tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730759390315270362024-03-13T14:22:04.604-06:00ImagineCozyCreate your own cozy, comfortable space by using what you have already!ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-242436174424062702013-03-27T14:59:00.001-06:002013-03-28T23:26:54.387-06:00How to Make a Big Room Feel Cozy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you want to create a cozy space in a </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1.</span></strong> Move the furniture away from the walls.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">2.</span></strong> Create a conversation area by placing </div>
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add a rug it anchors the furniture.</div>
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The couch looks a little lonely on that big wall, </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">3.</span></strong> Bring the artwork down so that it</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>4.</strong></span> Add a lamp or two, this creates a </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>5.</strong></span> Add a few patterned pillows that use</div>
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This helps tie the room together.</div>
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See what a difference it can make!</div>
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Now you have a warm inviting room.</div>
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<em><strong> Go and see what you can do in </strong></em></div>
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Here is the other side of the room on the previous post!</div>
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Sometimes just a change up and rearrange can make all the difference.</div>
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Putting the furniture on an angle can create a more cozy feel.</div>
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What can you do to cozy up your space?</div>
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In this redesign, my camera battery just gave out---</div>
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Here it is:</div>
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See what changes we made:</div>
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<strong> 1</strong>. Putting the furniture a on an angle, </div>
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<strong>2</strong>. Added fabric, the rug, the throw blanket and pillow,</div>
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<em>soften the space and make it cozy</em></div>
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<strong>3.</strong> The pot of twigs on the side table, <em>adds height </em></div>
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<em>as well as a natural element.</em></div>
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<strong>4</strong><em>.</em> The three owl prints hanging vertically, </div>
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<em>And this was all done using what she had in her home already... Sooo Fun!</em></div>
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<em><strong>What can you do to change up your space?</strong></em></div>
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<em></em> p.s. I will show you the other half of the room soon!</div>
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Isn't this study so warm and inviting!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See what we added to transform the room---</span></div>
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Lighting--<strong><span style="font-size: large;">a lamp</span></strong> to create a warm glow in the room.</div>
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Natural Elements--<strong><span style="font-size: large;">little green plants</span></strong> throughout the space.</div>
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The Room now feels complete and is a place </div>
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I would love to read a good book or have a great conversation!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I loved this dining room---it feels cozy to me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">It has a fresh feel with the light green paint </span><span style="color: #38761d;">and the </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I am looking for new dining room chairs and</span><span style="color: #38761d;">I really like the</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">This gives you a custom look and makes the curtains longer</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"> so that you can raise the rod closer to the ceiling and get a </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">This bathroom floor was so clever! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">The copper color of the pennies gives it such a rich varied look.</span></div>
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I just wanted to post a few of my favorites from this year's parade.</div>
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This bedroom FEELS so calming...</div>
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Love the neutrals and whites.</div>
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Nice entry---there were a lot of grey greens this year.</div>
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Loved this round window in the shower!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. </span></strong> Layers on the bed---pillows and bedding. </div>
