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Well, I just sent off my application for the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Kitchen and Bath Designer Certification! I have been looking forward to this day for the last seven years, as they don't allow you to take the test unless you have 7 years of industry experience and a certain amount of NKBA training. Needless to say, I am so excited!
The exam date is in the month of March, in Los Angeles. I have to read several text books that will help to prepare me for the detailed exam. Luckily, it will all be extremely useful information so I should enjoy reading it.
So now it's crunch time! Wish me luck!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Oil Painting~Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms
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This is an oil painting of Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms. It is the view to the south of where we were married! :) It is a beautiful place. Only open a few months a year, when the lavender is in full bloom. 
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Georgetown Remodel
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When my clients first came to me with this kitchen remodel, a few concepts were an absolute MUST! These concepts were the foundation of my design. Though there were a few challenges, overall, the remodel turned out absolutely perfect!
Concepts:
Feature a unique wood slab
Create a modern, rustic style
Design a space suitable for entertaining
When I began work on the layout, there were a few challenges. One of them was to work three different cabinet colors into the design, while keeping the focal point of the wood slab. Another, was to make use of the dining area without cluttering the space with cabinetry. Lastly, the position and location of the island, and island pendant lighting, had to fit with the existing sky lights.
In this tri-color design, I used the darker wood tone (Mink) as the main color of the cabinetry. This helped to allow the soft green (Sweet Pea) and creamy white (Chantille Twilight) finishes to be present in the kitchen, but not overtake the space, while keeping a warm, rustic feel.
My solution for the dining area, was to create a transitional space. In a very small area, you go from the front door, to the custom designed coat rack and elevated bench seating. Where, one can take off their shoes and jacket, while settling in to the comfortable earthy surroundings. Next, take a seat at the dining table to admire the beautiful stacked stone wall; or make your way to the island and discover the one of a kind, drift-wood slab. Come a little bit further, and have a glass of wine at the buffet. This will surely welcome you to explore the rest of the home, or just have a snack and chat with friends.
~My clients were amazing to work with, as was the design. Their concepts and floor plan, inspired me to design 'outside the box', while creating their new space. A special thanks to them for this experience, and for our new friendship. I am so happy they love it and hope they continue enjoying it for many years to come.
Georgetown Remodel
2012
Decora Cabinetry
When my clients first came to me with this kitchen remodel, a few concepts were an absolute MUST! These concepts were the foundation of my design. Though there were a few challenges, overall, the remodel turned out absolutely perfect!
Concepts:
Feature a unique wood slab
Create a modern, rustic style
Design a space suitable for entertaining
When I began work on the layout, there were a few challenges. One of them was to work three different cabinet colors into the design, while keeping the focal point of the wood slab. Another, was to make use of the dining area without cluttering the space with cabinetry. Lastly, the position and location of the island, and island pendant lighting, had to fit with the existing sky lights.
In this tri-color design, I used the darker wood tone (Mink) as the main color of the cabinetry. This helped to allow the soft green (Sweet Pea) and creamy white (Chantille Twilight) finishes to be present in the kitchen, but not overtake the space, while keeping a warm, rustic feel.
My solution for the dining area, was to create a transitional space. In a very small area, you go from the front door, to the custom designed coat rack and elevated bench seating. Where, one can take off their shoes and jacket, while settling in to the comfortable earthy surroundings. Next, take a seat at the dining table to admire the beautiful stacked stone wall; or make your way to the island and discover the one of a kind, drift-wood slab. Come a little bit further, and have a glass of wine at the buffet. This will surely welcome you to explore the rest of the home, or just have a snack and chat with friends.
~My clients were amazing to work with, as was the design. Their concepts and floor plan, inspired me to design 'outside the box', while creating their new space. A special thanks to them for this experience, and for our new friendship. I am so happy they love it and hope they continue enjoying it for many years to come.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Oil Painting~Montague, Ca
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Oh, how I love to paint. This particular painting means a lot to me. It is the view to the west of where my husband and I got married!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Creating Balance....
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Have you have ever been out shopping and bought a few things for your room, you come home, place them in the PERFECT spot, and it just doesn't look quite right? I know I have, and my solution is that it probably needs a little balance.
A great way to create balance in a space is to decorate in odd numbers. For example; on your bedroom wall, try placing two wall sconces equal distances apart with your headboard in the center, then place a piece of framed art in the middle. Also, try to make sure that the art is approximately 1/3 the size of the headboard width so it does not seem to small for the space, and not too cluttered next to the sconces.
This rule of thumb has saved me A LOT of time when contemplating how to decorate a space!
A great way to create balance in a space is to decorate in odd numbers. For example; on your bedroom wall, try placing two wall sconces equal distances apart with your headboard in the center, then place a piece of framed art in the middle. Also, try to make sure that the art is approximately 1/3 the size of the headboard width so it does not seem to small for the space, and not too cluttered next to the sconces.
This rule of thumb has saved me A LOT of time when contemplating how to decorate a space!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
After Images
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Laguna Remodel
2012
American Woodmark Cabinetry
This design transformed a closed-in dark space to an open, elegant interior. My clients LOVE the finished product!
One of the elements that made a huge impact was the under cabinet lighting. It highlights the variation in the granite slab which is an art piece in itself.
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