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Hilltop Remodel & Refresh – Killeen TX

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Hilltop Remodel & Refresh – Killeen TX

These clients had the patience of saints! Supply chain issues affect the design world too & this project was no exception… but patience and perseverance paid off so big with this gorgeous remodel and refresh.

Glam meets comfort in this design with bright and airy neutral grays – and then we added a touch of drama with the bold black accents.

The kitchen didn’t need much as the clients had already darkened the original stained cabinets to a moody & distressed black. The appliances were also previously updated but the original earth toned granite & backsplash remained. Together with the client we shopped for the perfect countertop stone and landed on a stunning white calcite choice with faint swirls of gray for an elegant marbled finish. The coordinating marble backsplash tile in a herringbone pattern, gold accents on the faucet and accessories set the tones for the rest of the open main living space.

After the old fireplace mantel was removed, we carried the marble herringbone tile onto the surround as well. Black shiplap on the facade with a simple stained mantel created a sleek and updated feel in the room. Comfy fabrics on the sofa, pillows & throws helped to warm up the space. Long casually elegant drape panels were the final pieces to bring the whole look together.

In the end, the client has an inviting, comfortable and gorgeous space to live in that is also a masterpiece to show off when entertaining opportunities come up!

Thinking about a refresh in your space? Let’s talk about it!

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Stunning Temple Kitchen Remodel

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Stunning Temple Kitchen Remodel

This sweet past client in Temple TX called on us again for another project! Her kitchen was in dire need of an update and that’s exactly what we gave it!

Since the footprint of the space would stay the same, we were able to save money by only replacing the cabinet doors in most places. This allowed the style to be updated and some minor function changes around the refrigerator area. The biggest cabinet transformation was in the space where the old pantry was located – we redesigned it into a stunning coffee bar with glass front cabinets & a beverage cooler.

Beams were installed on the ceiling for a bit of dimension and then further highlighted with updated integrated LED lighting. The pendants and dining chandelier shimmer with just the right sheen of gold – which we carried onto the backsplash and cabinet hardware as well. The calcite counters mimic the marble look the client desired while offering durability that marble can’t. New stainless steel appliances brought the space to the next level of style and function.

Casual drapes & rug plus the perfect amount of simple decor complete this gorgeous new kitchen with nothing being under or over-done. The client was thrilled to see the space completed and has been enjoying it every day since!

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Dallas Bachelor Pad Project 2020

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Dallas Bachelor Pad Project 2020

Everyone needs a comfortable place to call home and this week we were able to help with that! A Dallas bachelor – a small apartment – and Maison Chic Interiors worked together to set up a stylish home in a simple and affordable way.

The Problem

One of the problems that apartment dwellers encounter when sourcing furniture that is the appropriate scale for a small space. Many of the name brand furniture stores offer endless options of large and over-stuffed sofas & chairs but they tend to look quite ridiculous in an apartment. We solved this problem by shopping in stores that offered smaller scale items while still providing comfortable seating.

The Solutions

The black sofa & bar stools were sourced at IKEA – which is famous for being the perfect place to maximize space! The rustic leather butterfly chair was found at Pottery Barn. Texture and comfort were added in the pillows, rug and throw. And like I have said in every other project…”lighting is everything.” Two inexpensive rice paper lamps flank the perfectly positioned TV console.

To bring just a touch of personality to the space – we added 2 black and white cactus photos and a fun letter board with a family quote that means a lot to the client. Artificial succulents always help to add a bit of green without saddling anyone with plant maintenance.

Our bachelor client was thrilled and so were we! Enjoy the before and after photos and let us know if you’re thinking about a new look in your space!

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T & S Game Room Restyle – Temple Interior Designer

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T & S Game Room Restyle – Temple Texas Interior Designer

Temple Interior Designer.

This project was fast & fun! A client who had recently added a game room addition to their home contacted Maison Chic Interiors about pulling it all together with decor and finishes. The room was perfectly designed around all the games and fun entertaining spaces that this family enjoyed – it just needed it’s own personality & that’s where we were able to help.

The Plan

Most of the anchor pieces were already in place – a pool table, sofa & love seat, poker table and big screen TV. After a quick consult with the client – we decided to utilize a nostalgic raw edge end table that was stuck back in a corner, replace the small trunk coffee table with something larger & find a rug that was less formal. The walls needed a slight touch of color against the white doors & trim so we selected a soft gray and left the vaulted ceiling white to show off the gorgeous wood beams. The client requested that the red corner wall remain as a celebration of their teenage son’s high school colors so red became one of the accent colors to mesh into the rest of the space.

The Details

This room really just needed the fine details – like textiles and specific wall art pieces that were fitting for a game room & would add interest without being cheesy. We selected a large canvas patent print of a playing card for the poker table area & replaced the small dart board with a stylish dart board cabinet. A special display area for the client’s mini baseball bat collection was created above the snack bar along with a few old football and soccer balls. A set of 2 bats that were sentimental to the client’s teenage son were hung in a display case for safe keeping. Soft furry pillows and throws tossed on the sofas pulled the gigantic white minky-fur covered bean bags into the design with perfect precision. A large square wooden coffee table was the ideal location for a collectors version of everyone’s favorite Monopoly game set. Long simple ivory grommet drapes frame each window while still allowing in natural light from every angle.

Glass vases and jars became gorgeous vessels for vintage game & puzzle pieces on the raw edge end table. The snack bar and floating shelves were spruced up with color and game room themed decor plus a beautiful row of candy jars filled with the client’s favorite snacks. Family photos & fun frames sit atop the TV console.

Pièce de résistance

The crowing jewel for the game room restyle was the custom designed exposed bulb light fixture for the space above the pool table. Industrial Lightworks out of California worked with us to create the perfect piece and it was even better than we had imagined when it was installed. Amber Edison bulbs hang like sparkling jewels over the dark felted table & cast a warm, cozy glow across the entire room.

This restyled game room is functional, inviting, comfortable and beautiful all at once – definitely a place our clients will enjoy for years to come. Check out the before & after galleries below!

Thinking about a new look in your space? Let’s talk about it!

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H & L Main Living & Kitchen Remodel – Academy Texas

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H & L Main Living & Kitchen Remodel – Academy Texas – Interior Designer

HAVE NO FEAR – MCI IS HERE!

This project was WOW from the beginning! We were so thrilled to get the call for a design & kitchen remodel consult and even more giddy to see the space in person. These wonderful clients moved to the area to be near their daughter and grand-babies. They purchased a large home near Academy TX on a lot that suited all of their exterior needs. The home wasn’t exactly what they needed or wanted and that is where Maison Chic Interiors arrived on the scene.

WHAT HAPPENED HERE?

After our initial meeting and tour of the home it was obvious that some previous attempts at transformation had occurred with past owners. The home was originally built as a somewhat rustic/tuscan style – except the kitchen was white and oddly out of sorts with the rest of the design. The tall bar top cut the open space in half – and the lone column at the formal dining space looked like a pirate’s peg leg standing in the middle of the room. Previous owners had added to and changed things like built-in shelves, lighting fixtures and window treatments. Any design flow that was once there, was no more.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY “DESIGN!”

Everyone was in agreement that major changes had to be made to truly open up the large main area and create a united design with defined spaces. H wanted a design that offered a more rustic-modern farmhouse feel and L was firm about wanting mid-century elements in the new space. Our work was definitely cut out for us – and we were up for the challenge!

GUT FEELING

Sometimes – you have to undo it – to do it right. This was the case in our kitchen. It all had to go – total gut. Open kitchens – although very posh and cool…don’t offer a lot of storage space since there isn’t usually a lot of space for upper cabinets. Hmmm…what to do – what to do? We put our thinking caps on and pondered about just how often the teenie-tiny bay area breakfast nook would really be used if it was only outfitted with a small 2-3 person table. The answer was – “never.” So – in a genius effort to maximize as much available space as possible – we extended the kitchen counters into that bay and BAM! The kitchen was suddenly twice as big!! This was a decision that no one looked back on with doubt – the end result was not only stunning but absolutely 100% functional. And…no seating space was harmed in the making of this redo. The new counter height island & bar gave the client’s 4 eating spaces! All of the cabinets were custom measured and made with love by Moseley Cabinets out of Copperas Cove Texas. Jim Moseley did a fantastic job – so much so that the clients hired him to replace all of the cabinets throughout the house!

TO TOP IT OFF

Now that we had the foundation pieces in place (those gorgeous cabinets) – we needed counter tops that were stately enough to equally stun the onlookers. Martin Retana with MR Granite was tasked with this part of the project and he came through with professionalism, quality stone and a top-notch install job – all on time as promised. The stone we chose is Tormenta Blanca calcite – meant to mimic marble in it’s aesthetic but more like granite regarding it’s durability & price. It was the perfect choice to top the white cabinets and gray island. A bold patterned cement tile adorns the backsplash and brings in a slight mid-cen feel along with the more farmhouse style shaker cabinets. All-in-all the kitchen is the perfect mesh of both styles and both clients were equally happy with the result.

WE WERE CRUSHING ON THE SOFA – BIG TIME

The single inspiration piece to this collaboration was a a gorgeous dark blue velvet sofa. It was soft. It was fab. It was perfect. It’s the kind of furniture that makes you sit across the room and just stare for hours. The space plan called for 2 accent chairs – and a small L-shaped sectional sofa. The sofa was the mid-cen element and the chairs brought in a traditional balance. The accent tables in soft gold with wooden tops had a little touch of rustic and modern and helped blend it all together in perfect harmony.

BUTTERFLY BLISS

The dining room chandelier was the inspiration for a butterfly theme – and we took that and RAN! The Modern Monarch chandelier brought the mid-cen flare into our room – and the rustic raw edge table offered H’s touch – which we gladly spread through the rest of the space with a raw edge mantle and raw edge floating shelves in the kitchen. Then, a shiplap accent wall – but not washed or distressed as we usually see – no, no, no, this shiplap was high-gloss white – shiny and new! The same technique was done on the rock fireplace as well – covering up the sandy river rock and transforming something meant for the exterior – so it melded seamlessly on the interior. The peg-leg column and bulk-head arches were demo’d out and the formal dining space was now truly a part of the magnificent new open concept. L is an amazing artist & painter and WOW – she really pulled out all the stops in her own design. We commissioned her to paint her own custom butterfly piece for the accent wall – and “stunning” is not even close to what it is. It is definitely her pièce de résistance. WAY TO GO L!!! The fluttery butterfly silhouettes flowing effortlessly around the painting were the final touches to this one of a kind dining space.

OUT OF THE CLOSET

Once upon a time, there lived 2 coat closets behind the front door in an entry way that simply was not living up to it’s potential. No more. The 2 closets were demo’d out – and our amazing cabinet maker created an entry bench and drop-zone that will be 110% more functional and beautiful for these clients in their everyday living. The patterned cement tile & island paint color were brought into the space as well and as you gaze across the scene of the entire space from this vantage point – there isn’t a single thing that is off or unbalanced.

Check out the before and after galleries below! Feeling inspired? Let’s Talk About It!

CREDITS

Paula Raymond – Interior designer, decorator & project manager

Paul Stokke – Handyman

Riley Wilson – Design assistant

Jim Moseley – Moseley Cabinets – Custom cabinets

Martin Retana – MR Granite – Custom stone counter tops

Rick’s Painting – Interior painting

Lumber Liquidators – flooring

Bobby Painter – Tile installation, shiplap, trim

Joe Bailey – Electric

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11072 LaPaloma – Salado TX – New Construction

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11072 LaPaloma – Salado New Construction Design

This one was a lot of “bold fun” – a designers dream come true!

RW Raymond Builders commissioned Maison Chic Interiors to collaborate on the interior design & finishes for a “spec” home that would show as a “true custom.” It had to be bold enough to stand apart but tame enough to appeal to the masses. It had to be just a little on the edge… but classy and timeless at the same time. Not an easy feat for anyone in the spec home building business but we pulled it off big time!

We started with a sprawling floor plan that boasted of wide open spaces and soaring ceilings and we could tell from the start that the natural light would be a huge friend if we could use it to the right advantage. A few tweaks on the kitchen cabinet layout and a thoughtful design plus an epic addition of our own in the formal dining room consisting of twin glass front towers, counter top server space and storage below.

A design concept was hatched that included white kitchen cabinetry with an accent of black door fronts placed ever-so-perfectly, a large black island, walk-in plus pull-out pantries. Satin gold was the metal of choice but used very sparingly throughout the design. Custom wine glass hangers, wine bottle cubbies, corner bar cabinet & wine refrigerator sit proudly in one end of the kitchen. Not to detract from the gorgeous gray elongated hexagon backsplash tiles and show-stopping Tormenta Blanca calcite counter tops.

