Who says that laundry rooms has to be boring?? The land of the lost socks and stinky football gear (at least in my house!) needs love too. If you dread this room like the Swine Flu then your clothes aren’t the only thing that needs s fresh start. Wash that blah right out of your room!!
Start with the walls. Unless you plan to entertain in your laundry room then casual, whimsical and fun is the direction. Pick a color that makes your smile for the walls. Neutrals are not allowed. You can also go with a pattern, wallpaper or chalk paint. The key is to make this a room that you love to be in.
Hang things on the walls that make you happy. Ornate frames with children’s art tacked inside are great for laundry rooms. I love the picture my daughter drew of us riding giraffes. It’s hard not to smile while riding a giraffe. I also like the idea of vacation pictures, childhood black and white pictures or even framed book pages from your favorite novel.
Make sure there is a place for everything. I am definitely not the most organized person, but I love baskets and bins — they make me FEEL like I am sorting my life out.
Clean up your act – and while you’re at it give your self some scenery while airing your dirty laundry.
Waz Up?
So when I meet with a new client, we usually go over their favorite colors, style, interests, etc. I like to interview my clients (sometimes I hold them down and shine a flashlight in their eyes if I really like them).
The first time I met Caleb he said, “I Like Xbox, Legos, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and I just learned to ride a bike.” I said, “Ok give me something hard…” Seriously, trying to combine all of the varied interests of an active 10-year-old can be complicated to put it mildly. Caleb, his mom, Denise, and I devised a plan to make it all work together. Ready, Break!
We started with metallic silver walls and added custom grafitti. It incorporates all of his interests now while giving him room to grow. My favorite part is the Storm Trooper riding the bike. I seriously think it’s genius!
We built a platform bed with drawers underneath for storage and added an upholstered headboard. I combined several metallic and patterned fabrics so that it has plenty of modern attitude. The bed also has a custom fitted coverlet and metallic black pleather euro shams.
We added touches of red and black with the trim and desk area (also his fav). The lighting is a Euro shaded track light. Think modern disco. His bathroom went red too with a special treatment above the potty area. Does it get better than that??
We are working on his brothers’ rooms now so stay tuned….
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Today is my anniversary!!
Look how ADORABLE my very own Bob the Builder is. Happy Anniversary….SO GLAD I married you! JZ
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)
To see a virtual tour of this staged home go to : http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=518201
- “before”
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 complete privacy from other rooms while also giving the space a hip factor. We added a snack bar for even more functionality….Who wants popcorn?
- “After”
"snack bar"
Everything old is new again!
Breathe new life in to a vintage couch or chair. Create a hip vibe in your living room or study lounge using a found piece. Paint the frame, add some fabulous new fabrics and VIOLA! Just think how amazingly chic you will feel opening your mail on a rad refurbished settee. You will have cool character galore plus the piece may just have a naughty past to boot! (maybe it will rub off)!
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- An old mantle Restyled
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- Lockers with a fresh coat of style
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- Vintage furniture with fresh, hip fabrics
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We’re stickin it to you!!
I love magnet boards. When I was younger (not so long ago), I loved to tape Andy Gibb posters to my wall. My mom was anti- tape, so I usually ended up getting the kabash put on my posters, movie tickets, and generally cool memorabilia.
Magnet boards solve that dilemma. They come in many different styles and colors to meet everyone’s needs – even moms. The can be old locker doors hung on the wall or ceiling tins turned magnet board. We even take old frames and fill them with metal for a formal yet funky look. Cool magnets are the icing on the cake. We like flowers, scrabble pieces, and Hot Wheel cars! vroom!!!
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- Tin pieces and flowers magnets
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- Locker door
Walls of Fame
Do you sometimes feel over run with mementos. You just can’t fit all your magical memories in just the family room bookcases? A display wall is the answer. Mix the past with the present by flaunting your amazing photos and one-of a kind trinkets. Put it all together so that it tells the unique story of your family, friends and interesting adventures. Create your own wall of fame that features your favorite letters from your kids, photos of your grandparents and inspirational quotes.
Oh, the stories your shelves can tell!
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- Wall of Hope for a Cancer survivor
