Busting the Top Three Myths

Of Interior Design

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Myth 1:

Decorators. Interior Designers. Same thing.

Fact:

Interior Designers are trained professionals, who are required to “protect and enhance the health, life safety and welfare of the public.”

• Education and continuing education• Required to know and follow building codes• Licensed or in process of being licensed• Prepare construction documents, specifications and schedules, lighting plans etc.• Work with other licensed professionals: audiovisual, lighting, engineers, architects, landscape architects.

Biography

EducationProfessional Certificate in Interior Design, Fairfield University 2007MBA in Marketing, NYU’s Stern School of Business 2003BA in English Literature, Smith College 1988

ExperienceAvery Design Interiors established 2005Interior Design Assistant, Carol Brewer InteriorsInterior Design Intern, The Seward GroupWall Street: Over 10 years in marketing management, branding, sales and client relations.

Professional OrganizationsAllied Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)Studying for LEED Green Associate, Fall 2011Co-Chair of Women’s Leadership Group of ConnectMoreMember BNI Merritt MadnessMember 85 Broads

Features and Awards 1490AM WGCH RadioNew England Home Connecticut Magazine, Winter 2011Local newspapers and online articlesBuildDirect.com’s ‘Top 12 Interior Design Gurus You Should Follow on Twitter’ ‘Best of the Web’ award holiday blog post from The Decorating DivaMeritorious Service award, NYU’s Stern School of Business

your spaceyour stuff

your style

Myth 2:

My home will look like your style not mine.

Fact:

It’s all about

Relax

Repast

Retreat

Recapture

• Save you Money• Create a Plan• Simplify Your Life = Peace of Mind• Save you Time• Define and Enhance Your Style

Myth 3:

I can’t afford to hire an interior designer.

Fact:

You can’t afford not to. Here’s why

Restyle

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Work in Progress

Renovate

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Commercial Design Projects

Music Director’s Office

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Rehearsal Room

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Music Library

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