Just a quick drop in to show you a video we just received of our latest project.
Thought you might enjoy seeing what our lives look like here at DecRenew Interiors during install days.
Creating homes as unique as you are!
True fulfullment is being able to enrich a families life by creating a home that suits their lifestyle. My goal at DecRenew Interiors is to create a space that is as unique as the client.
Our tag line is: "Creating homes as unique as you are."
I met with this client after they had been living in their newly built home for a year. This is the second home that I have had the opportunity to decorate for them. It is always such a pleasure to work with the same client over and over again.
The drapery fabric (mainly the colors) was my inspiration for pulling the entire room together. I adore all the vibrancy and so does my client. As you scroll through the after pictures below, you will see how I made sure these colors were all married together somehow. Different textures, patterns, shapes, etc. together created a mixed up, eclectic style with a transitional flair.
They had some things that I knew we could repurpose. These two club chairs were reupholstered because the client loved them and they were super comfy.
They just needed a makeover after being used in their gameroom surrounded by kids and all that goes with that!
My goal is to use as much of what the client "already have" in order to save them as much money as possible. Of course, only if the item was still stylish :) Often times, my clients will say "really, keep these old things" and I say "yes, they/it has HUGE potential."
Ruthie Decorating tip: Use unique items for your flowers. This candle holder was perfect for the fresh flowers on the coffee table. Make sure that the item is not pourous if you place the flowers directly in the vase. If it is, I put a small drinking glass inside the vase and use that for the flowers.
We were going to redo these two ottomans. As the room started to come together, I thought they could stay "as is" since they go beautifully with the animal print rug. I'm crazy about the round side table. Such great detail!
Gus loves his new home too!
The coffee table is so unique and the texture and color make the reupholstered chairs united. See how the detail of the book on the coffee table pulls together the ottoman color?
Those are the details that I think about for days and days before the installation. I often wake up in the middle of the night and get up and write things down.
What color florals to use is also a huge decision.
Notice how these flowers make the entire room pop.
The new gray sectional is perfect for their family life. This family room is where everything happens in their house.
The stripes and houndtooth patterned pillows add a masculine touch against the more feminine draperies.
Adding unique wooden side tables makes the room feel warm and cozy. With the high ceilings in this room, we needed that. Also adds that shape that we needed to soften the edges.
Unique lamps and a fun shade add personality, fun and a more relaxed feel. The painting on the mantel is huge and is all the mantel needs to make a statement. Less fussy!
The chair pillows add a punch of turquoise without going over the top with this bold color.
I found a cake platter in one of the kitchen cabinets and created this vignette.
Ruthie Decorating Tip: Accessories placed in different heights make more of statement and draws your eye into each item. Look for bowls, books, boxes, etc. to raise things up. It's more appealing to your eye.
This telephone was in their junk pile. I rescued it because I think it adds some history to the room.
I have a love for lamps and this one is to die for!
The family also enjoys playing batgammon. I placed it out as decor since it is used often. The kids loved seeing their treasures out and displayed. I also placed some of their other items like family pictures, grandma's clock, etc.
Paired with this cute piece of pottery that their son made a few weeks ago, it makes for a nice combination.
So you probably want to see a totaly before and after right?
It's a hard room to get a good picture of the entire space because of the light that pours in (a good problem to have). These are the best we could do but it gives you an idea of the dramatic transformation.
BEFORE
AFTER
I loved what my client said when she walked in her new family room.
"Is this really my house? I don't feel worthy of this gorgeous space!"
Yes, you are worthy!!!! I so appreciate the opportunity to work with such a wonderful, worthy family! Thanks for trusting me and for allowing me to be part of this project.
Thanks for joining me for this recap! I'll be posting before and after pictures of their dining room next.
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Decorating Details & Piano Room
Yesterday I had a full day install for an entire home. We recently remodeled the home and yesterday was the detail day where we rehung pictures, placed new rugs, added some accessories, hung draperies and headboards, etc. I always incorporate what the client has during my installs because most of the time they have items I can definitely re-purpose or include to make the entire space feel collected over time vs. all brand new and "showroom" like.
Here are a few snapshots I took of the day. More professional photographs coming soon!
Thought you might enjoy looking into what we did yesterday! The best part of the day is that I hired my niece Jess to help me. My Intern Audra is on vacation and I needed help! Spending the day with her was awesome. She was my right hand girl all day and did an amazing job!
We used the existing bedspread and added the headboard, duvet and throw pillows.
I was so happy with the way it all coordinated together! Can you believe we bought the pillows separately? The set didn't come together but they sure look that way. Purchasing the duvet cover online was much cheaper than having a custom one made. It was a great way to save money so we could have gorgeous mercury lamps! The duvet cover is from Pottery Barn.
A lot of times after a remodel, the client isn't able to afford all the decorating details because their funds have been depleted. However, this is what makes the home complete. It's the décor that makes it all come together! I know it gets incredibly expensive to redecorate but I LOVE to "use what the client has" and add in my touch if budget is something the client is concerned about.
I move rugs from room to room, steal lampshades from different lamps in the house, rummage through closets & cabinets (with the clients permission of course) and sometimes have furniture repainted ahead of time. It's a fun shopping day for me!
Showcases the granite and backsplash. The newly installed LED lights really make the details shine!
I brought out some of their china and showed them how they can mix and match pieces to create a more eclectic look.
This tray was in her living room but it belongs in the kitchen.
I added this beautiful bowl to their china cabinet.
New parsons chairs and a rug were added to the dining room so now it's less "matchy matchy". We also added new hardware to her existing china cabinet.
New pillows were added to her existing suede couch in her piano room. Now it looks sophisticated and classy. This is the waiting room for her piano students that come through her home all day long.
New rug in the piano room to warm up the space and add texture and color. It also coordinates with the adjacent dining room.
Hope you enjoyed! Now off to unload my car with all the leftovers from yesterday! On to another install on Tuesday! Stay tuned!
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