REdecorate with Laura

REfurnish. REorganize. REpurpose. REfresh.



 
About
REdecorate with Laura takes your lack of time, procrastination, and fear out of decorating and getting organized.  If you're looking to REfresh your decorating style, define specific spaces, or moving and starting with a blank slate, Laura offers collaborative home decorating and organization experiences.  By providing you with a creative and budget friendly custom plan, you can say goodbye to clutter, dated  décor and unorganized spaces, and hello to a beautifully curated home that reflects your unique taste and personality.

Services

Home Decor

Whether you are moving into a new house or apartment, or ready to REdecorate multiple rooms, Laura has the experience to capture your style and prepare a plan that will bring your vision to life while managing your budget and timeline. She can even oversee your move and purchases!

Mini Makeover

Tired of your current décor? Laura will help you REfresh a room or two. Adding a few new touches, REarranging, REpurposing, or even REfinishing a special piece may be all it takes to give you a look that's completely new! Staging homes and creating welcoming Assisted Living spaces are among the types of services Laura provides. No job is too small!

Organization

Laura is a master at decluttering and streamlining. Chaotic closets, paper stacks, and messy garages will be transformed into well-organized, functional areas for you to enjoy. She will develop systems that maximize storage and living space, get your home office physical and digital files sorted, as well as share tips to keep your environments orderly.

Purchasing

Consider Laura's personal shopping service if you already have a plan in mind and need help finding the perfect accent items and furnishings. She will source high-quality products that align with your style and budget, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.

The Process

Consultation

Your initial consultation is free. Laura will get to know YOU... your wants, needs, and the scope of work to be performed.

Development

Once you decide to move forward, it's time to determine your space dimensions, specific decorating style and goals. Your total budget for services and any related purchases will be discussed and prioritized.

Presentation

Laura will present your custom decorating plan and finalize contract details. This includes a review of floor plans, design board(s), written proposal(s), a suggested work schedule and project budget.

Implementation

The fun part! Laura will work together with you to select and execute all the elements leading up to the final REveal.

Gallery

Please browse and enjoy some examples of the project types Laura can do for you!

Front Foyer REpurpose - Before: Cabinet in foyer is perfect for housing office supplies in family room.
Front Foyer REpurpose - After: REfurbished Singer table moved from living room; added REfinished ornate framed mirror, which was REpurposed from Dining Area, to truly define this entrance.
REpurpose old bedroom dresser mirror/REfresh Dining Area - Before: Dated crystals and frosted bent tipped candle lightbulbs on chandelier and brown ornate framed mirror in Dining Area date space.
REpurpose old bedroom dresser mirror/REfresh Dining Area - After: REplaced ornate mirror with slightly larger sleek REfinished bedroom dresser mirror; REmoved crystals and went with clear LED filiment candelabra lightbulbs on chandelier. Along with REpainted walls, this space now has more transitional and open feel.
Livingroom REfresh - Before: Dark space with cramped thoroughfares; "Tired" ceiling fan; Wall over sectional feels "flat"; No cocktail table for entertaining.
Livingroom REfresh - After: REpainted walls in a lighter, neutral hue; Added a round area rug and round cocktail table to brighten and define cozy sitting space; REplaced Ceiling Fan; Added shelving over sectional for dimension and interest.
Livingroom REfresh - Before: Side table not used for any practical purpose in this location.
Livingroom REfresh - After: REpainted walls in a lighter, neutral hue; Moved side table with lamp vignette to brighten and lend visual interest to dark corner of room.
REmove Clutter from TV area - Before: Tabletop TV and components housed on console that does not hide the tangle of cords and interferes with path to kitchen.
REmove Clutter from TV area - After: Mounted TV, Soundbar, and WiFi box to wall; Painted and installed wall-mounted wire concealers and strategically placed a low-profile vase to block view of power plugs and connectors. REpurposed TV table by using in front entrance.
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - Before: Too many supplies not being used or reachable; Unorganized, with laundry and cleaning items "on-display" to those entering from outside; Dark yellow walls not welcoming.
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - After: REpainted walls a brighter yellow and papered the shelves for practicality and visual interest; Streamlined and organized supplies according to use and reachability; Use of complimentary colored containers aesthetically more pleasing to eye.
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - Before: Dark yellow walls not welcoming; Cluttered shoe storage and no place to hang coats
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Painted and Papered Ikea Dressers for office storage - Before: Boring white dressers
Painted and Papered Ikea Dressers for office storage - After: Fun, but sophisticated, color and print combination
Modernized Dining Table Set - Before: Great table, but dated wood-tones now out of place in this space.
Cabinet Organization
Cabinet Organization
Closet System - Before: replaced single rods with new closet systems based on client's storage needs.
Closet System - Before: replaced single rods with new closet systems based on client's storage needs.
Closet System - After: Room for everything, nice and orderly!
Paper Filing System - Before: The ever-growing stack
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - After: REpainted walls a lighter yellow and painted door trim white to brighten area; REorganized shoe storage and added decorative and functional coat hooks.
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Modernized Dining Table Set - After: REfinished table base and chairs with white chalk-paint, top with grey-dimensional staining, and 3 coats of sealer. Colors now compliment the rest of home.
Paper Filing System - After: Clearly labeled and easily accessible file folders; note they are not STUFFED, but contain just what is necessary -- the rest was shredded.
Wardrobe Reorganization - Before: Clothes in various places and not uniformly categorized and hung, nor sorted or folded well on shelves and in drawers. Complete over hall needed to determine what should be kept, donated or recycled.
Wardrobe Reorganization - After: Working with homeowner, removed all items from closet, efficiently determined what was to be kept, and reorganized hanging and folded items in a seasonal, color-ordered system. Between purging and using uniform folding techniques, we even freed up some drawers and hanging space!!

Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Coastal Home - New Construction and Move-in
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor
Suburban Townhome - New furnishings and decor

Front Foyer REpurpose - Before: Cabinet in foyer is perfect for housing office supplies in family room.
Front Foyer REpurpose - After: REfurbished Singer table moved from living room; added REfinished ornate framed mirror, which was REpurposed from Dining Area, to truly define this entrance.
REpurpose old bedroom dresser mirror/REfresh Dining Area - Before: Dated crystals and frosted bent tipped candle lightbulbs on chandelier and brown ornate framed mirror in Dining Area date space.
REpurpose old bedroom dresser mirror/REfresh Dining Area - After: REplaced ornate mirror with slightly larger sleek REfinished bedroom dresser mirror; REmoved crystals and went with clear LED filiment candelabra lightbulbs on chandelier. Along with REpainted walls, this space now has more transitional and open feel.
Painted and Papered Ikea Dressers for office storage - Before: Boring white dressers
Painted and Papered Ikea Dressers for office storage - After: Fun, but sophisticated, color and print combination
Modernized Dining Table Set - Before: Great table, but dated wood-tones now out of place in this space.
Modernized Dining Table Set - After: REfinished table base and chairs with white chalk-paint, top with grey-dimensional staining, and 3 coats of sealer. Colors now compliment the rest of home.

Cabinet Organization
Cabinet Organization
Closet System - Before: replaced single rods with new closet systems based on client's storage needs.
Closet System - Before: replaced single rods with new closet systems based on client's storage needs.
Closet System - After: Room for everything, nice and orderly!
Paper Filing System - Before: The ever-growing stack
Paper Filing System - After: Clearly labeled and easily accessible file folders; note they are not STUFFED, but contain just what is necessary -- the rest was shredded.
Wardrobe Reorganization - Before: Clothes in various places and not uniformly categorized and hung, nor sorted or folded well on shelves and in drawers. Complete over hall needed to determine what should be kept, donated or recycled.
Wardrobe Reorganization - After: Working with homeowner, removed all items from closet, efficiently determined what was to be kept, and reorganized hanging and folded items in a seasonal, color-ordered system. Between purging and using uniform folding techniques, we even freed up some drawers and hanging space!!

Livingroom REfresh - Before: Dark space with cramped thoroughfares; "Tired" ceiling fan; Wall over sectional feels "flat"; No cocktail table for entertaining.
Livingroom REfresh - After: REpainted walls in a lighter, neutral hue; Added a round area rug and round cocktail table to brighten and define cozy sitting space; REplaced Ceiling Fan; Added shelving over sectional for dimension and interest.
Livingroom REfresh - Before: Side table not used for any practical purpose in this location.
Livingroom REfresh - After: REpainted walls in a lighter, neutral hue; Moved side table with lamp vignette to brighten and lend visual interest to dark corner of room.
REmove Clutter from TV area - Before: Tabletop TV and components housed on console that does not hide the tangle of cords and interferes with path to kitchen.
REmove Clutter from TV area - After: Mounted TV, Soundbar, and WiFi box to wall; Painted and installed wall-mounted wire concealers and strategically placed a low-profile vase to block view of power plugs and connectors. REpurposed TV table by using in front entrance.
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - Before: Too many supplies not being used or reachable; Unorganized, with laundry and cleaning items "on-display" to those entering from outside; Dark yellow walls not welcoming.
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - After: REpainted walls a brighter yellow and papered the shelves for practicality and visual interest; Streamlined and organized supplies according to use and reachability; Use of complimentary colored containers aesthetically more pleasing to eye.
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - Before: Dark yellow walls not welcoming; Cluttered shoe storage and no place to hang coats
Small Laundry and Mud Room REfresh - After: REpainted walls a lighter yellow and painted door trim white to brighten area; REorganized shoe storage and added decorative and functional coat hooks.

Meet Laura
Laura Cruz is a Freelance Interior Decorator and Professional Organizer, holding IAPCC certifications in both disciplines.  She has spent her adult life leading renovation and organization projects in her own homes, as well as those of family and friends. Word got out and demand grew. She has REpurposed her corporate and practical experience into Interior Decorating and Professional Organization. Her affinity for order and applying her 'eye' for color and balance inspires all her projects... Let it inspire yours! 
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REdecorate with Laura offers professional organization services, in addtion to being great at finding new places and faces for old treasures and great looks for new or tired spaces. Give the gift that keeps giving to your busy friends and family.

Testimonials

Kind words from Laura's clients...

     

 Laura does her best work for friends and family. You will have found a new friend working with her. From reconfiguring a room with your current furniture or shopping around for that special touch, Laura makes your desired changes happen. I am amazed at her skills: from chalk painting Granny's table to assembling anything from furniture to storage racks. She is really the right person to get it done. Thank you, Laura! 

J. Baskin
Refinishing, Repurposing and Assembly
     

 We hired REdecorate with Laura to manage the move and interior decorating of our new townhome, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Laura worked closely with us to transform our place into a cozy and stylish retreat. Highly recommend her services! 

Cruz and Hascup
New Home Furnishings, Organization and Decor
     

 Much thanks and gratitude to REdecorate with Laura for creating a warm and welcoming Assisted Living space for Dad. Given geographical challenges to ensure we were all participating in this difficult transition, Laura kept us involved and informed. She set up practical kitchenette and bathroom amenities and incorporated Dad's favorite memorabilia and a wall of family pictures within a nautical themed aesthetic. Laura helped make the move less stressful and pleasant for all of us. 

The Cruz Family
Assisted Living Space
     

 Laura helped me organize and REfresh my laundry area. Together we sorted items by how often I use them, and prioritized their space on my shelves. She was patient and worked with my indecision. Her eye for symmetry and color combinations has the small area looking neat and streamlined, as well as peaceful and welcoming. Thank you for the great experience! 

K. Felt
Laundry Room REfresh
     

 Laura has that artistic eye that sees a beautiful vision beyond what you and I see. So happy to have her share her artistic talent and work with me decorating my vacation home. Thank you! 

G. Morton
New Home Decor
     

 Decorating is overwhelming for me. Laura REscued me and guided the process to a great REfresh that I love... all within my budget! 

K. Shafer
Town-House Mini-Makeover
  

Blog

Laura shares her personal REfreshes and REpurposes here!

REdecorate With Laura featured in ApartmentGuide Decluttering Tips Article!!

  •  4/18/2024 12:44 PM
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DIY: REfresh your Fireplace

  •  2/15/2024 12:35 PM
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REimagine Your Spaces part 3: Journey of a Kitchen

  •  1/24/2024 04:00 PM
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REimagine Your Spaces part 2: Closet Contortions -- Its just sheetrock!

  •  1/16/2024 10:20 AM
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REimagine Your Spaces part 1: Ditch the Dining Room – an Empty Nester REfresh!

  •  1/10/2024 03:17 PM
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