Transforming a Builder-Grade 90’s Home into a Warm, Neutral Retreat Homes built in the 1990s often come with great bones but dated finishes and layouts that no longer support the way we live today. This Austin-area 90’s home remodel began as a typical builder tract home with gray tile floors, dark brick, and a fireplace […]
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From Tuscan to Timeless: A Whole-Home Transformation When this 2009 Tuscan-style home was purchased, it was full of the design signatures of its era—heavy travertine floors, ornate ironwork, dark cabinetry, and warm gold-and-red tones. While beautiful in its time, the homeowners dreamed of something brighter, cleaner, and more architecturally modern. I worked with Scott and
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The warm and inviting atmosphere of a Tuscan-style kitchen has long been a favorite among homeowners who appreciate rustic charm, rich textures, and natural materials. Traditionally, Tuscan kitchens are inspired by the rolling hills of Italy, with earthy tones, wrought iron accents, and antique-style cabinetry. However, the modern evolution of this design seamlessly blends classic
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The Modern Mediterranean style is a harmonious blend of timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication. Rooted in the architectural traditions of countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece, this style has evolved to incorporate modern design elements, resulting in homes that are both luxurious and comfortable. In this blog post, you will see how we remodeled a
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Barn doors – in particular interior sliding barn doors are really popular right now. But I have been installing them for a long time now. We used to buy the metal hardware at Tractor Supply Company! Now you can get it at most big box stores or online. My clients ask me if they are
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E-design has become popular as many people are spending more time at home and are ready to spruce up their space. When a client contacts me for my E-design services they usually have questions about how it works. I basically have three packages, but I realize everyone is different and I am happy to work
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We bought a new house! And it needed a lot of work. But that never scares me. The kitchen cabinets and countertops were over 20 years old and not in good shape so we gutted the kitchen and started over. I knew I wanted white shaker style cabinets and a white backsplash. I also really
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Just wanted to share a few more photos from the modern remodel we just finished with Weisen Builders. I hope you were able to see Modern Remodel Part I. If not, see it here. But in this post I will share the process to turn the formerly Tuscan style home into a modern magnificent mansion!
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We just completed a very large, gorgeous modern remodel using a lot of navy and gold accents. I am so excited to show you the before and after photos! Let’s start with the entry. Entry We brought in a console table and a large mirror and alabaster lamps. I found these great cowhide boxes to
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Every year Pantone announces it’s color of the year. It is usually a prediction of what color will be most popular in home decor and fashion. Sometimes they get it right and sometimes they get it wrong. But for 2020 Pantone says “Classic Blue” is the one and I think they got it right. This
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