The 1970's Got Its' Paneling Back!

Progress...bye bye 1970s!

Ripping out the paneling took just a couple of days...

Drywall, taping, mudding, and sanding took another week...

It's looking more and more like 2015!

Stay tuned for the renovation REveal!

Goodbye 1970s!

The 1970s called and wanted their paneling back!

This basement was a huge selling feature in the purchase of this house...with great open space, large windows flooding the room with natural light, and a working wood burning fireplace!

Stay tuned for the REdo...an easy renovation that transformed this dated basement into a warm, functional, and updated family room!

Closet REdo REveal

By far this was the easiest and fastest REorganization/REdo project I have ever done with a client!

It took 30 minutes to take everything out of the closet and put it back where it belonged...basement storage area, under the sink, the hallway, and in the trash.

My client spent under $15 at Target buying new MATCHING velvet hangers...she is in love with them now...jackets and coats stay where they belong instead of falling on the floor.

She REused plastic storage bins that she already had to contain the mess of "must haves" such as extra sunscreen, tools, wipes, and technology cords.

She REused the wall hook bar that was stuffed and lost inside the closet on a shelf to hang her broom, dustpan, and mop that she uses on a daily basis.

She painted the shelves to give the closet the finished look it deserves...little details matter.

Most importantly, she feels organized and not stressed when she opens this closet multiple times a day.

Before:

Overwhelming
Cluttered
Overstuffed
Insane
Unfinished
Overpowering
Ridiculous
Messy
Tangled
Lost Child






After:

Neat
Tidy
Amazing
Relaxing
Finished
Organized
Cohesive
Easy
No Child

SOS...I need serious help!

I need serious help.

That was a text I received from a friend/client late in July. 

I was in a panic for just a second before I got this photo...

I laughed out loud.

Serious help?  

Yes.

Emergency?

No.

I told her not to panic (like she had just made me feel for a brief minute), and that we could fix this "serious" problem when school started.

Until then, I told her to close the door...but first pull her child out of the closet.

School started yesterday for her kids, so I was there to help.

Stay tuned for the closet REorganization REveal...it was quick and easy!

Powder Room Redo

So originally the powder room was not on the list of REdoing for this client, but I just couldn't help myself.  It needed a little zshuzshing in a bad way...and I knew I could do it on the cheap.

Before...

The only art in the in the small space was fairly outdated...and held no special meaning to the clients. 

So I picked up just a few things for the the powder room when I was shopping for the living room...

$24.99

$8.99 for each

Instant update for under $45!

 

I collected this mirror, star and gold letter S from my client's house and grouped them together on the wall across from the toilet.  Instant impact with interest!

All the art ties itself together and compliments each other well.

Again, a little zshuzshing goes a LOONNNNGGGG way!

Living Room REdo REveal

I have to say that this living room project was extra fun because I was lucky enough to have help from one of my best girlfriends.  Her real name is Billi Jo, but I call her Billi Zshuzsh...perfectly describing her sparkly personality! 

REcreating this living room was incredibly enjoyable thanks to my partner in zshuzshing!  Hope you enjoy the photos as much as we did creating them...

Before:


During:

After:

Before:

My client liked the rug and couch/love seat that was on the PINTEREST page I created for her...



...as well as the curtains I pinned.

The curtains were 15% off with another 20% off with my designer discount. I purchased the all the hardware from Bed, Bath, and Beyond on sale and with another 20% off coupon. (Remember, it's always the HUSTLE for me!)

After:

New:
couch and love seat, rug, linen curtains, curtain rods/hardware, pillows, console table, lamps...still need to purchased a large, round mirror for above the console.

REpurposed:
ottoman, side tables, art, photos, candle, floral

Mantel before:

Mantel after:

Added "S" and two silver lanterns with candles

Bookshelves before:

Left side:

Right side: 

Bookshelves after:

Added everything except books, candle sticks, bowls of decorative balls, letter S, and nesting doll

Up next?  

Powder Room REveal! 

Family Room and Powder Room REdo

Recently I had a client contact me to help her finish her newly constructed built in bookshelves in her family room.  She told me she did not have the time or the expertise to do this...she just did not have the "decorating gene"--something I have heard time and again from clients.  I happily agreed, but needed to see her space and style first.  When I arrived at our meeting, I was eagerly greeted with a long wish list...much more than just adding some finishing touches to her bookshelves.  She wanted a whole new feel to her space...it needed to be updated.  She also added her powder room to the list...it needed some personality.  Below are the before photos:

Family Room

Powder Room

Later that week, I sent my client a private board on Pinterest with some ideas of how to update her space.  She liked some and and eliminated others. Pinterest is a great way to share ideas and get a feel for what people like...and it's so easy.

After discussing a budget, I got busy shopping for her.  I sent her a handful of photos via texting as I was shopping to get a yay or nay from her on some items.  However, I did not do this with everything because I knew it would overwhelm her.  Here are a few shots I sent to her...and she made it super easy for me by responding quickly about what she did or did not like.

Rug and couch fabric were a yay...

Surprised her with this art...

This was a yay...

This was a nay... 

Yay...

It all fit...

Victory!

Stay tuned for the living room and powder room REveal!