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Designer of the Month – KJR Interiors – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle & More!

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Each month, DeSitter recognizes one of our partnered designers for their beautiful work and talent in design.

This March, we have chosen to feature Karen Renzi from KJR Interiors in Hinsdale.

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Below, you will find some pictures of her work and words of advice from Karen Renzi herself.

“Think Spring. The promise of spring brings thoughts of sunshine, warmth and everything new.  Spring is the perfect time to renew and refresh your home.  Maybe it’s just a couple of new throw pillows, a lighting update, area rug, a fresh coat of paint…or perhaps spring will inspire you to tackle the redecorating or remodeling project you’ve been dreaming about.

Karen Renzi, of KJR Interiors can take your vision, infuse it with design creativity, and turn it into a beautiful reality.  Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. She has expertise and extensive experience in residential, commercial and retail design. No matter what your budget or size of your project, KJR Interiors will work with you to come up with innovative design solutions that express your lifestyle and evoke your personality.”

 

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Spring Sales – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Wheaton & More!

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Hip Hip Hooray! SPRING is Here!

We want to help you with all of your Spring projects to help you design the home of your dreams.
How can we do that, you may ask…? Easily! We have GREAT Sales going on now AND…
EXTRA BONUS OFFERS!!

 

Any Carpet Purchase:

  • Free Take Up
  • Free Haul Away
  • Free $50 gift card towards carpet or tile cleaning
  • 50% Off Pad Upgrade & Furniture Moved
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)

Any Wood (with labor) purchase $2,500 or more:

  • Free Bona Wood Cleaning Kit.($80 Value)
  • Free $50 gift card towards carpet or tile cleaning
  • Free Digital Hygrometer ($30.00 Value)
  • Extra 10% Off any area rug purchase
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)

Any Tile Purchase $1,500 or more:

  • Free home delivery
  • Free $50 gift card towards any tile, stone or carpet cleaning
  • Extra 10% off any area rug purchase
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)

​Any Vinyl / Laminate (with labor) purchase $2,500 or more:

  • Free Delivery to Home
  • Free $50 gift card towards carpet or tile cleaning
  • Extra 10% off any area rug purchase
  • NO Interest Financing (ask for details)
Need professional design advice? No problem there either! Our staff is very knowledgeable, design savvy and eager to help!
Call or Visit Us today to get started on your flooring project, we’d love to hear from you.

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February’s Designer of the Month – On Cloud Desi9n – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Lisle & More

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Each month, DeSitter recognizes a different interior designer to be their Designer of the Month. These designers have shown amazing talent in their work and have the ability to work very well with customers to help them choose the best interior design for their homes. Most of our designers do not only focus on flooring but a variety of different aspects of one’s home decor.

This month, we have chosen to recognize Bonnie Gonsior from On Cloud Desi9n! Bonnie’s motto is “The heart of my design philosophy is to create an uplifting environment that will leave you on “Cloud 9!” 

A message from Bonnie:

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“Hi there, I’m Bonnie! I’m the designer behind On Cloud Desi9n. I have a B.F.A. in Interior Design from Harrington in Chicago and have gained experience in both residential and hospitality design.

On Cloud Desi9n offers the full-scale of interior design services from affordable to high-end; from targeted uplifts to complex remodels. With an innate ability to pull together a multitude of varied details into one harmonious final result, I believe in working hand-in-hand with each client to create a space that is truly their own. “

 

While we have some of the best sales associates and craftsmen for our installations, we cannot give full interior design service as we don’t specialize in things other than flooring. Of course, we can help you select products that will work with your design tastes and with the design items that you show us. However, when our customers need a full service design company, we recommend our designers, often the ones featured as our designers  of the month!

Please feel free to contact Bonnie for any design needs that you may have and let her know DeSitter sent you!

On Cloud Desi9n Inc

708-341-1984

bonnie@onclouddesi9n.com

www.onclouddesi9n.com

 

See some of her work here:

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Fall in love with your Home AGAIN! LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & More!

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February is definitely the month for love! But, you don’t only have to fall in love with a person! How about you fall in love with your home all over again?