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See what you can do to make your bed more of a focal point!</div>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-23278935784308136352012-03-29T16:49:00.000-06:002012-03-29T16:49:39.230-06:00Pop Quiz! Family Room Redesign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">So what can you learn from looking at this great </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Let's to go through the space and talk about </strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In the above photo the furniture is gathered around the </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">center of the room facing the fireplace which </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It creates a wonderful conversation area.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><strong>1.</strong></span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Converstion Area</strong></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><span style="color: black;">(the furniture is balanced in the space)</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">2.</span></strong> <span style="color: black;">Three</span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Lamps</strong></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><span style="color: black;">in a triangle pattern.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">3.</span></strong> <span style="color: black;">Similar </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Patterns</strong></span> <span style="color: black;">and</span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Colors</strong></span><span style="color: black;"> throughout the space.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><strong>4.</strong></span> <span style="color: black;">See how the<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> Rug</span></strong> anchors the furniture.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">5.</span></strong> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Natural Elements</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">6.</span></strong> <span style="color: black;">Notice the</span> <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Di</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">fferent Textures</span></strong> <span style="color: black;">on the table...</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">8.</span></strong> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Staggering the heights</strong></span> <span style="color: black;">of the items on the coffee table </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>See how you can take ideas from this beautifully designed</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">So I thought I would do a few posts featuring this home </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Notice the way they have taken blue and incorporated</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">It really creates a warm inviting atmosphere---</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">So...go ahead and turn on a lamp... you will FEEL Better!!</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">As the new year is here and all of the holiday decor</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">A great opprotunity to look at your room with new eyes </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">and see what you like---</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"> and be inspired to try a thing or two different.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><strong>I love wreathes--- and love to see them on doors for the holidays.</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Aren't these so inviting...</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">When you decorate the front door</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">This RED door with the iron hardware is just darling!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Love the <span style="color: #38761d;">Green Ribbon</span> here.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">So maybe with this little bit of inspiration </span></strong></div>
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Fabric can add such life to a kitchen!</div>
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We added some color to the windows, the fabric and pattern as well </div>
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BEFORE there was little that tied the space together.</div>
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The runner on the table as well as the curtains become an</div>
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You can use those same colors to accessorize</div>
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</div>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-21685340416993878602011-11-07T13:26:00.000-07:002011-11-07T13:50:13.927-07:00Use a Rug... for Inspiration<br />
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So today, lets talk about using an <strong><span style="font-size: large;">inspiration piece</span></strong> </div>
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This friend of mine was ready to freshen up</div>
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a number of rooms in her home. </div>
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She really liked the idea of bringing in some orange. </div>
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<strong>Her walls were recently painted a lovely gold and sage green.</strong></div>
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<strong>so we wanted the color palette to have those colors.</strong></div>
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I really thought a rug could be the perfect solution to pull it all off.</div>
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<strong>We found that perfect rug at Pottery Barn ...of course!</strong></div>
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<strong> For over $1000.</strong></div>
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We decided that we would keep looking----</div>
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<strong>and found THE inspiration piece </strong></div>
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<strong>we were looking for at TJ Maxx-HomeGoods, </strong></div>
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<strong>for $199.00 Can you believe it~!</strong></div>
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It was a great shopping day.</div>
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It was warm and had golds and greens as well as the <strong>Orange</strong> </div>
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she wanted to add to the space.</div>
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It made for a great inspiration piece because it had </div>
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Here is the Living Room </div>
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What a different feel the room has now </div>
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It really worked well in that space.</div>
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See how well the cabinet goes with the colors in the room.</div>
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The floral pillow on the couch has just the </div>
