by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Jul 22, 2012 | Design Advice |
Natural stone is one of the most elegant elements you can add to your home. It’s no wonder that granite continually tops the list in popularity! Whether it’s new construction or an interior remodeling project, you’ll want to consider adding granite to the mix. You’ll be amazed at how the addition of this beautiful natural stone will instantly upgrade the look and feel of a room and your entire home. We’re sure that you’ve noticed that granite isn’t just for kitchen or bathroom countertops anymore. Homes are utilizing this attractive and durable stone that comes in every pattern and color imaginable, for every room! From your entryway to the laundry room, granite is the natural stone of choice. For example, here’s a use you might not have instantly thought of… your dining room china cabinet. Is it looking a little “tired”, but you love it and don’t want to replace it? Picture the cabinet with a new granite service shelf… suddenly it’s a new and refreshed piece of furniture. Add that same top to your dining room table and you’ve got a whole new room! The same goes for every other room in your house… granite in the kitchen: countertops, granite topped island or shelves; in the dining room: dining tabletop, server tops and shelving; laundry room countertops; or a granite shower stall in your bathroom, etc. You get the picture – granite is the perfect choice for any room. The possibilities are endless! And, of course, granite remains the premier way to elegantly spruce up the two rooms in your house that typically experience the highest traffic –...
by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Jul 22, 2012 | Bedrooms, Decorating Tips |
It seems like it was just yesterday that your “little one” was obsessed with cute little dinosaurs or Barbie dolls… or comic book heroes and teen idols. It’s time to realize that that was yesterday! Your children are growing up and summer time is the best time to change out the style of their bedrooms and show them that you’ve noticed they’re growing up! Give them a personalized place they can call their own! Especially if they are transitioning from grammar school to middle school or middle school to high school. A lot has changed since we were kids, but some things haven’t changed… children still want a private space that is completely about “them”! First step is to sit down and talk about their room and what they want to change. Have dinosaurs been replaced with super heroes? Or have super heroes been replaced by sports? Pick a new theme and then expand on it. Next, plan on changing out the items that will have the most impact visually, like window treatments, wall murals, bed coverlets and headboards. All of these are large enough to instantly give the room a new feel. For example, let’s use this nautical makeover as an example.Changing the color palate to blues and browns instantly changes the atmosphere of the room. Add the nautical flags swag to the windows, throw in a life preserver and add a couple of nautical accessories and voila! You have a really modern and interesting bedroom for your young sailor! Or, do you want something a bit more dramatic? Turn your future fashion designer daughter’s room into her...
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