Freni Decor & Design

Congratulations to my sister and her wife! 25years together! So much fun doing the center pieces for them! !

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Intense heat with no AC for days .. so creating a vibe to cool myself down..! Central AC is finally done! The house has been like 82 degrees or more .... shut the blinds. And don’t f’n move.. hopefully the AC will start to cool down the house tonight! Love the color of this dark cover plant! Fits the vibe for tonight ! Kane’s florist has these beautiful Bisque clay pots ! I have them all over my house!

Can not be more prouder!! My Daughter graduated Law School !!!! 🤗

I love a barrel light.. I feel it’s so transitional. Works with everything style and classic. My Seagrass chair’s are great .. they really make the space look calm and costal!

Until the clock strikes midnight... 🎈🤍🍾🥂

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An article in Architectural Digest talks about...
THE GREAT PILLOW DEBATE!
“There is such a thing as too many pillows,” Freeman affirms. “Less is more and I prefer four [sleeping] pillows and two decorative pillows—that’s all you need.”
His contemporaries similarly preach restraint. “These days we do two big square pillows against the headboard, bigger than European-size, with two rectangular pillows in front—sometimes upright, sometimes laying down.
“The perfect formula for us is four sleeping pillows, two Euros and a lumbar.” “Not so many that you will lose your mind moving them every day or end your marriage.”

In my opinion, there are still factors to consider when styling your bed with sleeping and decorative pillows. First, the size of the room matters. The size bed weather it’s a twin, Queen or King will make a difference between looking overdone or comfy and cozy. The style of the bed does needs to be considered as well, is it a large upholstered headboard, a low vintage spindle, or a midcentury style. This will all depend on how many pillows will look aesthetically pleasing. Yes, there is a such a thing of to two many pillows! Bedroom pictures all have 4 sleeping pillows with 1- 2-3 decorative. The King bed has 4 sleeping pillows and 4 decorative …. At least 1 too many pillows! But the king bed definitely handle it with the large bedroom

I found a couple of Unique Accessories! Beautiful Ceramic Raku Vase!
What is Raku Firing?

The Raku technique is essentially when glazed ceramics are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and are then placed in a material that would be able to catch fire, such as sawdust or newspaper. This technique is used to starve the piece of oxygen, which creates a myriad of colors within the glaze.

Feeling good in your home is key! Your home is where we need to feel your best. So you can relax, rejuvenate, mend body and mind after a long day. Home is a place for wellness. Making your home a place you can restore yourself so you can focus on doing what's important to you! We will simply plan and work together to make this happen to get that feeling of comfort, organization and peacefulness when you walk into your home or apartment. You have a good sense of what you want but need help putting it all together. You need a interior decorator or designer. Get in touch!

This is a picture of my Vintage Vignette. Little story......
My home is a mix of old and new. Our house is an old farmhouse from the 1790s, so mixing antique accessories and modern-day decor works well. I did this vignette probably 2–3 years back, very on-trend. Although appropriate for this home, I admit I never knew what this style was that I creating was called until I started reading more about different styles. What’s it called? GrandMillanial! Yup, you guessed it a lot of the millennials have been relishing in this style. Mixing some of their grandma’s table linen, and antiques and re-upholstering their furniture with beautiful botanical and floral peony patterns linens, and wallpaper. This style incorporates a traditional peaceful feel. Like I’ve been saying … it’s a feeling! It has to come from somewhere. It's our parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles that are the people we learn from. This feeling that they are creating brings back so many memories. Who doesn’t remember going to their grandparents and having that comfy cozy feeling? I remember going to my Nonnie’s house and she would be changing out those large draperies, seasonally!
I truly have always been that person who makes what they have work! I mean… you have to use what you have, you just can’t go out and keep buying everything all the time right? This is something my aunt Pauly would say. ( My aunt Pauly, passed away a while back. Funny her Birthday was yesterday.) Aunty Pauly taught me a lot about decorating. She help me and at the time I didn't even realize it! I have always been eclectic! Probably because I was always having to watch my money! So what do you do? You have to switch it up, recycle your stuff, and make the old look new again.
My Aunty Pauly also would tell Maria you can make s**t look like Ice Cream!
When you mix furnishing and accessories that are old and new it creates interest and becomes more unique!

Comfy, temporary basement bedroom finished! Added left over floor tile, polyurethane the stone which really cleaned up the space , small window was put in and electrical outlet on the ceiling next to night stand and recessed lighting. A pop of color on shiplap wall, using Farrow and Balls Sudbury Yellow which brings out the gold in the stone. Decor and bedding recycled for around the house .. cleaning up a end table that was sitting in the basement and has been in the family for ever. Use milk paint blue moon. I did buy a lamp and a decorative accessory of wood beads.. along with some storage baskets for guest, and 3 small🌵 cactus for the window sill!