Remember when you first saw your home and were excited to decorate and make the space yours? Have you seemed to have lost that feeling a bit over the years or time that you have been there? That’s okay, we can help! Let us help you bring back those feelings and enable you to fall in love with your home all over again by fixing up or replacing your flooring!

We save it often and we will say it over and over again, your home should be a reflection of the individuals that occupy it and have you feeling comfortable, happy and always with that “at home” feeling!

We have a variety of products to choose from: hardwood, carpeting, tile, luxury vinyl, natural stone, area rugs and more! We are sure to find something that fits your needs perfectly and has you in awe, once installed!

Check out some of our products online HERE!

Fall in love with your home again!

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Kitchen Styles/Designs – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE

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We all have kitchens…but, we don’t all have the same tastes. This is why homes have such different kitchen styles and designs. Your kitchen is an essential part of your home, if not the most important room of the house, actually. You cook and bake great meals and yummy treats for your family in the kitchen. You probably host little get togethers in there as well and I’m sure you have enjoyed a cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa while conversing with a loved one. Regardless of what you do in your kitchen, it’s important that it’s not only useful but that you enjoy being in the room and with the design of it.

Traditional vs. Modern – typically the main difference in kitchens today. What is your choice?

Traditional kitchens usually have a lot of wood finishes, lots of classic patterns, pale/muted colors, floral (most of the time), and always has a “homey” feeling to it. Traditional kitchens are often referred to as “cute” in design and comfortable, of course!

Modern kitchens are a bit different. They have smart appliances, are usually very geometric in design, lack so many wood finishes, a lot of cabinet space to hide appliances, utensils, glasses, etc., and has a very tidy and sleek look to it. Modern kitchens are often referred to as “stylish” and “sophisticated.”

Now, just because you like one style more than the other does not necessarily mean that you have to only have aspects from one. It’s YOUR kitchen, do what you want with it! The important thing to always remember is regardless of what your tastes are compared to what is “popular” or “trendy,” it’s your kitchen and should be a reflection of what your personality is!

Spring is around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to start planning your remodel/redesign projects! Let DeSitter help you! Call or Visit one of our showrooms today to start making your dream room a reality!

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Time for remodeling projects! LaGrange, Hinsdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn & MORE

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It’s that time of year that people are starting to think about and plan for their remodeling projects!

Spring cleaning is right around the corner too so there really is no better time to start your design projects; out with the old and in with the new!

Remodeling and redesigning is sometimes a difficult process, but we can help with that. Our sales associates are all very knowledgeable in our products and can set up a consultation with you to learn exactly what it is you’re looking to change!

DeSitter is currently doing our New Year Sale and Inventory Clearance Event, we are sure that we have what you are looking for!

Want carpet? We got it! Want Tile and Stone? Say no more, we have that too! Hardwood more to your liking? Fancy that, we have plenty of that to choose from too!

Designing and remodeling doesn’t have to be too expensive and it doesn’t have to be all done at once. Call Us Today or Stop by our showrooms to see what we have available to help you start your projects!

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New Year Sale & Clearance Event !! LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE!

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GREAT NEWS….DeSITTER IS HAVING IT’S NEW YEAR SALE & OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE EVENT!

Sale ends 2/15/16 so you still have plenty of time to take advantage of all that it offers!

 

What does this mean exactly?:

  • Year-End Lowest Prices

  • Inventory Clearance – SAVE up to 60%

  • Top In-Stock Carpets, Tile & Stone

  • Items are ready for IMMEDIATE Delivery

  • Also BIG Savings on Area Rugs, LVT & even MORE

  • Option to use our Professional Design Services

  • Excellent Customer Service

 

Hurry on in or call us today to help rediscover your floors and start 2016 off with beautiful new flooring!

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Learn about acclimation – LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton & MORE

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Having hardwood or LVT installed in your home or office? If so, we’re pretty sure you have heard the term acclimation or that your flooring material needs to acclimate before it is installed. Right? Well, as many times as someone has heard this term, there are some people who either have no clue what it means or are still a little unsure. We can help!

