Before & After- Open, Inviting, Defined, and Spacious Living

This is an amazing transformation.

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We added an entertainment wall featuring a ventless Bio-Ethanol fireplace, a coffered ceiling, and beautiful new furnishings.  Accessories introduce a little pop of color in an otherwise neutral setting.  To keep the neutral color palette interesting, we mixed textures from the silk rug, linen like fabrics to the stone fireplace.

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Each space is well defined, but at the same time, the open concept of the house is really showcased. The wood flooring in the kitchen and the ceiling details both define the room.  The entertainment wall, rug, and coffered ceiling in the living area define that space.

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While we could not give the client the wood floors throughout the house they wanted, we were able to incorporate them into the re-designed kitchen.  It is a win win- major savings for the budget and a fabulous look.

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As shown in the foyer photographs, the ceiling in the home was very high and lacked interest.  The foyer was a particular challenge because it did not feel special and the space was not defined.  We wanted to create separate  and more intimate spaces throughout the house.  By adding ceiling treatments to the rooms and changing the ceiling heights, the rooms actually now appear larger and the house is more open in spite of having more defined spaces.

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The kitchen was totally transformed.  Before it was dark, closed in and uninviting.  The soffit was removed, the and layout was changed to one large rectangular island.  The pantry was incorporated into the cabinet design.  Again a ceiling design was added along with much needed can lighting. The white cabinets are gorgeous sitting on the rich wood floors.

This house is spectacular! We checked all of the homeowners wish boxes and then some and still came in on budget! Amazing!

- Hillary & Ann

Tranquil Master Bath Retreat

Tranquil, spa, retreat... are all words that could describe this master bath...

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 We were able to modify and refinish existing cabinetry. The upper towers were removed and the cabinets were were refinished in white. Saving the shower walls and floor from demo was a nice savings to the client and the material is absolutely gorgeous with the new bathroom tiles. A beautiful slipper tub surrounded by a accent tile "rug" is showcased when you enter the room.  The etched glass panel was replaced with a simple rain glass.

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Check back in soon for more newly completed projects!

-Hillary & Ann

Blessed & Thankful

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Kingon family's mission trip to Haiti!  It was a huge success and it really made a difference.  As he shared his photos with me, I was reminded to spend more time giving thanks, esp. for the "little things" like my tiny dated bathroom 😉.

building the new outhouse

outhouse is ready just needs the privacy curtains

Church service 

Carrie & new friends

town life

gorgeous view from their cabin

Thank you 🙏

- Hillary

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

before- beautiful

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!