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And my friend picked it out herself.</div>
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<strong>Many times when I work with a client and they need</strong></div>
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There are other times when I do the shopping and get what</div>
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it gives them a real feeling that the space it theirs, </div>
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<strong>It also gives you such a great sense of ackomplishment </strong></div>
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Lamps behind the sofa looking out into the fall leaves---</div>
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I love putting a round table between two chairs, </div>
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We changed out the curtains. Using a gold color similar to the wall <br />
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<strong>I would prefer the rod to be hung just down from the ceiling, </strong><br />
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My friend is waiting on her sweet husband to finish up the job.<br />
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You will be amazed at how different it feels!</div>
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Notice the artwork on the wall also has some of the same colors </div>
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So if you are wanting to create a new feel to a space </div>
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Using a Rug for the inspiration piece </div>
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Her house was ready for a good "facelift"!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a sneek peek at what we did.</span></strong></div>
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I will show you some quick before and afters </div>
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It was quite the project and we had some really funny stories.</div>
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My good friend Connie does a blog and is a fantastic writer. </div>
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She will be doing a write up on the redesign </div>
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and I will be sure and give you all a link, so you can see</div>
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how it all went down from her perspective as well.</div>
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Okay my dear friends---I have to apologize for being away so long!</div>
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I have been doing a number of bigger design jobs </div>
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and we have had to wait for furniture and curtains and hardware </div>
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so I have just not posted.</div>
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Forgive me--- I will do better!!</div>
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This is the entry in a home that I have been working on.</div>
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Really it just had the table.</div>
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This entry has a high ceiling and a beautiful chandelier, </div>
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so I wanted to do something in the right scale </div>
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to fill the space and pull your eyes upward.</div>
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It can be as simple as a couple of lamps and some artwork on the wall.</div>
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The lantern in the middle is placed in a wreath. </div>
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I will give you some close ups as soon as I get back up to the house</div>
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to take some additional after photos of other rooms.</div>
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Have a wonderful Fall and Halloween weekend!</div>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-28324815304966633072011-09-28T11:15:00.003-06:002011-09-28T11:24:14.250-06:00When Redesigning a Bedroom--- Make the Bed the Focal Point of the Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The bed makes a wonderful focal point </div>
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when redesigning a bedroom.</div>
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The homeowner of this master bedroom, </div>
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She had purchased new bedding </div>
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We just needed to rearrange a little</div>
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When you are redesigning a bedroom </div>
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Doesn't that create a very nice focal point?</div>
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See how the layering of pillows and bedding </div>
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The coordinating curtains give the room some drama and elegance.</div>
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See how we created a nice balance on that wall across from the bed.</div>
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The homeowner purchased fabric and hemmed a coverlet </div>
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So simple... just hem the sides and the ends and hang with curtain rings. </div>
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It really makes a difference!</div>
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What a beautiful and relaxing retreat!</div>
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<strong>Take a look at your bedrooms---</strong></div>
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<strong> What could you do to create more of a focal point?</strong></div>
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Here are a few shots just to get you curious---</div>
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This homeowner moved into a new home and wanted to create </div>
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Do these accessories give you an idea of what she likes?</div>
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The room is not totally done, we are waiting on some chairs </div>
