ROOMS

I recently completed helping a client decorate their home.  I posted some of the design boards I put together for them here .  My clients will most likely only be in this home for a few more years, but they did want to make their home more comfortable and welcoming.  They already had all their furniture pieces and we did not do any painting.  What I love about this project is that it shows how you can spice up a space just with adding new accessories, art, a rug, and window treatments. Here are the BEFORE pictures of their family room: Here is the design board I put together for the room: And here are the AFTER  pictures: This is just beginning, we made-over about every room in this house.  Stay tuned for more reveals! _____________ If you need help making your home a place you love, visit my website to see the services I offer.

Do you ever look in home magazines/online & see beautifully accessorized coffee tables &  wish that you had the skills to accomplish that with your own table?   Well, all you need are THREE items to create a beautifully styled coffee table.   I am keeping it BASIC here...take a look! So my drawings may not be the best, but you get the point right?? 1----A Floral/Branch Arrangement.   This element gives you height. Pick a container for your arrangement that has curves to offset the square & straight lines of  the books (mentioned below).  A hurricane with a large candle inside, or 3 candlesticks could also work, but personally I prefer something organic.   2--- Three stacked books.  Pick three nice looking books from your home collection.  If you don't have any, a thrift store is a great place to find large, inexpensive books.   3--- A small, intriguing item to place on top ...

Image via Rue When accessorizing for clients, I ALWAYS include books. I don't think there is a more charming accessory than simply stacking unique, nice-looking books on a side table, coffee table, or in a bookcase. Group books with other eye-catching accessories that are varying heights. Generally, group an odd number (three is usually good) together. Image via Elle Decor Another great idea is to hang art over the bookcase. Shh!! The art could hide clutter... Image via Domino Magazine And wouldn't grouping books by color really make a bold statement in a room? There are all sorts of bookcases available. This Herringbone Spine Bookshelf is from West Elm. I love this idea! These little shelves are made out of books! Looking for a DIY project? Create a lamp out of books! For the 'how to', click here .