October 10, 2013

A Fresh New Look

When a complete kitchen rennovation was not in the budget, one client decided to give her kitchen a fresh new look with a facelift.

The kitchen before the rennovation.

We started by removing the wallpaper and painting the walls to match the existing fabric in the room. Selecting the perfect granite for the countertops was a must since the original countertops had to go! A new cooktop and sink were installed once the granite was installed.

A Fresh New Look!

Finally, we installed a tumbled marble tile on the backsplash to complete the look.

Tumbled marble backsplash.

Notice the attention to detail in the backsplash – the outlets were painted to blend in the the backsplash.

September 19, 2013

Pulling Together Bedrooms and Baths

Wallpapers can add a finishing touch to any room, but especially work well in pulling together bedrooms and baths.

We recently finished a home in the Upstate which demonstrates this well.  In all the main living spaces we painted the walls, allowing artwork, furniture, and accessories to stand out. In the bathrooms and the master bedroom, the clients’ wanted to create environments with a little extra luxury and beauty. We decided that wallpapers would be the perfect treatment to make the bathroom walls sparkle. Of course the large open mirrors, lighting, and granite also help these bathrooms shine.

The ground paper in the master bedroom adds warmth and texture to this large space, while the stripe paper in the master bathroom accentuates the high ceilings found throughout the condo.

May 23, 2013

An Eat-In Kitchen With Elegance

You often see built-in seating (known as a banquette) in a kitchen or breakfast area.  Typically they work well in a corner or tucked into a window surrounded by built-ins.  They can add warmth and character to a room, eliminate clutter,  as well as add architectural detail.  They can also be helpful when space is limited or in a high-traffic area when more clearance is needed.