Posts with tag: "foyer"
Design Refresh!
Friday, October 16, 2015
Design Refresh!

  Before      ----->      After Every now and then it comes time for a re-design. No matter how much you once loved a particular look, the styles are ever changing. Though smaller rooms are often overlooked, it can be simple and affordable to make a big impact in a small space. Take, for example, one of my favorite spaces, the foyer. I recently transformed a dated foyer into a fresh and inviting entryway, and now I'm here to share my design choices with you! I began by working around this timeless French chandelier as a focal point for the space, keeping consistent with the overall style of the house. From there, I decided to go grey in a very ...

Inspiration + Inheritance
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Design Refresh!

After many years decorating, I realize the enormous effort it takes to pull it all together and place those finishing touches on a project. Simply chosing which fabrics to pull, let alone deciding on the shape of a sofa, or wall color, may seem like small decisions to many. As a designer, these are the final little details which I take the time to hone in on, separating a house from a home. Before getting down to those details, first you'll need to decide where to start! No need to feel overwhelmed, you can always find a starting point in something. Perhaps it's the tone of an old wooden frame, or a piece of crystal orb. Whatever that thing may be, always run with it. Every awe inspiring ...