Category: Mini-Makeovers

Lowcountry Dining Room, after

A LowCountry Dining Room Makeover

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Interior Design by Kerry Ann Dame  In a room that already has furniture, decorating completes the room scheme and adds warmth and sophistication. Adding window treatments, art and accessories makes all the difference between bland and beautiful. When I arrived, the dining room had a beautiful light dusty aqua paint color chosen by the homeowners, a nice French country cupboard, and a pewter chandelier. A beautiful table and chairs in a light driftwood stain were on order. Since the dining room adjoins a large, open great room, we decided that [...]

Greek Key Pattern, London Shade Valances around a Kitchen

Renovating Your Home Now for Added Value Later

The current slow real estate market may have some homeowners feeling trapped in their current property, and others looking to purchase finding their buying power diminished.  How can we enjoy the home we live in when it is not our dream home? Tackle those small and medium sized renovation projects while the market is slow, and you can enjoy your home for the next few years while selling it may not be a possibility.  And when it is time to sell, you’ll have an updated, freshly renovated home. More storage, [...]

Design Your Home for Organization

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When a home is truly organized, it allows the homeowner to function smoothly and handle all the things on her plate each day. When everything has a place, the home is easy to keep clean and everyone in the family can help keep things running. Use interior design to incorporate the items you use often into furnishings that are part of daily life.