Design for How We Live Now
25.07.11
Melinda Mansfield says that she has one of the most active households in her Chantilly neighborhood. She and her husband Rob have six-year-old twins, two dogs and three cats.
“I have a face painting and glitter tattoo business for children,” said Mansfield. “I am the troop leader for my daughter’s Girl Scout troop, and my husband is the leader of our son’s Boy Scout troop. All the kids in the neighborhood come to my house to play.”
Mansfield says that she likes a lively household, but not the mess that often comes with the territory. She wanted to decorate her home to accommodate the chaos without sacrificing style. “I like really nice things,” said Mansfield. “I always have. I wanted a fresh, clean look with good fabrics that will stand the test of time.”
When Mansfield found interior designer Deborah Wiener, she knew that she’d found a good match. Wiener started Designing Solutions to specialize "in real life, pet-friendly, family-friendly
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