Valerie Ruddy
Owner and Principal Designer
Valerie Ruddy Designs/Decorating Den Interiors
973-239-3004 | valerieruddy.decoratingden.com
OUR MISSION IS: To create thoughtful designs by listening carefully to what our clients truly desire.
OUR VISION IS: Designing spaces that our clients will not only use efficiently, but also feel good being in.
CLIENTS CHOOSE US BECAUSE: We are easy to work with, respect their
time by bringing samples and presentations to them and listen carefully so we can honor their wants, needs and budget.
WE ARE UNIQUE BECAUSE: Our portfolio is extremely diverse. Each project reflects our clients needs, the architecture of the home and the way they would like to live in it.
I AM VERY PROUD OF: Building an award-winning, woman-owned business in a very competitive field with a strong repeat client base through hard work and determination.
MY REAL JOB DESCRIPTION IS: Being a mom to two amazing young adult kids who bring me so much joy. Everything I have built in this life is for them. I also love art, music, design, being physically active and hands on house projects.
I LOVE TO: Hear that our clients now using their homes fully. So often there are parts of our homes we aren’t using. Those spaces can sometimes be the most special.
MY BIGGETS TIP FOR CLIENTS: Hiring an Interior Designer is an exercise in trust. If you are trying to control the entire process, you won’t leave room for creativity.
WHEN I AM NOT IN THE OFFICE: You will often find me at the beach or attending live music and arts events.