Best of Essex

Thank You for Your Support!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for us in this year’s Best of Essex Awards! Your support means the world to us and helps shine a light on the work we do in our community.

“Valerie owner of Decorating Den in Verona is a true pleasure to help with any home interior decorating needs. She will work within your budget and present beautiful options for any interior design project. I have used her for many projects over the years and have always been very happy.” – Christine | North Caldwell, NJ

Our Chosen Charity

This year, we were proud to support CASA for Children, an organization dedicated to training and supervising volunteers to help advocate in court for children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Their mission is to ensure at-risk youth find safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive in a loving, permanent home.

By voting for us, you helped direct proceeds to CASA for Children, making a direct and positive impact on our community. Even though voting has ended, our support for CASA continues. We encourage you to learn more about their mission and the incredible work they do for at-risk youth in our community.

Learn More About CASA

About Best of Essex

The Best of Essex Awards celebrate outstanding local businesses and professionals in Greater Essex County. Each year, the community comes together to recognize excellence and strengthen local connections.

We’re honored to have been nominated alongside so many talented businesses that make Essex County a wonderful place to live and work.

Meet the Owner

Valerie Ruddy is the owner and principal decorator of Valerie Ruddy Designs – Decorating Den Interiors. With over a decade of experience, she provides a fully customized interior design experience, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life. Valerie makes the decorating process enjoyable and stress-free, guiding each project from concept to completion and creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

Valerie has been recognized with the Best of Essex Award for the past 12 years, as well as honors such as the International Dream Room Contest and the Director’s Award from Decorating Den Interiors. Her talent, dedication, and strong connection to her clients have made her one of Essex County’s most trusted and respected designers.

Contact us today at 973-239-3004 and let’s get started creating something beautiful!

Valerie Ruddy Designs – Decorating Den Interiors proudly serves all of Northern New Jersey and is located in Verona, NJ. Many of her projects are located in the nearby towns of Montclair, Upper Montclair, Maplewood, Verona, Livingston, West Orange, Caldwell, North Caldwell, Essex Fells, Cedar Grove, Nutley, Woodland Park and Short Hills.