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She sent the final photos! - Dining Room and Pass Through Room Finished

December 09, 2023 in Decorating, Design Plans, Reader Advice, Q&A, Project Reveal

I’m sharing a reveal today of a dining room and “pass-through” room that I consulted on back last spring. The homeowner followed my recommendations and did a beautiful job on these spaces that had stumped her. They’re all done now and ready for the holidays! Come and see these remarkable before and after pics…..

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Tags: pass through rm, sitting room, window treatment, high ceiling, dining room makeover, consultation client

8 Ways to Add Color and Interest to an All White Bathroom

December 06, 2023 in Bath, Color, Decorating

If you think there are a lot of all white kitchens out there, believe me, there are even more all-white bathrooms.

And there are plenty of all beige too!

Well, I have some solutions for you today, to help you with those bathrooms that don’t have much color and style with their hard finishes.

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Tags: white bathroom, beige bathroom, neutral bathroom, last layers, add color to bathroom, add color to neutral rooms

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
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