If you'd like to refresh your decor but aren't sure where to start, Gabberts is offering help: a complimentary half-hour session with designer Karlene Hunter Baum.Schedule an individual appointment between 4 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, and Baum will help you develop a master plan to make the design process more manageable, enjoyable and cost-effective.
To schedule an appointment, call 952-928-3123.
And if you want to learn design essentials and techniques that you can put into practice in your own home, Gabberts is also offering a four-part series of design classes taught by Pat Manning-Hannon. The workshops will cover personal design styles, elements and principles of design, floor plans and measurement, and psychology of color.
Classes meet 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 22, 24, 29 and 31.
The cost is $95, which includes a workbook, set of design templates and a free, one-hour, one-on-one consultation with the instructor. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To register, visit www.gabberts.com or call 952-928-3123.
KIM PALMER
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