StyleWise: architecture

CGD Color of the Month
April-May

What on earth happened to April? I'm sorry for my absence but it's been a little hectic lately. My husband had leg surgery due to the Multiple Myeloma (bone cancer) he's dealing with. That along with a busy spring season of work, and multiple projects around the house we're trying to finish, I forgot to post the

CDG Color of the Month for April

Diamond

When I think of a an interior design style using the gemstone Diamon I think, Glitz, Glam and Shiny! So here's a few of my favorite room designs.

CDG Color of the Month-May

Emerald

What can I say about Emerald, rich colors, bold design, fabulous landscapes!

Emerald pairs well with white, black or navy blue too!

Now for a project update!

We replaced our old, plain boring hollow core doors with ones that have more of a cottage flavor to compliment the recent kitchen update we did last year, and I have to say... I love them!

What a difference a new door and trim make to a home. The old doors and trim were pretty beat up and tired looking. I pinned some ideas to dress them up a bit here, but in the end I purchased new ones from Lowe's on sale. I figure all the time and materials it would have taken to dress up the old ones would have cost alot more after all was "said and done."

These new doors are a solid core Masonite that I ordered pre primed so I could paint them, and the trim in the same Benjamin Moore color I used in the kitchen on the ceiling and cabinets, OC117 Simply White.

I selected a lever style handles in an aged bronze finish, that are easy to operate (even if your hads are full) and add to the cottage feel. We used a contractor to install the pre-hung doors because he was able to the work much faster that we could have, and with hubby not feeling so good these days it was the only way to go. I still have to fill holes and paint the trim, which did save us some money as well, but they are pretty much done!

I'm now moving on to the stairway makeover, I'm on a roll...so stay tuned...

Until next time!

Tina

Who's the fairest of them all…

I couldn't resist the photo of this cute kitten looking inquisitively at itself in the mirror! Mirrors offer an interesting reflection of our surroundings. Mirrors can be used as functional elements or can be used to create focal points and add a bit of glitz and glamour to a space. The most functional use of mirrors is to reflect light within a room and they can also give the illusion of more space if properly placed.

Here's some interesting and creative uses for mirrors…

Placed as a grouping or as a collection of vintage mirrors they add visual interest as well as reflecting light.

Simple and inexpensive, full length closet mirrors hung horizontally make a great statement as does the grouping below. No art needed!

The use of mirrored walls goes back a long way in interior design history and gives a formal and dramatic ambience to any space

This layered mirror design not only adds interest but also reflects the light even more from the sconces.

As the next few photos show, adding mirrored panels to doors is functional as well a beautiful. This can easily be done to existing closet doors or any plain Jane door!