{"id":10715,"date":"2026-06-19T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/?p=10715"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:03:22","slug":"the-finishing-touches-making-a-house-a-home-with-decor-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/19\/the-finishing-touches-making-a-house-a-home-with-decor-direct\/","title":{"rendered":"The Finishing Touches &#8211; Making a House a Home with D\u00e9cor Direct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/decor-direct-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"BeachFront Banter | EP 21 ft. Susan &#038; Cathie\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=ckx2b-1af13ca-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Arial&#038;skin=f6f6f6&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=3267a3\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week on\u00a0<em>Beachfront Banter<\/em>, Frank and Adam sit down with two women who help transform houses into homes: Susan, better known as \u201cThe Model Home Lady,\u201d and Cathy, the \u201cQueen of Drapery.\u201d<br>Discover how Schell Brothers\u2019 in-house interior design team, <a href=\"https:\/\/decordirectinteriors.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopEc7XtNoVqCByPKxpfEmLnXF4A5Sj53HjInpoL9820u2FlnUDj\">D\u00e9cor Direct<\/a>, helps homeowners bring their vision to life with expert guidance on everything from furniture selection and paint colors to window treatments and those all-important finishing touches. Susan and Cathy share their personal journeys, what they love most about helping homeowners create spaces they love, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from designing some of Schell Brothers\u2019 most stunning homes.<br>If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to make a new house feel truly complete, this episode is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and design insight. Because at Schell Brothers, building happiness doesn\u2019t end when construction is complete\u2014it continues with the personalized touch of <a href=\"https:\/\/decordirectinteriors.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopEc7XtNoVqCByPKxpfEmLnXF4A5Sj53HjInpoL9820u2FlnUDj\">D\u00e9cor Direct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BeachFront Banter | EP 21 ft. 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With a mix of humor, local insight, and Schell Brothers\u2019 signature energy, each episode offers stories from the community and behind-the-scenes moments from the region\u2019s top homebuilder and 2023 Pro Builder of the Year. 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