So here is my latest!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Fall mountains ~ State of Jefferson
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I was driving back from Medford Oregon during the month of October and the fall colors were breathtaking! I was dying to pull over and just start painting! Instead I stopped, found a beautiful bush with great shapes and textures in the foreground, then my eye drifted into the autumn hills, then to the distant mountains. I just had to capture the view.... Since I didn't have time, nor my easel, I took a pic, and painted it as soon as I could.
So here is my latest!
So here is my latest!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Elk Grove Remodel
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My client came in to my showroom with determination to completely remodel her kitchen and living area. I immediately got excited since she was open to letting me be creative as a designer, which is my FAVORITE thing to do! So off we went, walking her through my showroom so that together we could determine the concepts of the design which were most important to her.
Concepts:
Compose a warm and inviting space
Implement her classic, traditional style
Utilize a fall color pallet
One of the challenges that I faced was how to maximize the storage space in such a small kitchen, while keeping the same layout. Another was to define the kitchen and family room as two separate spaces, in one great room.
I maximized the storage space by extending the cabinets to the left of the range, and widened the island to give a few more cubic feet of storage space. I also added a hutch in the living area to display family photos, and have a space for electronic components.
My solution to separate the spaces, was to use contrasting wall colors and clearly define the areas and their uses.
First, I decided to use a saturated warm red color in the kitchen, which immediately draws your eye to the cabinetry and the elegant wood hood. These cabinets, made by Thomasville Cabinetry, have a beautiful raised solid wood panel, and a five-piece drawer front; all with a quality painted finish. However, there is one more reason that I recommended red in the kitchen.....It is warm, inviting, and it makes you hungry! Have you ever noticed that most restaurants use red in their logo and interior decor? There is a reason for that, and it is great for a kitchen!
Next, In the living room, we went with a soft green to help identify distinct change in the setting . This color gives a feeling of relaxation after a long day of work. Together, the family can sit on their new sectional sofa and watch television, or enjoy a nice chat by the fireplace. Red and green also make the perfect pair, as they are complimentary colors, and you will see them paired together quite often when coordinating color pallets.
There were a few other staples to this classic design....The simple, yet elegant lighting in the foyer, above the dining table, and the island pendants make a statement, though do not overtake the space. Also, the gorgeous hand-scraped hardwood floors were added throughout, giving the visual illusion of a larger space.
My client's classic traditional taste is the perfect visual desire. Because of it's classic nature, it will never go out of style; therefore ideal when trying to update your home and appeal to future buyers, even years down the road.
Elk Grove Remodel
2012
2012
Thomasville Cabinetry
My client came in to my showroom with determination to completely remodel her kitchen and living area. I immediately got excited since she was open to letting me be creative as a designer, which is my FAVORITE thing to do! So off we went, walking her through my showroom so that together we could determine the concepts of the design which were most important to her.
Concepts:
Compose a warm and inviting space
Implement her classic, traditional style
Utilize a fall color pallet
One of the challenges that I faced was how to maximize the storage space in such a small kitchen, while keeping the same layout. Another was to define the kitchen and family room as two separate spaces, in one great room.
I maximized the storage space by extending the cabinets to the left of the range, and widened the island to give a few more cubic feet of storage space. I also added a hutch in the living area to display family photos, and have a space for electronic components.
My solution to separate the spaces, was to use contrasting wall colors and clearly define the areas and their uses.
First, I decided to use a saturated warm red color in the kitchen, which immediately draws your eye to the cabinetry and the elegant wood hood. These cabinets, made by Thomasville Cabinetry, have a beautiful raised solid wood panel, and a five-piece drawer front; all with a quality painted finish. However, there is one more reason that I recommended red in the kitchen.....It is warm, inviting, and it makes you hungry! Have you ever noticed that most restaurants use red in their logo and interior decor? There is a reason for that, and it is great for a kitchen!
Next, In the living room, we went with a soft green to help identify distinct change in the setting . This color gives a feeling of relaxation after a long day of work. Together, the family can sit on their new sectional sofa and watch television, or enjoy a nice chat by the fireplace. Red and green also make the perfect pair, as they are complimentary colors, and you will see them paired together quite often when coordinating color pallets.
There were a few other staples to this classic design....The simple, yet elegant lighting in the foyer, above the dining table, and the island pendants make a statement, though do not overtake the space. Also, the gorgeous hand-scraped hardwood floors were added throughout, giving the visual illusion of a larger space.
My client's classic traditional taste is the perfect visual desire. Because of it's classic nature, it will never go out of style; therefore ideal when trying to update your home and appeal to future buyers, even years down the road.
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