Phone: 831.535.9665
630 36th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
"Kathie, from Your Décor, presented to our Board of Directors a wonderful plan to update, refresh and renew the interior of our building. She has a wonderful eye for color and knew just what we needed to do in order to improve our facility so we could bring in more rental functions. We found her enthusiastic, creative and professional. She’s been a delight to work with".
Watsonville Women’s Club
"I needed help with decorating and painting my new condo, especially my bedroom. Kathie, from Your Décor, was creative, fast and responsive to my ideas and needs. The space looks great and I cam in under budget, what more could you ask for!" Jan, Capitola.
Jan, Capitola
"Last week Kathy finished transforming the bathroom counter in my home giving it a spa like feel. I have not made any changes as everything functions just great for my needs. She was able to reuse things I was already using in my bathroom space as well as bring in other items she found in my home, (my garage and linen closet to be exact). She also worked with me for several hours to reorganize my bathroom cabinets giving me no excuse for leaving anything unnecessary out on the counter top. I am so happy with her skills and good eye I have asked her to take on my guest room as soon as her schedule permits!
Great job and thanks for the non-judgmental approach!"
Joy
"While preparing our loft area for overnight guests, we realized our guest/loft area was not looking fresh or welcoming. The day after our guests left we called Kathie and scheduled an appointment for her to come "fix" the room. Kathie came and rearranged the furniture, pictures, plants, and nick knacks, giving the room new life. She made our room a cozy place for relaxing which we have been enjoying! We now feel comfortable having company for overnight stays. We love that she was able to draw out the essence of who we are, honor that, and reflect it using our own home décor. She was pleasant and fun yet down to business."
The Roedigers
"It was a genuine pleasure to work with Kathie as she developed a plan for our daughter's room. She truly listened to what we, our daughter really, wanted and brought us several ideas to review. She took great care when it came to finding fabrics and such to highlight our daughter's bedroom. She integrated our ideas into her own to establish a special area for her. Kathie was conscience of our small budget and actually spent less than what we budgeted for. We felt very comfortable with Kathie's lighthearted approach and businesslike attitude. My husband and I would highly recommend her expertise to anyone."
Fred and Joan
"Kathie is prompt, diligent, professional and was a pleasure to work with.”
Candy
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for staging our house. We have gotten so many compliments on it! If we aren’t able to sell because of the market, we’ll be thrilled to stay!”
Deanne & Tom
“Absolutely love it. Warm and honey. Changes made to the condo make it look bigger, and it’s more functional.”
Beth Ann
“Excellent! Totally added space and functionality, plus added a slight female touch to a ‘man’s land’. I will recommend your service.”
Kirk
“Thanks so much, your ideas were perfect for us!”
Kelly
“Your attention and quick response were noticed by both me and my client. I believe that your services have gone a long way to making the home more appealing to a broader market and should secure a quick sale of the property.”
Through the creative rearrangement of your existing furniture, artwork, and accessories, Your Décor can transform an everyday space into a warm and inviting room. We will help you create a pleasing atmosphere with the appeal of a professionally designed room at a fraction of the cost of a complete remodel. At Your Décor we take great care in working with your personality and lifestyle by using your treasured and not so treasured belongings leaving you with a refreshed, revitalized space.
If you are newly married or in the process of combining households, Your Décor can help you coordinate mismatched furnishings into a pleasingly blended environment. Let us take the stress out of your home design for you!
Reasons for Hiring an Interior Decorator for Your Redesign Needs:
Avoid Costly Mistakes - Decorators do this for a living, they come with a wealth of knowledge that saves you time and money.
Solve Your Problems - Lack of storage, poor traffic flow, a characterless room, Decorators are trained to help you solve these problems.
Great Style & Quality - Hire a Decorator to avoid buying into a short lived trend. We know how to give you a long-lasting classic look that will last for years.
Guidance Through Possibilities - Ever walk into a furniture store and become overwhelmed by all of the choices? Let a trained eye be your guide and steer you through the options to get the perfect look for you and your family.
Referee - I'll be the bad guy! You love one thing; your spouse loves something completely different. I can be the third party to solve any disagreements.
The Power To Get The Job Done - We all start our projects with excitement and good intentions. But many times life gets in the way and those projects sit for weeks, months, years. It's a Decorators job to get the project done, right down to the placement of the last accessory.
Interior Decorating
Design is not just how it looks and feels, design is how it works.
Our Interior Decorating service includes space planning, color consultation, assistance in choosing furnishings, lighting, floor coverings, art, and accessorizing. These services are designed to fit your needs, preferences, and budget.
Without the cost of a designer price tag, whatever your decorating dilemma may be, Your Décor can create spaces that welcome you home again and again!
Great decorating should be a reflection of the people who live in the home, not just a copy of a picture in a magazine. Your Decor will work closely with you to ensure you are left with something you will truly love and be comfortable in.
Top 5 Interior Decorating and Art Trends for 2008
1. Natural Inspiration The natural look of wood and other elements found throughout nature is a huge decorating trend for 2008. Gentle greens, earthy browns, rustic silvers, brushed coppers, sky blues, golden yellows and other nature- inspired colors will add warmth to you décor. Look for artwork that pairs the earth-inspired colors with a darker natural touch.
