Home Decorating

“ I would like to thank Arlene and team for turning a daunting task into a fabulous reality. When we recently moved into our new home we loved the floor plan but knew it needed some updating. Having gone through the process of home makeovers in our previous homes we had some experience, but found ourselves struggling to prioritize where to begin with this home. Arlene stepped in and helped us determine the most important steps over the "nice to haves" in order to keep within budget. The result was a well implemented and executed plan with amazing results. Arlene and Cindy kept us informed, minimized the disruption to our family and kept the creative juices flowing. Friends and neighbors who saw the before and after cannot believe the transformation. Thanks you! ”

“ Design Connection Inc has been working on our project for eight months, while it is still a work in progress, I am very happy with the experience to date. The staff is friendly, efficient and helpful. Arlene is easy to work with, is knowledgeable with many resources at her fingertips, and has great ideas for our space. What more could you ask for? ”

“ I would like to thank the team at Design Connection Inc. for the beautiful interior redesign that was recently completed for me. A number of subtle changes were made which resulted in stunning improvements in areas that I had not considered. From paint and wood stain, accessory repositioning, furnishings, lighting, fixtures, window treatments...they did it all proactively, in a timely manner. The group of experienced designers & tradesmen were very considerate of my schedule and worked to make the entire project as seamlessly painless as possible. Thanks to Arlene, Cindy, Mike & the entire DC team! ”

“ Arlene and the DC team did a phenomenal job with our new home. They listened to what we wanted and delivered in a huge way! When we bought the home, it was traditional and ordinary and did not reflect out tastes, but Arlene was able to completely revamp it with a contemporary, fresh look that we love! We had our first gathering this past weekend when we hosted a wedding shower for friends and everyone was in awe of everything from the furniture to the new light fixtures. Thanks a ton! ”

“ Anita at Design Connection Inc, has been wonderful! She listened to what I wanted and provided selections that were within my budget. She offered terrific service and answered my questions quickly and efficiently. Great job, Anita. ”

“ Arlene and her team did an amazing job helping me transform my 11 year old home. Through some simple, yet important changes - such as carpeting, painting and staging, Arlene completely reenergized the tired and dated look. Arlene has a true eye for color and design. In addition the timeliness of the service and the follow-up were exceptional. I highly recommend Arlene and The Design Connection. ”

“ Arlene and the DC team were wonderful to work with and accommodating to our crazy schedule. Working with them was truly a joy. Arlene's attention to detail and exquisite design taste turned the house we have not truly enjoyed for 8 years into what we now proudly call our home. We look forward to using DC on all our future home remodeling projects. ”

“ I have gotten many oohs and ahhs about my family room and kitchen. We are really enjoying our updated space and are beginning to look at other areas of our home that also need updating. ”

“ We asked Arlene Ladegaard's Design Connection, Inc. to assist us with purchasing blinds for our home. I was moving into my new husband's house that he had lived in for 30 years and we were renovating it to sell. I realized after having Arlene come to our home on a Sunday, to purchase blinds only, that we could use her interior design assistance. She worked with our contractor in recommending paint colors, tile design, new countertops, building up our cabinets to new standards of 36 inches, and how the total spaces were going to be used. We were able to purchase carpet, blinds, and tile from Design Connection. Arlene told us after the house was complete we wouldn't want to move. The house is beautiful and we are staying in a home that is truly ours! We enjoyed working with Arlene and would recommend her for both window treatments and interior design. ”

“ It was a great experience working with Arlene. I was truly lost and somewhat confused in trying to begin decorating my new home. Arlene with her creative expertise and craftiness changed my empty rooms into an admired and beautiful home. It would have been difficult without her guidance. I am very appreciative as she would often go above the call of duty. Thanks for everything. ”

“ "It is everything that I wanted and expected. Arlene did a great job in helping me every step of the way. I have used Design Connection Inc on other projects in my home and when it was time to do my patio I knew exactly who to call." ”

“ I really appreciate the design consultation that you provided to Dave and me. Your ideas on room design, from the flooring to the paint color were extremely useful and followed almost to a T. The help with paint color selection was extremely helpful and spot-on. I work well with a small number of selections, and the 4 that you provided were all good. We were fortunate to choose the second color we tried and it is perfect (Benjamin Moore Hampshire Grey). In fact, so perfect, that we painted the living room and dining room as you suggested, but also did the powder room as well. We have received so many compliments from friends about our overall look. And interestingly, so much remained the same (pictures, accessories, etc) but they "popped" when framed by the beautiful green paint.

Again, many thanks for your professional consultation and help in making our home a warmer, more beautiful place to live! ”

“ We received our new cushions about a week ago, I am sorry in taking so long to let you know and to tell you how very grateful we are. They are so much more supportive and look so much better. You REALLY went out of your way, as did the manufacturer. We are very grateful to you both.

