Fireplace Make Over

My client's home started out with lovely fireplaces that were made of cement.  She liked them originally - but was ready for a change.

 

~ Here's an up-close of the cement "before" ~

 

~ "During" - after the primer had been applied ~

 

~ Voila! Total transformation to look like travertine marble with a flat finish.  She didn't want 'glossy'. ~

 

 

~ Her other fireplace. ~

~ She had asked someone else to paint it a brownish color.  But she was never happy with it.  It was too plain with no detail.  ~

 

~ After!  With the added detail it really brings the fireplace to life.  And this matches her décor perfectly. ~ 

Just another example of how you can transform the look of a room with paint and for a reasonable cost.

Cabinet Transformation - Maple to Oak

This was a different transformation.  In past jobs the clients have wanted to take light oak cabinets and make them dark.  But these wonderful clients wanted to lighten and brighten their kitchen by updating their maple cabinets into a medium oak color.  And, they wanted the wallpaper removed and replaced with mural work.

 

~Before ~

notice the wallpaper - and the older cabinet hardware

 

~ Before ~

the lower cabinets

 

~ After ~ 

I did faux graining on these to make them look authentic.  New hardware was also added to update the look.

 

 ~ After ~

the lower cabinets

 

~ No more wallpaper ~

I painted the fruit mural and leaves to match my clients plates

 

~ A closer look at the fruit mural ~ 

 

 ~ The client is thrilled, and I'm really happy too.  I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out and I'm really pleased with the results. ~

Patio Wall Transformation

Last year I created a patio space for my lovely clients.  Click HERE to view that transformation.  This year they asked that their patio wall be transformed to match the patio - complete with faux painted Mexican Tiles.

 

~ Here is the "before" of the wall ~

~ First step - I painted the wall yellow and the drainage pipe bronze, with some "aging" added ~

~ The wall has been faux painted ~

~ The trim has been painted orange and we've added the turquoise blue shutters that have been "aged" with bronze paint.  Also, the new "inlaid" Mexican Tiles have been added - which match those on their patio floor. ~

 

~ Ta Dah!  The finished product!  What a transformation! ~

 

Cabinet Transformation

This transformation exceeded my expections. The clients wanted to change their cabinets by painting them with a Silver Taupe finish.

~ Here's a before photo ~

~ And another... but just wait for the change! ~
~ What a difference! ~
~ The finish compliments the counter top and appliances so lovely. ~
~ I painted the inside of the built in china cabinet black. ~
~ The china stands out beautifully on the black background. ~

Gorgeous Entry Way

Here are pictures from a job I did a few years ago. What an impressive entry way. It was 25 feet tall.

~ Here's a "before" shot ~
~ And after ~

~ love this ceiling ~

~ All of the woodwork was glazed in dark tones ~

~ And each archway was faux painted to look like stone work ~

~ Finally, the guest bathroom was painted to match the landscaping outside ~

Handpainted Wallpaper

My daughter chose this graphic design for her dining room. It depicts the handpainted wallpaper look from years ago. I had oodles of fun doing this for her. She challenges me to grow in design.

Updated Fireplace

~ A plain white fireplace can be transformed and updated ~

~ To look like travertine marble ~

~ Two coats of high gloss sealer to "seal the deal" ~

~ And a fireplace has been transformed in a matter of a few hours ~

Butler's Pantry

One of my more recent jobs - a Butler's Pantry decorated with grapevines and "exposed brick".