Category: all things interiors
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Our Transitional Kitchen Sources: Taupe Cabinets, Mixed Metals & Built-in Hutch
Guys… we survived a 6 month kitchen renovation! I’ll say it louder for the people in the back… WE SURVIVED A SIX MONTH KITCHEN RENOVATION! Watching our taupe transitional kitchen come together was a total blast for me. I could have done without the construction zone and constant eating out, but being able to reach…
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Stunning Quartz Backsplash Design: Pros, Cons & Real Costs
When designing our new kitchen I looked at so many backsplash options from traditional subway tile to mosaic tiles to Zia Square Zellige backsplash tiles but ultimately fell in love with the look of a continuous slab backsplash. The understated seamless look was exactly what I wanted! So I got to researching on cost/materials and…
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Mixed Metal Kitchen Finishes: A Guide to the Effortless Look
When I told our contractor I was planning on mixing metals in the kitchen, I got a concerned look. He may have doubted me a little bit, but his point being mixing metals can be done very wrong. I get it, but I was excited to make it work. The mixing metals trend has gained…
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Genius Bi-fold Pantry Update with Custom Built-in Hutch
Raise your hand if you have a builder grade bi-fold pantry in your kitchen! If so, you’ll want to keep reading, because I’m sharing the most charming pantry closet update to date! (Ok… I might be biased). In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of how we transformed our outdated wire shelved…
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How to Build Open Shelves with Brass Gallery Rail
If you want to add instant charm to a space, open shelving with brass gallery rails are something you should highly consider! In my dream board for our kitchen, I had high hopes for brass gallery rail shelving from the beginning. And boy am I glad we found the space to utilize them in the…
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Valentine’s Decorating Ideas that Aren’t Cheesy
Ditch the cheesy hearts and cliché roses when decorating for Valentine’s day this year. Instead, decorate with classic patterns and add in dainty items for a more sophisticated and romantic look. Decor like florals, gingham, charming linens, elegant art and vintage vases will leave you with a more grown up Valentine’s decor look. Love it…
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Best Brownish Red Paint Colors on Trend for 2024
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but burgundy painted rooms are anticipated to be a major trend in the year 2024. I have to pat myself on the back for this prediction, because I have had a maroon paint swatch painted on my guest bathroom wall for about six months now. My desire to color…
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Most Asked Questions About Our Kitchen Renovation
Thinking about a kitchen renovation? It’s an exciting but often daunting task. As we navigated our kitchen renovation I got a lot of questions from you all on the remodeling process. In this blog post, I aim to shed light on the most common kitchen renovation questions I’ve gotten, to hopefully guide you through your…
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Update a Pony Wall Stair Rail with a Banister
Ever since we moved into our house last year the pony wall stair rail has been taunting me. I cannot tell you how thrilled I was to get to take a sledge hammer to that wall during demo! With our first floor being an open “L” shape with the stairs in the crook of the…
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Understanding Watts, Lumens vs Kelvins When Designing Spaces
In the world of lighting, the terms watts, lumens, and kelvin are often thrown around, leaving many people (including myself) confused about their significance and how they impact interior spaces and workshops. So what’s the difference between watts lumens vs kelvin? Understanding these elements is crucial when picking out bulbs to create an environment that…