Simple glass globe pendants with the slightest gold shimmer hang like classy but understated jewelry atop the sprawling peninsula – the only thing dividing the gigantic open space between the family room and kitchen. Suspended in the casual dining area we added a statement – big, bold & gold lined. The drum light claims the space for its own and will be a stunner over what we can only hope will be a round table.

The fixture in the dining room is the talk of the town. A big statement no doubt and it’s as if it were made especially for this space. The modern wagon wheel light spans over 6 feet and is illuminated by 20 candelabra bulbs. A smaller but just as amazing replica adorns the foyer.

Owner’s Suite Magic

Prepare to be mesmerized as soon as you walk through the doorway to the owner’s suite. Situated just beyond the black shiplap wall in the family room – awaits a suite fit for a king ….or queen… or both. The shower is decked out with all the bells & whistles including room-to-roam, a handy shaving niche plus additional storage niches and a beautiful black hex tile floor. We carried the hex shape underneath the free-standing tub but in a white marble & black trim style and installed in an irregular pattern against the wood grain tile flooring. The original design didn’t call for a make-up vanity but any good bathroom should have one – so now this one does. The lighting in this space is certainly not to be forgotten… a glass drum chandelier and cylinder shades on the vanity lights were the crowning jewels.

All in all this home is a true masterpiece of epic proportions. A true labor of love and creativity set forth by hard work, determination and creativity – sprinkled with the ability to flow elegantly & focus through unexpected challenges toward the end goal.

Let’s Talk About It

Thinking about designing a new home? Or re-designing your existing home? Big or small changes – we can help navigate you through the entire process.

Let’s Talk About It!

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L & N Master Suite Remodel – Copperas Cove Interior Designer

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L & N Master Suite Remodel – Copperas Cove Interior Designer

I am SO PROUD to finally post the reveal of this very amazing master suite remodel and restyle for and EVEN MORE AMAZING sweet couple in Copperas Cove!

This couple contacted me in late 2018 – way ahead of their desired start date. We met and discussed their wishes to remodel and restyle their builder’s grade master bathroom. The main malfunction was the stand up shower – which was sadly lacking in elbow-room – quite literally. It would have been a challenge for a child to bathe in the existing space, so it was a real stretch for me to figure out how 2 grown people were using this tiny shower every single day. Sometimes builders cut corners in the strangest places – unfortunately it was the shower in this case.

Old School Style Designing

I went to work “old-school-style” with grid paper and ruler – and several Pearl erasers…and finally squeezed out every inch possible for an expanded shower space. It would involve removing a wall and borrowing a few inches from one of the vanities – but in the end it was all worth it! By angling the door entry to the shower, adding glass walls and niches – we maximized the space for everything it was worth!

The only thing that remains from the original bathroom is the corner bathtub – which will eventually be adorned with custom glass art in a herringbone pattern. Unfortunately, the windows were not ready for the final design install but I promise to update the gallery photos as soon as they are in place!

What We Did

The redesign included all new flooring, custom cabinets in the bath & walk-in closet, new paint, new lighting & plumbing fixtures, gorgeous Carrera marble vanities & accent tile in a herringbone pattern, multi-colored penny round shower floor tiles, and of course all the details like new towels, rugs & counter top accessories. The finished result – although a feat that challenged everyone’s patience…was one of the best I’ve seen.

In the master bedroom – we added new bedding, drapery panels, area rug and perfectly sourced wall art and accessories to suit this couples sweetness & faith in each other and God.

Personal Touches

Personal touches included a framed quote from Corinthians, sweet personal notes from & to each of the pair for the nightstands and a relaxing coffee & reading retreat for Mr. to ease into his morning – in the comfort of a family heirloom chair perfectly lit by a cantilever drum light hanging gently overhead.

As a small token of my appreciation for this pair’s patience and trust in me to get the job done – I hung a beautiful wall piece named “God’s Fingerprint” above the head of the bed. It includes one verse from each chapter of the Bible in a fingerprint pattern – and it is a stunning visual as soon as you enter the space.

Focus on the End Goal

This project – just like any that I am involved in – was important, but even more, it was a test of perseverance when things get tough and frustrating. It taught me that in the end, no matter the fault of shortcomings or challenges when things don’t go quite right… the customer’s happiness is the most important goal. Luckily I was working with quite literally – the most patient & understanding people on the planet – hands down.

