Five easy steps to a bedroom transformation? Well, some of the steps are easier than others, but it's really not that hard. I'll walk you through them with illustrations from a recent job and give tips along the way. I'll never forget Matt's desperate cry for help. (I LOVE those cries!) Matt said he had just gone through a divorce. His wife had moved out and he was left with a few odds and ends around the house. His immediate need was to … [Read more...]
Lounge Makeover – Before & After
"Matt" is one of my favorite decorating clients. Do you know why? He keeps hiring me :) Today we'll focus on his lounge makeover. It was in 2013 that I received my first call from him. He was in crisis mode. He said, "I need to have two bedrooms for my children and another for my Au pair furnished and decorated within a month. Can you help me?" Aaahhhh... music to my ears. Since doing those initial rooms, we have since refurnished and … [Read more...]
Beware of Cast-off Color
Are you embarking on a bathroom or kitchen renovation? Ridding yourself of hideous wallpaper? Repainting your red dining room? Then beware of cast-off color. Note: This bathroom renovation and write-up with photos was actually done 7-8 years ago, but I'm including the post here as it contains valuable information. (Don't they all? :)) For several years now I've been trying to talk my husband into moving. He's coming around, but it's … [Read more...]