Motif Decor

Our designers work is beautiful and timeless. He combined his tastes with functionality and elegance. I particularly enjoyed his ability to rearrange furniture and items, often pulling pieces from other areas of the house to make a room look vibrant and new. He is very creative and cost conscience. I admire my surroundings and know that I will be benefiting from his invaluable service.

It was amazing how attuned the designer was to my wants and needs. For example, I showed him a book of pictures I liked. I flagged the ones I preferred and next thing I knew, they are all framed, matted, and perfectly arranged on my living room wall. Knowing I liked a vintage look, he went to a flea market, found some chairs he thought Id like and, right then and there, texted me photos. He bought them, had them refinished and reupholstered with a fabric he knew Id love, and they now proudly sit at my dining table. Now my apartment has the warmth and charm I always wanted. Kudos to Motif Decor.

Working with Richard, the Lead Designer, was quite an experience. First, he asked to see my favorite possessions. Then we looked at books of fine art photos. He explained that no one puts colors together better than Master Artists. I quickly realized that we were on our way to creating MY ideal home. A space that reflected my vision of comfort and beauty. An island of serenity. Being a musician, it is truly an inspiration. Thank you soooo much.

Theres one small accessorizing touch that sticks in my mind. On a visit to the site, my Designer brought what I thought at the time was a strange item. It was a pair of wire manufacturing forms, in the shape of a womans shoes, circa 1900. He had filled them with scented Potpourri. They were placed in an inconspicuous spot on my living room floor. I thought it wasa cute, nice little touch. Not long after, snuggled on my couch reading a book,I glanced at the shoes and it hit me. I envisioned the image of a woman wearing the shoes, made around these wire forms, in the fashion of the period. There she was in her Victorian garb. Full length skirt, bustle, corseted waistline,high ruffled collar, with her hair pinned up in an enormous hat. I dont think it was an accident. I believe my designer knew that this most likely would occur. Strange but true. Appropriately, I named her Victoria.

When renovating my brownstone in Brooklyn, New York, the landscape designer recommended Motif Decor for the interior. She said they do good work, on time, and very reasonably priced. I made the call and met with their Lead Designer Richard. He has this approach he calls signature design. Not his signature but mine. He defined it as creating an environment as singular to me as the way I sign my name. Heres an example. I sport a rather nice beard. Richards investigation revealed that there is an International Beard and Moustache Championship and that they publish an annual calendar of the winners. He ordered one, selected eight of the best pictures, framed and matted them himself (thats where the reasonable price part comes in), and hung them around the perimeter of my home office. To date, no one has ever entered that room without commenting on how cool they look. Looking for your own signature look? Motif Decor has the designer for you.

I was referred to Motif Decor by a friend and fellow musician who was thrilled with the work their designer had done for her. I wanted to have my home redecorated with a vision of how I wanted it to feel, but not how that could be achieved. When consulting with the designer, I expressed a desire to have my home reflect the look and style indigenous to the culture of my home country in Central America. I entrusted the particulars to him. Armed with only my very general guidelines, the designer did extensive research in what would be needed to bring my vision to fruition. I was out of the country on tour during the work and returned eager to see my newly redecorated home. When I entered, I couldnt believe my eyes. The best word I can find to describe it is organic. Everywhere I looked, it reminded me of where I grew up. Its a mystery to me how this was accomplished. Ive stopped wondering. I just enjoy.