I recently had the opportunity to receive four hours of Design Services from April King of DESIGNRx, Ltd. here at my home in Santa Fe, NM, and the difference her suggestions and changes have made is palpable.
First we simply placed my pillows differently in the living room, combining colors and patterns I'd never thought to use together. Then we grouped the table top items like small sculptures and pots, flowers and pictures. April also brought me a small floor light and positioned it so my plants are lit from below at night, bringing a soft, soothing flow to the whole room.
April has a discerning eye, and she made some suggestions that have transformed the space in the other main living area of my home. To describe this space I can only say it's one long room off the living room, containing a dining room, a meditation space and my office.
I have a large teak hutch piece that was left to me by my Mother, and I cherish it, though it tends to take over a space. April carefully planted the seed that I ought to try moving it from the meditation area to the office wall, away from the dining area. I was very resistant to this suggestion because I had just moved two large bookshelves into my office to give it more of a library feel. I had been excited about that change and I hadn't yet had a chance to enjoy it. However, after April suggested I move two paintings from my office into the meditation space, that change was such a revelation of space that moving the hutch became something I simply had to do sooner than later.
There is so much more light now in the meditation space, and there's now a place for two people to sit together with an open, calm feel surrounding them, whereas before, my Mom's piece took all the space and formed a kind of tunnel between the dining and living room.
I love the changes April suggested - and believe me, when every single person who walks into my home feels and sees the difference immediately and says so, you know it's a good thing!
I have been further inspired to clear more clutter and make some of the other rooms in my home more open now. A huge thank you to you April King of DESIGNRx!! And, to those who would use April's professional services, be prepared to be surprised and very pleased when your rooms properly showcase your treasured objects and the space is utilized fully. Such a pleasure.
Nancy A
Associate Broker
Barker Realty
Santa Fe, NM
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