Reinvent your Space with Moldings ~ #BlogTourKBIS

What a delight to be introduced to Metrie, and their amazing collection of moldings, as a member of the Modenus #BlogTourKBIS #DesignHounds group. (to learn more see previous post ~ Design Hounds Take on KBIS #BlogTourKBIS)  

Reinventing your “finished space” – Tired of a particular room in your home and not sure what to do? Adding another hue of paint and purchasing new furniture sometimes is just not enough. Make your home runway-worthy with the latest interior finishing trends that will have you rethinking casings, baseboards and crown mouldings. Once considered a supporting role, moulding is stealing the spotlight with Metrie’s Then & Now Finishing Collections™. These uniquely designed Collections were crafted to fit any style plus have coordinated interior doors that will help you set the stage for every space in your home.
Metrie™ Then & Now Finishing Collections™ include: 

Fashion Forward (hip, chic, contemporary, confident, balanced)

Fashion Forward ~Photo Credit Metrie

French Curves (glamorous, decorative, fluid, ornate, elegant)

French Curves ~Photo Credit Metrie

Pretty Simple (charming, practical, warm, traditional, distinctive)

Pretty Simple ~ Photo Credit Metrie

True Craft (genuine, hand-crafted, natural, sensible, grounded) 

True Craft ~ Photo Credit Metrie

 Very Square (crisp, modern, clean, linear, peaceful)

Very Square ~ Photo Credit Metrie

Your home, your style, your space – You have a wonderful new place with more room and tall ceilings, and all the potential in the world to make your space the perfect place for family gatherings. But exactly how do you start your decorating journey? Should you go with a traditional look or is your style more modern and chic? Either way attempting to renovate your home can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience. Fortunately, Metrie had you in mind when they developed their Then & Now Finishing Collections™, which offers coordinated trim and interior doors to suit a wide range of decorating styles that help take the guesswork out of selecting interior finishings. Creating that perfect space is just a Collection away.

Moulding selection made easy – Traditionally, it’s been difficult to pull together beautiful designs because selecting and purchasing moulding, trim elements and interior doors has been complicated. Gone are the days of rummaging through bins to find the best casing to match the dimensions of your baseboard. Technical knowledge is no longer required to create an exquisitely finished space. Each of Metrie’s five Then & Now Finishing Collections™ includes perfectly coordinated and proportioned elements to ensure every piece aligns properly with minimal effort.
 
About Metrie:
Metrie began in 1926 as a small, family-owned and operated business in Vancouver, B.C.  Their innovative designs and commitment to fine craftsmanship have helped them expand operations to include seven solid wood and MDF manufacturing facilities, plus 26 distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada.  Their legacy has grown to include more than 5,000 moulding profiles and products manufactured in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. This enables Metrie to help create finished spaces where life can unfold, one story at a time. Visit www.Metrie.com or their blog TheFinishedSpace.com for more information. 

 

Style Sheet | Open Plan Kitchen with Mediterranean Warmth

Time2Design Kitchen Style Sheet...

Kitchen Style - Open Plan with Mediterranean Warmth

Shown here the cabinet door style ~ DeWils Madisson, cabinet finish ~ stained solid cherry, countertops ~ granite, backsplash ~ subway tile with mosaic inset, floors ~ porcelain tile, hardware ~ brushed nickel knob.
 
Centrally located in the home this kitchen opens up to an adjoining family room and dining area making this open plan kitchen the true center or "heart" of the home.  The contrast of the solid cherry cabinetry finished in a warm chestnut finish contrasted against the lighter floor tile and granite gives this kitchen a beautiful warm Mediterranean feel.  

Being so open the custom wood hood creates the perfect focal point in this kitchen and is nicely complimented by the oversized subway tile at the backsplash and mosaic inset over the cooktop.  In addition the raised countertop at the island provides a great seating area for guests and the lower countertop space allows for a nice oversized area to use while preparing meals.  
  
The completed Time2Design Kitchen...

Creating a kitchen that functions for the needs of our clients is, in our opinion, the number one priority of kitchen design.  Second is to design a kitchen that is aesthetically pleasing and compliments the interior design of the home.

During the design process, with Time2Design, we create a style sheet that shows the kitchen design elements ~ cabinet door style, wood species, finish selection, countertop selection, flooring and backsplash option.  This allows you to see how the style and finishes compliment one another creating your individual kitchen style.

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Waterfall Living Room | Natures Beauty | Design Inspiration

While traveling recently, I visited Amicalola Falls.  Located in northern Georgia the Amicaloa Falls State Park and Lodge is a beautiful place, after spending time there it is easy to understand why it is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. 

In addition to its spectacular scenery the park is filled with beautiful hiking trails, a campground a wonderful lodge and the breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls. At 729 feet, Amicaloa Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Southeast and I can’t imagine anyone not being inspired by the magnitude of its beauty.  

