January 30, 2014

What’s In Your Backyard Now?

What’s in your backyard now?  Probably snow.  And while kids of all ages enjoy the winter break, we look back at an old blog.  And really look forward to a warm spring.

This was my garage.  You know the kind.  The ones that have never held a car – only the junk that accumulates (and multiplies) over time.  Boxes of nothing important.  Poorly organized yard equipment and a variety of weekend warrior supplies.  Always daydreaming, always in search of another never-to-be-completed project, I would stare at the beamed ceiling, old brick walls, proximity to the patio and think…this space was way too cool to waste on paint cans.

January 15, 2014

A Bedroom Rennovation – Before and After

When my client approached me about rennovating her master bedroom, we had just finished the downstairs guestroom. In both bedrooms, the room housed oriental rugs that the client wanted to use. In our first meeting about the master bedroom, a scheme that was designed around her oriental rug was presented. It was slightly darker than she was thinking so we immediatley changed our course. The new idea was to lighten and brighten the room so that she and her husband could relax and enjoy the space.

The Master Bedroom Before

December 18, 2013

Adaptive Reuse of Hallway Space

When our clients bought a new house in Dallas, the previous owners had built in desks in the upstairs hallway for their children.  A wonderful idea for them – but for our clients, this was an unnecessary use of space!

Our solution – to redesign the space for a windowseat instead of desks.  The contractor was able to build it according to our measurements with useful storage underneath.  We added a thick cushion and throw pillows to create a warm and inviting space to curl up with a book.

Before

After

Artwork and colorful cushion and pillow fabrics make this a welcoming space to sit.