When undertaking a renovation, material selections are an essential part of pulling together and finishing the project. This is your opportunity to express your style and taste. It is also a solid motivation during the construction to select the “pretty” part of the project. But where to start… 1) Cabinetry – I suggest getting pricing… Continue reading Where to Buy Products For Your Home Renovation
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How to Create the Best Banquette!
There is no argument, banquettes are awesome! Why? They invite people to be comfortable and relax into the moment that they are enjoying. These spaces allow us to introduce color in upholstery and pillows that accent the space. Here are some more ideas that might spark some interest for you. I love this photo of… Continue reading How to Create the Best Banquette!
How to Design The Perfect Living Room
When designing a Living Room space it is important to know what exactly your goals are for the space. Do you want to be alone and read or entertain 20 people? Do you want it to feel casual or formal? Typically, I like the flexibility of being comfortable to sit in the space alone or… Continue reading How to Design The Perfect Living Room
Throwback Thursday: Claim the Reclaimed!
Embrace the old! Using reclaimed products is a wonderful way to add dimension and history to your home. This renovated home dates to 1910 but it didn’t have interesting woodwork. Not a problem, we added it! The beadboard, baseboard, balusters, railing and newel post are all from Old House Parts in Kennebunk, Maine but from… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Claim the Reclaimed!
Add Light to Shabby Chic
I currently have a client who defines the eclectic elegance of Shabby Chic. It is fun and inspiring to work with her and see how her taste works. She is drawn to classic looks that have a flair of different, rustic and original movement. It’s great to have a client who is able to look… Continue reading Add Light to Shabby Chic
Throwback Thursday & The Pole Lamp
I tried researching Houzz.com for the Pole Lamp and there was not one result. I guess it’s a “Throwback”? But a functional one! I resurrected this pole lamp and put artwork on the shades to modernize the fixture and it’s perfect for the space. Why? 1) Because there is not enough room for a side… Continue reading Throwback Thursday & The Pole Lamp
Surya Rugs
Rugs are very important to any space. They need to be perfect for the space…the right fit, the right fiber, the right application and the right price. And they can make or break any design. Surya is a vendor that offers A LOT of rugs in many different styles, colors and sizes. I just purchased… Continue reading Surya Rugs
The Glow of Warm Lighting
Yep, it’s cardboard! Really! It’s cardboard that brings a warm glow to your room! This unique light fixture comes in multiple different shapes and sizes as well as black or white hardware. Hardwired or plug in, this fixture creates a flexible piece of art for any space. How is it done? Does it matter? CNC… Continue reading The Glow of Warm Lighting
Bringing Back the Pole Lamp
I have recently been obsessed by the pole lamp – kind of embarrassing until it gets interesting. A client was looking for one so I quickly discovered that it has become a lost art. I bought one inexpensively from ebay, fixed it up and had custom shades made out of fabric inspired by the art… Continue reading Bringing Back the Pole Lamp
Lighting Simple & Elegant
This lamp by Farmhouse Pottery is graceful and classy. High quality and handcrafted from Woodstock, VT. by artisan Zoe Zillion, this lamp provides simplicity and function to any space. Combined with a grasscloth shade out of the same color ways, brings movement and dimensionality as the light shines through it.