Holiday Cheer!

Designers Touch Interiors, LLC wishes you a warm and wonderful holiday creating those special memories with loved ones! See you in 2008!

Warm Contemporary!

The warmth of this contemporary living room is created by the raw silk wallcovering and Stark carpeting that acts as a backdrop on this canvass. The round pillows and curved sofa further accentuates a graceful juxtaposition to the straight linear details of the chair, table and bench ottoman.

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions!

These SKYLINE Gliding panels of fabric are similar to shoji screens and give a minimalist look with UV light protection on larger window expanses. They come in different opacities-screen, sheer, semi-opaque, opaque and natural or woven grass. With a simple track it can act as a room divider as well.

ARZU RUGS TRUNK SHOW OCTOBER 13 AND 14, 2007

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT UPTON PYNE IN BERNARDSVILLE WILL BE THE SETTING FOR OUR FIRST ARZU RUGS TRUNK SHOW ON OCTOBER 13TH AND 14TH, 2007! OVER 300 HAND-WOVEN, NATURALLY-DYED, FINELY HANDSPUN WOOL RUGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE TO BENEFIT THE WIDOWS OF AFGHANISTAN WHO ARE USING THEIR ONLY SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AFTER LOSING THEIR HUSBANDS TO THE RAVAGES OF THE TALIBAN THERE. PLEASE COME JOIN US AND DO THE HUMANITARIAN THING~HELP THESE WOMEN WEAVE HOPE BACK INTO THEIR LIVES! CONTACT THERESA@DESIGNERSTOUCHINTERIORS.COM OR CALL (973) 425-1930 TODAY!

GRAND OPEN HOUSE FEATURING ARZU RUGS AND MAUI ARTIST DON JUSKO!

THIS IS THE ARTWORK OF MY COUSIN, DONALD A. JUSKO, OF MAUI WHOSE WORKS WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE GRAND OPEN HOUSE AT MY NEW SHOWROOM ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH BETWEEN 1-5 PM. PLEASE JOIN US! RSVP BY 4/19/07

arzu rugs-weaving hope by design!

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Weaving Hope by Design!


I am so excited to announce that I will be featuring the beautiful handwoven rugs by the widows of Afghanistan whose lives have been torn apart by the ravages of war and have nowhere to turn except to utilize their weaving skills! www.arzurugs.org I will be hosting an 8' x 10' of the Resilience rug from the Couture collection. Knowing I can procure any rugs from anywhere on this planet, it does my heart GOO-D to know that I am making a difference in helping these women support and educate their children! Arzu, meaning hope in Dari, builds a foundation of hope by providing sustainable income and helping families break the cycle of poverty by providing them with above market compensation and access to education and health care. A purchase of an Arzu rug is an investment in the future for a woman and her children, a humanitarian design choice that makes a difference in our world!



Suze, the manager of arzu rugs was equally as excited to ship two rugs to me just in time for my showroom Grand Open House! They are in the William Switzer showroom in the Chicago Merchandise Mart (equivalent to our Design & Decoration building on 59th in nyc) but I want to bring them to the attention of all my clients here.

Please go and check out the website explaining the plight of these women and their children and their success at weaving the remnants of their lives back together again!!!

Palladian Arch Windows in Family Room

The family room features these Palladian Arched windows which we dressed in an embroidered faux silk. A detailed photo shows the goblet pleated heading and the delicate hand-stitched embroidery.

Drapery Detail

This closeup photo reveals the goblet pleated heading and the garnet colored faux silk with a delicate handstitched embroidery. The antique gold drapery rods and pineapple finials complement the decor beautifully!

Today's Design

This is the entrance foyer of the home we did today. The dual staircase is reminiscent of the movie classic, "Gone with the Wind". It peers into the family room which is in the next blog.

March 13, 2007 Photos of Client Dining Room

We just completed this dining room today! It features washed Meditteranean gold walls with custom draperies in Stroheim & Romann's silk stripe fabric in tones of terra cotta/gold/olive on antique gold crackled poles. Sheer pinch-pleated panels underneath to keep the nosy neighbors from peering in! A round radius dining table which expands and contracts to accomodate 4 to 8 people at any given time in a rich mahogany finish. Italianate dining chairs in a delicate brocade pattern complements the table. A wine cabinet houses vintage bottles for upcoming dinners and the homeowner's heirloom Last Supper painting atop it. A burled wood scalloped platter and basket warmify the room. The centerpiece is a crystal vase now holding handpainted decorative balls from the Philippine Islands resembling Easter eggs.

