Classic with a Twist

A Custom Kitchen in Progress: Part 2

Well, it has almost been three months and we are starting to see the finish line!

My client, New York, New York, has taken a small "facelift" of a project and

turned it into a complete "overhaul"!!!

This is what I've been looking at over there for the past two months...

Which started out like this...

And today looks like this!

Okay, I have to admit there is a long way to go... but this is progress!!!!

Read about the full project here...

As a recap, we settled on semi custom cabinetry by Kraftmaid

and designed this beautiful kitchen and

this awesome wine bar... yum.

If you are having trouble envisioning this...

here's some help-

and this...

A full suite of Viking appliances patiently awaits in the warehouse-

A combo of Caesarstone and Blue Azul granite go in soon!

And... multiple options for lighting

(which has been a power struggle...wink wink)

Here's some favorites:

Island pendant lighting... still pending-

While we are at it... there's more.

Powder Bath Before:

Last Week:

Today:

Emser Contempo Tile

Coming soon...

Sweet potty

Ridiculously difficult tile to source...

thank you Homero-

Kohler floating vanity...

Cool lighting from Restoration Hardware and

dark chocolate walls in Sherwin Williams

Well Bred Brown ...

New York, New York, has been an excellent general contractor

and lots of fun to work with... never a dull moment:)

There's so much more to show you... almost every room

in the house, so stay tuned for more.

Fingers crossed this kitchen is finished soon!!!!

Until next time,

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Comments: 0

What a joyous occasion when the braces came off my kiddos teeth...

both on the same day!

I was pleasantly surprised to see such a difference,

(I guess I should be after spending a few years and a small fortune)...

But the impact of the Before and After photos were most impressive,

which encouraged me to show you a recently completed project

for More, More, Moores

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

Big Changes:

*Hardwood floors

*Fireplace surround

*Paint color

*Custom furnishings

*New accessories

*Perfect artwork

*Re stained existing woodwork

-whew!!!

Bookcase Before:

Bookcase After:

Wet Bar and Banister Before:

Wet Bar and Banister After:

(really, you can just darken the stain for a richer look... consider it!)

And along the way...

Engineered hardwood through Prosource

Gorgeous custom furniture by Hekman Woodmark

Beautiful fabrics and trim by Kasmir

and cute bench by Global Views

Stunning rug by Feizy

Striking wall decor by Wendover and Global Views

Perfect lamps from Uttermost

More, More, Moores and I are so pleased with the

family room and now have started the redesign of the living room...

Get ready!!!!

Until next time,

Monday, September 26, 2011 Comments: 1

Would you trade your view from Suburbia for this one?

Before I stepped foot into my client's new high rise apartment...

the answer would have been NO.

On the flip side, there is something very peaceful about surveying an

entire city in one glance-

Enter long time client, who I will affectionately call...

Carrie Bradshaw...

(for more reasons than one)

-who is moving from this house we finished in Frisco

to this high rise on McKinney Avenue in Dallas...

Not a great pic of her view, but I promise... it is killer

Naturally, we are trading her look of traditional for transitional... a bit sleek.

Not much of her current furnishings will work here,
so we will be having some fun!

Speaking of fun... check out my tape measure-
(we threw it down the trash chute on the way out of the building:)

Designing a space in a high rise apartment always
has it's challenges, but the end result is worth it.

Keep reading for some tips on designing your new space
if you are moving on up!!!

1) Be creative with your walls

*Hang your art over your bed...literally!

2) Paint, paint, paint...

*I'm not typically a fan of painting accent
walls, but in a small space it can have a large impact

3) Add architecture

*The illuminated artwork within the molding is the focal
point in this room... (aside from the view!)

4) Less is more

*This is the time to edit your belongings. Escape the busy
city by bringing in "less stuff" and neutral furnishings
to create a tranquil setting

5) Use every inch...

*Great example of proper space planning
-seating, storage, task space, display
Love it!

Well, Carrie B., I'm excited to help you jump into this new
venture and when it is complete...

I will gladly pretend to be Samantha to help you
(and Mr. Big if he's invited)
celebrate with the perfect Cosmo!

Until next time,