Amazing Kitchen Remodel

Another recently completed remodeling project that we did with Kingon Homes.  Before, the kitchen was dark, dated, and closed off and in desperate need of a redesign.  We opened up the space, dropped the ceiling and added a tray ceiling and more lighting.  The wood floor adds warmth to the space. Really this is a breathtaking transformation. We are every bit as thrilled as the clients...

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Love It! Chic, Transitional, and Inviting

We just love how this house house was transformed! It is so gorgeous and yet so inviting and comfortable.

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Refinished the existing cabinets, new granite counter tops, and a new back splash

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Wow! Paint can really transform a space. 

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By removing the angled wall that had the TV on it, we were able to gain seating and have a more comfortable room for both conversation and watching TV.

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We added paneling to the tub deck, refinished the existing cabinets, new granite, and changed the floor and the shower accent tiles.

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We will be posting more recently finished projects soon!

SUP! Way to go Jason!

We know you are all missing sunny Southwest Florida! While you are enjoying a milder summer we are trying to stay cool in the warm waters of the Gulf. 

Seriously, we are proud of Jason's success in SUP! 

Recent Project- Updating the Entertainment Wall

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By tearing out the old built-in, 2 feet of floor space were gained!!! The extra two feet of space really opened up the sitting area and the room now accommodates two sofas and two swivel chairs. Before, the room was cramped and felt half as large with less furniture.

The color palette was updated to whites, creams, beige and grays with punches of blues and coral.

We are so pleased with the way this project turned out it! Moving on to the living room next- watch for it in another post in the coming months...

- Ann & Hillary

Interior Designers = Money & Time Savings

Our industry, along with the rest of the world, has gone through some major changes over the last several years. The Recession changed the way we all spend and shop. Today, we are all thinking globally. We want to minimize our footprints. We want to leave something for our grandchildren. We are smarter shoppers than ever before. The world is at our fingertips and we can comparison shop and pin all night.

Does the ability to find anything yourself decrease the importance of a good interior designer? No, a good designer should help you navigate your project and help you stick to a budget and guide you on where to invest more and what can be sacrificed without devaluing the whole. A good designer will help you weigh the pros and cons of any upgrades. Not to mention should you or shouldn't you on that ultra high end item...

Most people who hire an interior designer are people who know what they want, have discerning tastes, but are busy and know the value of hiring someone to oversee the project for them. When you hire the right person from the beginning of a project you will save in the end. Proper space planning and careful selections eliminate the piece of furniture (or art or chandelier) that you loved (usually- a very expensive piece) that is the wrong size (or color or style) and not returnable. The great designers do their job by listening to the client and coming back with what the client wants or a reason why something else would work better. 

Save money and valuable time- hire a designer at the beginning of your project!

Elevated from beautiful to drop dead GORGEOUS! A Kitchen Update

Before- beautiful kitchen.

before- busy counter tops, heavy dated hood

After- drop dead gorgeous kitchen (without totally redoing everything)!

after- lowered bar, added paneling to back of bar, redesigned hood, new light counter tops, new back splash

before- the raised bar really closes kitchen in from nook & family room

after- lowered bar opens kitchen up, new hood really improves cook station

after- open airy and bright up to date kitchen

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after- GORGEOUS!

A few years ago, we updated this house by removing the heavy, dark faux finishes, furniture and window treatments.  The homeowners are young and wanted a fresh  updated traditional house. Working with Kingon Homes the breakfast nook was added to give the family more space.  At the time of the original remodel we kept the existing kitchen (only painting). It is large, well laid out and bright. 

This season, the home owners decided it was time to update the kitchen. The cabinets and the layout still worked beautifully so we were able to keep them and just make a few modifications without having to do a whole new kitchen. We lowered the raised bar to counter height, changed the counter tops to a stunning quartzite, put in a chiseled marble subway tile back splash,  and added paneling to the back of the bar. The hood was taken down and a new one built to match cabinets with a beautiful new free standing range under it.

Check back soon- we will be posting more of our recent completed projects in the coming weeks!

It is 2016 & All About the Statement Piece!

Today we are simplifying our lives. Less is more...less clutter, less stress, less accessories...
As we remove accessories and simplify wall treatments and window treatments, we still need to add beautiful statements pieces.

 We love this great room! The architectural details are really exquisite (if we do say so ourselves) and make quite a statement on their own. As we designed the wall unit we also carefully selected the art and accessories. We wanted statement pieces that would not take away from the beauty of the architecture. We love the unexpected pop of the contemporary art in the traditional room. The scale of the art is very important- a smaller piece would have been diminished in the room. The simplicity of the large ginger jars on the top shelves give balance and weight. The touch of nature added with the coral adds softness and gives a nod to our locale. The room does not look decorated but looks collected and refined.

The best place to start when you want to update your home but are not ready to totally redo the room is to start by removing the accessories. Replace the items one by one and only use the ones that really add value. Gone (for now) are the days of filling every plant shelf and empty space. Invest in one or two real statement pieces- whether it is a stunning light fixture or beautiful piece of art. You will be amazed at the change you can get by just editing.

- Hillary & Ann