Elegant Glam!

This glam monochromatic room features another major fabric trend-damask-but not your mother's damask! This is a stylish, sophisticated oversized Fortuny-looking damask and they will be everywhere.....on furniture, draperies, headboards, bedding. Its geometric counterpart, the Houndstooth Check, also prevalent was interpreted in a much larger scale by upscale dynamic duo Diamond & Baratta for Lee Jofa fabrics. All of these can be procured through Designers Touch Interiors, LLC! Do you need a home makover? Call today for a consultation at (973) 425-1930 and stop wasting precious time!

Dream Windows

This gracious dining room features faux-finished painted walls, French Doors to the outside balcony and a comfortable table and chairs to sip wine and converse. This heirloom chandalier and the butterfly pleated draperies add to the elegance here. Voulez-vous dejeuner avec moi?

Settees-Hot! Sofas-Not!

Settees such as this one by Holland & Sherry are HOT! Using mohair makes it even HOTTER!It makes sense too, considering three adults will never sit on a sofa together so it's a waste of space. Besides these look much more cozy and inviting, n'est ce pas?

Mediterranean Influence-Barcelona Furniture

Another style direction is the Mediterranean influence which is seen here in both Fremarc's Barcelona collection and custom bench-made, hand-finished Brazilian dining table and chairs.

More Black & White with Emerald!

This showhouse room at the infamous Kips Bay Boys Club was done by Stark designer Sherill Canet again featuring classic black and white but this time with accents of emerald green!

Glam It Up!

Glam it up with a sable faux fur throw and pillows over Beacon Hill's "Peacock Silk-Iced Blue" with "Lucardo Menthe" bullion fringe overskirt. Mixing in antique French Empire chests and a 19th century Italian inlaid wood table with gold ormolu accents gives it sophistication. This is my Harding studio where I spend most of my time working on renovations and makeovers for my clients! They have an extensive (over 50,000) array of English, French, German and Italian fabrics and wallcoverings to pour over with me. Truth is I edit out what is right for them!

Design Trends 2007!

A return to glamour by way of sexy fabrics such as silks, velvets, even faux furs and curvy upholstery, mirrored furniture, and sparkling crystal chandaliers! Elegance with a little glitz for fun!

The simplicity of black and white paired with an accent color such as emerald green or hot pink. This isn't for the faint of heart and generally it's the GenX and GenY crowd who love this look but edgy fashion designer Betsey Johnson's Manhattan apartment is featured in House & Garden's current issue with this color scheme. The furniture above is by Fremarc and can be purchased through DTI. It is also available in a chocolate brown which is also yummy with pink. Just think-chocolate raspberry truffles....but don't eat them, decorate with them! Color-ease rather than calories!

Italian Bombe' Chest

This gorgeous Italian bench-made, hand-painted, bombé credenza with floral motif, antiqued walnut finish, two curved doors, one shelf inside and antiqued brass lock and key; 52" w. x 26.25" d. x 42.75" h.

Can be shipped anywhere in the continental U.S. Exclusively through Designers Touch Interiors, LLC

Sells for $9,500 USD

Imported from Italy.

Venice and Tokyo Inspired Murals

Detail of Venetian-themed powder room featuring this mural done by Sullivan. This was inspired by Canaletto's works and features glazed mouldings and trompe l'oeil (literally means fool the eye) chair rail and panels.

This beautiful wall mural was done by my fine art muralist, Charlotte Sullivan. The attention to detail is exquisite!

This is my new studio in Harding township, Morris County NJ which is in the northwest section of the state. This is my showroom where you can see my custom benchmade trademarked Teri B. designs' "Sumptiously Sexy Silk Sofa" in Beacon Hill exlusive fabric "Peacock Silk in Iced Blue" with "Lucardo Menthe" bullion fringe trimming at the box pleated skirt line. A lawson back (slightly hidden by faux Sable Brown fur throw and pillows) and dressmaker pleated arms give this amazing style while the down-filled seat and back cushions provide amazing comfort! The 1930's empire chest (one of a pair I bought at auction) is made of bird's eye maple burl with brass ormolu lion's heads and laurel wreaths. The Italian walnut table circa 1900 features inlaid wood known as marquetry in an intricate pattern. The mirror is reflecting a custom designed Chinese pagoda cornice in an F. Schumacher/Greeff exclusive fabric "Chinese Vases in color Crimson". Sofa ranges from $4,500 to $8,000 and up. $5,750 as shown here. Copyright 2007-Theresa L. Battagliotti designs for Designers Touch Interiors, LLC USA

