Blog Archives - The Styleprint Design System by Karen Powell

Do not read this book if you’re expecting some theoretical treatise on interior design. This book is full of practical, hands-on advice on how to decorate a room in a simple but elegant manner. Usin… Read more

Brian K. Miller CFE, COOPatrice & Associates, Franchising, Inc., and franchise industry expert

The StylePrint Design System provides an excellent road map for creating beautiful spaces that people love to live in. This common sense, step-by-step system takes the guesswork—and the stress—out… Read more

Amy Boesen, CID, certified color specialist, Decor&You franchisee, decorating design coach, former chair of advisory council, interim vendor relations liaison, member of the D&Y education team

Karen Powell has created a masterpiece! The StylePrint Design System will be the gift I give to my friends before they tackle any remodeling project—a real bible for creating your dream space!”

Dina-Dwyer Owens, CFEco-chairThe Dwyer Group, Inc.

I pleaded, I begged, I even made that face (you know the one) to get her not to include trademarked information, but Karen was insistent on sharing the inner secrets to decorating gleaned over her thi… Read more

Linda T Gottlieb, MA, CFE director of educationDecor&You

I thought The Styleprint Design System was very practical and concrete. It is not meant to be a quick fix solution book. It requires serious thought and consideration of the situation and the process.… Read more

Janice Walshbusiness educator and coach

Karen Powell, an icon in the decorating and franchising industries, has written this simple step-by-step book to take the mystery and angst out of home decorating. Your home will become the envy of fr… Read more

Mary Ellen Sheetsfounder, Two Men and A Truck, first woman recipient of the International Franchise Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2004

What a relief! Through this book, Karen Powell has made the overwhelming task of decorating completely manageable and enjoyable. Professionals as well as newbies to decorating will benefit from this s… Read more

Doreen Banaszakdbcoaching

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Karen’s book. It’s easy to understand, flows beautifully, and addresses immediately the key challenges we all face at the onset of a project. I love the way she breaks the… Read more

Laura CollinsHR professional and entrepreneur

Magical! Creative use of space, lovely choices of room colors and furniture options. Flows! Love our home!”

Judy Millermedical professional

Karen Powell unselfishly lays out not only the trade secrets to redecorating and redefining your living space, she gives you the worksheets to do it! This is a must-read for anyone that wants to sharp… Read more

Melanie Bergeron, CFEchair of the boardTwo Men and a Truck; International Franchise Association, 2015 chair