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Studio with Design Teams Fueling Growth of Decorating Den Interiors
Franchise owners who have moved from home-based studio/offices to outside locations and built a team of decorators have played a significant role in Decorating Den Interiors achieving new retail milestones in 2015. “Several of our top franchises have as many as five design professionals, along with the owner, working from the same studio,” said Jim […]
Decorating Den Interiors Honors Top Design Businesses
Easton, Md.— Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design franchise company, named its Chairman’s Circle award winners for being the top five-percent in sales in 2015. “The Chairman’s Circle awards are the first we announce each year,” says Jim Bugg, Jr., president and CEO. This recognition was started by James S. […]
International Magazine features 32 Decorating Den Interiors’ Room Makeovers
Easton, Md.—The just-published winter issue of the international consumer art, architecture and design magazine Arabella contains 28 pages of award-winning room makeovers designed and furnished by Decorating Den Interiors design professionals from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Titled Beautiful Interiors and a Beautiful Business, the article can be viewed at http://arabelladesign.com/a_sliders/2015/d%20winter/Decorating_Den_Winter2015.html. “What makes these makeovers […]
Decorating Den Interiors’ Technology Director Wins International Award
Decorating Den Interiors’ information technology director Charles (C.J.) Wood received one of this year’s top awards from global software developer Spiceworks (www.spiceworks.com). Wood was presented the company’s Champion Award at its annual SpiceWorld IT Conference held recently in Austin, Texas. Wood was cited for “a unique mix of commitment, creativity and charisma, in relentlessly promoting […]
Home Furnishings Business I T Pro Advises on Windows 10
Easton, Md.— Decorating Den Interiors’ Information Technology Director Charles (C J) Wood has published Microsoft Windows 10 upgrade advice on an influential technology blog. His article can be read at http://blog.neweggbusiness.com/over-easy/installing-windows-10-in-the-workplace-a-testimonial/ “We finally have an operating system that is friendly with the growing world of technology,” he writes. “Whether you use a tablet with a […]
Furniture dominates Decorating Den Interiors first-half retail sales
Decorating Den Interiors announced that the company’s first-half 2015 sales performance achieved a milestone with furniture sales taking over the top product category for the first time in the company’s 46-year history. “While our design professionals sell a significant amount of window coverings, wallpaper, flooring and accessories, they also are able to directly provide clients […]
Franchise Owner Make News Throughout the U.S. and Canada
Making news in their local markets, regionally and nationally is rather common place for Decorating Den Interiors design professionals. We are pleased to offer this sampling from recent months: Sensational Sofas: Article in Katy, Texas Magazine features Katie Rioux (Calgary) “Trendy Touches” and Dianne Wallis (Paris, Ontario) “Eclectic Mix” http://www.issuu.com/decoratingdeninteriors6/docs/sensational-sofas__1_.splitted-and-_0679298e6ab6ed Profile of a Young Professional: […]
Milwaukee design professional featured in Elle Décor
Easton, Md.— The award-winning room makeover by Suzan Wemlinger, Milwaukee design professional who was named Decorator of the Year by Decorating Den Interiors (http://suzanw.decoratingden.com/), is featured in a full page in the September issue of Elle Décor magazine, which has a circulation of more than 500,000. “Since Suzan’s design was selected best overall from 267 […]
Decorating Den Interiors names Suzanne Price new Director of Training and Education Melanie Jakab retires after nine years
Suzanne Price Easton, Md.— Decorating Den Interiors has named Suzanne Price, of Rockville, Md., as its new director of training and education replacing Melanie Jakab who has retired after nine years in that position. “Suzanne has the right experience to continue to grow our expertise in the business of interior design. She has the practical […]
Decorating Den Interiors Vice President Offers Tips at AHFA Marketing Meeting
Addressing the American Home Furnishings Alliance 2015 Marketing Meeting, David Haseley, vice president, merchandising and marketing for Decorating Den Interiors, offered a variety of tips fitting the conference theme: “Upfront Marketing: Staying AHEAD-Not Just on Top-of Your Game.” “Customization and personalization will combat the commoditization of home furnishings that often comes from the Internet,” the […]