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I had her go shopping and look for items that made her happy, </div>
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This beautiful bedroom now reflects the taste </div>
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There was a lot in the room and we needed to trim it down.</div>
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We moved the heavy piece and created a grouping on the wall. </div>
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It feels much more to scale and quite warm and inviting.</div>
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The art grouping on the wall with the lamp</div>
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even out the space and help to create a warm inviting atmosphere.</div>
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Notice what a difference the curtains make.</div>
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Simple and clean decor.</div>
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The bookcase with the painting feels much better.</div>
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ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-41865435369220713412011-08-24T11:49:00.002-06:002011-08-24T11:55:13.989-06:00Arrange Your Furniture on an Angle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9-MWp0uw-To/TlUyctDoy4I/AAAAAAAAC60/bbpF8xOsvbQ/s1600/IMAG0055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9-MWp0uw-To/TlUyctDoy4I/AAAAAAAAC60/bbpF8xOsvbQ/s400/IMAG0055.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We gave this living room a little shake up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have divided the room up into different areas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back wall with the keyboard now feels like it has it's own space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two couches create a conversation area </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well as tv viewing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eA1VsxiUTGQ/TlU1NJWG6-I/AAAAAAAAC7M/CySa1Fozf6w/s1600/IMAG0048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eA1VsxiUTGQ/TlU1NJWG6-I/AAAAAAAAC7M/CySa1Fozf6w/s400/IMAG0048.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice how we added a lamp and some flowers on the table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a quick easy way to accessorize a tabletop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The red pillow in the chair is a nice way</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> to pull color around the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ds2n7nga3Q/TlU2ZGcUqoI/AAAAAAAAC7Y/GEfEYvhvVsM/s1600/IMAG0054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ds2n7nga3Q/TlU2ZGcUqoI/AAAAAAAAC7Y/GEfEYvhvVsM/s400/IMAG0054.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, we created a warm inviting place </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to visit, read a book or watch a movie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Try placing some of your furniture on an angle</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em> and see what you think. </em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-72210174180941119672011-08-12T13:10:00.001-06:002011-08-12T13:19:19.203-06:00Using an Inspiration Piece to Decorate a Living Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D1YPN5MEhO8/TkVwQagJCiI/AAAAAAAAC6E/XIR0vGR4VOQ/s1600/2011+April+16+174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D1YPN5MEhO8/TkVwQagJCiI/AAAAAAAAC6E/XIR0vGR4VOQ/s640/2011+April+16+174.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Living Room had a fantastic rug </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that we used for the inspiration in the room.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMaUPV58_LI/TkVwrYdW8MI/AAAAAAAAC6M/vom66AnffSA/s1600/2010+nov+10+232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMaUPV58_LI/TkVwrYdW8MI/AAAAAAAAC6M/vom66AnffSA/s400/2010+nov+10+232.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When using an inspiration piece it is good to pull out around 3 colors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We took some blues, rust and gold colors from the rug.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>(This was before the painting arrived.)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See how adding the blue really made the space feel so much more comfortable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gUJmE8OlBJg/TkVw8WqHLJI/AAAAAAAAC6Q/_xb8WX8I6Aw/s1600/2010+nov+10+084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gUJmE8OlBJg/TkVw8WqHLJI/AAAAAAAAC6Q/_xb8WX8I6Aw/s400/2010+nov+10+084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BEFORE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were some rust colored accessories on the mantle, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but it really needed something else.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0sPy4HOkR74/TkVygQIQmTI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/W3qCtlwC_Ew/s1600/2011+April+16+175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0sPy4HOkR74/TkVygQIQmTI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/W3qCtlwC_Ew/s400/2011+April+16+175.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See how the painting has similar colors to those in the rug.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bits of blue really pull it together nicely.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ofWqPpsztjI/TkVzTKxvrwI/AAAAAAAAC6k/IgOgAtTE90Q/s1600/2010+nov+10+203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ofWqPpsztjI/TkVzTKxvrwI/AAAAAAAAC6k/IgOgAtTE90Q/s400/2010+nov+10+203.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see some of the room is done, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the buffet in the back on the left was not yet completed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p83S6XdTg6M/TkVzq9Fl1MI/AAAAAAAAC6o/abeN6UC484g/s1600/2011+April+16+178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p83S6XdTg6M/TkVzq9Fl1MI/AAAAAAAAC6o/abeN6UC484g/s400/2011+April+16+178.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is how we tied it in to the rest of the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--PmfZG4wc_k/TkVy4woc8oI/AAAAAAAAC6c/-yuacq67NBo/s1600/2011+April+16+159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--PmfZG4wc_k/TkVy4woc8oI/AAAAAAAAC6c/-yuacq67NBo/s400/2011+April+16+159.