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Interiors

August 26, 2013

5 Trends to Modernize the Kitchen

Here are five tips to consider when planning your next kitchen renovation. Bringing your kitchen into the modern age requires a sledgehammer because in 2013, it's all about openess. Taking out walls and bringing in seating is where it's at. People overanalyze if guest can see their dirty dishes if their…

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Interiors

August 9, 2013

Decorating with the Deerly Departed

  You think decorating with the dead is a new thing? Pshaw! Mounted heads are so 200 years ago. Trophy hunting was popular in the 1800’s in Europe. As the sport increased, the more country manors were decorated with the heads, hooves, and horns of large game animals. Decorating country…

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Wallpaper Part Deux

In my last post, I regaled the qualities of wallpaper. I may not have included that wallpaper adds luxury, depth, pattern and interest to any room. I also may not have mentioned that using wallpaper, though an investment up front, can be an economical choice in that it’s durability saves…

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Interiors, Living Room

July 30, 2013

Winter Park Circle: Mini-Resource Guide

Sectional, Ottoman, and Two Arm Chairs – Wesley Hall Game Chairs – Fairfield Chair Co. Gaming Chairs – Go Home Abalone Mosaic Top Game Table – Currey & Co. Pendant Light in Gaming Area – Currey & Co. Media Storage Wall Unit – Old Biscayne Designs Drapery Fabric - Kravet…

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A Preoccupation with Wallpaper

Some would argue that wallpaper never went out of style; it just went out of business. When the recession hit, specialized wall covering stores closed up shop. The middle class just wasn’t interested in dropping the extra bucks for luxury redecorating when a twenty-five-dollar can of paint could do the…

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Interiors, Kitchen, Projects

June 21, 2013

More Than Just a Pretty Kitchen

What was once a dreary and dreadful kitchen, is now a bright and beautiful, entirely new living space.  Not only was the kitchen renovated, but all the public rooms of the main floor were reorganized to accommodate an active and trendy family.

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Interiors, Living Room, Projects

June 17, 2013

Traditional Meets Modern

  Traditional Meets Modern Interior Design Nashville empty nesters needed a shot of modern design in their tired traditional home.  Using lighter colors and finishes, we were able to brighten a formerly drab living and dining room to give it a more modern feel.  But, we introduced bold prints in a…

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Interiors

June 8, 2013

Pillow Talk

Pillow talk Let' s talk pillows! Ain't no design remedy easier than tossing some fresh pillows into a sad situation. Just this morning I took a load of pillows over to a client's house to spruce up her front entry. Pillows not only add color and interest to any area,…

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Interiors, Tips, Trends

May 20, 2013

My Two-Cents on Market Trends

I’m still coming down from the high of High Point Furniture Market in High Point, NC. Nothing gets me going quite like the razzle dazzle of this divine, design destination. While at Market I noticed several new trends that I have my own— wait for it— opinions on. Instead of…

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7 Design Essentials for Every Room

Seven Interior Design Essentials for Every Room Sometimes the obvious must be spelled out. When thinking about designing a room, there are 7 vital interior design essentials that make a completed room. If you are wondering how to complete a room, refer to this list. Go through the list, making…

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