Here are two more views of the renovated Pennington family room of a retired surgeon and his wife. They raised their 4 children in this house and now have 5 grandchildren who play in this room so I suggested a leather sofa for easy maintenance. Joe likes to read so I got him a handsome recliner with a textured woven leaf pattern to compliment the Tufenkian Tibetan carpet. I hired local cabinetmakers to fabricate the corner media armoire and built-in shelving units that flank the sofa. Hunter-Douglas Silhouettes were specified for light control and privacy. For extra seating, I had my upholsterer custom fabricate two benches with a smart but stylish herringbone fabric. Joe's painting hang on the walls. All furnishings procured by DTI. Copyright 2007

My clients, a retired surgeon and his wife hired me to renovate their claustrophobic , dark-paneled family room along with the adjacent dining room, kitchen and laundry room for their home in Pennington, NJ. These photos portray the successful transition between the dated room and now. Not only did I suggest removing the ceiling beams and dark paneling, but we "borrowed" space from above the adjacent garage to open up the ceiling and vault it with brand new skylights to allow in maximum sunlight on those cold Northeastern winter days.

Custom Designed Comfy Lounge Chair by Teri B.

My own trademarked "Teri B. Comfy Lounge Chair" was inspired by my need to marry smart looks with very comfortable seating after a long day at work! The sides seem to envelop you in it's arms and invite you to rest awhile. The pear Italian silk velvet looks gorgeous with browns, blues, and mulberries. It seems to fit an average sized frame like mine like a glove! The modern edgy design can fit in well with today's more classic, pared -down transitional style that works so well for many of my clients!

Again, we can cover your chair in silk or linen velvets, mohairs or textured tweeds for a masculine appeal. My favorite fabric at the moment is Houndstooth Check, both oversized and regular. The oversized design gives the fabric a fresher more updated look!

The approximate cost of this chair ranges from $3,500 - $6,000 and up depending upon the fabric you choose.

Custom Furniture Designs by Teri B.

My trademarked Teri B. "Repose" custom designed chair is right at home with antiques or casual living. It features a deeply tufted and ergonomically correct back with a crowned down-filled seat cushion. Can you say "aaaaahhhh" as you lift your feet up on the coordinating ottoman (shown in a separate post) to relax and dream for a moment or two? The hand-hammered nail heads are attached separately which is the hallmark of quality benchmade furniture.

This was designed with an F. Schumacher Paisley woven fabric on the back and seat and a gorgeous Italian Mohair on the back and sides. I can design one for you today in any of our 250,000 assorted fabrics from all over the globe including Italy and the UK! Delivery usually takes 4-6 weeks providing material is in stock or readily available.

This chair is approximately $3,600 as shown. Prices can range from $2,500 to $5,600 and up, depending upon the fabric you choose. This does not include delivery. Local charges apply.

This estate home is one of many I've done over the past 23 years! This is new construction built in the style of an English Country Manor house. It combines a stone fascia with Palladian arched windows and doorways and Moorish accents. Definitely eclectic but lovely architecture nonetheless!

My clients who are returning back to Texas after many years in NJ, emailed me that they broke ground this week. They've invited me out for the housewarming. Isn't that delightful? I've made many enduring relationships along the way.

Tia's Bedroom

The Olde Worlde flavor of this bedroom in a newly constructed home is achieved by the antique armoire, wrought iron bed and the silk balloon shade and accompanying bespoke draperies. The fine art is a piece by Degas of ballerinas dancing together. Believe it or not, I did this for a 5 year old girl named "Princess" Tia. See the doll up on the armoire. Rather than give the room a childish feel she would outgrow, I chose to make her feel like a Princess, every young lady's dream!

Venetian Powder Room

This mural done by my fine mural artist, Joseph Brown, is actually a powder room, albeit grande'! If you look closely you will see the mirror, sconces and vanity, albeit elegant. You can almost feel the water surrounding you. His attention to detail is par excellence bar none.