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See how we added a touch of blue, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a lamp and some natural balls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-duUUKHQRmNA/TkVz6clkRxI/AAAAAAAAC6s/JqtQu7d19Yk/s1600/2011+April+16+181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-duUUKHQRmNA/TkVz6clkRxI/AAAAAAAAC6s/JqtQu7d19Yk/s400/2011+April+16+181.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is so much more inviting now!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6D7yK06tBCI/TkV0DxqRrZI/AAAAAAAAC6w/wBjfsV3Xfr4/s1600/2011+April+16+176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6D7yK06tBCI/TkV0DxqRrZI/AAAAAAAAC6w/wBjfsV3Xfr4/s400/2011+April+16+176.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using pillows is a great way to tie in the color and pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See how one pillow is the same pattern as the chairs and the other has rust, gold and blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It really creates a pulled together feel in the entire room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-74353002461828615552011-07-20T21:17:00.003-06:002011-07-20T21:24:48.447-06:00Decorating using the Right Scale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aYk4Fi6GQzY/TieQq8ZWFhI/AAAAAAAAC5g/5qMUYJZ3rgw/s1600/2011+April+16+182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aYk4Fi6GQzY/TieQq8ZWFhI/AAAAAAAAC5g/5qMUYJZ3rgw/s400/2011+April+16+182.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Here is a quick little before and after.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Just want you to see how simple it can be to fill a space</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">when using the right design principles.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uXfGi-FpBbo/TieQv8N2DpI/AAAAAAAAC5k/GKd6ulzutnI/s1600/2011+April+16+132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uXfGi-FpBbo/TieQv8N2DpI/AAAAAAAAC5k/GKd6ulzutnI/s400/2011+April+16+132.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><strong>BEFORE</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>The space above this buffet is quite tall and </strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>needs something in the right scale to make it feel complete.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CMfAik_tE8/TieRKabX9rI/AAAAAAAAC5o/QgoJyo2LAM8/s1600/2011+April+16+159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CMfAik_tE8/TieRKabX9rI/AAAAAAAAC5o/QgoJyo2LAM8/s400/2011+April+16+159.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><strong>AFTER</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">See how this is a simple solution. </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">The mirror is large enough to balance out </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">the piece of furniture </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">and is the right size for </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">the space on the wall.</span></strong></div><br />
<div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">By hanging it vertically it is taller as well as narrow enough</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;"> to come in about 6 inches on each side of the buffet.</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pc0CrcRN19c/TieRyb5c8cI/AAAAAAAAC5w/so_ROFzQB9A/s1600/2011+April+16+161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pc0CrcRN19c/TieRyb5c8cI/AAAAAAAAC5w/so_ROFzQB9A/s640/2011+April+16+161.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>When you look at the whole grouping, </strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>the height of the mirror, </strong></span><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>the lamp </strong></span><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>and the glass bowl </strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cly6nu2IaCA/TieSfddV4nI/AAAAAAAAC54/A41AS9_dJ7c/s1600/2011+April+16+178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cly6nu2IaCA/TieSfddV4nI/AAAAAAAAC54/A41AS9_dJ7c/s640/2011+April+16+178.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>Here is a little more of the room...</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong> I will show you the rest soon.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-19609081540028991462011-07-18T18:16:00.006-06:002011-07-18T22:29:12.359-06:00Look what a consult can do!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKZ51gglUhg/TiS7C6b2qYI/AAAAAAAAC44/S1iqJ0zY8sg/s1600/2011+may+034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKZ51gglUhg/TiS7C6b2qYI/AAAAAAAAC44/S1iqJ0zY8sg/s400/2011+may+034.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>This room makeover was done all by </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>the homeowner---herself!</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She hired me to come and do a consultation,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> we walked throughout the house and talked about </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what she could do to make the family room more inviting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After an hour and a half I left. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some months later she called and said I am DONE! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Come and take the after shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--71KCOuXx0Y/TiS7O0KDdMI/AAAAAAAAC48/idn7KM4taSE/s1600/2009+dec+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--71KCOuXx0Y/TiS7O0KDdMI/AAAAAAAAC48/idn7KM4taSE/s400/2009+dec+011.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the entry <strong><span style="font-size: large;">BEFORE</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The end table was just too short to fill the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKZ51gglUhg/TiS7C6b2qYI/AAAAAAAAC44/S1iqJ0zY8sg/s1600/2011+may+034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKZ51gglUhg/TiS7C6b2qYI/AAAAAAAAC44/S1iqJ0zY8sg/s400/2011+may+034.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">AFTER</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We found this dresser down in her storage room </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>(it was previously white).