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

Take a look at the before & after galleries below! The transformation is stunning! If you are thinking about a new look in your space – LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

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A & S Main Floor Restyle – Copperas Cove Interior Designer

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A & S Main Floor Restyle – Copperas Cove Interior Designer

This was a 2nd project for an amazing repeat client in Copperas Cove. Last summer I worked with A & S on their master bedroom & bathroom remodel. It turned out so dreamy – a true retreat for a hard working couple at the end of the day. (See the A & S mastersuite make over HERE. )

This time around, A & S wanted the rest of the main floor to coordinate with the new design of the master suite. The spaces involved in Project 2 were the kitchen, breakfast area, formal dining room, family room and foyer. This project would entail new furniture, paint, lighting package, window treatments, rugs & decor.

The client liked the paint color in the master suite so much, she carried it on through the rest of the house for this project. The plan for the over-all theme was to keep it simple and classic -with just a touch of color & slight country feel. What we ended up with was a soothing, inviting and homey and two very happy clients.

The formal dining room and entry were finished out with all new furniture & accessories. This where a bit of color came in, inspired by the fun aztec rug we sourced online. We pulled the blues, greens & pinks and scattered them every-so-lightly over the space. And then…. we contrasted with the incredible stretched canvas photos in black & white that the client’s high school son took specifically for the project. The 6 canvases adorn the wall laid out in gallery style right above the sideboard. Long gray drape panels, 2 upholstered dining chairs and a rustic beam with exposed Edison light bulbs finished out this space with a personality & charm that will make a wonderful greeting with each walk through the front door.

In the family room we used tall ivory drape panels over the triple windows to allow light in while softening the hue in the space. A custom TV armoire was designed & built by Moseley Cabinets and we used the client’s existing coffee table, sofa & love seat. Lamps, mantle art and comfy pillows & throws helped bring it all together. Above the kitchen cabinets and across the counter tops – we used a few select pieces to bridge the gap between the formal and casual spaces.

Check out the before and after galleries below!

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PS Family Room Restyle – Harker Heights Interior Designer

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PS Family Room Restyle – Harker Heights Interior Designer

Harker Heights Interior Designer.

This was another emotionally charged and totally amazing restyle for an equally awesome interior design client in Harker Heights. Based on a recommendation from a friend, PS called me about taking a look at his main living area for a refresh & restyle. The motivation for something new was brought about by recent life changes – the kind we all go through sooner or later. Sometimes a fresh scene really helps us settle in to moving forward.

BEFORE – BEAUTIFUL WALL OF WINDOWS

This Harker Heights home was beautiful, large and had lots of fun character with huge windows overlooking the backyard, open concept main living and exposed limestone in several places inside. It was a mix of rustic, sophisticated country and just a hint of Mediterranean. I like to call that “eclectic” and there’s nothing I love working with more than that!

Something is Off

BEFORE – ODDLY LOCATED FIREPLACE

As a designer, my brain starts working the space like a mathematician starts working a numbers problem. I can’t help it. I can’t stop it. I have to get to the bottom of it! This space, as fabulous as it was had one beaming problem…it was seriously off-balance. The builder for whatever unknown reason – positioned the fireplace & stone facade towards the back of the large room with no other defining features for that or other areas of the space. The room screamed for something to balance the center of the room – but even the ceiling fan was in the wrong place. I stood for a long time – and then kept coming back to “why??” – and in the end – I couldn’t figure it out – sooo… we just changed it!

An Idea Was Hatched – and then Lovingly Molded to PERFECTION

Sometimes I get to work with a brilliant mind…and those opportunities are like GOLD! My raw & first idea was to continue the stone facade across the wall and place another mantle or mantles in strategic places -with the TV mounted on the stone in the center. So essentially the entire wall would be an exposed stone feature wall – still with the fireplace off-center but balanced with shelves, TV cabinet and art. The client took that idea and molded it into his own design and we ended up with a twin stone facade on the opposite side of the custom TV console – with matching twin mantles custom made to mimic the kitchen cabinetry. PERFECTION!

AFTER – BALANCE IS ACHIEVED

A Wall of Windows

The entire rear wall of the family room is adorned with a triple set of tall picture windows – topped with stunning transoms that overlook the gorgeous backyard & patio. According to the client, this was the “feature” as soon as anyone cleared the front door. Although we definitely want to showcase any outdoor views that are worthy… we don’t want to give up any opportunities for gazes to fall in a few places on the inside on the way out. This is where I had my work cut out for me!