Acclimation is the process of conditioning the moisture contect of wood (or lvt) flooring to the environment in which it will  be installed in. This is VERY important. If the material does not acclimate to the environment, it is likely that it may shrink or swell, depending on the moisture in the air.

When you’ve purchased these types of flooring, your sales person will explain to you that the material will have to be delivered at least 2 days prior to the installation date. The exact amount of time really depends on the quantity of the material, but it should never be any less than 2 full days. When the material is delivered, it should be stored  inside the home (or area) that it will be installed in. DO NOT leave the material outside on a patio or in a garage. Once the material is delivered, be sure to maintain the temperature (the temperature should be the normal living condition temperature) from the day it’s delivered until a couple days after installation to be sure the acclimation process is complete and the moisture levels do not change until after the install.

Upon delivery, open the cartons or packages of the flooring material and raise them slightly off the ground. This helps the moisture content of the wood adjust to that of the environment and allow for proper acclimation. The material can also be removed from the cartons completely and cross stack the materials, with a small space between each layer.

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December’s Designer of the Month – Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Wheaton, Lombard & MORE

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Interior design is not for everyone and that’s okay! That doesn’t mean you don’t want your home to look beautiful or have a brilliant sense of style and balance, it just means that you may have a little difficulty arranging the contents and selecting styles and colors for fabric, furniture and flooring so that they all flow wonderfully with one another. There’s no shame in that and there’s usually a relatively easy fix as long as you’re willing to put a little trust in someone else and can try and help them understand your personal preference on style and design ideas. Work with a designer!! Interior designers are amazing individuals who work long and hard to help you make your home beautiful and a reflection of your style choices. What may come as a difficult process for you is usually done effortlessly by them because it’s simply what they do!

This December, DeSitter recognizes Deb Diver as our Designer of the Month! Read below to get a quick feel for what Deb does and how she can help you! Please feel free to contact her office to set up a design consultation and see how she can help you Unleash the Beauty Within…

“Hi, I’m Deb of Deb Diver Interior Design.  I bring my enthusiasm for beautiful design elements and infuse it in my clients’ homes, making them stylish, warm, and inviting. By working with you and understanding your lifestyle and visions, I create a customized design concept that reveals a whole new beauty inside your home that you never knew was possible. My designs are more than just ordinary- I can offer fabulous ideas for your project and will show you how to perfectly blend textures, colors, and style to make our concept come to life.

Whether you’re looking for a small transformation with a new piece of furniture or draperies or you want  a complete overhaul of your master suite, kitchen, or even entire home, I’ll provide you with an extraordinary, individualized plan, no matter the size.

Give a little love back to your home and get ready to unleash the beauty ​within.”

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Preparing Your Floors for the Winter Weather – Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Willowbrook, Carol Stream, LaGrange

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Fall is already upon us, which means colder and wetter weather is just around the corner as we prepare for Winter! Not only do we have to start bundling up and protecting ourselves from the harsh weather, it’s time to do the same with your flooring!

When you think of fall and winter weather, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Rain? Snow? Both? Of course it is! And we all know that means there is going to be a lot of muddy and slushy shoes walking through our homes, which is a nightmare in itself for your flooring.

We all obviously have a million other things to worry about but just doing a few simple, routine tasks can help you prevent any wear and tear to your floors!

  • ALWAYS keep a mat or plastic tray by each entry way so that you can remove your shoes and not track the snow or rain on your shoes through your home.
    • When you have carpeting, the water will be absorbed into the carpet and any dirt will stain the carpeting as well
    • When you have hardwood flooring, ANY moisture is bad! The salt residue and dirt on your shoes can also scratch the wood.
    • Added moisture on tile, LVT, laminate flooring will make the floor very slippery and difficult to walk on without slipping and possibly falling
  • You should also keep a towel or mop near the entry ways so that you can be sure to wipe up any wet spots right away!
  • It’s recommended to do one good cleaning on your floors before the really harsh weather conditions hit so that you can continue with routine maintenance during the fall/winter months
  • When you have hardwood flooring, you have to consider the humidity level in your home. With not enough humidity in the air, you can get cupping and gaps in the hardwood flooring
  • Area Rugs are great additions for design appeal but also serve as added protection to your floors
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