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By Enza Maria Drago

Decorating your child’s room is one of the most exciting, yet stressful experiences a parent will have to face. You will have to cater with the demands of what your child wants and what is practical. You look at a room feeling so overwhelmed and ask yourself “where the heck should I begin?” Well then, reading this will help ease that stress and help you understand that this can be a fun activity for you and your child to do together.

The first thing you should do before you begin any project is the measure the space of the room that you are decorating. You must make a plan on what size furniture should be bought and where it should be placed.  Doing this first is important because it can help you dictate where you place…

By Enza Drago

The master bathroom is supposed to symbolize your private sanctuary. Therefore, it is important to explore in full range of different layouts before deciding which one is right for your space. This is the one of the rooms where many of my clients love to invest most of their money on, mainly because they want that spa like atmosphere.  

The most popular question that I am always asked is how much does it cost to create my dream master bathroom. I tell them that it depends on style and budget. On average, to remodel a master bathroom can cost up to $9,000, but you can spend less than $5,000 to fix up the essentials needed in the bathroom. There are a couple of my clients who are on a mission to turn their bathroom into a private…

Enza Drago, an Interior Design Expert from Bedford Interior Designs and a contributing interior designer with RealEstateSINY.com, explains the importance of a guest room in your home and how it should be decorated!

By Enza Maria

Many of my client’s often say that the kitchen is the heart of their home. Needless to say, they are correct. This is a room where meals are made with your family and friends. It also a place where memories are made during the holidays and special occasions. Kitchens are not sedate and quiet rooms. They are rooms filled with energy, aroma, and texture. They are created with a purpose, to be a utilitarian space.

There are several ways to update your kitchen on a budget and not spend an unreasonable amount of money. I recommend spending some time gathering pictures of kitchens you like from your friends home, magazines, or the internet, such as Pinterest.  Choose a style that best suits your taste.

To start, you can get new…

Enza Drago, an Interior Design Expert from Bedford Interior Designs and a contributing interior designer with RealEstateSINY.com, explains how to decorate your family room to its full potential!

By Enza Maria

As an interior designer, I enjoy decorating guest rooms for many of my clients. The purpose of a guest room is to make it look welcoming for all your guests. A guest room is supposed to feel different from any other room; It should supply comfort, elegance, sophistication, privacy, and an overall appealing atmosphere to your guests. I like to bring serenity to a room and in order to accomplish that, I become very selective when decorating my clients' guest rooms.

According to Leslie Harrington, executive director of The Color Association of The United States, "We react on multiple levels of association with colors." For example, when we see light colors, it immediately makes us feel happier and puts us in a positive mood.…

Enza talks about why you should hire an interior designer when you are remodeling or redecorating your home!

By Enza Maria

What defines a bedroom? Well, one thing would be your style. There are questions that a homeowner or renter needs to ask themselves. A bedroom is a place where your day begins and ends. This has to be a place that symbolizes who you are and also become your own personal little escape to relax.

Every square foot should be utilized not only for furniture, but for decorating possibilities. The current trend in a bedroom's furnishings is steering away from the standard set of a bed, two nightstands, and a few dressers all the same style and collections. Steering more towards romanced and eclectic combination of pieces to create a personal refuge or escape.

After you pick out the style you want and color scheme with your…

Enza talks about the importance of furniture placement and how to decorate with artwork in your home!

By: Enza Maria

Bedford Interior Design; Contributing Designer for RealEstateSINY.com

A family room is an informal, all purpose room. It is often confused with the living room. This room is designed to be a place where your family and guests gather for group recreations like watching TV, playing games, and countless other family activities. Often, the family room is adjacent to the kitchen. At times, it can lead to an outdoor living area such as the deck, garden, or terrace. Therefore, the family room should represent comfort and the style should represent the kind of time you spend there.

This room often has no single unifying theme tying them together. You can spot several different motifs that can tie them all together. Many family rooms…