Thousands of people decorating their homes in Fairfield County each year, whether on their own or with an interior designer's help, find themselves in this predicament. Interior design professionals make the bulk of their earnings on big-ticket items like draperies and upholstered furniture. Their expertise can be invaluable in selecting the right wallpaper or finding an enchanting four-poster bed for your master bedroom. Often, however, they have much less interest and expertise in finishing rooms they begin. But details count.
Accessories warm a space.
Mass-produced items readily available in department stores do little to evoke the very personal feeling many seek. Some decorators have begun to specialize in accessorizing, and experts like floral designers can be particularly helpful for special events or holiday decorating. But for those with a sense of adventure, who love to hunt down the unique on their own, it's hard to beat quality craft fairs. Each fall, Fairfield County offers dozens of craft fairs with a panoply of artisans. One such craft fair, Wilton's Autumn Craft Festival, is in its ninth year and offers 150 juried exhibitors.