Put thought into the design...pretty can be practical!

When we decided to renovate the master bath, I knew I wanted a foot rest in lieu of a bench. Not something that crossed my husband's mind for even a second and he found to be a little silly. Even my daughter sided with him, until I explained the importance and fought for it!

Always put thought into the design, wether you are working with a professional or handling the design yourself. No-one knows your personal wants and needs better than you. Walk through how you are going to use the space.

Spending the time early in the process will help to avoid costly mistakes and make you happy for many years to come!

Adorable Foot rest 

His and Her Niches keep the girlie and manly separate

Break away from neutral.

Keep your window treatment from disappearing into the wall.

Choose contrasting colors to create a dramatic window dressing. Orange patterned draperies with shades of blue, make the space pop.

More,more, more...

My niece Andrea, created this adorable kitty painting which I love. Of course, I had to hang it in my new wrapping room! I felt like it needed more though, maybe some bling?

A shiny gold frame did the trick!

Looks Purrfect!

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.