Before & After "Old World" Kitchen Makeover

 
 
Just finished a kitchen and I have to say, they were one of the best clients I've worked with.  They were enthusiastic, excited and so incredibly pleasant.  I created a design plan for them based on some pictures they showed me of kitchens they loved and we took it from there.
 
BEFORE......drum roll please.....
 
 
The kitchen was in terrible need of an overhaul don't you think?
 
AFTER
We lightened it up and made it happy.
 
AFTER
 
 
 
Installed tumbled stone tile all the way around the window and it makes a statement!
 
 
New floors and granite!
 
BEFORE
 
 
Good bye ceiling popcorn!
 
AFTER
 
Took out fluorescent lighting and added recessed lighting and a chandelier.  Added a coordinating light fixture above the sink.
 
 
 
I especially like the sconces we added to each end cabinet.  She really wanted some bling!
All the lighting was installed with dimmers so you can create the ambiance you want.
 
 
Every kitchen needs a little accessorizing if a decorator is involved.  Love jewel tones in a kitchen, especially with this beautiful granite.
New black, deep sink and new faucet and soap dispenser is a must.
 
 
We expanded the island, added a slide out drawer for the garbage can and attached some detailed columns to the island.  A little distressing and it's just like the client wanted it!
 
 
Cabinet hardware always  makes the kitchen come together!
 
 
We curved the island to make it a little bigger.  The ceiling medallion added some old world charm which is what the homeowner really wanted.
 
We added molding to the top of the cabinets too so now they go all the way to the ceiling, making them more to scale for this kitchen.
 
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Of course every kitchen needs to have a lazy Susan on their island.  Made by special request!
 
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AFTER
 
Installed double ovens just in time for the holiday season.
 
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Added the microwave above the new stove top.
 
Under counter lighting is a must if you have gorgeous granite!
It's time for this couple to celebrate with a party!
 
I created these knobs for their little desk area!  Had to have a "Ruthie" touch somewhere!
 
 
There kitchen chairs will be reupholstered in this fun fabric (the client is taking on this project)
Don't you love the way the knobs on this built-in desk match the fabric so beautifully!
 
 
We added molding to these columns that were originally just sheetrock.  Dresses it up and makes it smart!
 
 
New draperies and a new lamp and it's a wrap!
 
Can't wait to show you the kitchen we are finishing up next!

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"ONE by ONE" Uniquely Renewed Furnishings & Accessories

So excited to launch a new adventure as part of
 DecRenew Interiors - Fine Decorating on a Budget
 

 

As most of you know, I love to make old things new.  I'm constantly find myself around great furniture and accessory finds that need a makeover.  I'm drawn to items that look eclectic &  interesting and I feel I have the eye to envision them turned into something wonderful.  Sometimes I will just purchase an item because it's cool and I know I can create something out of it at some point. 

 I finally decided to take the plunge and start
 ONE by ONE - Uniquely Renewed Furnishings and Accessories. 

I realize it's adding more to my already busy plate but it's my passion and I can't let it go.  So here goes!!!

See some before and after items I've done in the past to give you a flair of what's to come.

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AFTER

 

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It will be a collection of unique, renewed furniture along with accessories (lamps, pillows, etc.) that will be available to purchase for all my local followers.

Below are two chairs that are getting their overhaul this week at the workshop.  They just got painted a distressed black and they will be reupholstered in a fabric similar to the above black and white velvet geometric fabric.  I can't wait to get rid of the yellow, urggg.

  I've named this pair "Mr. and Mrs"

BEFORE

 
Hope you will join me for the ride. My facebook page has been created but I don't have much activity yet.  My facebook page will be up soon.
 
Thanks for your continued support and encouragement!  I appreciate all of you so very much!
 
 


Kitchen Remodel Glimpses and a Time to Serve

This week we are wrapping up a kitchen remodel.  It's been an incredible process and I've enjoyed working with such amazing clients.
 
We installed the hardware today on the cabinets in their desk area. I couldn't find what I was really looking for so I created these little lovelies above. I love creating something from scratch and making it a "Ruthie Original". 
 
BEFORE
 
 
I can't wait to show you the after when we are totally complete.  Here's a few tiny glimpses.
 
 
The cabinets!
 
 
The lighting!
 
 
The kitchen chairs are being reupholstered in this beautiful fabric above!  I found these adorable knobs for my client and she instantly fell in love with them.  Her daughter's did too!
 
 
The back splash got installed yesterday...wait til you see the finished product!  I'm so in love!
Draperies are being made in the workroom as we speak and we are so close to being done!
 
I just have to say that it's such a blessing to work with such an incredible crew!  God has really blessed me with talented and reliable people that work along side me and make my work look incredible. 
We are a TEAM and I couldn't do it without them!
 
They have worked especially hard this past week meeting deadlines because I'm taking a week off next week.   I'm off to serve at a WOI (Woman of Influence) conference.
 
Hospitality Team Last Year!  We had such fun and worked our tails off too!
 
 I'm going to be on the hospitality team, similar to what I did last year in Spain.  See my blog post from last year here.
 
 
 I love to serve and it will be fun to bless these woman!  They serve all over the world and need some encouragement and a break from the stresses of missionary life.  It fills my tank up too!
 
 
We are in the middle of a giant kitchen remodel as seen above. I can't wait to show you more pictures as this project unfolds when I get back from my trip.
 
Blessings,
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Almighty Pumpkin Displays

 
 
 
I love seeing all the pumpkins out this time of year.  Some people are so incredibly creative.  Here are a few "pumpkin displays" that I thought were fantastic and inspiring for your fall decor.
 
Southern Living.com
 
Layering, layering, layering.
 
 
Love the wheelbarrow idea.
 
 
How cute is this?
 
 
Orange and yellow look so great together!
 
 
Outdoor urns and pots are a great way to create height when decorating with pumpkins outdoors.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grouped together, all one color!
 
 
 

Pottery Barn
 
 
Stenciled pumpkins.
 
 
Wouldn't want to be close by if this thing fell!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Large, big and small!  Using an odd number of items usually works best.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There are so many different kinds of pumpkins.
 
What kind are you decorating with this fall? What color is your favorite to decorate with?
 

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Pumpkin Makeover

All the postings I've been seeing lately on Pinterest and Facebook about painting pumpkins made me decide to transform one of my lovelies!
 
BEFORE
 
 
AFTER
All I did is paint these stripes with black acrylic paint.  Easy as 1 2 3.
We have giant rocks outside our house and in the past I've had trouble keeping the pumpkins from blowing away or falling off the rocks. 
 
This year I found a wrought iron rack at a garage sale and decided it would be perfect for my pumpkins to keep them secure.   Don't know what it would have been used for previously?  All I know is that it will be great for my Christmas decor too!
 
Mr. scarecrow got a new hat this year too.
 
 
 Mrs. Scarecrow loves her new digs too. "Groovy" isn't she?
 
 
I've added pumpkins outside....
 
 
and inside too!  Love this time of year!
 
 
Here's a link to a post I did a while back about decorating pumpkins
 
 
More ideas Here
 
 
 
 
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