Typically I have my BEST ideas after I visually “take in” the space and then literally sleep on it. I have had some AMAZING design ideas in my dreams and now I can’t WAIT to fall asleep after seeing a new space. In this specific case though… those triple windows were begging for a vintage church pew to live low and long right in front. I knew it right away and mentioned it to my client on the first meeting. To my delight and surprise…he sourced one online that night and was off to fetch it the next day! Boom! We have the perfect church pew as an additional layer to the design and more seating for when needed. I found out in the end…its the absolute best place in the space to absorb the gigantic changes that happened during the project and after the final install of decor and treasures.

The Remains

During the beginning stages of a design collaboration, the client and I discuss what goes and what stays. We talk about sentimental value, decluttering, integrity of the new design that has been agreed on and what is practical and functional. We also talk about the hard things – which are usually furniture pieces or decor that don’t work in the new space. I always talk about how those items can be used in another room especially if they hold a sentimental place in the client’s heart. In the case of this client – PS was really on board with whatever was in keeping with the new look, and I was in tune with what he “wasn’t saying.” I knew there were some specific pieces that needed to stay – and I hope that their placement was worthy of their sweet history & meaning in this home.

The Anchors

Every room has anchors…the major pieces and/or statements in the space. But, there can only be ONE “boss” – and that’s a hard thing to convey sometimes. Basically it means that if everything makes a statement – then “nothing makes a statement.” So…in the old room – I have to say that the windows were the “boss” … but unfortunately we had to strip the title….and give it to the new stone feature wall. The anchors to the new wall were the new furniture pieces – sofa and sleek rocker recliners and last but not least – the fabulous and amazingly unique wood coffee table that weighs NO LESS than 9 million pounds….I know because I “tried” to move it by myself…. not happening.

Visions Becoming Reality

Sometimes I get a little extra time to curate a design – and this was one of those special times. Because of some labor scheduling on the stone wall – I was able to squeeze out a few extra days to think and shop for the finishing touches. Sometimes I know that annoys the client but I secretly appreciate it because I KNOW in the end…they will never remember their frustrations – because they will be too enamored with their beautiful new space.

This project was so much fun because the client had just many hidden-away treasures to choose from as was needed from outside sources. I went on a couple of treasure hunts in closets & storage spaces for books, interesting floor pieces, random accent furniture and small details like hats and scarves… and then filled in the blanks with new and unique miscellaneous decorative accents from my trusted retail and wholesale outlets. In the end, the space looked like a decades-long curated home that packed quite a punch with personality and whimsy – with just a touch of sophistication and nostalgic class.

The Reveal

AFTER – LAYERS OF COMFORT & STYLE – ALL THE WAY TO THE BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS

After 10 hours of sweat & tears… the text was sent – ” Ready for you anytime!” The music was set to classic piano by Marshall Styler, the lights were dimmed perfectly, pillows were fluffed and candles were flickering while simultaneously wafting amber, sandalwood and vanilla scents through the air. I saw PS’s car pull up outside and met him on the walk – he was happy, nervous and a wee bit excited…I could tell. We walked to the front porch together and then I let him open and enter through the door on his own… he made it 2 steps inside and then the “smile of the century” that I had hoped for appeared on his face. I knew instantly that he loved it – and even he – was a little surprised at that feeling. I immediately exhaled a little sigh of relief – because it’s always a heart-stopper- those moments before a reveal…you want so badly for them to LOVE it, but there’s always a chance that expectations didn’t align. Not this time though…not this time.

Taking It All In

The first look on a client’s face is almost priceless…but watching them go further into the space over the first 3 minutes is simply priceless. Even I sat in the finished space for 1/2 an hour before the client arrived – and I saw something new every few minutes. So watching PS walk around and discover this new space that was assembled from his own cherished belongings and accented by new and enchanting pieces was a joy that I could never explain in words. My heart felt it and that’s all that matters. PS loved it, and I loved watching him fall in love with it just as much. This is why I do what I do… I take away a little joy from watching a beloved client realize their home is and always was exactly what they wanted it to be…it just needed a little refresh & restyle.

BEFORE AND AFTER GALLERY

Check out the before and after photos of the transformation! Thinking about a new look in your space? Let’s Talk About It!

