Don't think this piece has any life left? Think again.

Sanding, new hinges, a fresh coat of paint (s) and some love will do wonders.

  This unique farmers hutch will add a much needed injection of history into a new kitchen renovation with a Summer 2016 delivery date. Don't forget to mix pieces that show age with newer items to maintain a level of lived in sophistication. 

Storage for root vegetables, dog food, and oversized plate wear are great options for the oversized piece with a hinge top lid. Also perfect for scooping flower or other baking goods. The revived hutch will have a full tile wall back drop with floating shelving above. It will be surrounded on both sides by kitchen cabinetry. 

A Global Inspired Dining Room

A new crystal chandelier, books and collections 
of a world traveler led to an eclectic dining room makeover.

If you grew up in an american home built in the first half of the 20th century chances are you've seen this gem of a patriotic wall covering. I recall my childhood friend's mom cursing while removing this wall covering for days from their upstairs bathroom.

Luckily, for this renovation we were able to just take down the walls. I'm all for patriotism but this eagle needed to be laid to rest.  It was a heartfelt renovation because after years of painting and rearranging this house against the owner's wishes, this time I was asked to help. After doing her own kitchen fluff and buff, with snide remarks of "you do know what I do for a living, right?" my mom finally succumb. She handed over her dining room to my crew while she climbed Machu Picchu and hung out in the jungle, true story. 

Typical upgrades for a home of this time period were needed.
Insulation, windows, floor leveling & refinishing, 

One of my main concerns was taking the smile out of the overloaded bookshelf and paring down the collection of books and decorative items to make space for the eye to move around the room. Adding crown molding and creating a soffit and adding crown molding to the book case make it look like it's always been there.

Without molding it looks like the afterthought

Can you see the smile now?

This crystal chandelier was a steel and it's the now sets a beautiful glow across the room. Casting a warm elegance over the antiques and items from the wanderers' travels. 

We intentionally left the trim work it's natural color to compliment and balance with the differing wood tones of the furniture. A custom stain in of ebony & honey lay the groundwork for a collection of oriental rugs. If your floors look the before pictures here - you're in for some back breaking labor to get the poly of the floor. Rent a machine and get extra sand paper. Then get more sand paper & a palm sander. Be sure to treat the wood before finishing. It will be beyond thirsty. 

Be sure to treat the wood before finishing with poly. It will be beyond thirsty. 

A table setting of books, china and glassware made a welcome home gift. 

We intentionally left the trim work it's natural color to
compliment and balance with the differing wood tones of the furniture. 

Dressing the walls and tying in the details including wall color, 

furniture, accessorizing and tricking the eye for the uneven house to come. 

Check back monthly to see how more is more in the world of electric and boho chic styling. 

Have you used FLOR?

Stickers, Check.

Carpet tile, Check.

Utility knife, Check.

This installation took a day. The most difficult part was keeping Luna off my lap while trying to lay the tiles down.  FLOR has a great array of styles and colors for all room types. Price hurts a little bit but not having to pay for a professional installations out ways any buyer's guilt over the initial cost. 

Like most things in my life, I did it in heels. No quarter turn allowed - a monolithic pattern is prefered to create a linear effect on the floor to enlarge the space and detract from a lower ceiling height. 

For this installation we used SUITE YOURSELF, in storm.  Easiest possible installation alive. Go.