About Me

Ever since I was a kid, I had an eye for Design. I am the type of girl who steps into a room, no matter where it is and can find areas that need improvement. Every season is a good reason to reorganize, decorate or completely re-design a room or closet. Living in Manhattan can be very expensive so I make sure every sqauare foot is utilized to its capacity. This isnt just a hobby of mine, I have worked in the Home Remodeling business for many years as a Designer, Project Planner and Buildings department expeditor. I went from hiring the contractor to being the contractor. I have taken courses in Interior Design at FIT in NYC and I have been chosen to design homes for high end media staff of (HBO and ABC) just to name a few, even down to even the average school teacher. I have a philopshy that your space should reflect your personality and lifestyle. I like to get to know my clients personally, things like; what their favorite color is, type of music they listen to, what their area of work is and this is the method I use in order to deliver results that exceed their expectations.

HeadBoards

Headboards make all the difference in a bedroom. You can either choose to not apply one and instead use pillows to implement the decor, or you can add a headboard and make a huge impression. I added a few headboards that are new in style and are said to be super trendy. Tell me what you think?




Room Ideas for Kids

Most of my viewers live in a  warm comfortable space that doesnt occupy a large amount of square footage and have trouble finding the right type of look for their children's room that doesnt resemble a nursery.  I  decided to introduce some impressive decorating ideas you may wish to utilize that can work for children ages 5 and up. Let me know what you think.










Happy New Year!!! 2012 is finally here

Thank you all for visiting my page frequently and subscribing subscribers. I appreciate all of your support and promise to continue to bring you new design ideas and answer all of your questions regarding your homes or office spaces. I hope this year brings you health, prosperity and fortune.


From all us at Noir Decor to all of you,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Custom Designer Wall Paper


Its always a pleasure to decorate a home with wallpaper. It saves time instead of using paint and at the same time offers creativity, style and art.


There are thousands of colors and patterns to choose from.


Its important to express to your designer or salesperson the room where the wallpaper will be installed. The type of material used for a bathroom or kitchen will be different than the type installed in a dry room.


Wild and crazy patterns should only be used in a small area inside a room that has solid colors and no other existing patterns.


If you plan to use paper in a bedroom, make sure it's only applied to one wall as an accent piece. Too much can turn out to be quite tasteless and make the room appear to be smaller.


Grey, off white and black are used to create a very modern look , it doesn't go out of style and is always a pleasure to look at.


Bold, black and gold with white wainscot serves as a dramatic piece. In order to adore this design your style level must be on 10 or else for some its just busy.

Soaking Tubs


Black Embossed Freestanding tub, which is made of quartzite and offered in two sizes: 63 in. x 30 in. and 71 in. x 311/2 in. Available in a variety of matte and gloss colors, it is shaped on one end to support the bather in a fully reclining position and on the other for sitting upright. The tub comes with an integral overflow and can be specified with an optional matching blu•stone drain cover.


From Tyrell and Laing International comes Imperia, a 76 1/2-in. x 45-in. x 24-in. soaking tub made from Mastercast engineered composite stone. It is designed for two bathers and comes with a gel coat finish in a variety matte and gloss colors. The tub is now available with a recycled filler, making it eligible for LEED points.


Wetmar, a natural stone composite, and offered in white only.


The new Image-In collection from Wetstyle comprises four tone-on-tone decorative motifs available on the company’s Ove and Cube tubs. Applied in a matte white finish to subtly contrast the tubs’ high-gloss exterior, the motifs include Earth, which evokes cracked clay; Water , whose fluid lines are inspired by the ocean; Flora a pattern of blossoms; and Calligraphy, a study in arabesques.


Antonio Lupi’s Wanda is formed of Ceramilux, a glossy material that allows for experimentation with different forms, shapes and thicknesses. Roomy enough to accommodate two, the tub measures 178 cm x 84 cm x 77.2 cm and features a high back that functions as a backrest. It is available in white.


Tired of the long, narrow and ovoid? Lacava’s Twin Set is a circular tub with a 52 7/8-in. diameter and a height of 19 1/2 in. Formed of white solid surface, it comes in a matte or gloss finish with a decorative solid-surface drain and can double as a shower base for a floor- or ceiling-mounted showerhead. It weighs 397 pounds and has a 122-gallon capacity.

CounterTops

Clients are challenged with the idea of what counter top type would be best. There aren't too many options as far as the  type of material or type of edge to cut out but there are almost limitless options for color.  One of my favorites is Marble Carrera. However; some consider Marble to be porous to wines and burning, I'm not a wine drinker so this wouldn't be a problem for me. If you plan to actually use the kitchen you are planning to renovate its best that you go with a very durable type stone such as a Ceasarstone or Silestone. These two types of stones are non-porous and are heat resistant. They come in a variety of colors and some even imitate marble or granite. Ceasar and Sile are 70%Quartz and 30% man-made material and are usually accompanied with a very impressive warranty. Take a look at some of the kitchen models that have included various stone installations.


Motivo Bossed collection by Ceasarstone


Excellent for simple rooms and can be added to provide accents


Chocolate truffle, This is a recycled product also produced by ceasarstone


If you add this to any kitchen or bathroom it is sure to give it a boost in appearance





                                                                              



Ceasarstone, comes in a variety of colors and can be cut using any available edge option


If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can have your stone cut as low as .25 in  - 2" thick and from 23" - 180" in width.


Its all about being creative with design and the space you are currently in.  I always tell my clients. If you plan to use a busy countertop to be easy with the cabinetry or else the kitchen would just be too busy. This theory is vice verse, if you have selected a very buy line of cabinetry, you can go with a solid color counter top and play a little with your back splash or your floors. Its not our goal to make the room look as though there are so many things going on, instead we prefer a classy look that may be welcoming to any eye.



The texture of this counter Top is that of a crocodile. It is very impressive and also come a few selected colors.


This is an idea for someone who isn't afraid to add a little color.


Blizzard is probably the highest requested color because it is off white and has little sparkles that give an illusion of diamonds scattered all over it. The other color high in demand would be the pure white. It is very uncommon to find a stone that is of one solid color, but ceasarstone is doing a great job at fabricating stone to meet the consistency that buyers are seeking. (Eco-Friendly line options are also available)


If you are adding stone to a vanity or kitchen counter, you must choose a cut type for the edge. Above you have a detailed list of all available edge types to choose from.