Entries by tfiori

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Designing for Emotion

Is it just me or does everyone feel a bit off kilter when they walk into a dark and cluttered room?  And, how about when you enter a light-filled space, filled with earth tones like beiges and browns with muted cranberry accents? Doesn’t that make you feel a little more serene and stable? It’s amazing […]

In Touch with your Home

I’ve been spending a considerable amount of time with one of my favorite clients. We’ve been having a blast working on her house, designing one room at a time.   After finishing up her family room, she sat down on her new –and now favorite – sofa. She literally started petting it, saying how warm and […]

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Gravitating to Sunlight

I can sometimes tolerate a room without windows on a dreary day but on a sunny day… it’s unbearable!  People tend to gravitate to the areas of their homes that provide them with the most sunlight and the best views. Why?  Because research repeatedly proves that natural light is healing. Stress levels decrease and mental energy is replenished in spaces that […]

Lighting in layers

A recent statistic stated that the highest population of baby boomers live in Califorina.   It should really comes as no surprise.  As we age, we naturally yearn for more natural sunlight…simply stated because it makes us feel better.   So, if you don’t live on the West Coast, here are a few easy tips […]

How to care for (engineered) quartz

As a boutique sized interior designer firm located in Bergen County, NJ, we select and oversee the installation of countertops for projects about four times a year. Here are tips on how to maintain Quartz countertops. For day to day use, clean up fresh spills with any brand dish soap and a soft microfiber or […]

How to take care of lighting fixtures

Metal or porcelain lighting should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth or duster.   Never spray fixtures with a cleaning solution or polish.   If it is necessary to use a cleaning agent, please apply only a mild detergent to a soft, damp cloth for gentle cleansing.  DO NOT use scouring agents, abrasive sponges, […]

How to take care of leather

For Stubborn Spots and Stains: Vacuum to remove loose soil. Use a mild solution of soap and water. Apply the solution to a clean wet sponge and wash, then rinse well. Let air dry naturally. Always try the cleaning method in a hidden area first to be sure of the results. Clean the entire area […]

Trade Day

We recognize that your time is valuable. In order to work as efficiently as possible we have what we call “trade day”. This is the day where we are taking on-site measurements, filming and photographing every angle and reviewing any open final criteria. We’re also photographing and measuring any of our client’s furniture that will […]

How we charge for design

We know what works best for certain clients may not work well for others, therefore we offer two options as to how we charge for our design fees. Depending on the project, we will either charge a flat design fee or an hourly fee. There are many factors involved in making this decision – here’s […]

THE MOST CHIC: FIORI INTERIOR DESIGN

We are grateful to The Most Chic for choosing to add Fiori Interior Design to their list of “chic” Interior Design firms! How chic! “When we live in a beautifully designed home our environments give back to us tenfold.” Fast Facts From Wyckoff, NJ Seen in…Bergen County Interior Designers – Home Design Ideas and Picturesthird time’s […]

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Harvey Cedars, New Jersey Beach House

Harvey Cedars, New Jersey Beach House I have a habit of redesigning homes in my head.  So when my good friend, who happens to be a realtor, showed me this amazing home on Long Beach Island in Harvey Cedars, these images appeared in my head. Starting with the dining area, I envisioned a classic round Saarinen tulip table surrounded by […]

HOW WE WORK: After the in-home consultation

Once the agreement is reviewed and signed, we collect a retainer – this fee is a percentage – based on the overall scope of work. (as outlined in the agreement)Included in the agreement are future meeting dates based on both our client’s and our availability. This allows us all to plan our calendars while setting […]

How we work: Our Initial Consultation

I’m always asked how we work so, of course, I thought this could be the perfect opportunity for a blog post. It’s always starts with a phone call.   After a 10 – 20 conversation and we like what each other has to say, we’ll schedule an in-home 1.5 hour to 2 hour consultation. This […]

Design Principle #3 of Designing for Wellness: Spatial Planning.

In this month’s newsletter, we’re discussing the third installment of our six design principles: Spatial Planning. A client recently asked us to re-design their large sized family room. Seating in the current layout consisted of only a sectional and a recliner.  In our questionnaire we uncovered the fact that the wife usually found herself reading […]

Quality over Quantity

I faithfully read the Wall Street Journal.   Surprisingly (or NOT…)  I typically don’t read the financial section but a bold headline in a recent wealth management report caught my eye. It read… “The Best Financial Advice I Ever Got”..  Manisha Thakor, VP of Financial well-being at wealth-management firm Brighton Jones quoted her grandfather who said: “buy few, but […]

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How does your home tell your story?

Several weeks ago we spent the weekend  in Philadelphia.  The hotel’s restaurant, The Urban Farmer,  has such a cool vibe that I had to check out its back story.  “The Urban Farmer backdrop is warm and elegant, yet quaint and rustic visually telling the life-story of the hardworking, country farmer who marries the cosmopolitan art-collector. The result is […]

Award Winning Design

For the second year running, we are proud to announce that Fiori Interior Design has been awarded the Design Excellence Award by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for two of our projects.   The first, which I will discuss briefly, fell under the category of “Specialty and Unique Spaces”.   […]

How to care for a Custom Rug

Needless to say: vacuum regularly every 1-2 weeks.What to do about a spill: If it’s dry wine use WD40 followed by 91% alcohol. (isopropal alcohol – available from CVS to remove any WD40 residue). If it’s still wet use soap and warm water followed by clear water. ALWAYS BLOT AND DO NOT SCRUB. Call us […]

Window Treatment Care

We advise vacuuming every few months with a brush attachment. Dry clean as needed. (which really shouldn’t be that often). Fiori Interior Design offers a white glove service in which we will arrange to have someone come to your home, take down the treatments, and then reinstall the treatments once they are dry-cleaned.For 100% linen […]

How to clean & maintain wood surfaces

Wood pieces like dining tables, chairs and end tables need to maintain their fine finish by simply dusting with a soft clean cloth, always rubbing with the grain. If you use your dining table frequently, every six months, polish with a high quality furniture polish. Apply the polish in a thin, even coat with a […]