Giving back. Before and after.

This is my kids preschool. Like the paint and color snob I am, I demanded that they let me paint the school in some inviting colors. The best part- I was giving back. The school turned out great and it always feels good to share without expecting anything in return.

Flashy foyer.

Sometimes texture is used on walls that have damage that's not worth fixing. New products are introduced to the market from time to time. One of them is a compound that is similar to drywall mud/joint compound, but it has an additional texture that is the feel of very thick grains of sand. When metallic paints are applied, it almost glows due to how multi-layered the wall texture becomes. This foyer began with a teal basecoat and followed with gold, copper, and bronze.

Painted cabinet.

A family from out of town moved to Louisville for a job transfer. They loved the house but made some cosmetic changes. One of these changes was the cabinets in the office and den. They did not want basic white so I painted them with a red undertone and finished with a black satin finish. Hand painted cabinets can look good if you do them right. Limited brush strokes and a good quality paint are a must.

Remember this pink room!

This is a project in the works and will be one of the most beautiful baby rooms that I've ever completed. The designer and soon-to-be mommy have worked hard together to create a room saturated in beautiful and traditional pinks. ALOT of sunlight flows into this room. Three different shades of pink were applied to this colorwash and stencil application (which is not easy!) and the photos show how the sunlight brings out the different pink hues. This gives the room an elegant and luxurious feel. All the hard work, patience, and experience pays off when creating a room such as this. I cannot wait to see the final design of the nursery and I will definitely post pictures.

Let's see how many browns we can put into a powder room.

If a designer were to say that to a client they would think they were crazy. But this bath shows that texture, sheen, and product quality can make monochromatic rooms look interesting.