A Custom Kitchen in Progress: Part 1

A Custom Kitchen in Progress: Part 1

Kitchen Envy...

I've started a new project- basically a gut of a kitchen in 

the Knox- Henderson area of Dallas.

My client, New York, New York and I have covered our 

bases, starting with the new cabinetry.

I recommended: Custom 

NY, NY wants: Semi- Custom

I recommended: Glass fronts

NY, NY wants: All wood

I recommended: The white kitchen above (to get out of my system)

NY, NY wants: The opposite:)

(you see how this is going!)

This is an example of a Designer/Client collaborative effort...

which is working...really it is!:)

Here's the before:

and here is the drawing for the after...

A bit more modern-

The drawing doesn't show the cove crown to the ceiling as well as the 

hardware or countertops... I'm crossing my fingers for Silestone and a granite island.

Here's a slight addition on my part:)

Before:

Proposed After:

Cheers!

Once we were satisfied with the overall design, 

next was the backsplash tile-

I recommended: 

Linear mosaic... great colors to go with a silver gray quartz counter

NY, NY wants:

But... with the removal of the tropical brown granite and 

addition of some white glass

(my original Plan A until I found the above!)

I'm pushing for the compromise:

Custom tile pattern from Arizona Tile

1. Choose your colors

2. From hundreds of choices

3. Put in the the computer program

by percentage of color preference...

and it's yours-

My job is to propose ideas that will work and 

the client makes the decision...

STAY TUNED!

The one decision made is semi-custom cabinetry

by Kraftmaid. I have to say I am impressed with the 

multitude of options available.

Visit www.kraftmaid.com to see what I mean

I will update as the plan progresses...

I'm glad New York, New York has good taste:)

Until next time,

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Comments: 1

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Do you need a good night's rest?

Do you need a good night's rest?

Here's another find from the Atlanta Market-

Legacy Home

If you are wanting a good night's rest and like these pics below, 

then you and I have a ton in common!

It's difficult to find transitional bedding that is semi- custom-

most lines are a bit too traditional for my taste

(and client's too:)

But this is a keeper!

You'll find it (and more great looks) at www.legacylinens.com,

including sheets, duvets, window treatments and headboards.

Here are my favorite parts of each set:

Love the splash of the small geometric print on the duvet

and repeated on pillow and panels

The decorative tape on the euro shams says it all!

Check out this color scheme... beach house or guest room?

Greek key tape... can't go wrong with it

Do I need to say more about my favorite color combo?

Blue/Red with a splash of Yellow

Like the chairs from a previous post, many monogramming

opportunities to personalize your bedding and towels!

Simple with a pop of color-

The grey hexagon fabric... speechless

For me.....

I love the graphic look of the chocolate brown with the white contrast

And after a good night's sleep within your 

Legacy Linens

just remember this as you rise and shine...

...a surprise from the showroom of Sugarboo Designs

Call me if you are ready to start your master bedroom project...

we've got a headstart:)

Until next time,

Thursday, July 21, 2011 Comments: 2

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Monogrammed Chairs: I'll take a Pair

Monogrammed Chairs: I'll take a Pair

I've always love personalizing a space with initials...

and I just did it for a client project...

(it is a surprise, so I'll show you after the reveal!)

How about a surprise for you?!!

I was sourcing chairs for a client presentation and stumbled upon

a feature of the line, Designmaster, which is custom monogramming... 

that we all can afford!

Do not stop with the bed sheets!

Look at these fabulous options...

I really dig the letters but Style #8 makes my hear flutter-

so classic...

The contrast cording really sets these chairs apart as well.

Below is the selection of thread colors and I didn't even include them all-

  

Here are some tips from the folks at Designmaster...

located in Hickory, North Carolina:)

Custom embroidery designs applied to the inside back of our dining chairs

 are positioned on the chair to be seen a few inches above the table top. If the chair 

back is taller, the embroidery design will be further down from the top of the chair back.

 If the chair is shorter, the design will be closer to the top of the chair back.

The monogram embroidery designs are slightly larger than the monogram

designs. However, the design placement is done in the same fashion.

Custom embroidery applied to the outside backs of our chairs, in most cases, will be placed on the upper portion of the chair back at a height level similar to the front. Sometimes, the embroidery design will look more appealing if it is centered on the back of the chair.

If you are going to spend $$$ on this over the top ceiling,

monogramming the theater chairs is a must

Cl

A winner from Horchow-

Now who says you have to sew.  If you have a steady hand, paint it!

And I have to close out with this sweet little chair donned with the 

perfect name in the perfect color!

Kitchen or dining room?  Call me when you are ready!

Until next time,

Images via* Designmaster, Google Images, Cote de Texas, Horchow, Houzz

Saturday, July 9, 2011 Comments: 0

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Find 1: Custom Chairs that Wow!

Find 1: Custom Chairs that Wow!

Fun day at Dallas Furniture Market on Thursday... 

lots of snacks and oh-so- many buyers...

 but I enjoy the perks of braving the crowd.

Once in a while, I'm stopped dead in my tracks. 

~Photo break for the above~

Not only do I adore the color combination, but this chair

 is a go-to resource because it is....

A winning combination!

1: Simple:  Clean lines on the frame

2: Custom: Choose any fabric you love

3: Affordable: Use the focal fabric on the front or back only 

4: Functional: Faux leather goes on the seats for easy clean up!

I raved about this same style chair last year... so I must still love it!

Read that post here and see more examples of how to use 

it in your kitchen or dining room.

Greenhouse Fabrics sent me an extra book which has some of these
extra fabrics!  I say-
Go for it!

I also carry vinyls faux leathers in all colors-

... and I probably don't need to remind you of how I feel about nailhead-

read about it here

Tobi Fairley's twist on the same idea...

A bit simpler but classy-

Bold on the front and solid on the back-

Use the more affordable fabric on the back or switch it up!

Don't forget to customize the wood color as well:)

I'll be sourcing these chairs for my clients, More, More, Moore's, 

so let me know if you want some too!

Until next time,

Sunday, June 26, 2011 Comments: 3

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