 

As an interior designer I am always looking for inspiration and fresh new ideas to incorporate into my projects.  I love to incorporate my inspiration by translating it into my designs.  The textures, the colors and the essence of that moment woven into a space I am designing. 

Looking back on the photos I took during my visit to Amicalola Falls I created a design inspiration board for a  living room space.  The waterfall is breathtaking and awe inspiring in all of its natural beauty and to capture that I began with selecting a piece of artwork that captures the color palette.

I then selected the anchor pieces, the sofa, side chair and book case.  Each of these pieces grabs an element from the waterfall, the sofa with is crisp lines and a bit of curve reminds me of the flowing water over the falls, the staggered pattern of the bookcase is reminiscent of how the rocks step down the mountain and the texture of the metal side chair gives a textural element much like the texture of the rolling water over the jagged rocks.  From there I am drawn to the gray color palette of the stones, the green in the trees that frame the waterfall and the crisp white of the water as it cascades down the face of the falls. 

PAINT COLORS – Benjamin Moore Colors A-BM Midnight Oil 1631, B-BM Steel Wool 2121-20, C-BM Hot Apple Spice 2005-20, D– BM Herb Garden 434, E– BM Winterwood 1486, F– BM Chantilly Lace 2121-70. (Please note these colors are photographic representations and may not depict the true color)

After the color palette is established the other elements are brought in to complete the look.  The large coffee table resembles a tree stump but also mimics the rock face of the falls.  The side tables, the lamps and the accessories bring it all together for a complete sophisticated living room space inspired by the natural beauty of this waterfall.  

What do you think?  What inspires you?

Photo Credit - 1 Uttermost, 2 Made Goods, 

3 Worlds Away, 4 Made Goods, 5 Cyan Design, 

6 Made Goods, 7 CR Laine, 8 Cyan Design, 

9 & 10 Century Furniture, 11 Surya Rugs

Sarasota Magazine asks - What we Love Right Now

Click here to see recent article about what we love in Sarasota Magazine

What an honor to be gracing the pages of Sarasota Magazine for my professional insight and experience.  A heart felt thank you to Sarasota Magazine for including me in the October 2015 Issue! (click on the magazine picture above to read the article)

After speaking with Sarasota Magazine I found myself thinking more about what I love and thought I would share a bit more with you here.  There are so many I could go on forever.

As an interior designer and a kitchen and bath specialist I love all things kitchen.  Show me a good appliance or some beautiful vintage dishes and you have my full attention.  I can spend hours in an antique store admiring dishware and antique kitchen tools of days gone by.  My mother recently gave me a hand mixer circa 1970ish with a wonderful avocado green handle.  And not a plug in type mixer but an actual hand held, hand powered mixer used to whip up some great scrambled eggs maybe or perhaps a good homemade whip cream.  Something I will treasure for years to come. 

In light of my love for vintage I also have a total and complete fascination with modern day appliances and one of my favorite appliances in my kitchen is my Brew Express coffee maker.

It is recessed into the wall and frees up valuable counter space.  It not only fits into the wall but it also has a direct water connection, so all I have to do is add the coffee and push the start button.

When it comes to major appliances there are some great options a few I particularly love are as follows:

GE’s French Door Wall Oven

…what I love about this besides that is bakes so wonderfully and is also a convection oven, is the way the doors swing open to allow you to be closer to what you are cooking and in my opinion have easier access.

AGA Cast Iron Range

…it is a more traditional looking range with amazing versatility. 

Sub-Zero Refrigerator

…hands down my all-time favorite appliance that has been around for ages but is the leader in food preservation in my opinion.  Sub-Zero, they know what they are doing and are the best at it.  A brand new product from Sub-Zero is their new integrated refrigerator and freezer columns, sure to open up amazing design possibilities.

For me I am often inspired by nature.  I feel as though nature provides us with true, real and most importantly natural colors.  And the remarkable thing those colors change and evolve with the changing of seasons much the same way design evolves and changes in our homes over the years. 

I find myself recently inspired by more muted color tones, Color that is strong but not so loud.  Benjamin Moore’s affinity color collection is a perfect example of this.

When it comes to cabinetry or furniture I tend to lean a bit more to the contemporary side of things with a splash of traditional.  I love when the styles are mixed.  A few examples…

The Paper Table by Studio Job from Moooi

…it has a very traditional style but comes in very contemporary painted finishes.

Aurora outdoor chair from Made Goods

…very traditional Elizabethan shape but a very stylized contemporary feel.

Brizo’s Artesso kitchen faucet

…it is has the traditional style of the bridged faucet but is a bit more sleek than its inspiration and it gives it a more modern feel and most especially in the polished chrome finish. 

Like I said, I could go on forever.  I hope you have enjoyed what I have shared here, feel free to leave a comment below and thank you again to Sarasota Magazine for such a wonderful article.