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Category: City Sun Times

Fold In a Little Fun With Laundry Room Decor

February 7, 2024 Barbara Kaplan

Q: My laundry room is the ugliest room in the house. I see it when I come home and when…

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Make Your Powder Room an Adventure for Guests

September 14, 2023 Barbara's Picks

The Powder Room is usually the smallest room in the house and the most fun to design. It requires the least…

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Think fresh when it comes to home improvement

April 27, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Whether you live in a house, an apartment, a condo or a cabin, your home can be a reflection of…

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CANDLES FIRE UP MANY MOODS IN DIFFERENT PLACES AROUND THE HOUSE

February 22, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Those of you who know me, understand I always decorate from the heart. So especially for Valentine’s Day, my mind…

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Color Is Everywhere

June 18, 2021 Barbara's Picks

Everywhere we go there is some shade of color. From the moment we were born, we were surrounded by it and…

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Does Your Entry Reflect Who You Are?

November 9, 2017 Barbara's Picks 3 Comments

Many homes today, especial those with open plans, don’t have formal entries. You open the door and step into a…

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How to Work With a Designer

July 24, 2017 Barbara's Picks

In our lives, many conditions are beyond our control. The ones that most affect and influence us in shaping the…

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Redesign Can Lead To Personal Rediscovery

June 6, 2017 Barbara's Picks

A client called to tell me they had adopted a teenager from Kazakhstan a year earlier, and while becoming Americanized,…

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A Designer’s Perspective Adds New Options To An Existing Space

August 21, 2016 Barbara's Picks

One of the most exciting parts of my work is walking into someone’s home (usually someone I don’t know) and…

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21 + 1 Ways To Design Your Kitchen To Lose Weight And Live Healthier, Too!

March 1, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Spring and therefore spring cleaning is in the air, why not look at your kitchen in a new way? Your…

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Testimonials About Barbara

Such great advice over the last few weeks, Barbara. Thank you so much!! My living space is really now OUR own and is very comfy for us! And I have MY own space too!

Karen B., Scottsdale, AZ

Barbara was the catalyst for our remodel, redesign, and redecorating of our home. She provided the push when we needed shoving. Her Bajaro Method enabled us to find what we really liked in redesigning and redecorating our living space. Her skill provided just the right amount of inspiration for us to find our comfort zone. Three years later and we are still in love with our space.

Michael & Bonnie S., Chandler, AZ

Barbara serves! Instead of answers, she asks questions. She helps you express your true and authentic self and your preferences, which she then translates into your furnishings and environment. She uses colors and textures that delight you! Barb’s intention to serve, along with her creative perspective, delivers more than you ever dreamed possible! Barbara Kaplan is the designer you’ve been looking for!

Susan B., Phoenix, AZ

 

I took the questionnaire from the Bajaro Method online and it really made me think about my home and what my preferences are.  I realized that my space is my sanctuary.  I found the quizzes very helpful to really discover more about my likes, dislikes and what makes me feel comfortable.  It made me consider choices outside my normal “box” of ideas.  As a result of the questionnaires, I would like to add more color and include more items that are soothing to me and reflect my personality.

Michell B., Scottsdale, AZ

Just wanted to let you know how much your words, both personally and in your book, have helped me to make my home “my space.”  Your words gave me the permission I needed to be myself and to decorate with the knowledge that I couldn’t make a mistake in my personal space if I am true to myself.  I now have a home that I am proud of and that reflects the inner me.  My guests and family comment on how comfortable they are in the rooms; how aesthetically pleasing the room is with the light, personal items, and furniture.  The rooms flow better, appear connected, and please the eye from every angle.  Thank you again for the guidance you provided.

Yvonne R.

I just want to tell you how impressed I am with your talent, patience, sense of humor, professionalism, and ability to turn out fabulous projects. Your clients are lucky to have you!

Elaine W.

All is well and our home has become such a welcoming Haven for our family and friends. 

Gayle W., Scottsdale, AZ

I took The Bajaro Method Interior Design Preference Profile online and for the first time, it made me think about my home and my preferences. This process made me understand that my space is my sanctuary. The questions helped me learn more about my likes, dislikes, and what makes me feel comfortable. It made me consider choices outside my normal “box” of ideas. Based on the results, I plan to add more color and some items that are soothing that reflect my personality.

Michell B., Scottsdale, AZ

I will ALWAYS need you until the last little accessory finds its place in the house!   Because I don’t know how to place the tiles in the bathroom, or where to put the sofa or which chairs for the dining room! And after that, I’ll need you always as my friend!

Stephanie B.

Having Barbara teach me about my palette of colors has truly been life changing! I used to feel uncomfortable in my house, but not know why. Now, with a few changes of color, I feel at peace. Knowing my colors I can also now walk into a store and find the exact color that will look good on me. I cannot express enough gratitude to Barbara for this education!

Amanda T., President of Moxie Girl, Phoenix AZ

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