Brown~The always “it” color by designer Amanda Gates
I have been in the design business for over twelve years. I have seen fads come and go, and trends thrown to the wayside for the next up and coming thing. One thing that never seems to lose it’s luster...
View ArticleRemodeling series-Week 9
We are on the home stretch for all you weary homeowners…….and that includes Mrs S! This week the tile installation was continued, the electrical fired up and the first coat of paint went up. Exciting...
View ArticleBefore and after-The power of choosing the right paint
I was recently faced with a rather large paint challenge, from a client who had no intention of painting her powder room. Without warning she called me up and said she needed me to come over right...
View ArticleRemodeling series-Week 14
So the bathroom in all it’s beautiful glory has come to a screeching halt. Remember in the very beginning of this remodel……way, way back to the beginning when we had various hiccups pop up that slowed...
View ArticleSouthern Living showcase home-A return to glamour
It has been a hectic but very exciting couple of weeks. The Southern Living Show case home is fast approaching it’s debut and I have been running around like a crazy chicken trying to get everything...
View ArticleStyle secrets from our Southern Living show house design team
The design team is in full swing at the Southern Living show house and I wanted to get the inside scoop on some of their best ideas,and tricks! Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a designer? Ever...
View ArticleQuick and easy solutions to update your bedroom now
I love decorating bedrooms but they are often the most neglected rooms in the house. Typically clients will invest the majority of their decorating dollars into their “public” spaces, leaving their...
View ArticleBefore and after, small changes with big rewards
I have recently had the opportunity to help a widow get her life back together through the rewarding process of design. On Monday I showed you the small changes I did to transform her bedroom in a big...
View ArticleDIY-Clever and Easy Ways to Update a Room
Every season sparks our creativity and different moods. It is human nature to want warmth and cozy interiors in the fall and fresh bright colors in the spring. So what can you do when you decide to...
View ArticleMastering your bath
Your master bathroom is the first place you start your day and the last place you end your day. Often times this space can be cumbersome, outdated and consumed with products that slow you down. In...
View ArticleHow to Brighten a Room With Color
Gone are the days of dark dreary interiors. When I first got into the design business fifteen years ago, everything was dark, oversized and glazed. The look was considered to be Mediterranean or...
View ArticleBest way to add color
I have written about doors before on this blog and even shared my love affair with my own doors at the AB HOME office. Here is just another example of why using a door to incorporate a pop of color...
View ArticleSoothing decor to help you sleep
When designing a bedroom space it is always wise to choose colors, items and textures that promote rest. It may seem like a great idea to follow that new trend of flaming red on one wall, but...
View ArticleHow To Update Your Kitchen With Paint
It’s so funny that my friend Dana just wrote this post on how to update a kitchen with paint. I had this very post scheduled to go live in two weeks, but her post added additional points and some...
View Article9 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Appear Larger
As if once was not enough I was honored once again as one of the highlighted designers in Fox News Magazine, 9 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Look Bigger. WHITE? FORGET ABOUT IT Many assume white paint...
View Article4 paint colors every home needs but often get overlooked
Paint is an elusive thing. Everyone who is not a professional fears it but color heals and can change your life. Unfortunately the fear may hold you back from reaping the full benefits. As my client...
View Article5 paint colors guaranteed to make you feel good
I can’t think of anything more uplifting than fresh color that makes the house pop. Whether on the walls, trim or a fabulous built-in, fresh colors are sure to make your house scream high style. I’m...
View ArticleHow to create a knockout hallway
Hallways, like ceilings often loose the design lottery. Too often they get ignored as just a place to get from point A to point B. But hallways often have some of the best architecture and detail than...
View ArticleHow to choose the right interior paint sheen
When I first meet a client they have stars in their eyes about all the great things they want to do to their home. And don’t get me wrong, I’ve heard some fantastical ideas that I would have loved to...
View ArticleQuick and easy solutions to update your bedroom now
I love decorating bedrooms but they are often the most neglected rooms in the house. Typically clients will invest the majority of their decorating dollars into their “public” spaces, leaving their...
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