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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

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

I have had this book for a while, but I finally picked it up as I was trying to make some choices for a new house I’m moving into. I have been conflicted with my own personal style for a long time now. The questions stimulated me to really dig into what I wanted! It is more than a design book; it’s a book to help you find yourself and create a living space that is suited just for YOU!!!! GET THIS BOOK!

Camille O.G.

Barbara Kaplan is a gifted and caring interior designer – for my home, and for me, personally. She helps nurture and empower a sense of purpose, which in turn, becomes reflected in the personal style and living spaces. She ALWAYS brings a fresh and unique perspective. Barbara’s Picks gives me a “go to” directory of her years of trusted relationships. It’s a joyous and optimistic experience working with Barbara, and if she trusts and recommends a business, I totally trust it as well!

Lisa G.,Urbandale, IA

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

Gayle W., Scottsdale, AZ

As I read “The Bajaro Method”, I thought that the author’s understanding of the emotional impact of our environments was helpful.  At first I did not understand what Barbara Kaplan meant when she said that “Rooms don’t have feelings, you do.” Then, as I continued through the chapters, I had an “A-ha” moment. I came to a deeper understanding of how the design choices I make affect the emotions of the occupants. As a young designer, it is up to me to ask the right questions and make a healing, comforting and personal environment. I also have been inspired to look around my own home and think about what changes I want to make for myself and my family. I am pleased with the insight that I gained from reading this book.

Amy S., ASID Allied

I took your class a few years ago and I have to say I am really enjoying your posts. It doesn’t take much to change the mood of a room or home. As I just posted, I painted over all the heavy Tuscan red of 4 years ago to the colors of the ocean. This Pisces girl feels MUCH more at home. Keep up the great posts!

Germaine C., Sun Lakes, 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.

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

It means so much to me that you assessed each room with me. Since your visit, the way I view both my home and my life has changed. I’m striving for comfortable function and peace here now, rather than putting things in places because I saw it in a magazine. I’ve changed a number of areas of my home, with your voice in my head. And there are more changes to come! 

Tami B., Fountain Hills, AZ

What a fun date with Barbara! Barb wanted us to go to Pier 1 and a few other stores to spice up my home and who would think that it would be exciting and fun?! As Barb motored through the store she selected items for my home knowing where it could be placed and if it would work! She knew my home better than I did from only seeing it one time! Wow!! Even more remarkable is when these items were delivered, they all looked outstanding in my home, making my house even more enjoyable to me! Barb has a great eye and a picture perfect memory. What an amazing woman! Anyone decorating should have the “BARBARA EXPERIENCE!”

Marilynn A.

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