Home & Garden Feet Up, Relaxed, But Are You Happy With The View? Diane Guididas Spring-cleaning completed…check. Cleared out five years worth of clutter…check. Rearranged the furniture…check. So, why do you still have that feeling that something’s missing…yes, it’s something subtle, but something still feels unfinished. What is it?? Well, here’s the big news flash, there isn’t enough elbow grease in the world that can transform a tired room into an energized room without some design intervention. When that fresh scrubbed feeling just isn’t enough, creative home and business owners call upon Robbinsville resident, Diane Guididas, Interiors by Diane, LLC ( Window Treatments By Diane), to transform their rooms, or even their home or office, from dated and tired, to fresh and inspiring. Diane has heard it all, from the exasperating concerns of homeowners like, “I have too much light, too little light, my ceilings are too high, it’s an awkward space,” to “I’m so overwhelmed with so many choices, and I don’t know where to begin.” These worries may be frustrating to a home or business owner, but they are music to Diane’s ears, the window whisperer with more than 30 years of interior design experience, now specializing in custom window treat- Mercer County Woman ment design, function, energy efficiency, child safety and motorization. “My mother taught me how to sew around the age of 13,” says Diane, “because I was one of six kids and hated hand-me-downs.” That heritage taught Diane to work hard and to find solutions to problems. “It comes naturally because my siblings and I were encouraged, as children, to find our own solutions to problems.” Even at a young age, Diane’s sewing skills as well as comprehensive knowledge of fabrication helped her to construct dresses, suits, coats, even prom and wedding gowns. Right out of college, Diane dove into the commercial interior design world by taking a job as an Interior Designer at Prudential Insurance. Over the course of 19 years, Diane rose through the Corporate ranks of a few Fortune 500 companies to became a Vice President at Smith Barney, working side by side with the firm’s Architects and Engineers to coordinate the design and construction of the interiors of Corporate Headquarters in NYC as well as satellite Branch Offices up and down the eastern seaboard. After her daughter was born, Diane combined her love for sewing and her knowledge of design and began creating custom window treatments for her own new home, which led to being asked to create window treatments for family and friends. It was simply word of mouth that got Window Treatments by Diane up and running. “It was like being shot out of a canon,” says Diane, “after those first few clients, I was scrambling to put a team together.” And it is quite an impressive team that Diane has assembled including talented, local seam- stresses, a workroom in PA, installers and upholsterers. Much of the fabrication is still done “in- house”. Diane has access to many design houses and manufacturers throughout the United States. Diane also offers shades, blinds and shutters to her clients. “It’s quite a daunting task to navigate through the maze of options available in window coverings today. I bring a wealth of knowledge into my client’s homes and businesses and they really appreciate the value of my experience.” Today, Diane’s clients still appreciate that all-important personal touch. Along with design ideas, Diane brings her overflowing showroom to the customer in the form of sample books, fabrics, trims and hardware. As a professional, she knows that the selection process can be overwhelming for even the most confident among us. Diane’s philosophy is to keep the process simple and start with one room or one window at a time. Diane prides herself on designing window treatments that absolutely make a room sing. The guidance she offers is always in conjunction with a client’s sense of lifestyle, personality, function and budget; as a result, Diane’s designs always enhance the existing décor. Design inspiration comes from the challenge for Diane; she thrives on creating solutions for that complicated window, that uninviting room without personality. “I just can’t wait to listen to my client’s challenges and come up with clever solutions,” says Diane, who is also passionate about the “surprise factor”. She likes to amaze her clients with that added twist, that special pop…the bit of the unexpected that transforms a room. “That’s the fun part… 27 Window Treatments by Diane Diane Guididas [email protected] We’ll Enhance Your Windows to Reflect Your Lifestyle. 609-336-0372 www.windowtreatmentsbydiane.com the wow,” says the unassuming window wizard. The most important aspect to Diane’s window treatment business is establishing a working relationship and gaining the client’s trust. “I have a great deal of repeat business that comes out of those special relationships,” says Diane, “it’s the trust factor; they know I am with them from conception to installation, and because they love the outcome from my previous work and my attention to detail, they call me back when they’re ready to tackle another room.” Home or business owners with tired, lackluster spaces or windows, who are looking for a fresh visual appearance, can enjoy a free design consultation with Diane. Her consultations can include paint color selection, space planning and interior design solutions. Budgets are discussed and established with the client’s needs and desires in mind. Any room done by Diane is awe-inspiring… so why not allow Diane to help you to transform one of your rooms from ordinary to stunning? Call today for a FREE consultation! It’s time for you to get a “refreshing point of view.” Diane Guididas is a member of the National WCAA (Window Covering Association of America), and has served as the Secretary to the Central NJ Chapter. Diane is also a member of Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) and New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO). Window Treatments by Diane is a dealer for HunterDouglas, Comfortex, Graber, Norman, Kirsch, Kravet, Robert Allen and many other fabric, trim and hardware distributors. Window Treatments by Diane Phone: 609-336-0372 diane@ windowtreatmentsbydiane.com May / June 2012
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