Saturday, September 26, 2009

Reflections of the Past~ Custom Antiqued Mirrors

These are various mirrors I have antiqued to go in different houses for different applications.  It is such a soft, beautiful look.  The mirror is custom sized for the application and then antiqued before installing.
Antiqued Mirror Panels in a Powder Bath's Cabinet doors:


A large antiqued mirror is custom framed and hung in a great room to fill a large space on one wall:



Antiqued mirrors were custom sized to fit the top panels for this mudroom bench in a cottage:


Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Lavish Living~ Cabin Style

I was honored to do several finishes in this Cabin.  The Powder bath gets a soft look with the wall finish without being too dressy and stuffy.  This is in one of the cabins at Champions Retreat, a beautiful and unique cabin, it is truly a golf retreat for men.  An already amazing space is only enhanced with a beautiful finish that gives an aged look.

The Den in this cabin is paneled in Pecky Cypress, a beautiful cypress wood.  The finish gives the wood an aged "barnwood" or "driftwood" look.  A three step wash process results in a striking aged look.  The walls, ceiling and built-in bookcases were all out of the same wood.

The Kitchen island constructed of the same wood as the paneling in the den had the same finish applied.  A handsome addition to the kitchen.

Faux Cosmetic Surgery~ Facelift for a Kitchen

This kitchen looks fresher and "younger" than it has in years.  A tired kitchen with wallpaper, white tile countertops and white cabinets begs for a new look.  After painting the walls, adding a new stone tile backsplash, unique granite countertops, new appliances, refinishing the cabinets, and adding new cabinet hardware... These are the results!
Before cabinet re-finishing
After Cabinet refinishing

Friday, September 11, 2009

All Girls LOVE Chocolate Icing with Sprinkles on Top!

This bathroom is as yummy as a cupcake.  It corresponds with the bedroom where I painted flowers on the accent wall. The little girl was thrilled with her new fun bathroom. The Polka Dots are in the bright colors that are in the bedroom... So pretty against the Chocolate Brown!
It turned out so cute!!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

A Teen's Dream Come True- Vivid Stripes

These type finishes are always fun to do.  The intense color contrasting against the black on these walls is an exciting compliment to the bright furniture.  Inspiration came from the furniture and small fabric swatches before the bedding was even sewn.  This is the result... Any teen or tween would love this unique, bold room! 

Additional Fireplace

I had the pleasure of doing the finish on this new mantle.  The sweet couple that I have known for years asked me to do the finish and it turned out beautiful.  They did a pretty massive remodel and addition, this fireplace and mantle were added to the dining room. It is amazing how the detail shows up so much more and has much more depth when it is painted and glazed.
Mantle Before- just primed
Mantle After- painted and glazed.

Monday, September 7, 2009

A Fresh New look for a Powder Bath

I have been working recently with a wonderful couple on their house.  I re-finished their kitchen cabinets, and then was asked to help with the half bath.  It was a fresh change from what it was.  The homeowners still wanted wallpaper in the bath... Take a peek.
Bathroom before new wallpaper, cabinet refinishing and mirror.  The cabinet was white before.











Bathroom after

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Fun Projects!!

I have been working with a great family lately with their home that was under construction.  I made the interior selections (paint, lighting, flooring, furniture, etc.) and did a couple of wall finishes in the kids' rooms... These are the super cute wall finishes!
Funky Flowers to compliment bedding on accent wall in girls bedroom.
Second picture shows close-up of center flower with Monogram in center!
Boys room- Grey walls with UGA stripes