After a vibrant and fun day outside, I can’t quite describe the enjoyment of taking an outdoor shower. The dirtier you are, the better the shower! If you have kids and/or a dog, it is well worth your investment! Here are a few suggestions: Make sure that you install hot & cold water for your… Continue reading An Outdoor Shower Will Make Your Day!
Author: Amy Dutton
What’s Up with White Walls?
No doubt, white is back. Being a girl who likes color, I fought pretty hard to not join the crowd. That was until I painted the shop… WHITE! To be specific, Benjamin Moore, Simply White. And you know what? It looks great! The art looks great! The furniture looks great right along with the rugs.… Continue reading What’s Up with White Walls?
420 RENO… My Master Bedroom “Door”
Do you have a door to your bedroom? Admittedly, while I’ve always had a door, I have often not had a lock (an unfortunate fact as a parent). Since I live in a bungalow, figuring out the entry to the master bedroom in our latest renovation was a bit of a challenge. In the end, I… Continue reading 420 RENO… My Master Bedroom “Door”
Ready, Set… Go? (PART 2)
Yesterday, I blogged about planning for a renovation project. I wanted to shed more light on my approach as the Designer in this process. 1) My proposals are valid for 14 days. I do this because I want to work with people who are committed to working with me and moving forward on the project in… Continue reading Ready, Set… Go? (PART 2)
Ready, Set… Go? How to Put Your Team in Place BEFORE Your Renovation Project (PART 1)
Most designers will tell you that the most challenging part of our job is educating our clients about the process of the industry. Most homeowners will express their frustration about the stress and steep learning curve involved. Here are a few KEY things to know before starting to plan for your project: 1) Know your… Continue reading Ready, Set… Go? How to Put Your Team in Place BEFORE Your Renovation Project (PART 1)
Why You Should Pull a Building Permit
Can you see the building permit in my Living Room window? Yes, it is still there because technically I do not yet have my CO (Certificate of Occupancy). Now, we have lived in the house during the entire renovation so… I was indeed still “occupying” the premises. In other words, they cannot make you leave… Continue reading Why You Should Pull a Building Permit
420 RENO… How to Choose the Right Backsplash
Do you LOVE your backsplash? I do now! Sometimes, a 4” continuous backsplash in the same material as the countertop is the most appropriate look (or price tag) for the project. I decided that I would try something a little different with this renovation so I made two walls entirely of subway tile. How did… Continue reading 420 RENO… How to Choose the Right Backsplash
420 RENO… How to Choose the Right Rug
Do you have the right rug? Or, how do you know if your rug is right? 1) Basically, you will want your rug to “determine your space”. Decide how you want to use your room. Do you want to have one or two spaces? If you have an open concept floor plan, rugs are a… Continue reading 420 RENO… How to Choose the Right Rug
What’s in Your Pot?
Memorial Day has come and gone so I trust your pots are out and ready to be planted, right? Every year, I create a “Garden Wall” in my driveway to create privacy and separate the cars from the patio. The result is that my patio area increases while my driveway gets shorter (it’s summer, I can… Continue reading What’s in Your Pot?
What is The Right Finish?
The other day I got a panicked call from a client asking about the correct finish to choose for a light fixture. She was at a store and there was a light on sale in polished chrome and she couldn’t figure out what to do. Here are the trigger questions and platform I would recommend in… Continue reading What is The Right Finish?