After 15 years of designing beautiful spaces and teaching design principles to decorators and clients, I saw a distinct need in the interior furnishings marketplace. A client came to me seeking advice on healthy furnishings for her home that would not make her sick. She recently had been diagnosed with Lyme Disease and her symptoms included respiratory sensitivity. She asked me to help her find a sofa that didn't contain harmful flame retardant chemicals that would make her go into respiratory distress. Helping this client was a true awakening. As I searched to find furnishings to help my suffering friend, I saw the very serious need for healthy home furnishings.I learned that products that were labeled as “green,” “all natural” or “eco-friendly” very often were not. They still contained chemicals, formaldehyde, or additives that leaked toxins into the air. My eyes were opened at the very serious damage this was causing to people’s health. Through diligent research, I discovered numerous healthy furnishing options that were available but many consumers were unaware of their existence. Now through my new business, House Doctor, my mission is to inform consumers, whether they are currently sick or not, to alleviate and prevent introducing products into their home that could be making them sick. My healthy home products include custom window treatments, bedding ensembles, carpets, area rugs, wall coverings, accessories, lighting and furniture. In fact, with access to the industry’s top home furnishings manufacturers, the House Doctor is sure to find your perfect healthy home design solution!

I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from the State University College of NY at Buffalo. I teach decorating seminars and have been on the training team teaching new decorators window treatment design and color since 2001. I have been published in Decorating Solutions magazine numerous times as well as several books - most recently "DECORATING ...the professional touch" by Carole D. Bugg, VP and director of design at INTERIORS by Decorating Den. Client comments: "I have worked with other decorators who tried to impose their taste on me. Adrian listened to what I wanted and came through!" - R. Zall, Silver Spring, MD"We brought Adrian an issue we were having with direct sun in the evening and she was very good about solving the difficult problem with innovative and creative solutions." - S. Shifman, Rockville, MD

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