If you think that floating shelving is a short-lived fad, think again! A little history…First introduced in the 1900’s
Open shelving has certainly evolved since then. Built with the need for more storage. Open shelving was then featured in mid-century homes between 1930 and 1960 as a way for homeowners to store their pots and pans and display their most prized cooking possessions
Now they can be incorporated to almost any kitchen to add a modern touch, style function. They can be practical, a easy way to grab your most used kitchen items ..small kitchen appliances, dishes., cups etc.
There are many options of floating shelving. Don’t be afraid to mix and match wood colors in your home ..different floor colors and different shelving colors are a nice contrast.
Make sure they are at least 12” apart, plenty of room for vases , pans etc.
Here are some pros and cons !
Pros
1. Affordable
2. DIY friendly
3. Customizable
4. Easily fits any space
5. Great for the people who love to cook.
Cons
1. They tend to sang , especially if not secured well. May need maintenance.
2. They are not good for the home owner that is a bit messy in the kitchen. And want to overcrowd items.
3. They can collect a lot of dust
4. Can be a hazard for small children.. wanted to reach up and grab something they see!

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As we know, Gray was quite the color trend and extremely popular for over that past 10 years! Now homeowners are looking to get rid of some of that gray, ( which can be, way too much ) but we still want to stay with those neutral tones. Homeowners want to give their home a fresh look without having to change to much. You can get rid of some of that cold gray and add some warmth to it by selecting the right color!
So let’s do it!
I’m so excited the 2023 trend is now entering into more of brown / gray undertones .. Tan, taupe, beiges and warm off whites. In my opinion I would rather sit in a room with warmer tones then with colder tones. I mean I just love it.. always have. I find it gives me more of a relaxed feeling, I feel cozy more grounded. Thoughts??

In my clients home she still wanted to keep some gray, like a lot of homeowners that have re-built, newly built or renovated there homes in the last 5-10 years she felt like she had just painted the room not long ago.
But, Happily my client agreed it was just too much gray!
In her home we did kept the gray on the timeless wainscoting feature which looks modern and fresh. But we got rid of the gray she had on the walls and we used BM Clay Beige. These two neutral tones combined really made the room look rich and is a great contrast.

I’m sorry no before and after pics. I will take other picture when the client get all of her furniture in the room. Still some floor and electrical work to do!
Oh did I mention , I have the best clinet EVER, thank you Judy, you are so awesome to work with !!

Ideas on how do you make your wainscoting or walls look modern?

1. Update classic wainscoting with modern colors. ...
2. Use gloss paint to reflect light. ...
3. Pair traditional wainscoting with a modern wallpaper. ...
4. Use bold wainscoting to balance out an accent. ...
5. Contrast old and new materials. ...
6. Create contrast with playful, quirky decor. ...
7. Create an all-contemporary design.

Freni Decor & Design …Spring special ! Help with Color Scheme or Paint Selection $75 for one room reg $125, two room $125 reg $150. You get the picture. Until end of June. Hourly is $75 .. Great Design & Decor takes time!

What’s important when creating table vignettes! Balance, proportion, hues, symmetry and spacial awareness!

Your entryway should make you smile, feel relaxed and at ease. Creating this space is so important for your mindset. Did you ever walk into the entrance of your home and feel anxious, then all of a sudden you're in a bad mood? If you walk into your home and this feeling of chaos comes over you, it's time to do something about it. Entryways need to be clean and organized with good stoage. You should have a place where you can put keys, coats, shoes, umbrellas, pocketbooks, dog supplies etc. Creating a clean, organized environment and added accessories that are not only functional but make you smile. Giving you the feeling that you stepped into your vacation home. This is the feeling we are going for!
Wait, this is our vacation home! Regardless of whether it's your vacation home, it's all about that feeling.
If you need a quick guide to help create that space. Get in touch!
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ENTRYWAYS! If you need a quick guide to help create that space. Get in touch either by phone, zoom or we can redesign in person together. Re-Design and decor doesn’t have to be expensive. Hourly rate is $75. You may only need me for 1-2-3hrs or for a full day.
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Your entryway should make you smile, feel relaxed and at ease. Creating this space is so important for your mindset. Did you ever walk into the entrance of your home and feel anxious, then all of a sudden you're in a bad mood? If you walk into your home and this feeling of chaos comes over you, it's time to do something about it. Entryways need to be clean and organized with good stoage. Have a place where you can put keys, coats, shoes, umbrellas, pocketbooks, dog supplies etc. Creating a clean, organized environment, added accessories that are not only functional but make you smile. Giving you the feeling that you stepped into your vacation home. This is the feeling we are going for!

How do you utilize a corner space?

Do you need a smart and Stylish way to utilize an empty corner space? Are you looking to have a cool, contemporary look or trying to create a safe, cozy warm space or corner? What are the best THINGS to put in that corner? How do you create and determine how this space will look and feel? What are the benefits of how you will feel because of the way that a space looks and is organized? What are the colors and the textures needed to create this space?
Get in touch! We’ll work together either in person, phone conversation or zoom online. .com

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful! -William Morris-

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