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Design is all in the detail. A lot of what I provide is helping to determine where my clients can get the most bang for their buck. For example, if an end table is needed but it is off in a corner, I might recommend we spend a little more on the lamp, that can be seen, and less on the actual table. But then there are those times where having something unique can really make a room.
We just don’t give enough attention to end tables and therefore this blog shall be ode to the end table.
Bamboo Table from csnstores.com $208
Drum Table on overstock.com $400
Functionworks table on csnstores.com $130
Harper Mirror Table from grandinroad $80
Faux leather table on overstock.com $84
Yuvi Table from grandinroad $199
I was early for an appointment last week so I decided to stop in and check out the consignment store, It’s New To Me at 7719 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78757. I found some goodies!
Brass cocktail table under $100
Salmon-colored marble cocktail table $110
I can see this in a little girl's room! $85
This hall tree has tons of character $245
I considered not sharing this next one because I love it so much and either want it for myself (and I totally can’t use it) or want to use it for a client. But here ya go…
King size headboard. I can see this painted a funky color or used as-is with ivory bedding. $95
This is another one I considered not sharing because I’m on the look out for the perfect dresser to convert into a bathroom vanity. I might still go pick this one up for myself.
I was so excited about this piece I didn't even look at the price but I'm certain it's under $300!
These midcentury night stands would be cool if they were painted a fun color!
If you decide to go and pick any of these items up, please let me know what you end up doing with them!
As I’m walking through my home, admiring my new counter tops and sinks (pics to come soon), I start looking at all of the projects that are still left. I say to myself, “Why can’t every square inch of my home be just the way I want it? I then determine it can and it WILL! But I can’t do everything all at once. Neither time nor money will allow. But then I’m reminded that everything in life happens in phases and my house is no different. I’m working through the phases.
What phase are you at? Because if you’re not, you should!
Ahhhhhhhhhh…
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This weekend I met with a client, from California, who was in town to look at houses. This particular house is in a great area and priced well below market but is in need of some desperate updates. In today’s competitive market, it’s soooooo important for your houses to be updated and staged, if you can. I can imagine it is pretty overwhelming for the sellers of this home, thinking about all of the updates that need to be made, but it’s just as daunting to a potential buyer.
Even if you’re not planning on selling your home, please consider making some of these same updates. There are things you can do, in phases, that will not only make your house look nicer, but will add to the bottom line.
#1: Update your doorknobs and hinges. No one wants brass. No one. There are resources online where you can buy affordable door knobs/levers. Some of my favorites are http://overstock.com, http://dynastyhardware.com and http://cabinethardwareexpo.com. As a matter of fact, I just ordered new door knobs for my upstairs today. Here’s what I chose:
Brushed Nickel, Egg knob $10.95 each.
#2: Consider painting your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Very few people I know love their yellow, oak cabinets. If you can’t afford to replace them, paint them! That’s what we did!! For around $100 in materials, you can instantly update your kitchen.
Kitchen Before
After
#3: Counter tops. I will admit that counter tops are on the pricey side. It doesn’t matter what material, they’re gonna cost ya. But it matters ya’ll. Here is a before and after of a job I recently did. This homeowner will undoubtedly get her money back from this update when she decides to sell! We painted the cabinets, added hardware, installed solid surface counter tops (around $40 a foot installed), and replaced outdated lighting.
Bathroom Before
Bathroom After
#4: Update your window treatments. The house we visited on Saturday still had the original mini blinds that were discolored and bent. Even with them pulled all the way up, I still saw $$$$. Speaking of window treatments, check out what we had in our dining room when we bought our house!
Dining Window Treatments Before
Dining Window Treatments After
#5: Light fixtures and fans. I know I’ve said this before but NO ONE wants brass. You can go to Home Depot and purchase relatively inexpensive light fixtures to replace stuff like this:
Original brass fan=UGLY!!
AAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhh
OK, that’s it for now. Make a plan to do some of this in phases and it won’t break the bank. Besides, you’re worth it!
Adentro Designs has been working on several kitchen and bathroom remodels and as I’m sifting through all of the beautiful materials, it’s really encouraged us to get our own bathroom redo in motion. **After pics to come soon, I hope!
As I’m looking for the perfect light fixtures for clients (and myself), tile, shower curtains, etc., I came across some things that have really inspired me.
West Elm Bathroom
Loving the penny tile and dark floor.
Charming and I'm totally borrowing the ladder idea!
Everything for my sons’ bathroom redo has been been ordered and as soon as I can encourage the dear husband to start the floor tile, we’ll be in good shape. Just as a sneak peak, here are the materials we’ve ordered!
Aleutian white quartz counter top
Turquoise penny tile I purchased last year for $5.00/ft!!!! It's been sitting in my garage for over a year.
Porcelain drop in sink
Chrome faucet
Chrome Light fixture
12 X 24 Porcelain tile
I will tell you, I used paint we already had, to save money, and I’m not completely happy with my paint job for this room but it took so long, I don’t plan on changing it! Here’s hoping it all works out! Stay tuned…
I have recently been asked, by more than one person, if Adentro Designs is a franchise design business. I don’t know why this surprises me so much but I must clarify, Adentro Designs is the one and only, locally owned and operated by moi.
“Adentro” means “inside” in Spanish and Italian. Ya get it? Inside Designs! I have to give all the credit, for my company name, to my friend and web designer, Abel Almendarez.
So when you’re working with Adentro Designs, you’re working with me directly. You’re in good hands.
“Adentro Designs is in the house!”
I promise my next post will be design-y!
When I was a little girl, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents. I remember my grandmother trying to clean up and keep the house clutter-free. My grandfather would follow her, going through trash cans, to ensure nothing “good” had been thrown away. I found this so amusing.
After getting married, my husband never stood a chance (probably in more ways than one). We quickly sifted through his shot glass collection, green vinyl furniture and other items otherwise known as “crap” and did away with all that was deemed inappropriate (by me) for our new home together. Even still, after I clean or straighten the house, I will find my husband trash digging. This makes me laugh because it reminds me of my grandfather.
But now that we have children, I am quite concerned. I am certain there is a “trash-digging” gene and my kids are getting it from both sides. It’s like an event for my kids. They go into the office, sit down on the floor and sift through the trashcan. This is what my 5-year-old deemed as important to salvage this morning:
Junk mail is really important to a 5-year-old
Do I have hoarders in the making or is this something all men do to ensure their identity is preserved?
I wonder…
Because I do so much shopping for a living, I rarely like to spend my Sundays fighting with crowds and waiting in lines. But this past Sunday was the exception! Shopping with a girlfriend, a two margarita lunch and finding a bunch of great stuff for a client, made my day off a total score!
Here are some awesome things I found locally:
36" X 36" convex mirror at Steinmart $179
Utensil clock-silver at Burlington $20
Utensil clock-red at Burlington $20
Utensil clock-black at Burlington $20
48" X 48" mirror at Steinmart $179
While I’m at it, let me throw in some cool things I ran across online.
Jackson dining table at World Market $250
Twist Swivel stool at World Market $89.99
Avancha Rust Pillows from Overstock. $51 for a pair
Ultimate cream/smoke rug from Overstock $137
Pretty things make me happy!
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