During an extensive renovation, a historical home is given a new kitchen When the owners of this 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival home embarked on a two year extensive remodeling journey no detail was overlooked. The Salie House is one of over thirty Spanish Revivals located in the historical Hollywood section of Homewood, Alabama. The previous [...]
Archive | June, 2010
All Over Print Passion
The principal colors in these rooms — purple, magenta and saffron – are not for the neutral of heart. Walls covered with bold patterns and intense colors – be it on wallpaper or fabric – have always attracted me. For years I’ve thought about creating a room based on colors and patterns as intense as [...]
Powder Room Sink Drama
Guest baths are often the most decorative and fanciful rooms in the house Colors, textures and surfaces that might seem over the top for everyday use can feel just right for the powder room. Home owners seeking drama often opt for vessel sinks, which are available in an enormous range of styles, shapes and materials. [...]
Swinging Porch Beds
Sleeping outside doesn’t necessarily mean roughing it When we first moved into our new home, I was excited to finally have a screened porch. The first few weeks I spent several hours sleeping outside each night – on a new dog bed. Believe it or not, it was comfortable, and every time I saw a [...]
Unfitted English Kitchens
Avoiding built-in cabinetry evokes cottage charm. It is no secret I love unfitted English kitchens. Using actual furniture or furniture style pieces in the room makes it so less kitchen-like, a welcomed idea in open-concept floor plans. This example is typical of high-end unfitted English kitchens; an island with drawers and a slatted shelf for [...]