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D & S Family and Dining Room Makeover

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D & S Family and Dining Room Makeover …WOW!

This sweet couple stole my heart from the first meeting. They may have a gorgeous new space, but I came out on top here with 2 beautiful new friends. Mrs. S contacted me in a state of stress and overwhelming anxiety about her family and dining spaces. She and her husband moved in about 5 years ago and agreed to take the previous owner’s existing flat screen TV which was mounted to a partial wall separating the family and dining spaces. This was the absolute root of the problem… so we fixed it.

The Design Plan

At the first consultation and as soon as I walked through the entryway – it was clear that the room was set up backward… meaning it needed to be flipped from right to left regarding the furniture position and TV location. The clients wanted to use some of their existing furniture but several pieces needed to go in order to balance the room properly. I recommended an L-shaped sectional sofa with the open end to the fireplace, but initially the clients wanted to keep their 3-seat sofa. As we moved forward with digital concepts, they ultimately decided to replace all existing pieces with a large sectional and we were “cooking with gas then!!” We kept the custom upholstered round ottoman as our inspiration piece and sourced other textiles that would coordinate. A local cabinet maker – Jim Moseley with Moseley Cabinets collaborated with us to design a stunning media center with retractable doors so the TV can be seen or not seen – and it was situated on the appropriate wall. The sectional sofa and new media cabinet opened the room up to the fireplace and brought it into the space to be enjoyed as intended.

First Things First

Old wallpaper that had been painted over – and over – and over was removed. An ill placed “chair rail” that was positioned around the entire space at approximately 50 inches was removed. Sheetrock was repaired and fresh glorious paint in soft greige was applied – with a stunner of an accent color in bold blue adorns the partial wall between the family and dining spaces. Thanks to Rick’s Painting Services for all the tedious and detailed work that went into getting the space painted and prepped for the crowning jewels that were to come.

The Angled Wall

At the back of the family and dining space was an oddly angled wall. The space was large enough that it need to “be” something but too small for a lot of options. The desire was for it to be functional, mesh with the other spaces but not over-done or crowed. After some brain storming and playing around with a digital concept – a reading and bar nook was created and it is FABULOUS! We sourced the perfect easy chair in midnight blue, a copper top side table and a functional yet beautiful bar cabinet. Gray drapes created the backdrop and the space was no longer odd – it was the missing link between the two spaces… no longer missing.

Dining Room Bliss

This room had all the right pieces…but not in the right places. The space was off balance so we flipped the china hutch and antique server and there was harmony at last! A lot of brown was going on in this space but the clients wanted to keep their furniture. To break up the monotony, we used light taupe slipcovers on the 2 end chairs and set up the tabletop with lay upon layer of cozy runners, mats, charger plates, all in different but coordinating colors and textures. The china hutch was an awesome accident that we happened to catch just at the right time. During the sanding and prepping to paint it a different color – we all walked into the garage and knew in an instant the the distressed phase of prepping would be the final phase for this fun piece! Sanding revealed the white paint layer and original stained wood from years of painting. Now it has character and dimension and stands out like a queen against the blue accent wall.

Gallery Wall

Who say’s gallery walls are out? We don’t. In fact, nothing is “out” if you love it and it brings you joy. There are no rules in real design, there are only things that make you feel at home. We used the client’s personal collection of photographs from places they love & cherish, memorable trips and nostalgic treasures to create a gallery wall of canvas art. These are the things that set a “home” apart from a model house, these are the things that make our hearts -not just our eyes happy.

Enter Here

Last but certainly not least…the quaint entry space. This is where we added some whimsy and fun to invite the homeowners as well as their guests through the front door. A gun metal bench, glass lanterns and cozy textiles set the tone. But “Charlie” (lovingly named by me) …the adorable shaggy Highland takes all the credit for this space. Across on the opposite wall – another “Charlie” tops the black iron coat rack and the client’s vintage stool sits below waiting for bags or mail to be dropped.

The Result

In the end, this project turned out even more amazing than I have envisioned. From the first step through the front door – you take in the warm and relaxed feel of a space meant to be lived in. Its gorgeous but not a showroom, its perfect but still very inviting. The clients were still overwhelmed at the reveal but not in the same way they were at the first meeting. We all cried… at it was just amazing.

Enjoy the before and after galleries. And, if you are thinking about a new look in your space – Let’s Talk About It!

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