Merry Mid-Century Modern!

This project has been the most fun and most dramatic makeover - all just with furnishings! The client loves mixing Mid-Century Modern with heirloom antiques and pumping up the color... we added mood-lighting globes from Lampsplus.com on a dimmer, fun artwork (fabric from Fanny's Fabrics) and a fabulous Bo Concept Indivi 2 low sofa in blue Sazza fabric! And now the holiday tree in all its sparkling glory!




















Just for kicks - here is the BEFORE photo:

Great Hills Remodel - Arts & Crafts Style Lighting

So many aspects come into play when redesigning a living room - our major issue for this room was better lighting - functional and mood-setting. The clients selected this beautiful combination of Arts & Crafts ceiling fan and 4-Light Mini Chandelier from Minka Lineage Collection:

Great Hills Addition - Here comes the floor!

The day before Thanksgiving, the crew finished the floating wood flooring in the new addition:

Before:





After: The wood flooring is Bruce Turlington 5" wide Natural Oak - click together for quick, easy installation, purchased from ProSource Wholesale flooring in Austin.


Eco Cleaning Suggestion: Steam it!

Reclaimed vs Glam Design

Same dining room - two totally different designs:

The first setting has a reclaimed Bengal Wood dining table with a centerpiece arrangement of naturally preserved mosses and branches in a stainless steel vase. Glass plates were used to appreciate the full affect of the beautiful wood grain. A local artist's lithograph is highlighted on the light brick wall.






The second setting has the CB2 Silverado Rectangular glass top table and steel base with six Ikea Gilbert dining chairs in Black. Bright blue frosted glass vases from Threshold and tealight holders from Cost Plus World Market pop against the neutral brick walls and light maple floors. The Midcentury Modern-inspired painting by Patricia on art.com adds life and vibrancy. Glass plates on multi-color Chilewich placemats keep the modern, clean aesthetic.

Outdoor Decor on 21st floor

The space may only be 4 feet wide and 19 feet long, but amazing design can still happen...

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After:



Room and Board Montego Outdoor Furniture: Super plush low sofa and matching chair, made from Stainless Steel and Ipe wood with white Outdoura fabric cushions, provide perfect seating for watching the action 21 stories below... and don't miss the FLOR Velvet Twist tiles in a cool color combo and nice on bare feet! And for evening lighting, we added the Design Within Reach Toto Cube Lamp in between the Montego sofa and chair.

Also on the patio is the Montego barstools and custom sized long bar table and Design Within Reach Medium Bullet Planter.

No space is too small for great design!

Great Hills Remodel & Addition - 6th week

Want to see an incredible team effort for home remodel? Check out the new 550 sq foot addition built by Matt Risinger, Risinger Homes, over top of my Great Hills clients' kitchen and garage! All this in 5 weeks! The 6th week brings us flooring installation, paint colors, and tiling on the updated fireplace.

Before: Third Bedroom/Library





In Progress: 550 sq ft vaulted Rec Room'Library




The clients had one living room, 21' x 15', for themselves and two young children (and all their toys!). While we came up with a re-design solution providing more storage space, the clients still wanted an "Adult" living room and a refuge for all things dolls, art, and Susie Bake Ovens... I called in my colleague from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Custom Builders Council, Matt Risinger of Risinger Homes www.risingerhomes.com. With the guidance of Matt and Eric Rauser, architect, the 550 sq foot addition was created!

In addition to the extra space, the middle bedroom was expanded 5 feet, and the downstairs living room received a face lift. See the transition of space through the photos and watch for more updates coming VERY soon!



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In Progress: