Client Project: Before and After- A New Family Room



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...



Until next time,
Monday, September 26, 2011 Comments: 1
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New Project: Space in the City



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...
(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,
Saturday, September 17, 2011 Comments: 1
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Client Project: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Scores!




This client has an easy name "Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader"... 
and she really is a doll!

I started working with DCC about six years ago and completed
several rooms in their beautiful Starwood home.  She called me a few
months ago with a dilemma... what to do in the game room.

They had just purchased the large sectional 
(which looks like a giant baseball glove to me)-
and it looked like it was swallowing up the entire room!

Look at the before:


And After:


We still need to add a few touches... upholstered ottomans 
and a few floor lamps... but it has come a long way!

Dilemma:

You have gathered memorabilia over the years 
and it collects dust in boxes.  

Solution:

Hang it on the wall!  We incorporated all her
 Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader loot and put it on display!



(I have to say, she looks pretty good:)


Custom diamond shaped panels for the curved wall
(another solution for a hard to fit space)

Star studded window cornices!


Thanks to the artwork by La Montage and my great team, Fred and Paula,
this install definitely scored a touchdown!

Until next time,
Thursday, August 25, 2011 Comments: 1
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Client Project: A Design Plan in Action

PLAN

Today is the day- the first day of school. It is quite a difference having an eighth and tenth
grader heading back... not many butterflies since they know everything. period.

Our plan is double drop off and then I hit the ground running.
(*note: Son will be driving in less than 3 weeks- yes!)

First stop is to finalize paint colors at a great project I have been working on-
a new dermatologist office in Plano.

I completed the first office last summer and this one is shaping up
just as beautifully as the first...view here

Here's a peek at our design in progress:
 Take a look at the sequence here. Good design starts with a good plan-
 The inspiration for this project was the cream fabric with the sunburst pattern-
which was a great jumping off point for color

 Furniture is ordered and artwork is next











One of my points in showing you this is that if you are a visual person,
then you might need this planning approach as well.

Seeing the mix all together may put you at ease until the project
is installed and you are pleased:)

So, stay tuned and see what this turns into!





A big thank you to David, the general contractor, for finally
turning on the air conditioner. Walking out drenched and having to reshower
after being at the work site was getting old!:)

Call me to start planning your new space...


Until next time,
Monday, August 22, 2011 Comments: 1
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