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Dear Art & Design Enthusiasts,

It's important to hire a professional designer! Scroll down to read some information about what an educated and experienced interior designer can provide you. And... look for more articles in our upcoming issues that will help you know how to select and work with a professional designer.

I'd like to thank our Featured Designer, Susan Fruit with Susan Fruit Interiors, of Houston, TX, for her design tip contribution and her extremely supportive attitude about our promotional efforts for our participating designers. You can learn more about Susan Fruit by visiting our DESIGNERS page and by scrolling down to view before and after images of her work.

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Why Hire a Professional Designer?
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In addition to their in-depth knowledge of products, materials and finishes, professional designers have the training and expertise to plan, schedule, execute and manage your project from start to finish. They know and work closely with many vendors, contractors and other service providers, coordinating and orchestrating the entire design team. Designers also provide specification and purchasing services to procure materials, furniture, accessories and art, some of which you might not be able to find on your own.

When you hire an interior designer, you get the benefit of an experienced professional who can solve problems, help you avoid costly mistakes and, most importantly, create an attractive, affordable space designed specifically to meet your lifestyle needs.

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Featured Designer:

Susan Fruit ASID, CGR, of Houston, Texas, is an award winning interior designer and certified graduate remodeling contractor with 35 years of professional design experience. She has designed homes in Texas, California, Florida and in South America and her work has been published in numerous design magazines. Her interior design and home remodeling company, Susan Fruit Interiors, has won several prestigious home renovation awards as well as the Better Business Bureau's Pinnacle Award of Excellence for outstanding customer service. Below are two BEFORE and AFTER images that display the creative talent of Susan Fruit Interiors. Susan Fruit may be contacted by visiting the Directory of Interior Designers page.

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DESIGN TIP:
"Five Easy Ways to Add Punch to a Room"

By Susan Fruit Interiors

Change out the sofa pillows. If the pillows are made out of the same fabric as the sofa, replace these with two 20" x 20" plump, down filled pillows in silk, velvet or a tapestry fabric and accent with beautiful trims or contrasting flanges. Just two new pillows will add new life to a tired sofa.