Linnore Gonzales, Territory Director C.I.D.

 Colorado-Interior Decorating & Window Treatments

For many years, Linnore Gonzales has enjoyed decorating her own home as well as helping family and friends with decorating solutions for their homes. Always a business-minded person, Linnore recognized a great opportunity to partner with Decor&You. A strong believer in the benefits of a franchise, it was an easy decision for her to join the Decor&You company in 2002. "Being part of a franchise organization allows me to be in business for myself but not by myself."

Linnore leads a team of Decor Designers who are all committed to create beautiful interiors that will make you love the space you're in! The team takes pride in their ability to truly listen to you and give you design options that meet your needs, wants and investment.

"Decor&You's extensive training program, including a study of advance design concepts with internationally acclaimed author and designer, Mary Gilliatt, access to hundreds of reputable vendors in the industry and a national marketing program, are just some of the many benefits of being a franchisee", explains Linnore. Linnore believes in listening to her client's needs to be able to offer design solutions that reflect their individual tastes, functional needs, time constraints and budget requirements. "A personalized DecorPlan™", notes Linnore, "that is tailored to the client's style, budget and time frame, is very important to help them achieve the results they desire and avoid costly decorating mistakes."

In 2006, Linnore expanded her Decor&You business by launching Exciting Windows!™, the nation’s authoritative, one-stop resource for window fashion experts and the most extensive collection of custom window treatments in the world. Exciting Windows by Decor&You features unbeatable four-way service guarantees: on-time appointments, best quality workmanship, 10-year product performance, and guaranteed best pricing for equivalent products, brands and service. In 2007, Linnore expanded her territory in Colorado by becoming a Territory Director for the Southeast Metro Denver region that includes areas in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Littleton, Lone Tree and Aurora.

Linnore is also nationally certified by Certified Interior Decorators International (CIDI), the only U.S. organization that provides standardized testing and accreditation exclusively for interior decorating professionals.

Credentials 

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Graduate of Decor&You Training Programs under the leadership of internationally acclaimed designer, author and educator, Mary Gilliatt,
• Nationally certified by Certified Interior Decorators International (CIDI), the only U.S. organization that provides standardized testing and accreditation exclusively for interior decorating professionals.
• GREEN AP (Accredited Professional) -certified in eco-friendly home furnishings and design
• Exciting Windows Certified Licensee
• Rubbermaid Custom Closets
• Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer
• Member of the Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Colorado Womens Chamber of Commerce
• Member of National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
• Junior League of Denver

Awards

• Voted Best of the Best consistently for consecutive years (2004-2010) in the Interior Decorating category for Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Castle Rock and Englewood.
• Radio Host for the "Decor & You" decorating show airing live on Colorado's largest internet radio station, www.castlerockradio.com Tuesdays at 9 AM MST
• Proud Sponsor of the 2005 Parade of Homes in Pradera, Douglas County.
• Decorator for the first season syndicated TV show, HomeTeam, hosted by former Apprentice contestant, Troy McClain
• Winner of the 'Award of Excellence' for exhibit booth in the 2004 Colorado Home Decorating & Remodeling Show held at the Colorado Convention Center
• Participated in the very successful 9 News Rescue My Ugly Family Room makeover promotion
• Sponsored the Kahi Lee (designer for HGTV's Design on A Dime) presentation during the 1st Annual Post News Colorado Womens's Expo held at the Colorado Convention Center in April 2008 
• Participated in local ABC station's "Extreme Room Makeover" promotion in 2009
• 2009 Castle Rock Starlighting sponsor
• Participated in 2011 Colorado Garden & Home Show
• Featured on Spotlight article in the March and August 2011 issues of HerLife Magazine
• Participated in KWGN Channel 2 Spacelift Makeover promotions.
• Featured designer with 2 segments airing monthly on KWGN Channel 2 Colorado's Best TV show
• Top 3 Finalist in the HBA 2011 Bar Awards- Interior Design category for Homes $400,001-$500,000