</em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This space needed something taller so that the scale would feel right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See how a coat of paint, a little larger mirror and a lamp</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> magically changed this space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wow! the paint on the wall made such a difference,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the molding and the door really stand out now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It also warms up everything---so much more inviting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wm5qB9eOSJs/TiS7VskhBII/AAAAAAAAC5A/kx50jBVUgUg/s1600/2009+dec+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wm5qB9eOSJs/TiS7VskhBII/AAAAAAAAC5A/kx50jBVUgUg/s400/2009+dec+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>BEFORE</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the mirror propped above the fireplace,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it was really not reflecting anything interesting,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> mostly just the ceiling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the mirror that is now in the entry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It adds light and movement to that space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I really like mirrors in the entryway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENk9tIepGF8/TiS7vmkfcVI/AAAAAAAAC5E/SZXuj2Wl2xg/s1600/2011+may+042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENk9tIepGF8/TiS7vmkfcVI/AAAAAAAAC5E/SZXuj2Wl2xg/s400/2011+may+042.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">AFTER</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She painted the wall a light beige and added the accent brown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The homeowner also added new furniture which </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">really does update the family room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice how we flanked the two sofas on either side of the fireplace. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This helps to create a nice focal point, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a great conversation area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BTvvoOpT5ik/TiS7zQvILYI/AAAAAAAAC5I/4dtxnaJpTTE/s1600/2009+dec+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BTvvoOpT5ik/TiS7zQvILYI/AAAAAAAAC5I/4dtxnaJpTTE/s400/2009+dec+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">BEFORE</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here she had a number of smaller items on the mantle </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well as hanging on the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sD6hqeU1oV4/TiS8Gx6I2tI/AAAAAAAAC5M/vI0Y6m1AIPk/s1600/2011+may+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sD6hqeU1oV4/TiS8Gx6I2tI/AAAAAAAAC5M/vI0Y6m1AIPk/s400/2011+may+038.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>AFTER</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at how much better it feels to take a collection of items</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and place them together in a group---the box shelves on the left </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the three framed photos on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IaEhcGeU4P8/TiS8KmoxqUI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/CbXHGYiq7QM/s1600/2011+may+057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IaEhcGeU4P8/TiS8KmoxqUI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/CbXHGYiq7QM/s400/2011+may+057.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fabric on the chair is repeated </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with a couple of toss pillows on the couch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GN8pqkQ2oOU/TiS8vdhroMI/AAAAAAAAC5U/mEHfJpYDSPs/s1600/2011+may+041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GN8pqkQ2oOU/TiS8vdhroMI/AAAAAAAAC5U/mEHfJpYDSPs/s400/2011+may+041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See the touches of red throughout the room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It gives a pop of life to the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wFK47f1j4S8/TiS9Um1ATyI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/YcWB88Y5lf4/s1600/2011+may+050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wFK47f1j4S8/TiS9Um1ATyI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/YcWB88Y5lf4/s400/2011+may+050.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nice simple focal point.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EUGcfuEsCUI/TiS9YMu3-bI/AAAAAAAAC5c/meZI1G6Q9eQ/s1600/2011+may+040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EUGcfuEsCUI/TiS9YMu3-bI/AAAAAAAAC5c/meZI1G6Q9eQ/s400/2011+may+040.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is always important to have items in the room that you love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The painting was important to her,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> as well as the quilted wall hanging that her mother made </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">specifically for the new colors in the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This makes the room yours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><strong>Okay, I want to sit by the fire and read a book here!</strong></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>So... see what a great transformation was made. </strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>This homeowner just needed a little direction,</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
<strong></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>She knew what she liked but was </strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>not quite sure how to get it.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
<strong></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>I came in and gave her a few ideas and </strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>suggestions, </strong></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>but she did all the work!</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br />
