A Mini Makeover

One of the  design services I provide through Marsha B Interiors is what I call a mini makeover or "It's all in the Details". Sometimes a home is in need of just a little tweaking. You may already have pieces that you love and have no intentions of getting rid of, but the space just needs a little this and a little that. After figuring out your budget for the space, It is always a good idea to assess what you have, what you want to keep, envision what you want it to look like and how the space will function.  In this particular space my client's kitchen/keeping room was in need of just that . Her home already had good bones, but just needed some tweaking.  This is the before:
Don't you love the white planking.
 The must stays were the terra-cotta colored walls,the new leather sofas they had just purchased, the chandelier and the cocktail table. While the rug being used was too small, there was a rug in the breakfast area that could replace it and then we would purchase a sisal one for the breakfast area. So here's then plan; Some refreshing of the accessories, add new lighting, pillows, etc. as well as custom made window treatments and seat cushions for the window seats. In the breakfast area we'd add some art work for the walls and a sisal rug.
And here's the After:
The square boxwood wreath on the door welcomes you to the outdoor areas that you actually saw in an earlier post here. So we dressed the windows and added custom window seat cushions.Here's a look at the seat cushions:
Hate I didn't take a close up. The fabric is really nice and textural.
close up of window treatments
I know I've mentioned this in other post , but I am still awaiting this gold lamp (Argh)!
that will actually replace the lamp on the left. I will be sure to revisit this space once the lamp arrives.
Here is a peek at a look into the kitchen part of this room . 
 The roosters will be removed and replaced with with just the right accessory.(oops forgot to remove that greenery)

Nothing like fresh flowers
A look from the hall back into kitchen.
I know, I know ! I need to either one; take a photography class, or two; find a professional photographer. Know anyone? hope you've enjoyed. 
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Hanging Pictures

I was browsing my favorite sight (Pinterest) and came across this graphic on hanging art above a sofa. I for one like to float my furniture, But thought this might be helpful whether it was over a sofa or not. While there's a couple I don't agree with, It's always nice to find something new. hope this diagram gives you inspiration.
via Pinterest/ interiorpl.com
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A Thing for Mirrors

Mirrors are one of  the best home accessories  as far as I'm concerned. There are so many uses for them. With a little creativeness they can be used as trays, hung on the wall, placed in bookcases, used outdoors to reflect beautiful mother nature, used to visually expand a space, etc... I could go on and on, but instead I will show you a few that have caught my eye.






        All mirrors can be found here.
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Model Home Tour

You can always tell when real estate is picking up by the model homes opening and new home construction. Well I just happened to see a sign for a new model home the other day and figured I'd stop in. So here's a Looky Loo. Enjoy!
dining room area
 This is what was across from the dining room. I did like how they had done the shelving.
 I love a nice kitchen

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A  quick peak outdoors
 great room

Although the master and kids rooms are on the second floor, there was a cute guest room with bathroom on the main floor.

Upstair bedroom and baths



 Wall mounted fireplace and soaker tub in master bath
 This was just one of two closets in the master. Like that there is room for a large ottoman or island or two dressers back to back.
 Kids gaming room, study room...


 liked this chair
 another view of same room

 One of the bedrooms was made into a craft room



 Girls bedroom






 Boys Bedroom



 Thought this was a nice touch to the stairs


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