Interior Design

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Fireplace Redesigns for 2022

Interior Design, Specialties
As we all sit inside trying to warm up during these chilly winter months, we get toasty and we gaze longingly at our fireplace.  Some of us like what we see (warm flames), and some of us can’t stand what we see (outdated style).  Fireplace redesigns were HUGE in 2021 and are definitely continuing in…

Latest COOL Designs

Lookie, lookie…check out our latest COOL design projects!  THIS is now your go-to spot to check in anytime. 1 Month Deadline!Not only do we know how to deliver a beautiful, well thought out, highly functional space–we also know how to do it FAST when our client needs it!    Within 1 1/2 weeks we designed…

Renovation & Interior Design during COVID-19

WOW this time is TOUGH!  Thank goodness we at Distinctive Interior Designs are tied to the construction industry and are still able to work during COVID 19…though very carefully! How are we being careful?  Masks and limited staff on site at any time.  What are the biggest challenges?  Getting items delivered and shipped in a…
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5 Commercial Interior Design MUSTs

Commercial, Interior Design
Let’s face facts:  the average professional employee spends well over 50% of their waking hours at work.  Creating an attractive office environment that is conducive to productivity is one of the best ways to keep employees happy and get the most ‘bang-for-the-buck’ out of those hours.  No wonder these 5 commercial interior design rules are…

4 Great Bar Designs

Interior Design, Specialties
It’s that time of year!  Company is coming and with them, hopefully, tons of fun.  Where is the best place to entertain besides at the dinner table with fantastic food and conversation?  The bar, of course!  If you’d rather not go out to get to one, there are many ways to create a fantastic central…
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Closet System Home Office

Interior Design
Being able to work from home is a dream come true for a lot of people in the greater Philadelphia area. However, many people who succeed find that home office organization is difficult – and finding the storage you need can be nearly impossible in a small home office. Creating storage in cramped areas can…
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4 Great Paint Makeovers

Can’t stand your fireplace….your powder room…your kitchen…your pantry?!?!  You name it, we can transform it with paint.  Want to see paint makeover in your home.  Check out these 4 great paint makeovers and dream on! Often we are asked to completed recreate a space, but the budget and/ or the time frame are too tight for…
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Alan Stull Commercial Interiors

We’ve made the full-force leap into the commercial interior finishes world!  ‘How?’ you may ask.  Opportunity came knocking on our door–we bought Alan Stull Commercial Interiors.  ASCI has been in business for 61 years and serves the window treatments, flooring/ surfaces, furniture, acoustic panels, and interior finishes needs of real estate developers, nursing homes and…
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Complete Fireplace redesign

They said, ‘CHANGE it!!”  And we have…almost every inch of this home has been modified by our team BIG time!  This post is all about a complete fireplace redesign. The old fireplace took over the room and, after finding just the perfect inspiration, our team demoed and redesigned the whole thing.  Take a look below to see…
Ready to Knock out Kitchen Walls | Distinctive Interior Designs

Knocking Out Walls

Thank goodness this homeowner found us on Houzz.com.  Because of that ‘chance’ meeting, we now have been getting to do what several friends of Distinctive Interior Designs have called our ‘best work ever!’  Of course, it also takes having a client who wants a tremendous change (like knocking out walls), a significant budget and having awesome contractors at…