We get it – if you’re facing down a major renovation where walls are coming down and pipes are getting rerouted, it’s tough to prioritize things like electrical outlets and curtain trim. And on the flip side, simpler home refresh projects where paint and fixture updates are priority can result in neglecting things like design flow through the whole home.
Working with a designer is a sure-fire way to make sure no stone goes unturned. We take pride in our planning, analyzing everything from the depth of your drawers to the curtain fabric in the living room that perfectly complements the kitchen chairs.
Here’s how we dotted the I’s and crossed the T’s in a recent home refresh.
Big Picture Plan
When tackling a whole-home refresh or renovation, we start with the big picture. What are your functionality goals? What’s the vibe? What’s most important to you? From there, we start focusing on the detail funnel – layout, paint color, flooring and tile… the list goes on until we arrive at things like knobs and lightbulbs. For this project, we landed on soft fabrics, light hues of blues and green, gold accents, and pops of personality that reflected her journey from California to Tennessee.
When looking at each room individually, we kept these goals in mind to ensure all details work together in a layered approach that flows seamlessly, while also allowing each room to take on a personality of its own.
The Foyer
Our client’s home had lovely trim work already in place, but a coat of green paint brought that pastel personality into the space. We added a soft patterned fabric to frame the windows, then brought the space to life with a bold light fixture that felt like a perfect fit for our client’s personality. We rounded out the look with functional hooks for coats and bags, added storage space with a console table.
The Loft
It’s always exciting to tackle spaces unique to individual homes, and our client’s loft space was the perfect opportunity for us to get creative with a smaller space. We carried the green paint through the primary walls, then gave the room its own personality with a patterned wallpaper along a back accent wall. The room is grounded with a textured rug and modern blue chairs surrounding a classic wooden chess table.
The Kitchen
Blues and greens remained at the forefront of the kitchen, showing up in things like paint, light fixtures, and fabrics on dining chairs. We incorporated a complementary soft fabric for the valance and window curtains, and created a focal point above the buffet with a three-dimensional art piece pulling gold into the space.
Primary + Guest Bedrooms
Our wild side came out when planning the primary bedroom – we continued the freshness of blues and greens, but opted for more bold pops of color. A willow wallpaper from Thibaut frames the bed, and matching curtains carry the pattern throughout the space (matching curtains with wallpaper is a trend to watch). We added a beautiful gold chandelier at its center, then grounded the entire space with neutral curtains and bedding.
Our client expects droves of guests when her family comes to visit, so a striking guestroom was important. We continued our bold approach in the guest room with a floral-patterned wallpaper, textured green headboard, and modern furniture in complementary colors.
If you’re considering a refresh or renovation, let us help you make sure no detail is forgotten. Get in touch.