--- title: "Take 2 decorating — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/take-2-decorating-pfvwus-pf~757410113 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~757410113.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Take 2 decorating" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/04f3c52b0877eb1c_7076-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Washington, D.C. 20015, United States" latitude: 38.9658 longitude: -77.068 phone: "(202) 290-9013" website: http://www.take2decorating.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # Take 2 decorating Original Houzz profile: [Take 2 decorating](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/take-2-decorating-pfvwus-pf~757410113) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Serves:** DC (Washington), Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Mclean - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer AFFORDABLE decorating SOLUTIONS, REUSING people's furnishings, and selecting pieces from mainstream retailers such as Wayfair, Pier One, Home Goods... because STYLE is NOT about MONEY. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Nursery Design - Basement Design - Home Staging - Downsizing - Decluttering - Feng Shui Design ### Areas Served - DC (Washington) - Arlington - Bethesda - Chevy Chase - Mclean ### Typical Job Cost $200 - 600 On-site consultation, physical re-arrangement of furniture and accessories, shopping list for additional pieces. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Take 2 decorating | | Address | Washington, D.C. 20015, United States | | Phone | (202) 290-9013 | | Website | http://www.take2decorating.com | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.take2decorating.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Take 2 decorating](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/take-2-decorating-pfvwus-pf~757410113) - **Website:** http://www.take2decorating.com - **Phone:** (202) 290-9013 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CIR ## Selected projects - [Home Office Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-refresh-pj-vj~2541580) - Location: Bethesda, MD - Photos: 4 - Description: Create flow and positive energy in a small home office. - [Living Room / Dining Room Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-dining-room-refresh-pj-vj~2541571) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 5 - Description: Reclaim the dining area space for the dining room table that was stored against a wall in the kitchen. Anchor the living room for conversation. [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/take-2-decorating-pfvwus-pf~757410113) ## Community Q&A **Q: Backsplash suggestions?** *(in Design Dilemma)* I'd love to avoid this taking me two years like picking my stone did. Stone will be installed in 2 weeks. Cabinets and floor are natural maple. Currently white appliances which I'm waffling on. . I love glass tile and would like a clean bright look since the kitchen faces north and the stone is dark. Paint on remaining wall is BM Elmira White. I went to the tilebar site and was overwhelmed. Don't know how you guys do this but I appreciate it! Pics of kitchen w old Formica and new stone included in a few posts. Thank you. A: I agree with Flo, try ceramic tiles that imitate fabric or wood in soft white or pale grey. **Q: How do I hang pictures, art around light switches??** *(in Design Dilemma)* Anyone have examples to show me how they worked around the switches? Thank you! A: Treat your switches as "pictures" Frame them with $ store frames painted in a color of your choice and then hang "randomly" your real pictures in the same color frame and try to keep 2" to 4" max between the pieces. Your switches will disappear! Good luck! **Q: What's the best way to canceal/decorate tv niche above fireplace?** *(in Design Dilemma)* A: I love all of the suggestions so far, and woud add maybe a spectacular modern glass scuplture or vase that you showcase with a small LED spot light if you have an electrical outlet in the niche. **Q: Help! How to JAZZ UP a small RENTAL bathroom** *(in Design Dilemma)* We just moved to Colorado and rented a delightful duplex. We need help with our half bath off the garage. We can't remodel and the colors are very neutral and flat. Help!!!! A: I agree, add a large framed poster or artwork (IKEA) or paint a modern canvas yourself http://www.spaceupstyling.com/copy-of-styles Display a scented candle, or an artificial plant or a glass container with scented beads... on the shelf over the toilet Try to hide your waste basket under the sink. If you have to have a waste basket in sight, exchange for a round closed aluminum one. Hang 3 towels in complementary colors matching the colors of your new picture. Change the current mirror or frame it with fun tape or an adhesive frame that you DIY or buy from a specialty retailer: a https://www.mirrormate.com/makeovers Best of luck! **Q: Hoping for your opinion about lighting this corner** *(in Design Dilemma)* This corner has no lighting (at night it's dark) and I'm considering putting a sconce ⬆️ on the wall above and to the left of the bust on the curio cabinet. Do you think that's a good idea or would some other means of lighting be preferable? A: Lovely pieces! I would try a hidden source of light to avoid competing with your current pieces that are lovely. Test the idea using a table lamp on the floor behind your chest. If you like the effect, get an inexpensive spot light... Keep us posted! **Q: Need help with kitchen** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hey everyone - Trying to decide on colors and accents for a small kitchen/dinette with grey backsplash with black and white accents and light cabinets. There's also a separation/beam thing and a door that I'd like to make a separate color and naturally the moldings. It's a small dimly lit space. I am leaning towards a darker wall on the side of the sink for accent and beam and lighter walls and looking into the gray/ebony families for that but am open to other themes as I'm not even sure if I like that tbh. I've posted pics but please pardon the mess as it's in renovating stages and don't mind the pups! ;) Thank you!! A: Hi Cristine, I would lean towards a warm grey for all walls to ensure continuity and softness. In a small area try to limit the number of colors... for a more elegant look. I am not able to see the colors of your door knobs, but a stainless steel finish would be ideal. A fun wayt to add a punch of color is to do it with accessories such as a large bowl on the island or a couple of colored glass jars on the counter top to store spaghettis, flower... Plus you'll be able to update with the seasons... Good luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*