A couple weeks ago we finished up a wonderful family room for a couple that are now empty nesters!

They wanted a bright, cheery space with a modern twist.

The rug was my inspiration and we went from there! One of the chairs was a chair that the client had and the other was one I purchased that we redesigned and reupholstered. I love to repurpose furniture and this one has a swivel for easy TV watching! My husband tells me that I have a love affair with old chairs. I admitted that he was right! I LOVE chairs!

Can you believe that this was the chair BEFORE?

AFTER

Crazy transformation, right?

Guess who got the other chair?

ME!!!!!

BEFORE AFTER

The client purchased the new leather couch and we added everything else in the room. I love the glass top coffee table and the open geometric design. With a rug this beautiful, it is crazy to cover it up with a heavy coffee table.

Velvet pillow that I found while in Atlanta about 5 months ago, just for this project!

Before this chair was slipcovered it had huge rounded arms. It was dated but still good quality . The client loved how comfortable it was so we totally transformed it into a modern, comfory chair. It is so fab! Not dated anymore!

The client had the artwork and mantel accessories, we just moved them in from another room. Added lamps and side tables to finish it off!

The newly stained hardwoods look amazing too!

Details, details!

We added this custom artwork to the adjoining kitchen nook. I took all the fabrics we were working with to an artist and we got creative with what I wanted this grouping to look like. Mary Howe with Design Inspirations is so talented and these add so much color to the space and marry the two rooms.

I'm in love with their new chandelier aren't you?

Happy weekend! I'm ready for some down time and plan to sit by the pool a bit with the family!

I recently came across the greatest App called "Waterlogue."

It allows you to upload your photos and transfer them into sketches, watercolor photo's, etc.

What I found interesting is that the watercolors show the lines that I see in my brain before I even start working on the job. Waterlogue

It emphasizes the, shapes, colors, textures and detail that I think of while processing my thoughts as to how the room should all come together.

For instance, in the above photo you can see how the staircase work beautifully with the floor, paintings and coffee table. The horse head on the coffee table works beautifully with the pillows, etc. My trained eye is what makes a room look pulled together with ALL the elements use. It's not just about shopping for items, it's about selecting just the right items for each room.

I love how you can see the shapes incorporated in the design in each watercolor.

Anyone can purchase furniture, accessories, artwork, unique architectural pieces and rugs.

However, pulling it all together is where a trained eye comes in. Lots and lots of experience with the layering of objects and furniture.

We Designers make it all come together and use unique items you wouldn't have thought of.

Often times I'm working with a client and they can't see how it is all going to come together. I can literally see this sketch in my head and know it will all work together when finished. The details truly are what make the client LOVE the end result in the end.

I've been thinking about how I can re-decorate my office lately and this Waterlogue App inspired me.

I'm going to have all these "new watercolor" photos enlarged, matted and framed. I am then going to create a gallery wall of them all.

They are all jobs I have completed and I love the idea of them hanging in my office. As you go through this post, take a look at the detail and you will notice all the elements I'm talking about. Each room is scaled perfectly, has a variety of shapes, texture and all the colors are married together somehow.

Have fun as you look through each one. See if your eye can connect the dots.