Today's Modern Window Treatments

Today's Modern Window Treatment are much lighter then they have been in the past. Nowadays, people want to let the light in and see the view. Gone are the days with heavy drapery! Thank goodness. I prefer this modern look, an unobstructed view to the outside!!  That being said, there are so many window treatments to choose from.

Panel System - for sliding doors

Silhouette Blinds- Vertical

Curtains - great alternative for sliding doors, since they can be inexpensive.

Roman Shades -Flat

Roman Shade - Relaxed

Roman Shade - Cascading

Roman Shade - Tulip

Woven wood Blinds - White

Woven Wood Blinds - Natural

Silhouette Blinds - Horizontal  

Honeycomb

Plantation Shutters

Roller Shades

Box-Pleat Cornice

Padded Cornice

 Wooden Cornice

Custom made Cornice - Can be made to any shape and size!

Pinched Pleats with Rings- Makes the curtains easier to slide.

Traditional Pinched Pleats.

Grommets

Rod Pocket Curtains - more difficult for curtains to slide.

Rod Pockets with Rings

So many different styles, fabrics, finishings to choose from. They can add interest, color and texture, to a room. Curtains are an important element to the overall design of the space, so choose wisely!!

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Kitchen, Mix and Match Materials for a Global Chic look!

Kitchen these days are all about mixing different materials, styles and colors. Global chic is all the rage these days!! You can achieve this look, in many different ways.

Different Colors

Different Countertops

Different Cabinets

Different Metal Finishes

Different Styles: Contemporary/Rustic

Most of these kitchens tend to be white. White being a neutral color, helps unify the kitchen. Even the different colored kitchen, uses white countertops to pull the look together. Adding dark wood to your kitchen, will create a more contrast look. Don't be afraid to mix and match your materials!! The key here is to combine materials that you love and that feels right for your kitchen.

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The beauty of table lamps!

The beauty of table lamps, they can add so much interest to a room. When an over head lighting is too bright, table lamps can provide just the right amount of light. Many people don't factor in table lamps. They don't realize what a design impact table lamps can bring to the space. Imagine adding any one of these lamps to your space. What story would unfold?

This lamp would be great for a Child's room.

You can use this lamp for a Romantic bedroom or Contemporary living room.

Can you see this one in a Billiard's room? It would definitely be a conversation piece!!

This piece would work will in an Industrial design room

Whimsical comes to mind. A child's playroom, perhaps.

This table lamp would add a pop of color in any room.

Traditional. Great for an office or living room or even bedroom.

OK, use your imagination on THIS one. What room would you put this one in? I guarantee this will definitely start a conversation!!

As you can see by these pictures, table lamps can add interest to your space. Not only are they important for task lighting, I believe they have a huge impact in the design. Imagine using the Traditional lamp in an Industrial design room? You can see how the lamp would impact that space. The next time you start your new project, remember table lamps have an important part in the design process. 

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Rust-oleum Kitchen Cabinet Transformation

Rust-oleum Cabinet Transformation is one of the best ideas out there for updating your kitchen. My clients are always looking for ways to update their kitchen. This is the product I recommend most of the time. It's inexpensive and you can do it yourself! I have personally used this product and was very pleased with the outcome.

Comes in a Light Kit  and a Dark Kit. Both have many colors to choose from.

This is a picture of my cabinet doors before I painted them. As you can see, they had oxidize and turned a yellowish color. Yuk! Not happy with that.

I took down the doors, but left everything inside the cabinet. That made it very easy!!

I taped all around the cabinets. The first step was to clean them. The kit has everything you need. You must wait a few hours before you can start to paint. It took two paint coats, and I finished with a glaze coat, which is optional. The glaze coat gives it a more antique look. Not really noticeable with the dark color.

It took about 3 days to finish the project, but the transformation was worth it!! I love the way it turned out and it has held up nicely!!

Contemporary Rustic Kitchen Cabinets

Contemporary rustic kitchen cabinets are coming in strong. I'm starting to see a lot of this. Mixing old with contemporary is a very hot trend these day, especially in the kitchen. This is one trend that I have fallen in love with. Mixing the look of traditional, contemporary, rustic, all in one kitchen.

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Julanda Kruse

Griege Design

Mark Hickman Homes

I love the look and feel that you get from mixing many design elements together. I know I said this before, but I'll say it again, "What's old, is new again!"

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