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Santa isn''''t visiting us this year, we opted for an interior decorator instead. I asked for art deco meets modern organic and we''''re almost there. Our textiles -- carpet, window coverings, and our bar stools & tv cabinet aren''''t here yet so she loaned us a few pieces to get through the holidays.

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I was just going to replace our old furniture. Then we had a pipe break which flooded the living room so naturally we had to replace all the flooring, then the paint didn''t go with the new furniture so we had all the rooms painted and then the bedroom looked crappy because of all the new stuff in the living & dining rooms so that''s being redone too. This small project just took on a life of its own $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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I also wanted to add...
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I was going to start a thread asking for the after...oh my gosh! It is incredible!! Lurve Lurve Lurve it all. And now the tree does belong. What a beautiful Christmas you are going to have. All decked out and perfectly placed! Yippee!! I really like it. Great job! §
 

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it looks so glamorous and awesome! I like the juxtaposition of colors and textures. You must be very happy!
 

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I LOVE IT! Most especially those GORGEOUS chairs contrasted with the leather sectional, all the light wood balancing the red so that it doesn''t overpower. Totally worth it! Looks stunning! Congrats!
 

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Date: 12/5/2007 12:12:11 AM
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it looks so glamorous and awesome! I like the juxtaposition of colors and textures. You must be very happy!

Oh yeah, I''m definitely pleased that we have a home rather than a large house filled with empty space. I''ve been following the cats around with newspaper in my hand because I know they are planning to christen the furniture with hairballs -- gotta make the new stuff their very own, ya know.
 

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Very nice!!! I love those two arm chairs in the living room. I have been looking for something very similar, except with darker fabric (the kids ya know!). Where did you get them from?

The floors are so nice too, I love wood floors.
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Date: 12/5/2007 12:28:51 AM
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Very nice!!! I love those two arm chairs in the living room. I have been looking for something very similar, except with darker fabric (the kids ya know!). Where did you get them from?

I don''t know the manufacturer of the chairs. I''ll ask the interior decorator who designed the scheme and post it here soon as I can.
 

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Wow Matata!!! Gorgeous! I love the living room furniture. Hubby and I daydream about going modern w/our living room. Right now it is traditional and we bought brand new furniture 5 years ago so maybe in another 5 years. I will keep your room as part of our inspiration when the time comes. heeheeee
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Wow! It looks great Matata! I love your modern organic style.
Is your living room rug from pottery barn? I''ve admired a similar one there!
We have thought about getting an interior designer to help us pull everything together... we have bought a lot of furniture lately but it doesn''t feel "finished." Could you tell me more about the process - how did you choose your designer, and how much input does she have and do you have? Also, do they shop at the same places that "regular people" shop or do they have access to "special" sources? Do they get discounts? One person I know said that her designer saved her enough to make up for the designer''s fee, but I didn''t know if that was typical or not.
Thanks!
 

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Matata they look gorgeous!

I also love how your cat snuck in on the picture....
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WOW- what great "afters!" You had a wonderful space to work with.

I LUV the creme diamond-pattered fabric on those chairs, and the touches of red really POP!
 

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Date: 12/5/2007 11:45:39 AM
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Wow! It looks great Matata! I love your modern organic style.
Is your living room rug from pottery barn? I''ve admired a similar one there!
We have thought about getting an interior designer to help us pull everything together... we have bought a lot of furniture lately but it doesn''t feel ''finished.'' Could you tell me more about the process - how did you choose your designer, and how much input does she have and do you have? Also, do they shop at the same places that ''regular people'' shop or do they have access to ''special'' sources? Do they get discounts? One person I know said that her designer saved her enough to make up for the designer''s fee, but I didn''t know if that was typical or not.
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I don''t know where she''ll get the living room area rug. I did decide to go with the one in the picture but in a 9 x 12. I chose this designer after meeting with several in my area because we "clicked" and she nailed down what I wanted really fast. We met for about an hour and she asked me a lot of questions about our lifestyle, how often we entertain & with how many people, took into consideration that we''ll always have pets & needed sturdy fabrics, and respected my desire to go with environmentally friendly stuff. Their job is to give you what you want, so your input is huge. However, because she was so in tune with my tastes, she left after our initial meeting and 3 days later had the design board ready with fabric selections, layout, paint colors, flooring, & furniture pics. I was blown away because I loved it all. The only thing I changed was the fabric on the armless chairs. She wanted to do them in an off-white silk with accent pillows in the fabric that now covers the chairs. I liked the accent fabric so much that I chose to cover the entire chair with it.

You can go a couple of ways in choosing a designer -- there are firms that do design only and then there are furniture stores that usually have designers on staff. I chose the store w/the designer because the owners are awesome, moved here from California, and brought a fresh new perspective about home furnishings to our area (http://terrafirmahome.com/). The other designers I met with (who just do design) kept telling me what I wanted rather than hearing what I was saying and that was the main reason I chose not to work with them. Designers who just do design, just like those who have stores, get their stuff at prices available "to the trade". I''m not sure what that means, but I''d guess they don''t pay what we would normally pay retail. My designer didn''t charge for her design services because I chose to purchase the furniture from the store.
 

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It looks utterly FANTASTIC!!!!!

I especially love the furball trying to escape being in the picture!!!
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Date: 12/5/2007 12:45:51 PM
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I especially love the furball trying to escape being in the picture!!!
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Yesssssssss, and after we chose fabrics that complemented his fur coat! Who else would design a room around the color of the cats
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He looks particularly fetching rolling around on that red rug.
 

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This is gorgeous! Can I move in?
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Date: 12/5/2007 12:50:36 PM
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This is gorgeous! Can I move in?
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Hee hee, yeah me too!!!

I love it! Your living room is great, I love everything in it!
 

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WOW!!! Everything looks great, such an elegant look. Very inviting!!! Great job!!
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It looks awesome! I love everything you picked.
 

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Your home looks great! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I just met with an interior designer yesterday to finish up my house. Decorating has turned into a much bigger job than I thought and everything I am buying is beige. I really need someone that will stop me from making ''safe'' choices and branch out!

BTW, I loooove the red walls!
 

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How gorgeous!!!

Can we get a close up of the lighting in the dining room? It looks like such a beautiful fixture!!


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What a difference! Looks great!
 

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Everything looks beautiful! I love it!
 

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE POST MORE PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Matata, thank you so much for answering my questions about the process. Your home came out beautifully. Great timing too with the holidays! (We ordered some furniture in October and it won''t come til January... bummer!)
 

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I LOVE those chairs in your lounge room! The whole place looks fantastic-have a wonderful Christmas in your beautiful home!
 
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