October 20, 2016 | Posted by: Linda Perrow

“At Home” With A Kitchen Refresh

This kitchen needed to be refreshed.

After consultations with the client, a design plan was made.

Retaining some of the clients favorite design elements (tile floor, wallpaper, and fabric on windows) was part of the plan.

Deciding to paint the existing stained wood cabinets was a key element.

Eliminating the existing fluorescent light above the island was a top priority.

Replacing the bar stools and the hutch beside the table was also on the list.

A new painted sideboard, chandelier, and starburst mirror complete the refreshed breakfast area.

New counter stools with upholstered backs provide an inviting gathering area around the new granite counter top on the island.  Painting the stained cabinets gave the kitchen a bright new look.

The new light fixture updates the work space.

Feeling comfortable and “AT HOME” in one’s own kitchen is critical in good design.

October 7, 2016 | Posted by: Pam Plowden Rawson, ASID

Stuff Matters

A year later, while looking back at the flood and waiting on Hurricane Matthew, this truth remains the same. I don’t think any of us will ever see “far off” disasters on the news in quite the same way. We have learned first hand how long and painful the rebuilding process can be.

“We are just grateful we all got out alive.”

“It’s just stuff and can be replaced.”

“This makes us realize what’s important.”

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September 22, 2016 | Posted by: lhough

Time for a Change

The kids are all grown up and have moved out of the house; the piano hasn’t been touched in years; twenty-five years has flown by - it’s time for a change! We chose to focus on the front of the house first - the living room, dining room and foyer. Removing the wallpaper in the dining room made a big difference in lightening up the home which was important to my clients. Walls were painted, the powder room received a facelift, lights were replaced with updated fixtures – installation day was busy. The electricians, plumbers and installers were coming and going, in and out of the house for hours. The transformation was amazing when our clients came home from a long day at work.

The dining room was dark and uninviting while the living room lacked style.

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