Mendham Country Estate

My clients' Mendham Country Estate was published in Design NJ Magazine and the subject of my video for HGTV. It also serves as my advertorial postcard:

Enrich your senses, Savor your home and Live with

STYLE

Art

Lighting

Furniture

Custom Cabinetry

Window Treatments

Space Planning/Color Boards

Just so you know, this is me. I've been doing Interior Design and Decoration for over 23 years now and am celebrating my 15th Anniversary of Designers Touch Interiors, LLC the firm I founded-yes, the buck stops here! I am in the process of designing my own line of furniture, teach at the college and feel blessed that I have the privilege of helping folks turn their houses into homes on a daily basis. Design is my passion and I was the kid with the 128 count box of Crayolas. I graduated with my Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and was valdedictorian of my class at Mercer County College. During high school, I won several awards in the NJ Teen Arts Festival for my artwork and music. My work has been published in Design New Jersey magazine and I participated in the design competition at HGTV's "Design Star". I live here in NJ with my husband of 16 years and our family. Please feel free to email or phone me with any comments or questions you may have. Warm wishes to everyone for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Just another view of this warm and inviting country dining room! Designers Touch Interiors specializes in making every room "family friendly" yet special enough for your favorite company!

Here's the country dining room where everybody is welcome! The Mediterranean inspired sun-drenched walls play backdrop to the lively Provence/Tuscany fabric for the banded valance and side panels in this window seat. The sheer balloon curtains underneath provide a bit of privacy and are smartly tied up with the banding fabric! Dejeuner-vous?

This lovely and cozy country family room begs you to come and sit while my client's 12 year old son serenades you on the piano. My clients have four children, a dog and several birds so if you think this room is not for living, it's just not so!

Another wall of elegant windows in this his and hers office. My clients wanted it to be inviting and comfortable, not just functional!

A Country Home in Califon, NJ

This elegant office in the country home of my good clients in the rolling hills of Hunterdon county is just one of the rooms we completed today!

Photos from January 19, 2007

This gorgeous Bernardsville, NJ living room is elegant but easy on the eyes with the pool blue walls and oceanic silk draperies custom made by Designers Touch Interiors professional workroom. The method of Italian stringing is applied here on Goblet pleated tops. I used Silhouette shadings to control the light and privacy. The homeowner's antique Empire period chest features burled wood and ormolu swags-a piece par excellence!

DESIGN TO SELL - CONSULTATION

One day "staging" services to exponentially increase the perceived value of your home in the buyer's eyes! With the real estate market turning into buyer's choice, the professional interior designer can help you to get the most profit from your greatest asset.

We are planning to give away a complimentary consultation to the first 25 people who respond by email or phone before January 31st, 2007!

Theresa L. Battagliotti created her own course based upon the popular HGTV show, which she teaches on this subject at Middlesex College in Edison, NJ

Contact us today!

TheresaDTI@aol.com

Designers Touch Interiors, L.L.C.
990A Mt. Kemble AvenueMorristown, NJ 07960
(On the Country Mile Above the Minuteman Restaurant)
Phone (973) 425-1930
Fax (973) 425-1929

WHAT'S NEW IN KITCHENS & BATHS -COURSE #JCID-008-03

WHAT'S NEW IN KITCHENS & BATHS - CEU 0.6 COURSE#JCID-008-03

This course is filled with useful information : current trends for new home construction and remodeling, layout of cabinetry, countertops, lighting and appliances. You will learn the theory of triangle setup for efficient food prep, cooking and cleanup.

Also, learn how to make the best use of space with new organizing products built directly into the cabinetry. Discover the use of form and function to create your dream kitchen and bath!

To enroll in this course or for more info visit: http://www.middlesexcc.edu

DESIGN TO SELL - COURSE# JCID 009-06

DESIGNED TO SELL- CEU 0.6 Course # JCID 009-06

Whether you are planning to sell your home, or just want it to look like a professional showplace, this course will teach you how to turn your tired home into the hottest property on the block!

Learn low cost home improvement tips, how to create curb appeal and the hottest trends in decorating ideas that will give your home a facelift inside and out. You will develop a critical eye to see what motivates a potential buyer and will bring your your optimum selling price.

Spring is almost here, so take advantage of this premium buying season and get ready to sell!

To enroll in this course or for more info visit: http://www.middlesexcc.edu