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Projects in the Works

August 03, 2024 in Bath, Kitchen, Remodeling

While I’m doing fewer full service design projects these days and leaning into consulting, I do have a few remodels that I’ve been working on. I’m sharing a bit from those here today.

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Tags: full service project, full service design, remodeling, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel
great room vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan

This Minka Lavery fan has become a go-to for ceiling fans in my projects.

In a World of Dull Ceiling Fans, These 14 Are Actually Pretty Cool

July 26, 2024 in Furniture, Decorating

Do stylish ceiling fans exist? Yes. Here are a few of my favorites.

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Tags: ceiling fan, ceiling, fan, interior design, interior decorating, chandelier, pendant, light, lighting, light fixture, Texas, Texas heat, boob lights, spider lights, 11.02.13 DESIGN REFRESH, Related boom arm lamp, LVMarket, ceiling fan options, lighting posts 1

This tall stair wall needed something. A simple way to address this, without doing a bunch of framed art or photos, is to find sculptural type panels and hang them in multiples.

Wall Decor Ideas - Oversized Panels for Large Walls

July 24, 2024 in Decorating, Shopping

When you have large blank walls, it is hard to figure out how to decorate them. Goodness knows, I’ve had lots of questions about how to fill blank walls. :-)

I have some links today for various oversized wall decor that might be just what you need to fill your large wall.

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Tags: wall decor ideas, wall decorating, wall panels, decorative panels, oversized wall decor, overscaled wall decor

A Bachelor's First Home Needs an Update

July 20, 2024 in Decorating, Designing, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A

One of my regular readers sent in her son’s first home purchase for some advice on an update. How exciting!

I can make some suggestions here to fit with a cooler, more masculine look and suggest some color changes for the exterior that aren’t quite so “peachy”.

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Tags: masculine living room, masculine interior, dark gray walls, tv cabinet, Florida home, exterior design

Sprucing Up These Living Room Walls

July 13, 2024 in Decorating, Q&A, Reader Advice

This living room needs some help for these tall walls. The homeowner likes the idea of drapery but is afraid they will cover up the window too much. Come and see the recommendations that will help give them some direction.

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Tags: wall decor, wall decorating ideas, living room wall decor, window treatments, red leather sofa, art too high
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