Posts by Beth Secosky

EASYdesigns receives Houzz’s 2013 “Best Of Houzz’ Award!

Posted by on Jan 22, 2013 in Interior Design - Personal, Published Articles | Comments Off on EASYdesigns receives Houzz’s 2013 “Best Of Houzz’ Award!

EASYdesigns receives Houzz’s 2013 “Best Of Houzz’ Award!

EASYdesigns of Cherry Hill, NJ Receives Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best Of Houzz’ Award                                                      Annual Survey and Analysis of 11 Million Monthly Users  Reveals Top-Rated U.S. Professionals   Cherry Hill, NJ — January 21, 2013 – EASYdesigns of Cherry Hill, NJ has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.  The Interior Design and Real Estate Staging firm was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. The Houzz “Best Of Houzz” award for 2013 is...

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How to Whitewash Brick

Posted by on Nov 25, 2012 in Interior Design - Personal | Comments Off on How to Whitewash Brick

How to Whitewash Brick

I received more questions and comments about my white washed brick fireplace than I would have ever expected.  I admit – I love the rustic feel of this look and I also love how it lightens the overall appearance of our family room.  So, I thought I would share how quick and easy it is to white wash brick.   There are a number of ways to white wash brick but we chose the old fashioned approach of “lime white washing”.  This approach gives you that weathered look that changes over time.  If too much color wears away – you can just reapply to the worn areas. Here is the recipe for about 2...

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Kitchen’s Latest Trends – Slate appliances/brick backsplashes

Posted by on Oct 29, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Kitchen’s Latest Trends – Slate appliances/brick backsplashes

Kitchen’s Latest Trends – Slate appliances/brick backsplashes

Everyone who loves to cook wants a beautiful new kitchen, right?  Even if you can’t afford the expense of a “gourmet” kitchen – what are some of the latest trends  you can add to make your kitchen look and feel updated? New appliances always improve the look of your kitchen and the latest trend is slate appliances.  I love stainless appliance but they are hard to keep clean and show scratches.   Also, many people don’t like stainless because they seem cold and commercial.  So check out the new slate appliances.  They have a similar look to stainless, but are a warmer and more sophisticated...

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The Versatile Garden Stool

Posted by on Sep 15, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Versatile Garden Stool

The Versatile Garden Stool                               Go ahead, put your feet up, your drink down or tuck it under, the garden stool is my favorite accent piece.  How did we live without it?  This little gem has changed the way occasional tables are designed and ushered in an era that adds a little joie de vivre to any room and any decorating style. Pick your style, pick your color, today’s garden stools are made of ceramic, wire, wood, plastic, various metals, even recycled/repurposed tires.  Even though the classic Chinese garden stool is still popular, you can find a garden stool in...

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Updating Window Treatments

Posted by on Jul 25, 2012 in Interior Design | Comments Off on Updating Window Treatments

                                                I don’t believe in throwing out the old and redecorating a space with everything new – it disregards your client’s past and flies in the face of “green decorating” – which I am so fond. Case and point – the pinched-pleated moiré drape.  Moiré is a fabric with a wavy (watered) appearance made mainly from silk. It is also known as “watered silk”.   The popularity of moiré drapes has faded in recent years with so many other fabric and style choices. One of my favorite clients had dated cream moiré drapes with matching swags.  She really...

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