2. Contrasting Colors Look for colors that complement each other in a distinct way. Softer hues of white and ivory contrasted with rich tones and bright accents. Think soft colors with timely bursts of flare like bright reds, oranges and yellows amongst the darker, softer and muted colors. Look for art trends to find a successful balance of both worlds: soft with hints of bold.
3. Texture The ability to feel what you see is an important trend for decorating in 2008. Mixing textures enhances the visual impact and adds a sense of completeness. Think contrasting natural colors and textures in a way that adds luxury in a very dramatic way. Mixing traditional, ornate frames with contemporary and modern art trends is also an excellent way to enhance the harmonizing textured appearance Look for wrapped or framed canvas artwork that enhances not only your walls but also your entire décor.
4. Simple and Sophisticated Veer away from gaudy and overdone. Luxury no longer means ‘more’ it means simple and concise. 2008 decorating styles feature simple statements that enhance the feeling of tranquility. Creating a harmonious atmosphere that inspires peace is also a very popular trend this year. Homes are becoming so much more than just a dwelling and should inspire a sense of sanctuary. Keep in mind, simplicity is not minimalism. Simple and relaxing, not cluttered and chaotic. Look for artwork that calms but is not lifeless; everything from landscapes to abstracts should gently inspire rather than complicate.
5. Impressive Impact Look for wall art style trends that make one statement powerfully instead of many statements quietly. Use oversized décor in a way that makes an impact. Present a large focal point that can make a lasting impression. The proper use of impactful pieces is a popular idea when creating harmoniuious and peaceful surrounding. Using large pieces helps shift the focus of perspective of what is typically thought of as important; it’s very Zen. Look for massive art prints on canvas.
Color Consulting
Color has the ability to evoke emotion, inspire, energize, heal, surprise and even fool us.
Color is the most important element in creating interior spaces; it is also the least expensive way to update a look. Shades of Red express energy and passion, while greens emote tranquility and a sense of peace. Selecting the right color will revitalize your home reflecting your personality and lifestyle. With more than 1800 colors available on the market today, picking the best colors for your room can be an overwhelming task. Your Décor can help you choose the colors for your home leaving you with a space you will truly love to come home to!
Professional Organizing
Clutter is stuff that's not organized, not respected, not honored.
Your Decor specializes in finding solutions for organizing dilemmas, focusing on removing unnecessary stress factors often caused by clutter and lack of productive routines.
Professional Organizing is a hands-on activity that provides immediate results. Once your space has been decluttered & organized your anxiety level will decrease dramatically. You will feel a sense of relief and once again in control of your life.
If you are looking for a way out of clutter and into a simpler,
organized life, Your Décor can help. Without judgment, we will work with you on an organization project which will maximize space, minimize stress, improve efficiency and overall improve your quality of life.
Everything you own has a call on your energy. Look at your possessions with fresh eyes and ask yourself if each object reflects your love for yourself and your home. If not, it is time to let them go.
Ask yourself: “Do I really love this object?” Do I use it?” “Do I need it?” If the answer to any of these is “NO” it’s clutter – so get rid of it!
Clutter is emotional. It may take a while to be comfortable with letting things go. One you start, it’s hard to stop, and you’ll feel lighter, younger and more alive!
Start small. If you attack it all with gusto you can end up being overwhelmed. Set a target of one drawer, shelf or cupboard per day or week. Once you get going the momentum will build.
Recruit a friend to help. Even if they just sit with a drink in hand, telling you what clothes may not suit you any longer, it’ll be great motivation and encouragement.
Get rid of anything that’s broken or is a hassle to use or clean. If you just hoard things away, your subconscious will know they are there!
Life constantly changes and evolves and our homes are a reflection of this. We never really own anything in life; we are only custodians of things for a while, so clear out to allow the space for new beginnings.
Simplify your life. Simplifiying will leave you time to focus on what is really important to you.
Organization means different things at different times and in different spaces. Sometimes it means paring down,
Donating, tossing and selling.
Sometimes it means adding or
Buying the perfect shower caddy or storage basket.
But the goal is always the same; to make order out of chaos. To bring a sense of control, meaning and ease to your busy life.
Property Enhancement
When you are ready to put your home on the market, give it a decorator's edge.
Property Enhancement, sometimes referred to as Staging, is the process of preparing your home before it is put on the market. The process enhances the property's presentation which is a significant factor in getting top dollar for your home. This proven system of arranging furnishings, eliminating unnecessary items, decluttering, and overall cleaning and repairing leaves a positive impact on potential buyers.
A favorable impression is created by showcasing your home's best features, starting from curbside and continuing throughout your home. Your Décor will give your home the advantage when it comes to competing with other homes on the market in your neighborhood.
Prospective buyers make a decision within a few seconds of walking through your front door. Buyers will spend the rest of the tour confirming their first impression whether it is favorable or not.The impression you would like potential buyers to have after viewing your home is "this house won't be on the market long, let's put an offer in now". A well prepared home makes buyers want to move in not move on.
