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by Doreen Amico-Sorell

Healthy Living Spaces: Setting Sorell Interiors Apart from the Rest

by Paul J. Sorell III, MD | Director, Ergonomic Design

Say goodbye to shared bathrooms and hello to your own private oasis. According to Doreen Amico-Sorell, founder of Sorell Interiors, “The key elements of a full ensuite bathroom include a freestanding bathtub with a separate shower, toilet, vanity, mirror, and medicine cabinet.” But other luxury additions are also common, such as bidets, radiant heat, heated towel bars, shower benches, and/or steam showers. An interior design that follows that of the adjoining bedroom can create a thoughtful, cohesive flow of style and coordination.

What is an Ensuite Bathroom? …and How to Make the Most of One

"If you want to feel like you are sleeping in a lush jungle, this is for you,” says designer Doreen Amico-Sorell, of Sorell Interiors. “Decorate the space with a woodsy mural and add bed netting and greenery. Play a forest-themed soundtrack. You’ll be transported."

Uber-Cozy Meets Ultrachic: 5 Ways To Style Alcove Beds for Your Perfect Fall Slumber

Nothing ups the sophistication of a space quite like new light fixtures, and this museum-inspired, wall-mounted banker’s light is no exception. “When used in a kitchen, banker’s lights are often placed above the sink to provide good lighting for tasks. The look is also very forgiving and can complement nearly any design style,” says designer Doreen Amico-Sorell, of Sorell Interiors.

HOME IMPROVEMENT: Get the Look: 5 Bold, Beautiful Kitchens and the Features That Make Them Pop

INTERIOR INSIDER: Suburban Sophistication: Inside A Stunning Modern Farmhouse Great Room / Den in Hauppauge, New York Luxury Golf Course Community Home

INTERIOR INSIDER

Suburban Sophistication: Inside A Stunning Modern Farmhouse Great Room in Hauppauge, New York

INTERIOR INSIDER: How to Create The Perfect Modern Farmhouse Dining Room by Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors in Huntington, NY

How To Create The Perfect Modern Farmhouse Dining Room:

Subtle Farmhouse Flair

INTERIOR INSIDER: Want to Become A Superhost? Avoid These 7 Guest Room Mistakes, featuring commentary by Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors, Huntington, NY

Want to Become a Superhost? Avoid These 7 Guest Room Mistakes

Go Old in the New Year: Instagram’s Most Popular Foyer Decor Boasts Antique Charm with commentary provided by Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors, Huntington, NY

Go Old in the New Year: Instagram’s Most Popular Foyer Decor Boasts Antique Charm

Having just one coffee table is so 2019. Opt instead for a series of little tables that can be mixed and matched, like the ones pictured in this photo from @yvonne_kwakkel (reposted by @homeaura). “Love this! I’ve been doing this for years in the spaces I’ve designed,” says Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors. “It’s enlightening to get away from the matchy-match décor of the past.”

These 5 Living Room Ideas From Instagram Will Chase Away Your Post-Holiday Blues

We’d place bets that your foyer bench is simply begging for some holiday throw pillows. But skip the plain red and green this year, and opt for something a bit more fun, like these ones pictured in the home of @simple.joy.at.home. “Festive throw pillows are a great accent to be used throughout the home,” Amico-Sorell says. “They help create a warm and inviting scene, and they’re usually inexpensive—there’s a lot of bang for your buck.” With editorial commentary from ASID Interior Designer, Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors, Suffolk County, NY

Greet Your Guests With Good Cheer: Instagram’s Best Holiday Decor

Tribal prints aren’t going out of style anytime soon, and this week’s feature from @sylahome (reposted by @homeaura) shows us these prints can work just about anywhere—even as a throw rug. “Tribal print rugs are a great staple in a room since they come in endless patterns and color combinations,” says ASID interior designer Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors in Nesconset, NY. “Depending upon the color and pattern chosen, they can go nicely with boho or modern decor as well as farmhouse or Southwestern. The versatility of this rug also lies within the textural quality, since some are more nubby than others and sometimes have mixed weaves.”

The Week’s Most Popular Living Room Looks on Instagram Highlight the Hygge Life You’ve Got to Have

A good shag rug never goes out of style, which is great news for anyone who understands its cozy perfection. “Shag rugs are iconic with the ’70s, and so versatile they can be used with many design styles,” says Principle Interior Designer Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors of Brookville, NY. Check out this groovy—yet modern—rug from eBay, and be sure to get one big enough that you and a few friends will all be able to enjoy it—while watching “A Very Brady Renovation.”

Bring the ‘Brady Bunch’ Vibe Into Your Home With These 7 Groovy and Gorgeous Finds

If it's Good Enough for them, it's good enough for me. Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors in Smithtown, NY discusses her love of the IKEA Billy Bookcases. "So incredibly stylish and functionally versatile. I have them in my home office and have used them in reading nooks, home libraries and in dens to display a homeowner's collectibles and home decor."

8 Designers on the IKEA Pieces They Actually Have at Home

Looking for a space to have friends over that isn’t strewed with the kids’ toys or piles of old mail? Then you’re going to love this Prohibition-era bar. “This style basement is a really fun and sophisticated nod to the speak-easy days when you were transported to an underground bar,” says Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors of Muttontown, NY. “It’s perfect for the family who likes to entertain Gatsby-style.” (In other words, with plenty of booze.) Must-have item: Leave the chaos of the modern world (and the upstairs living room) behind for a perfectly crafted cocktail, best enjoyed in one of these ultrachic Oakham bar stools from AllModern.

5 Beyond-Basic Basement Remodel Ideas for Every Personality Type

We love the simplicity of these armchairs in this post from @indoorsgram—plus the fact that they’re easy to move around and they’ll pair with just about any decor. “Hairpin leg armchairs have a very distinct look, which works well with modern or industrial decor,” says professional interior designer Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors in Northport, NY. “They tend to look light and airy, which is a good feature in small spaces.” Get the look: Whether your living room is big or small, a set of hairpin chairs will open up and modernize the space, without sacrificing comfort. Find the best shade for your new chairs by shopping this design from AllModern.

The Week’s Hottest Living Room Looks on Instagram Are Swanky and Sophisticated

No matter what your budget looks like for new outdoor decor, this DIY spring bench featured by @dickson_vintage should fit the bill. “When doing a DIY project, it’s best to bring out your own personality,” says professional home decorator Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors in Westhampton, NY. “If you’re making a spring bench for your outdoor area, then yes, make sure you add all of the iconic spring looks, like pastel flowers—but keep true to your own style while doing it.” Get the look: Head to the lumberyard or repurpose old wood to re-create this DIY arbor bench. Then add a few springtime throw pillows from Target to complete the look.

5 Hot Patio Trends From Instagram To Kick Off Those Lazy Days Outside

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