2019 Southeast Designer of The Year Nominees Announced
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that DWI is a finalist in the Southeast Residential Designer Of The Year award.
Sponsored by ADAC and Veranda magazine, this award spans a 10-state region, and we are honored to be included for the third year in a row.
Dana Wolter Interiors, Birmingham, AL, Graham Yelton Photography
Not only are we humbled to be among such a distinguished group, we are proud to be a vessel to spotlight our fabulous city of Birmingham, AL. If you need a few recommendations of my favorite places to eat and shop in town, contact me here.
Dana Wolter Interior Design, Located in Birmingham, AL. Photo by Graham Yelton
“The South is an epicenter for stylish design, and this year’s Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards’ entrants prove the region’s influence on architecture and interior design is not to be overlooked,” said Steele Marcoux, Editor in Chief of VERANDA magazine. “I feel honored – and inspired – to have been a part of this process!”
Our sincere thanks to the judges, Steele Marcoux, Bunny Williams, and Roger Seifter, for noticing our work. These esteemed judges are well-known in the design community and for their discerning eyes to highlight our work is an honor.
Stay tuned as we will keep you posted on social media. The award ceremony is April 25th and our entire team will be together to celebrate.
Have a great day-
Dana
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With the new year in full swing and people ready to make changes to their home, I want to remind you of the 3.5 consult service I offer periodically.
While the projects we work on are full-service, this one-time service is for the client who needs a plan for their home but likes to do the legwork themselves.
It has gone over really well, and clients who have invested in this consult have been surprised over the amount of detail and information that comes with it.
Matter of fact, I recently ran into a client who hired me for this service for her home a few years ago. She said she is slowly working through her list as her budget and time allow, but she is LOVING the big changes happening to her home.
Some people have used this service to update their home, and others have used it to select the finishes and paint colors for second homes under construction.
People have even flown in to meet with me (or driven all night when their flight was canceled) for this consult.
Let us help you with the details and finishes for your new home, Dana Wolter Interiors
Whatever your needs, you have my undivided attention for 3.5 hours to help you accomplish all that we can in this timeframe.
Dana Wolter Interiors
Here’s How The 3.5 Hour Consult Works:
I will have you send a list of all you would like to discuss and accomplish during our time together. We make an appointment, and I will then spend 3.5 hours of uninterrupted time answering any question you can possible think to ask me. We can discuss design dilemmas, furniture arrangements, fabric direction, paint colors, to knock down a wall or not– you name it!
I give you specifics of what to look for when shopping for your home, and I will take detailed measurements so you won’t have to worry about coming home with the wrong size sofa, ever again.
After our meeting, you will receive a detailed synopsis of what was discussed and a list of all of the suggestions I make for your project.
This allows you to maximize your time with me while I take notes and write down all the specifics for you to implement at a later date.
This service is a great way to invest in your home by making sure what you are changing and buying is right for the space. It also allows you the freedom to work on your project as your time and budget allow, all while following professional advice.
If you think this service can help you make your home the place you dream, email us at info@danawolterinteriors.com. I would love to talk with you.
Cheers to making your home one you love, one step at a time……
Dana
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With the start of a new year (and being home for three weeks after my surgery), I found myself looking for ways to improve how my home works for my busy family. Ways to accentuate living well in my home.
And while my to-do list grew quite long (turning my old office into a lounge space for me is near the top), I thought I would share a few easy ways to improve a home and hopefully your quality of life.
1. Paint a room– Nothing reinvigorates a space more than a fresh coat of paint. Paint fades and dulls slowly over time, requiring some TLC after numerous years of no attention. I suggest repainting the ceiling and trim at the same time because once the walls are repainted, the ceiling and trim will be noticeably dull.
2. Bring the outdoors in – With all of this cold weather we’ve had lately, cut a few branches from your yard to add some greenery and life into your home.
Winding branches make such a dramatic yet effortless statement that don’t need to be maintained like orchids or other flowers. The texture and scale that branches contribute to a space will add a beautiful layer to your existing design, AND it doesn’t cost a dime. It may not be summer, yet, but we can pretend it is almost here.
Dana Wolter Interiors. Photography by Graham Yelton
3. Closet consistency –How often do you stand in your closet thinking you have nothing to wear? The problem may lie in the fact that you can’t see half of what you own.
I recently tossed every single hanger in the house and switched to clear plastic hangers for me and color coordinated ones for my girls (and when they go back to school, the specific hanger goes with them). They come in several colors and the key is to buy each person their own color. Not only do these slim hangers take up less space in your closet, but they look nice and clean.
I pulled out a few things to give away, but the consistency in the hangers and hanging clothes by color and type made all the difference in the world. I’ve found myself spending less time figuring out what to wear because of this simple, esthetically-pleasing change.
4. Make a list of projects you want to accomplish – January is a great time to make a punch list of things you’ve been wanting to do around your home. I try to group alike tasks together and make a goal to complete a few each month.
For example, a client just contacted me about designing her Screened-In Porch so it would be completely ready for entertaining in the summer. We’ve done almost all of the other rooms in the house and this room was always put on the back burner.
On a smaller scale, maybe you have been wanting to switch out some of your light fixtures that are beginning to look dated or replace a Living Room sofa that has seen better days – add these to your master punch list and begin putting effort in getting them accomplished.
What will it take for you to live well, or should I say, live better, in your own home? Take a few minutes and think about it. I bet the answer is not far away.
Dana
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Since the new year, a few people have reached out to me about the 3.5 hour consult I offer.
While my firm works mostly on full room or turn-key projects, this one-time service is for the client who needs direction and help making decisions with their home but wants to implement the detailed plan as their budget and time allows.
It has gone over really well, and I have even flown across the country a few times to offer this service.
People who have invested in this consult have been surprised over the amount of detail and information that comes from it.
I recently saw a client who hired me several months ago to help her with the finishes, colors, materials, furniture layout, etc for a family lakehouse under construction.
I couldn’t help but smile as she proudly showed me pictures of the finished product. They don’t have furniture yet, but the house turned out so pretty. She did a great job implementing my suggestions when building their second home.
Dana Wolter Interiors
Dana Wolter Interiors
Here’s how the 3.5 hour consult works:
You send a list of all you would like to discuss and accomplish during our time together. During our appointment, I will then spend 3.5 hours of uninterrupted time giving you my opinion and answering any question you can possible think to ask me. We can discuss design dilemmas, furniture arrangements, fabric swatches, paint colors, to knock down a wall or not– you name it!
I’ve also had people use this service to select the all of the finishes down to the cabinet hardware for a new build.
The more legwork you do before our meeting, the more productive our time will be together. We will make a Pinterest board with specifics of what to look for when shopping for your home, and I will take detailed measurements so you won’t have to worry about coming home with the wrong size sofa, ever again.
After our meeting, you will receive detailed notes of what we discussed. This allows you to maximize your time with me while I take notes and write down all the specifics for you to implement at a later date.
This service is a great way to invest in your home by making sure what you are changing and buying is right for the space. It also allows you the freedom to work on your project as your time and budget allow, all while following professional advice.
If you think this service can help you transform your home, email us here. I would love to talk with you.
Have a great day-
dana
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