We recently got some after photos from a client of their (almost) completely nursery. We created a SPACESplan for them so they would have a plan they could implement on their own time & as their budget allowed. They have a love of everything Mid-Century Modern, so we of course had to showcase that in […]
Storage solutions for small spaces
I’m always looking for unique storage and organizing solutions. Here are a few cool tricks I found recently:
Mid-Century style (Mad Men anyone?!?) is alive and well in Phoenix!
When most people think of Southwest style, “rustic” immediately comes to mind. But, here in the Phoenix valley, we boast a variety of unique styles. One of our favorites is the clean, classic styling of Mid-Century Modern. Here are some great local resources if you love this style too: Phoenix Metro Retro is located near […]
Tween/Teen rooms
We recently had 2 clients in the same week request re-do’s of their teen boy’s rooms. For one client, we needed to maximize a very small space, and for the other we needed to bring in a sophisticated baseball theme. Can you say fun?!? Here are some finds that we completely flipped over: This […]
Small bathroom woes?
In one of our recent remodels, we were faced with the challenge of creating visual “space” in a very long and narrow Master bathroom. I feel we succeeded 🙂 Here are some of the tricks we used to expand the horizons of this cramped and dated space: The first thing we did was remove the […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Design…Lofty Spaces
DO Use double-duty furniture. A small chest or dresser can serve as both a nightstand and can store extra bedding. DON’T Overcrowd your small space. Less is more when it comes to accessories! DO Make use of your vertical space. Wall mounted shelving can provide excellent storage for books, while still freeing up valuable floor […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Design…Small Spaces
DO Find furniture pieces that do “double duty”. Check out places like Ikea that cater to smaller spaces. Use a storage ottoman as your coffee table. A bookshelf makes a great room divider and adds tons of storage space. DON’T Think you need to use only light colors. We’ve all heard that dark colors can […]
Finds under $50…Small Patio – Big Style!
Here are some great finds to spruce up even the smallest patio! Line the ceiling of the patio with various paper lanterns in different shapes, sizes and colors for a fun, festive and inexpensive lighting solution: Here are some great dining chairs from Ikea with tons of style – for only $49.99 each: Spread these […]
Need a magician instead of an Interior Designer?
Do you need to squeeze 3500 square feet of stuff into 1200 square feet? Downsizing can be extremely emotional, especially if it’s not completely by choice. These days, it seems many of us are forced to decide what is important now versus what was important a few years ago. And the size of your home […]