I Love Camp!

Summer!!  Break out the slip and slide and the popsicles.

 

It’s also time for camp for many kids and you know what that means?  Surprise projects.  Every year we get a couple “Camp Makeovers”.  These amazing parents think, “while the kids are away, the parents will play…in their room!” 

This year, Harrison’s mom called to say he needed some updating.  This cool teen wanted a more rocking vibes for his space and mom wanted to deliver while he was at band camp. Where to start??  The ceiling!! We painted his ceiling a flashy silver metallic and then painted dueling electric guitars with flames (nothing says rock star like flames). 

 

 

We also painted his existing loft bed black (dad made it) and made a bench with cubby storage below. We will call this “Jam Central”.  We also added a custom corner desk. We had custom graphic bedding made.  I love it because it has flaming guitars and CDs.  We used his existing guitar collection as décor.  The coolest touch to this room is the canvas we made as a special tribute to his band.  His band is called “Emergency Release” and they got that name while riding the bus home from school (can’t you just picture them saying, “What should we call the band?” ….and then seeing the sign at the back of the bus and saying , “Emergency Release”

 

The room turned out totally rad and as a bonus we added some special touches to his sister’s room too!

 

Rip Van Winkle lives here!

Have you ever been in a home that feels sooo 10 years ago?  I see many homes that just need a nudge (or giant push) getting out of their time warp.  I feel like the Wonder Woman of design when I get a house like this. 

Staying current is especially important if you are thinking about selling your home.  Every home has wear and tear, but some are just not ready for “Prime Time”.  If you’re getting ready to sell your love shack, you should know the competition is stiff.  (I hear the Rocky theme running through my head)  

Buyers, especially these days, are looking for homes that have “move-in” ready appeal.  Most people don’t get excited about the prospect of moving to a new home and then undertaking the remodeling process. Who wants to move and then re-do?

For your home to pass muster you should plan on some updating to get it ready to beat the opposition.  "BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!", she screams.

We repainted all of the walls in the home to give it a fresh start.  The furniture was rearranged for a sense of openness and clutter packed away.  All hardware, door knobs and lighting were updated. This home is now ready to go toe to toe with new homes and WOW potential buyers.

I can take a huge sigh of relief that another home has been saved!

(.....as my cape billows in the wind)

Now you see it, Now you don't!

Have you ever had THAT room that is a part-time guest room but also part-time "just for me space?"  The bed always gets in the way of this love triangle.  How can you possibly spread out and follow your artistic dreams with the bed in the way??  But, where will Nana sleep when she visits? OyVey!

I've got you covered!  Murphy beds are a great space-saver.  They help rooms serve double duty.  They fold up so that you can enjoy that extra space in your home and fold down when company is coming.
Murphy beds are also super cool for kids' rooms. Check out the room below. By day it's a basketball court and by night a bedroom.  Think 007 but sporty!

























They can be twin, full or queen and the facade can resemble an armoire, lockers or wall art. Take your part-time rooms to full-time hip with a Murphy bed.

They say design is in the details and welll..."they" are right!  Great rooms are made with finishing touches.  One of the coolest new details involves pattern...stenciling. 

Stenciling is a great way to add drama to the backs of cabinets or walls.  Raised stencils up the ante even more.  Check out our pictures below for ideas on how to add shock and awe to your spaces through pattern.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Sporting a new design!

We hit a home run with this room with baseball twist.  We made a custom replica of a vintage Fenway Park sign and added the perfect touches of memorabilia to have any toddler singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame!"

Branching out....

I've got a fever for Trees...Spring fever. 

Trees can be a great design element.  They are a cool way to bring the outside indoors.  A tree can be used in adult spaces and kids spaces with multiple embellishment options (AKA bling).

Add pictures frames for a "family" tree or butterflies and fairies for a "princess tree".  The point is to branch out it a new design direction.

No Kidding....

This room needed a serious time out for transformation.  It went from cluttered playroom to a cool media room.  The custom arches and shutters allow completeprivacy from other rooms while also giving the space a hip factor.  We added a snack bar for even more functionality....Who wants popcorn?

"After"