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A Large Primary Bedroom Creates a Roomy Challenge

November 29, 2023 in Decorating, Furniture, Color, Shopping, Q&A

You can see that wide open space is not a problem in this bedroom. However, it feels a little lackluster and empty. See all my recommendations with some sketches and a storyboard to help this homeowner achieve a bedroom that feels more “designed”.

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Tags: blue modern bedroom, blue bedroom, mid mod style, eclectic style, primary bedroom furnishings, edesign, Designed in a Click, DinaC room makeovers, bedroom consultations, existing furniture

Too Much Wood in This Kitchen? See How A Few Tweaks Will Help!

November 25, 2023 in Kitchen, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A

This homeowner had questions about her kitchen remodel, the big one was if she should paint the existing wood cabinets. She was somewhat disappointed with the new counters she put in too. See my recommendations on how to finish up this remodel……

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Tags: kitchen consultation, kitchen remodel, wood cabinetry, wood kitchen cabinets, paint the kitchen cabinets, kitchen consult examples, DinaC kitchen consult

Thanksgiving Table in Neutral Cream, Brown and Gray

November 22, 2023 in Decorating, Holiday, Inspiration

When I saw Martha Stewart’s table at a recent dinner that she posted on Instagram, I knew I had my inspo for my table this year.

Everything there was similar to what I already had. I hate buying new decor or tabletop when I have so much to pull from, even though I like doing something a bit different every year.

Come and see how it turned out…..

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Tags: Thanksgiving table, tabletop, Thanksgiving table setting, tablesetting, table decor

This home needed some suggestions for furniture that would blend the Mediterranean style of the home with something a little more modern.

Blending Mediterranean and Modern Styles for a Living Room

November 18, 2023 in Decorating, Design Plans, Furniture, Reader Advice, Q&A

Do you have a Mediterranean style home that you want to update to something with a more modern style? You don’t have to totally remove all the Mediterranean character to make it feel more current and less like the 2001 suburbs. Check out my recs for this living room……..

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Tags: living room consultation, living room decor, Q and A, Mediterranean style, DinaC living room

A beautifully remodeled new kitchen! Unfortunately, the adjacent dining room doesn’t work that well with it now.

Updating a Dining Room To Work With a New Kitchen

November 15, 2023 in Decorating, Color, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A, Design Plans

This new, bright kitchen is a recent remodel and the homeowner is happy with their results. However, their dining room, that is open to this space, doesn’t really relate to it at all. Come and see the tips I gave them to help these two spaces flow better together.

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Tags: dining room makeover, dining room remodel, paint colors, neutral kitchen, neutral paint
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