Design in Real Life
This Hannon Home Project was years in the making but one of the most rewarding projects we have done to date. “Rustic Modern” was our design focus and guided every design & décor decision made throughout the main floor of this home. Before the reno, the space was very country themed and really needed to be updated to a more …
So let’s break it down…what are the elements in this space that elevate it and make it stand out? 1. The first thing that stands out to me is the tile—both the floor tile and the wall tile. A herringbone pattern is a design element that screams Parisian elegance and never goes out of style. It is a basic rectangular …
The right fabric for drapery can either make a room ho-hum, or make it sing! Even with fantastic views, drapery panels just frame that gorgeousness—especially when the colors chosen don’t compete with what is outside the window. I gave a lot of thought to the fabric I chose, all detailed in a previous post, and because I went custom, the …
This is the byline in my Blog…the story I want to tell all of you about what things really look like behind the scenes in the world of an Interior Designer. I have been in business for five years, and have learned soooo much in the process! Real life in design doesn’t look like an HGTV show. Or what you …
Ever have a project (or two) in your house that just seems like it is taking forever to complete? You have the best of intentions and somehow it just keeps getting pushed back and you never seem to have the time you think you have to really do it right? Meet my front porch…our perpetual work in progress! This space …
Every once in a while, I come across a store that just gets my mind racing…with inspiration, with “LOVE this!”, with “This would be perfect for…”, and similar such feelings. I walk slowly through each aisle, my eyes taking in every little bit of retail-wonderfulness, and I just soak it in. I visited one such place this past weekend. Graham …
We wanted to visually expand the space as much as possible, so we kept the wall tiles white and accented in soft neutral tones for the flooring and counter top. Providing minimal contrast can make small rooms like this seem much larger! An oversized subway tile was used in the tub area with an accent tile border to add interest …
Our living room. It has taken me time to really figure out what works for our family and how I want this room to really BE. When we first moved in we had only one child and one on the way…and we thought we were done! But God had other plans and almost two years ago baby number three came …
Many people find it hard to pack a real punch in a small space. Without a focus, tight living quarters can look cluttered and practicality reigns over embellishment…but it doesn’t have to be that way! Small space living can be both beautiful AND have functional design elements that make living in tight quarters no excuse to give up on style. …
I am a really big fan of painted furniture…I love wood and all, but there is something inside me that just gets excited when I see COLOR on a piece of furniture (and yes, even white is a color that excites me too!) I have painted several pieces of furniture for myself, and it all started when I was just …
