“Design Professional Sandy Kozar’s favorite
day is when they head out of their working
studio on Lovell Road in Knoxville to bring
that new look to her client’s home. It’s
known in the industry as installation day,
the project finale. “We ask them to leave
during the install, then upon their return,
the smiles and excitement is our priceless
reward,” Sandy says, “it’s the best part of
my job.”
Opening in 2010, Decorating Den
Interiors in Knoxville continues to provide
unmatched customer service with options
that allow the client to lead the design best
suited for them. “We offer our clients fine
furniture, case goods, accessories, lighting,
floor and wall coverings and custom
window treatments,” Sandy explains,
“then bring samples directly to their
home, provide in-home consultation and
personally oversee projects to installation.”
The enjoyment in helping someone live a
quality of life in their home or office space,
being a part of that client’s good feeling
is the constant reminder that Sandy is
doing what she is meant to do. Growing
up in Pennsylvania, the corporate world
would be her first professional focus with
motherhood changing it to family first and
as an adult she returned to college where
a watercolor class brought the passion for
design. Over the years, it was a passion
Before After
“We had Decorating Den (Sandy & Rachael) design our conversion of a screen porch to a multipurpose,
“ four seasons” sunroom. We were interested in finding someone to take all aspects of the project from start
to finish. They offered several 3D concepts based on input we provided and the many suggestions they
offered, including such things as a stained tongue and groove ceiling. The work was extremely professional,
and they handled all design plus order and delivery of recommended/selected furniture, carpet, blinds and
other items. Anytime there was a problem with deliveries for our rushed schedule they reacted quickly to
resolve any problems. We would highly recommend Decorating Den Interiors!”
fueled by setting 9 different homes as they
moved with her husband’s job. The move
to Tennessee brought the Kozar’s closer to
extended family and with a desire to open
a business, the award of a Decorating Den
franchise was the perfect fit. Nine years
later, she is still in love with every minute
of the design process and especially the
building of client relationships that last well
beyond the projects.
Recently, Sandy Kozar was honored for
business achievement at her company’s
50th anniversary annual conference held
in Las Vegas. She received a Prism Award,
that put her among the top 20 franchises
within Decorating Den Interiors, North
America’s largest home furnishings and
interior design franchise business. Sandy was
also spotlighted in the 2018 Success Panel,
a select group of owners that share how
Creating Beautiful Spaces
Left: Sandy Kozar receiving 2018 Prism Award. Right: Decorating Den Interiors 2018 Success Panel
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