(This testimonial is for a client follow-up two years after the design installation.) ”

“ Connie and I want to express our sincere thanks for the wonderful job you and your staff did in transforming our home. The make over you performed is fabulous and we are truly excited with the new colors, furniture and designs you selected. We really appreciated the way you worked with us in coming up with great ideas by taking our rudimentary ideas and developing them into amazing designs.

Please consider this our complete endorsement of your services and feel free to use us as a reference for future clients. Best of luck in the future and thank you again for a job extremely well done. ”

“ We recently concluded an extensive remodeling of our Brookside home, which we could not have accomplished without the expert and creative professional services of Arlene Ladegaard and Design Connection. The project consisted of complete interior repainting, refinishing of the floors, new stairs and trim, new carpet and rugs, and new furniture and appointments throughout our home. Throughout the project, Arlene was personally involved, assuring the quality of the work and the project's adherence to the budget and schedule. The project was completed on time and within budget, and we now have a beautful new home, as well as a new friend, Arlene! ”

“ We want to say thanks so much for working with us on our new home. It has been an enjoyable process throughout as you created the wonderful interior design recommendations for virtually all areas of our new home. Your design insight and willingness to work with us and our builder from the early stages has resulted in beautiful, warm and functional detail throughout our home.

You listened to our concepts and guided us to an overall design that truly fits our lifestyle. The great room, our main entertainment area, is warm and inviting for us and our guests. Your use of detailed, scaled drawings for several design areas allowed us to visualize the "final result" and they also provided valuable guidance for the various craftsmen working on our home. The lighting plan you prepared for our entertainment, kitchen and eating areas provides excellent accent, area and general use lighting we might have otherwise overlooked. We are very happy with the color scheme you chose for the walls, floors, and ceilings as well as your guidance in selecting entertainment area furnishings. Everything from the marble and granite to hardwood and carpet fit together so beautifully.

It is a pleasure doing business with you and her staff. They are professional and fun to work with at the same time. We look forward to working with you on future projects. ”

“ Arlene (Ladegaard) corrected the mistakes of three separate designers and ended up costing less than each of the other three. She decorated to "MY" taste and not hers. Plus, I think she understood what my taste was better than I did. I told her I wanted it to look like the homes I see in magazines and in the end mine ended up being in a magazine. She truly is the best. ”

“ Arlene Ladegaard has an amazing eye for color. She was able to transform our home beyond our expectations by using color and wall coverings. The transformations were remarkable. While working with Arlene, I learned the importance of scale, not only of a room but the contents within it. By applying proper scale, rooms were brought to life and given a warm and inviting feel. We are extremely happy with Arlene's talent and look forward to working with her through the completion of our project. Always professional, she diligently works to provide her clients with the greatest service and quality. ”

“ She (Arlene Ladegaard) listened to our needs and dreams, respected our limits and encouraged our input. She also incorporated what we already have and love. She guided us through her professionalism toward the most beautiful, sophisticated and functional choices we could ever have hoped for. Our kitchen, great room and furnishings are beyond anything we ever imagined. Arlene made the project a joy and an education. We will use her again and are very fortunate to have her as our designer and our friend. ”

“ What a magician you are to put together what I wanted but couldn't verbalize. I was definitely stuck in a time and color warp and you helped me claim the beautiful home I wanted to live in. You are a joy to work with and I love my 'new' home! ”

“ Working with Arlene was so much fun! She is warm, personable, and brimming with wonderful ideas. Everyone in the office of Design Connection, Inc was so professional.

Arlene came out to the house, looked around at what I had, then talked to me about my vision for the room. We had a follow up meeting so I could look at her ideas. It was quite evident that she had listened to me. She gave me choices and guided my selections.

My hearth room came out exactly the way I wanted it to be. It is beautiful as well as comfortable. I cannot wait to work on another room with Arlene. ”

“ I want to let you know how happy we still are with the house. It turned out beautifully! It is so much more relaxing. I enjoy being there. And I love the kitchen and how much easier it is to get around in there. Everyone has been extremely complimentary on the whole thing. The tile work has received many individual compliments!

Thanks again for all your hard work and getting us through this remodel. ”

“ "We love the new space - it more than met our expectations!" ”

“ My wife and I wanted to thank you so much for your help. We are so excited now to have guests over so we can show off our new home. We get tons of compliments, and the finished look of our kitchen is even better than we had hoped for. The most fun for me personally is getting to be in that kitchen to cook-it not only looks great, but it is far more functional than before. We especially appreciate the tip on getting a Dacor range. ”