Introducing

COUNTRY FRENCH

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This year we are pleased to share with you the soft, feminine, timeless pieces of Park Hill's Country French Collection.  This collection is so much more than just a gathering of beautifully crafted and thoughtfully designed home decor; it's a collection waiting for a story to be told.

What will your story be? 

A DECOR8 HOME DESIGN SNACK

What Makes A Room Successful 

Leslee Adams, CID
Residential Interior Designer
Graduate: New York Institute of Art & Design
Owner - Decor8 Home & Holiday, Chester, New Jersey

I grew up in a house where the living room was rarely used.  In fact, we used to joke that just stepping into the room would set off some sort of alarm.  All the furniture was new, fussy, or formal, creating the opposite of what the word living in living room was all about.  An unused room has a particular sensibility that's hard to dispel - for my part I think of a stuffy atmosphere, unyielding furniture and unspoken conversation.  
 

It's been said that a successful room is one that doesn't try to hard, is physically and visually comfortable and manages to delight the people living there over time.  Virtually the complete opposite of what I grew up with.  Given the ease and accessibility of today's design style, it is with no small measure of surprise that I often marvel at the significant efforts that go into developing this effortless look.  Today's design styles center on simplicity.  Simplicity is basically a form of restraint and one must be conscious of it in order to attain it.  But simplicity does not mean that you are allowed only one sofa, one table, one chair.  You don't need to live in a barren room to create a simple, successful design.  A single sofa plopped front and center before a media cabinet does not constitute a compelling room.  Nor does simplicity require that you reject other forms of design altogether.  What is does mean is that you should approach the design of your home with conviction - surround yourself with items that mean something to you and choose furnishings and details that make you happy or inspired or content.

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Home has to be the place where you can relax.  It needs to express relaxation without becoming a maintenance burden.  While the days of the cluttered look are over, the rigors of minimalism may to be too demanding for everyday life.  Strike a balance by making sure there's plenty of cupboard space for all the unglamorous bits and pieces and adequate shelf space for sentimental treasures that turn your house into a home, and then choose easy-maintenance furnishings.  Add plenty of items that invite relaxation, such as a plush sofa, cushions, table lamps, and the latest magazines.  Softness underfoot in the form of carpets and rugs just beg you to kick off your shoes for the ultimate in comfort.  Fully upholstered chairs for dining immediately suggest a long and lazy meal with family and friends.  This fresh take on dining room seating - complete with matching cushions for extra back support while eating is both inviting and comfortable.  

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Yes, trendy styles can be fun but they're not always practical.  Remember, you and other family members have to live in your home, so work toward making it comfortable as well as stylish. Use furniture where you need it, not where it's "supposed" to be.  Place a hutch, sideboard or dresser or amazing accent piece in the living room if the look works for you.  Gather inspiration by looking through books and magazines and noting what color combinations you like in other homes, shops, cafes and restaurants.  It is important to keep in mind however, that your home is really an extension of you.  It should tell your story and be an expression of your own unique personality.

Have questions or a decorating topic you'd like to us to discuss??  Don't be shy. We'd love to hear from you.
Email us at decor8home@optonline.net.  

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With Over 14 Years Experience in Residential Interior Design, We'll Help You Pull It All Together - from Room Planning to Fabric Selection to Lighting, Window Treatments and Installation and All The Rest.  Send us your information and we'll contact you with more details on our services.  Or, If Your Prefer, Just Call Us @ 908-879-0026!

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

IT'S OUR FAVORITE STORE.  LESLEE IS GREAT TO WORK WITH.  HER WREATHS AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE GORGEOUS.

JANICE B., STATEN ISLAND

I LOVE THIS STORE!  I ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING THAT'S PERFECT FOR MY HOME - A PILLOW, A THROW OR SOMETHING FOR MY WALLS.  THE DISPLAYS ARE BEAUTIFUL!

ANN MARIE H., MORRISTOWN

YOU DON'T FIND DECORATIVE ITEMS LIKE THESE IN A BOX STORE.  THE SELECTIONS ARE UNIQUE, AFFORDABLE AND GREAT QUALITY.

LISA A., LONG VALLEY

MORE REASONS TO VISIT CHESTER ...

23rd Annual Spring Chester
Craft Show
Experience a wide variety of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art, and country crafts. Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home. Be sure to stroll through Historic Chester and visit over 80 unique shops and eateries which are just steps away from the show. You will discover a wonderful selection of antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections, and wonderful eateries.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
June 5th & 6th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Municipal Field, 134 Main Street, Chester,NJ

DECOR8 HOME & HOLIDAY

15 Perry Street, Chester, New Jersery  07930

Tel: (908) 879-0026

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