floors and white base boards and I have white crown molding, should I use ... A: I would suggest staying with white blinds. This will continue to make the space look cohesive. Your ... | |
| Unsure of wall color | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I just recently bought a house that i will be moving into in march. I have a light brown couch and ... A: I love your style. The colors that came to mind is Benjamin Moore greenfield pumpkin HC-40 or ... | |
| fireplace color | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have dark laminate flooring and would like to know if I should buy a walnut or cherry finish ... A: My suggestion is to look at color shade of flooring to help in selecting your fireplace such as: ... | |
| Our Hallway | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: We just bought a house and the hallway has beautifully stained boards along the lower half (even w/ ... A: I love your hallway it has so much architectural detail and charm. I too have an older home built in ... | |
| Our Hallway | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: We just bought a house and the hallway has beautifully stained boards along the lower half (even w/ ... A: 1st Choice: Reading your question makes me think that you really love the lower half stained boards ... | |
| Faux wood blinds | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: We are trying to decide whether to use oak or white faux wood blinds. The room is paneled with oak ... A: Greetings - Thank you for your question. Yes, I agree with not using white blinds. Installing oak ... | |
| Painting a livingroom | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a white, textured ceiling with a smooth border around the perimeter which currently is ... A: Greetings Bonnie, Thank you for your question. Below are a few solutions that you may select from ... | |
| wood ceilings | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: a friend is building a ranch home and is considering putting wood ceilings in her kitchen area. the ... A: I love the creativity and design concept of what your friend wants to achieve. My only concern is ... | |
| large picture window treatment | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have three large picture windows in the living area with a view of the Colorado mountain range. ... A: How fortunate you are to have such a beautiful view to look out to. Without knowing your furniture ... | |
| a | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: i'd like to do two walls in my bedroom with this wallpaper ... A: I just visited your wallpaper selection and I think its phenomenal!! There are a few ways to ... | |
| mirror door handles | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I bought mirror door wardrobes but the handles that came with them wrap around the side of the door ... A: I am sorry I can not help you with your handle dilemma. I would recommend contacting your local ... | |
| Paneling | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I am moving in to an apartment and I like everything about it except the paneling in the kitchen. ... A: Depending on the pattern of your paneling, whether it's a basic stain color or has a colorful design ... | |
| color and style | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: What decorating style and art work would go with burgundy focal wall and the other walls light gold ... A: Greetings Brenda, Thank you for asking your question. Your color scheme sounds very pretty. I love ... | |
| updating trim and doors | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new home and have done some remodeling to it. I have put in wood laminate ... A: I know exactly what your going through. I would suggest painting (all) your trimwork and doors ... | |
| can i use leapord print | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have attached a picture of my living room. It is pretty traditional. The couch is the same color ... A: Greetings Kathy, First, I would like to say you have a great eye for decorating. Your mantel is ... | |
| livingroom decorating | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: have a very large room with a very low ceiling. Only 2 windows, so little natural lighting. Light ... A: Greetings Cristy, Thank you for your question. I feel the same way about keeping the color shades ... | |
| colour match | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: i have toffee coulour sofas brown carpet with small cream spots ..what wall colour cushions can i ... A: Greetings Usma, Thank you for asking the question. The color choices that you could introduce into ... | |
| How do i decorate my narrow living room? | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: My living room is 25x10 in size. How do i decorate a living room that is this narrow. It's my first ... A: Greetings Jocely. Congratulations on your first apartment...You do have a long living room. Without ... | |
| paint colors to go with "not so attractive" carpet | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the process of redoing a 14'x 28' room to become my husband's "man cave". My problem is that ... A: Greetings Anissa, From my perspective I see your color scheme deriving from the flooring you ... | |
| interior designing | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Where should the emphasis lie when arranging accessories? If your clients asks you to redesign ... A: Greetings Daljit, That is the beauty of the decorating concept interior redesign, the redesigner is ... | |
| Wall colours? | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Moved into my loft 3 weeks ago and am still indecisive about my wall colours. Where to begin…. ... A: Your new loft sound like a penthouse in the sky!! Thank you for illustrating your question so well, ... | |
| Furniture Arranging | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: What are the best pieces of furniture and how should they be arranged in a living room that is ... A: Greetings Mona, Your question is very well illustrated...thank you. Without knowing exactly what ... | |
| paint color | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: we bought a LG front loading washer and dryer in red and we are redecorating our small laundry room ... A: To first help determine the wall color choice for your space, I would like you to look at your ... | |
| Daughter's room needs help! | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a log home. One of the bedrooms had built in loft beds so naturally it became my 9 ... A: Greetings Jenn, Your daughters bedroom sounds adorable. I would be very happy to assist with some ... | |
| Living room paint colour dilema | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: We just moved into a new house, the living room is what I want to tackle first. Three of the walls ... A: Greetings Suzanne, Congratulations on your new home. The color scheme you have chosen is brilliant. ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Kimberly DesJardins
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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 KDInteriors.com to learn more about my career-orientated redesign, decorating and home 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.
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.
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