Empty Nesters, too many guest rooms?

Turn that extra bedroom into a wrapping room.




*Start by gathering your bows, tissue paper, decorative bags, etc.
*collect fancy boxes to store your supplies
*Select 2-3 colors that you love and repeat those colors throughout the room, using what you have. I showcased pink and gold.

*floating shelves are great for ribbons and your favorite photos

*If you make your room as happy and fun as you can, you will LOVE wrapping gifts for family and friends!

Glass table set on Gold painted saw horses

 

White faux fur stools with gold legs, super soft

Out with the old and in with the new...

Theresa pulled out the carpet and existing wood floors and ran new beautiful, durable laminate flooring (LaFarge Greenvalley Ash) throughtout the main floor. Wow what a difference!

Design Studio Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas

 

Hunter Douglas Design Studio shades are the perfect window treatment for Wayne and Kathy's beautiful kitchen. The soft blonde decorative tapes pull in the wall color and keep the shades from feeling too dark and heavy.

Kathy added Wayne's favorite chair to the space, which looks perfect and like it was always meant to be there. Good Job Kathy!

Fred's new Hunter Douglas Window treatments.

Thanks Fred for the great picture!

Fred chose Luminettes for the door, which had to be custom cut around

the fireplace hearth, Nantuckett blinds for the windows and Amendoim hardwood for the floors. Simply beautiful.

Not just a door...

Do you have a door to nowhere? Maybe it is the closet at the end of the hall or your storage room in the basement? Why not take that plain door and turn it into a door someone wants to open? Of course the downside is that someone may open it after you make it so appealing, but the benefit is that it will inspire you to make that closet or storage room amazing. What will be behind your new decorative door? I'm thinking wine cellar...

Good bye boring bedroom!

See what a window treatment and a collection of artwork can do to a boring bedroom. Here are the before and after photos.

While it is a good idea to keep a neutral palette, make sure you add texture and color to personalize your space. In the room below we used fabric with a subtle pattern and colorful paintings to add interest and dimension to the bedroom. Stay tuned for the next layer, accessories.

Shades of gray and purple are the hot new trend in 2012

If you have spent anytime shopping for your home or looking at paint, wallpaper or floorcovering, you must know by now the trend in color is shades of gray and purple. While it is a great combination, it creates a challenge with existing furniture and accessories. Unfortunately every time there is a new color trend we can't just throw everything out and start over. Well I guess you could, but it would get a little expensive. Not to mention be wasteful. So the question is " How do you update and incorporate new trends into your existing home decor? Choose smaller spaces to update, such as a powder room. If you keep the basic design neutral, you can add towels, a rug, art and accessories in the new trendy colors without too much difficulty. Another great place to incorporate new color is in the kitchen. Throw fruit or veggies in a decorative bowl, change out small appliances, add decorative dishes and placemats based on the current color trend and of course always remember to just have fun with it. Small changes really do make a big impact and help keep your home feeling fresh and new.