I didn't have a chance to show these to you yet...(An 80's Kitchen--BEFORE & AFTER PT 2!)

Last week, I shared the results of a fabulous kitchen renovation we recently completed--so fun!

And THIS WEEK, I cannot wait to share the adjacent family room space that now is a part of the newly redesigned kitchen!

This is how the space looked before renovation:

And the same angle now...

The space seemed pretty dark before, and was closed off from the kitchen, making both spaces seem smaller...

But now, with the dividing wall gone, light and space is shared, nice loooonggg sight lines are created, and both rooms feel so much lighter and more spacious. :)

We removed the wet bar you see at the bottom right below...

which allowed for a more updated look with open shelves (a perfect toy storage area for their little ones!).

We found a loveseat and ottoman to compliment the chairs and sofa they already had, creating a nice seating area and lounge for TV watching...

and finished the space with bright, colorful accents to give a pop to the neutral colors of the walls and upholstered pieces. The accessories, which have a modern and eclectic feel, blend the traditional items, such as their beautiful rug, with more contemporary pieces like the original art that they love. 

It is wonderful to see how much the spaces have changed, and know that my clients will enjoy spending time together here as a family, throughout the seasons, for many years to come! :)

Mid Century Addition

Erin gives a tour of an addition she designed for a noteworthy mid century home, using universal design principles. 💕

An 80's Kitchen? Yep. (BEFORE & AFTER)

There is nothing I love more than a good BEFORE shot...

This one is from my client's house when it was on the market back in 2016-- just before they bought it, and a few months before we started the whole house renovation that would make it feel like their home:

Here is what it looks like now, after rethinking the space, opening it up to the adjacent family room & dining room, and reconfiguring the kitchen layout so it works SO much better for modern family living: 

As you can tell from this shot, this makes me pretty happy... (I do LOVE what I do!!)

Lots to be happy about in here! A new LARGE island perfect for food prep and entertaining, 

Gorgeous new cabinets, lighting, appliances, countertops, tile work...

And a beautiful new eating area, allowing for cozy family dinners.

At this end of the kitchen, the room felt like a dead end before, and the overall flow of the downstairs was choppy. To fix this we created a new doorway to the dining room--so now there is more of a feeling of openness, flow & connection between the all of the spaces on the first floor.

Take a look at the BEFORE shot here: 

And heereeee is the new--although you can't see around the corner in this shot, the doorway is right where that arrow is! :)

CAN'T WAIT!! NEXT WEEK I will show you the photos of the family room space... :)

You are not alone if you have a room like this...

Erin discusses how to tell if you have a room that is "expired," and the simple steps to take to fix it if you do.

YAY! A fun BEFORE & AFTER!

A home office is an important place indeed.

It is especially important that this space is peaceful, supportive and nurturing--

but so often our home offices are ANYTHING BUT... 

A lot of furniture--pieces big and small-- squeezed in with a lot of piles of paper, electrical cords going every which way...things that have found their way from other rooms in the house....

This space was one of the final rooms left to be redesigned in my client's home--(we have prepped every other space so that they can place their house on the market in the coming months) and I couldn't wait to roll up my sleeves, move some furniture, and add just the right touches! :)

Come on in and take a look at how it looks now!

New furniture placement, paint, & area rug paired with new accessories and artwork--it looks like a different space all together...

We grouped my client's favorite art--golf & baseball treasures--on the wall directly across from the desk so they can be seen while working each day. The doggie crate (a very functional and important piece in the room) is tucked neatly away just inside the door so it is no longer the first thing you see from the entry.

The final touches were new window treatments to soften the space, and a stylish clock to hang over the desk...

I LOVE these kind of projects. It is such a joy to see a space that was a bit down on its luck come together in such a lovely way.  I was so touched when my client texted me later that evening and said: "The transformation of the office should be in a magazine..."

Just makes my heart sing... :)