GLENCOVE LIVING ROOM UPDATE

you may remember an old blog on this living room that has been evolving over the years. well, my clients were ready to max out the potential in this space....and i was ready to utilize all the space in this room! time to create a space plan. 

we started by pushing the sofa back against the back wall to make room for two slipper chairs flanked on either side of the tv console. we moved the existing pair of lamps on either side of the tv to not only help mask the tv sides,  but also dress on that wall. then we added a round ottoman in front of the fireplace as a smooth transition to help united both sides of the space. next, we threw in a game table, banquette, sconces, and existing custom ottomans so the front side of the room not only looks great, but functions in a totally new way for this young family. 

and don't forget to vote here for the new trad at traditional home-thanks so much for your support y'all!!!

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this listing!!!

my house-loving realtor cousin Lee Williams, based in charleston, sc (LOVE that town!), was just telling me about the crazy HOT real estate listings moving in his city.....so i decided to surf the website of his employer, Handsome Properties, and i FELL IN LOVE with this listing of Donna Seward and Debbie Fisher. THIS. HOUSE. IS. AMAZING.

from the $5000 outdoor shower fixture to the $40,000 Lancanche french stove to the WALNUT hardwood floors (my FAVORITE wood!) to the shiplap paneling throughout....the custom finishes are countless......YES, it is brand new.... but NO, this is not a spec house! a california couple built this house with the intention of moving in, but their plans changed. now its available for YOU! COME ON IN! 

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if you want to see more amazing charleston real estate, call my fun cousin and don't forget to follow him on instagram (he just joined and you gotta follow him!!)

AND DONT FORGET TO VOTE, YA'LL!!!  :-)

I NEED YOUR VOTE!!

a friend talked me into it, so i took the plunge....here we go!!

it's the Traditional Home "Favorite Designer" talent search....so if you like me lots, or just a little, VOTE HERE !!!!!

ill take all the support i can get, y'all!!!!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

so if you like my designs, i'd LOVE your support! THANKS YALL!!!!!!

TEENAGE GIRL'S ROOM

I LOVE THIS HOUSE....WHENEVER I GET TO COME OVER, ITS ALWAYS EXCITING....ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO SEE! I WAS ESPECIALLY EXCITED TODAY SINCE THE FINAL TWO PIECES ARRIVED FOR THIS THIRD FLOOR TEENAGE GIRL'S SUITE-THE CUSTOM PAIR OF LAMPS THAT SIT ON THE DRESSER FINISH OFF THE ROOM PERFECTLY! NOW HER BEDROOM, BATHROOM, AND DRESSING ROOM LOOK COMPLETE! COME ON IN!!!

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ADDING ON?? AGAIN??

5 YEARS AGO, WE BROKE GROUND ADDING A MASTER BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATHS, FAMILY ROOM, BACK STAIRWAY, ETC..... AND WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE RESULTS......EXCEPT, WE CONSTANTLY BATTLE WITH THE KIDS OVER THE TV! THEY WANT TO XBOX AND WE WANT FOOTBALL! WE NEED ANOTHER TV ROOM....DOWNSTAIRS.....HUBS IS ON BOARD....WE NEED IT NOW!

SO I'VE BEEN OBSESSING....SPACE PLANNING, FURNITURE SELECTING, NAILING DOWN EVERY DETAIL TO THE SQUARE MILLIMETER! HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE TO WORK WITH........

WE'RE GONNA KNOCK OUT THOSE TWO WINDOWS AND REPLACE WITH A 5' OPENING INTO THE NEW SPACE-POCKET DOORS WILL ALLOW US TO SHUT OUT XBOX NOISE!

ENTER HERE!

WHEN IN DOUBT, TAPE IT OUT! I LOVE LOVE LOVE PAINTERS TAPE TO OUTLINE!!! BELOW IS THE ENTRY SHOWS THE ENTRY INTO THE IMAGINARY NEW SPACE.....

THE FIREPLACE WALL IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO ME-THE BEST SPOT FOR THE TV IN THIS SPACE IS OVER THE FIREPLACE....A CHALLENGE BECAUSE IM TOO LAZY TO BEND MY NECK UP TO WATCH TV(THIS ISNT A HUGE ROOM!) SO, I HAD TO COME UP WITH A PLAN FOR A LOW HANGING TV OVER THE FIREPLACE....MY SOLUTION? VERY SIMPLE BOX-Y LOOKING WOODWORK SURROUNDING THE STONE SURROUND OF THE FIREPLACE.....SO THE BOTTOM OF THE TV COMES UP LESS THAN 4' FROM THE FLOOR-YIPPEE!!! NO SORE NECKS!!!

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OF COURSE THE SPACE PLAN ISNT GOOD ENOUGH---GOTTA TAPE IT OUT-AND LOVING THE SCONCES!!!

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FOR YEARS, LITERALLY, I'VE BEEN DYING OVER THIS GRASS CLOTH......IM DOING IT!! AND CANT WAIT TO THROW IN SOME ORANGE!

STAY TUNED, YALL!!