At Janine Dowling Design we believe Home is the most important part of our lives. It is where our family and our friends come together. Our goal is to create a home that reflects who you are and how you want to live. So when you enter the space, when your project is completed, you know you are Home.
We are a Boston-based full-service interior design firm specializing in interior decorating projects and architectural renovations. Our design services include space planning, furniture and fabric selection, accessories and artwork selection, lighting selection, color consultations, and architectural materials selection.
Our Founder
Janine Dowling, our founder, has a lifelong passion for all things design. Well-versed in a wide range of styles from traditional to transitional to modern, Janine works closely with her clients to develop the right style for their home, personality and lifestyle. Whenever possible, she looks to sustainable solutions that are long-lasting, beautiful, and gentle on the earth.
Our interior design services have a broad range. Sometimes our clients need just a consultation for new ideas or paint colors or they may have a few rooms needing to be refurnished; other times they have a full scale remodel. We tailor our expertise to meet the requests of our clients. Over the years we have enjoyed keeping our project size varied and our visions flexible.
Services Offered:
Whether your current design project is a one-room refresh or a whole-house customization, we look forward to speaking with you about how we can your home feel even more like Home.
There are many people that actually confuse the roles of those that do interior decorating and those that do interior design. Those that are interior decorators are focused on the furnishings, curtains, paint, wallpaper, and even the lighting inside of a home. Interior designers can use that material, but they have a primary focus which is completely different. They are skilled at creating what are called functional spaces inside of buildings and homes. Both of these professions work hand-in-hand, but let's take a look at what interior design firms offer so that you can decide whether or not this would be something you would need to use.
These are individuals that have a good understanding of how to utilize days. They will create an aesthetically pleasing environment within any enclosed structure. They can plan and coordinate many different projects, doing the research on each one. If you are trying to work with one, even if they have a few clients, they will be able to take time to organize what is in your home and create something that is brand-new. Now that you know what they do, you may need to find one. This is actually very easy to accomplish.
These businesses are easy to find on the Internet. You will find them offering their services, primarily in large urban areas. They will come out to your home, look at each room that you have, the colors that are used, and the lighting that is available. They are also able to open up rooms by cutting into walls. They have a knowledge of where loadbearing walls will be located, and by coordinating their work with local contractors, they can transform your home. After you have found several of them, you will want to choose the best one. The one that you choose should have an excellent resume and great prices.
It should be no professionals make a very good living. Some of the top interior designers can be expensive. What you will want to do is look on their website, look at their portfolio to see what they have done before. Based on the results they have achieved, and also after meeting with these professionals, you can make your decision on which one to use. Some of them will actually offer discounts if they are moving into a new city, perhaps expanding or relocating to a new area. It's only by looking in the local paper, and definitely searching on the Internet, that you will be able to find one of these affordable and reliable professionals.
The interior design company that you choose should impress you with their portfolio. They should also have reasonable prices for the work that they do. If you are ready to transform the interior of your home by literally reshaping certain rooms, and reorganizing your furniture, you will really be able to improve its overall aesthetic value.
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