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| BEFORE: Okay, it's a new house and it's pretty nice, right? Well ... what would a little color do? |
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| AFTER: Or what would a lot of color do? Plus, some incredible new furniture and accessories with custom window treatments. |
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| BEFORE: Hmm. It's a nice house. Terrific wood floors. But the furniture doesn't do it justice. Even the fireplace is sort of blah. Let's see what we can do. |
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| AFTER: Custom tiles hand placed make the fireplace a work of art. The white paint next to our bright walls make a real statement. And notice, you don't have to paint the whole room just one color. The TV is out of the way. And the new furniture makes this a great place for the whole family to share. |
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| BEFORE: Remember the too-neutral colors? And the furniture is all pushed to the sides of the room. |
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| AFTER: A little paint goes a long way! The room is now intimate and warm. Check out the amazing ceiling fan. |
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| BEFORE: The dining room is a main gathering space for this growing family, but it's a bit blah. |
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| AFTER: This is the new home office! It's on the first floor within easy access of the kitchen and living room. |
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| BEFORE: The kitchen is new, but the look is already dated. We can do better ... and we will! |
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| AFTER: How about refinishing the cabinets and putting on new pulls? The granite countertops look like artwork. Stainless steel appliances put a modern twist on the space. |
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| BEFORE: It looks like a country kitchen. Not really the right fit for the personality of this family. Plus, we have a better idea for this little nook. |
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| AFTER: And here it is! Remember the tile from the fireplace surround in the living room? We carried that idea into the kitchen. The sleek new stove and hood turn this into a kitchen any chef would enjoy. |
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| BEFORE: Your average kitchen in a new home. |
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| AFTER: A showplace! The island has hidden storage and provides food prep space. Notice again that all the walls don't have to have the same color paint. With all that color and light the darker cabinets really pop. We updated the dining table to fit the new design. |
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| AFTER: A built-in spice rack is hidden behind this door. Genius! |
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| BEFORE: The first powder room. Sadly, it's the color of talcum powder! Let's change that. |
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| AFTER: Much better! See how the sink stands out now? Check out the new faucet! Our inspiration for the paint came from the pillow you see on the toilet. And the painter had a blast designing the stripes on the wall. All the little details pay off big! |
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| AFTER: A little greenery brings energy into this small room. |
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| BEFORE: The staircase is the first thing you see when you come in the front door. Not much to look at, is it? |
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| AFTER: What have we learned? Paint is your friend! Custom carpet inserts run up the middle of the stairs. And greens complete the look. |
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| BEFORE: The entry way says, "Hi. this is a really nice house ... if you like white walls." But, presto, change-o! |
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| AFTER: Color! Color! Color! And a new chandelier give this entryway the drama it deserves. |
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| BEFORE: The master suite is spacious. But it doesn't exactly give the feeling of a warm haven at the end of the day. |
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| AFTER: Now, that's a setting for romance! See how painting the ceiling created a sense of intimacy? It's a bold move, but very effective. The comfortable reading chair takes advantage of natural light coming from the windows. Look how this new sleigh bed becomes a focal point in the room. And notice the door nob. These little details make all the difference. |
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| BEFORE: Beige was the color theme. |
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| AFTER: Simplicity, warmth and style. This is a place for cuddling, talking and ... um, sleeping. |
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| BEFORE: If you must have a television in the bedroom, okay. But is there a better way to incorporate it? |
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| AFTER: The judicious use of color on the ceiling and this wall adds pizzazz. The television is now a flat screen model. |
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| BEFORE: The master bath should be an oasis. All we have here is the color of sand. The homeowners deserve more. |
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| AFTER: Amazing! A bath that an sultan would love! The bold use of color gives the space personality and warmth. See how the color theme is cohesive throughout the house without being predictable? This is why it pays to engage a designer. Most people can't pick paint colors for one room, let alone create a cohesive look for the entire house. |
