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This client had lots of ideas and a plan before we even walked through the door! She was determined to update the look of her space with a few key changes, and re-use a lot of the same furniture. Scroll down to see what the room looked like before!
This is the result of one of our most challenging projects to date.
We are so pleased with the results of this project — making over a dead-end hallway into a space crammed with functional purpose, storage, and lighting. In fact, we rearranged the entire area — small coat closet, powder room, hall to former laundry area. Laundry was relocated to the lower level, and this area was created by simply changing the door opening from the adjacent powder room so that it was on another wall, and “cheating” 8 inches from that powder room. (That’s code for “moving a wall”.). The former laundry area (behind this wall) became the pantry for the new kitchen.
It allowed us enough space to have a tucked-in and customized area — we used kitchen cabinets that are 12 inches deep for the base of the nook, topped it off with quartz countertops, floating shelves, and a penny round backsplash. Lots of outlets to charge devices, and the space even has its own light switch. We added a wall-mounted mirror to mimic the feel of a window in this space. Mission accomplished!
This is a great summer read! If you have not read any Ann Patchett – you are in for a treat! If you have – this is another really good one. It is a wonderful story told by the son and brother who grew up in what was called The Dutch House. The story is complex, nostalgic and tenderly told. I highly recommend you put it at the top of your reading list!
This new book, written by one of my favorite authors, zips right along from the first page ::: it’s a great story of a family in which most of the characters are grownups, but not all act as if they are! Give it a try. I’ve liked everything Emma has written.
This entry space simply needed a pretty round mirror, a well-placed lamp on a console table, and a generously-sized rug — complete with an area for guests to remove shoes and a handy coat rack.
Here’s the opposite view of the foyer. The space combines form and function, while connecting to adjoining rooms in the home. The console and round mirror fit perfectly on this angled wall.
Creating a gallery wall of family photos is one of our favorite things to do — and it’s also one of our most requested tasks by new clients. There are a few important steps to make sure that everyone involved is happy with the final product.
The first step is to choose images. We usually ask our client to come up with twice as many photos as we will actually need. It helps us to edit down, with room to discard blurry images, and to be sure that they can be enlarged if necessary. We typically advise using an image no smaller than 8×10, not including a mat. We collaborate with the client to finalize the images and to choose an overall look — black and white images, all white wood frames, an eclectic look? Each decision affects how the overall grouping will look.
Once the size and number of items is finalized, it’s helpful to show the client how we would group the framed pieces on the wall in question. Things can be moved around at this point, and we can discuss how closely we’d like to arrange them. We take a photo of this arrangement for reference. At that point, we order the prints and the frames.
On install day, we review the photo of how we’d planned to arrange. Sometimes, they are installed exactly that way. Other times, we make a few adjustments. Either way, it’s helpful to have a good plan going in!
Here’s the final product, and also a photo of the wall in its original state.
This is just a comparison of two photos to show a few simple changes that can have a large impact. Can you spot the differences?
This one was a fun project. The homeowners have a nice, large master bedroom suite, with ample lighting and lots of windows. We simply added a few new rugs and some furniture to create cozy zones. Each dresser was topped with a large mirror. In the main bedroom, we added a set of matching furniture from Room and Board, and a pair of chairs from Bassett for relaxing and reading, and perhaps enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine? A large rug helps to warm up the space as well.
The homeowner also replaced the graphic duvet with a solid, muted color, and added a pair of matching lamps. Here’s the room in its “before” state.
In the adjoining sitting room, the client requested a small seating area where she could enjoy time with her daughter. We selected a small scale sectional and a cozy rug, to pair with a table she already owned.
The result? A spacious + cozy retreat for this busy couple.
Our sweet teenage client wanted a completely different look for her bedroom. She chose a barely grey color and matched it with a subtle wallpaper for one wall, then swapped out a queen bed for her set of two twin beds, which was taking up valuable space! She found some great accessories, including a chair for a reading corner (taking advantage of the natural light from lots of windows!) and a smattering of white lights. Our favorite element might just be the amazing light fixture! The room seems larger, taller, and much more customized for this awesome girl!
Here’s some before photos of the room.
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