<strong></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>I am so happy to help any of you . . .</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>This also makes a great gift.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>My consulting rate is </strong></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>$50.00 an hour.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><em></em>ImagineCozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373075939031527036.post-55134986537593834652011-07-04T17:00:00.002-06:002011-07-04T17:11:34.166-06:00A Glimpse at the Parade of Homes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6o6cK783_B4/ThI98RZQIyI/AAAAAAAAC4M/ZF-yICJchDg/s1600/2011+June+402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6o6cK783_B4/ThI98RZQIyI/AAAAAAAAC4M/ZF-yICJchDg/s400/2011+June+402.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to post a few more observations that I had </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">while touring through the Utah Valley Parade of Homes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many of the rooms in different homes had </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> white trimwork up the walls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I think it gives the space a fresh and clean updated feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like this headboard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and the pillows with a touch of blue and green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBY29nfLMVw/ThI-Dl8kfRI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/jHTSrmtfcmo/s1600/2011+June+368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBY29nfLMVw/ThI-Dl8kfRI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/jHTSrmtfcmo/s640/2011+June+368.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is more white finishwork on </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the walls of this bedroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odnvuy6HgBE/ThI-OERD9zI/AAAAAAAAC4U/J_GSXFFyAOs/s1600/2011+June+379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odnvuy6HgBE/ThI-OERD9zI/AAAAAAAAC4U/J_GSXFFyAOs/s640/2011+June+379.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the white trim in the ceiling, with the tan color paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks so great with the stone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pMEmKjQs5Pw/ThI-Uz49xgI/AAAAAAAAC4Y/YxfMnPsdPb8/s1600/2011+June+392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pMEmKjQs5Pw/ThI-Uz49xgI/AAAAAAAAC4Y/YxfMnPsdPb8/s400/2011+June+392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this style of house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c6FJRMUH1DM/ThI-ZFR9irI/AAAAAAAAC4c/cYitso4iwmw/s1600/2011+June+395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c6FJRMUH1DM/ThI-ZFR9irI/AAAAAAAAC4c/cYitso4iwmw/s640/2011+June+395.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at the white trim going up the stairs ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and the railing finish work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Very refreshing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love the white with the chocolate brown rail.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tJwn55xSoZo/ThI-dyCzAjI/AAAAAAAAC4g/QVovD8_P-4c/s1600/2011+June+396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tJwn55xSoZo/ThI-dyCzAjI/AAAAAAAAC4g/QVovD8_P-4c/s640/2011+June+396.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice how the cabinet and the artwork</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> make a very nice grouping. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also love the lamp lighting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z1AlkH3LDvo/ThI-l_lm65I/AAAAAAAAC4k/A4oXExPcMYA/s1600/2011+June+400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z1AlkH3LDvo/ThI-l_lm65I/AAAAAAAAC4k/A4oXExPcMYA/s640/2011+June+400.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In this laundry room notice how the fabric</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> in the curtain ties in with the pillows on the chair. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't this such a lovely space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The peach color on the wall would not have</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> been my first choice, but look how great it all ties together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chandelair finishes off the room perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvlM2J0kymk/ThI-tI2XM7I/AAAAAAAAC4o/PyGWjlrHUR8/s1600/2011+June+401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvlM2J0kymk/ThI-tI2XM7I/AAAAAAAAC4o/PyGWjlrHUR8/s400/2011+June+401.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still love this style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc0OlQ-y7sc/ThI-6k7tpMI/AAAAAAAAC4s/kWJJgswwYEg/s1600/2011+June+405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc0OlQ-y7sc/ThI-6k7tpMI/AAAAAAAAC4s/kWJJgswwYEg/s400/2011+June+405.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the inside of the previous house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L0VJ9iAIElY/ThI--x2OHMI/AAAAAAAAC4w/aK9he3A8ArE/s1600/2011+June+372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L0VJ9iAIElY/ThI--x2OHMI/AAAAAAAAC4w/aK9he3A8ArE/s640/2011+June+372.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This boy's room was fun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Notice the wood finish on the blue wall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It makes for a nice texture,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and of course the mural is great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S5l1xfr1EzY/ThI_DeWlS5I/AAAAAAAAC40/YS7VA9Lj8hM/s1600/2011+June+373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S5l1xfr1EzY/ThI_DeWlS5I/AAAAAAAAC40/YS7VA9Lj8hM/s640/2011+June+373.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now this is a unique boy's room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My son who is 11 loved the room </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">except for the metal on the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wood on the ceiling, the quilts and the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> red accessories cozy up the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is always fun to see the new trends and get some inspiration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Even if we only take a small idea here or there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Hope you are all having a great 4th of July!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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