- New Linens
Fresh, clean crisp white linens make everyone feel pampered. A nice set of cotton sheets will make your guest feel wonderful when they turn down the bed. A new set of soft towels in the bath add a touch of luxury. A simple white robe and a laundry bag will make them feel at home.
- Fresh Flowers or a Live Plant
Placing a bouquet of seasonal flowers or a lovely touch of live greenery bring a room to life. The natural beauty gives a peaceful feel to any room.
- Forgotten Items
Everyone forgets a basic necessity or two. Placing a nice basket of travel size toiletries on the vanity and another basket with bottled water, a drinking glass & maybe even a homemade goodie on the night stand is a sure way to win the hearts of your guest. Don’t forget to add individual pain reliever packets to help with that jet lag. A little card with a welcome note and the Wi-Fi password will also be appreciated.
- Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Having a large mirror in the guest room will not only reflect light and make the space feel larger but will help your guest look great before they head out for all the fun you have planed. If you have the space a stand mirror in the corner would be a perfect addition to your room.
- Clean and Bright
Clean out the closet of all those item that have accumulated in the space since your last guests. We all know that the guest room is the place we put those items that don’t have a home. Clean off the tops of all the surfaces and take any personal items out of the closet. Make sure there are empty drawers in the dresser and night stand. Your guest will love that they can unpack everything and not have to live out of their suitcases. A folding suitcase stand is wonderful to have tucked in the closet for guests to use.
Doing one or all of these tips will have your guest feeling relaxed and loved.
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(photo credit Better Homes and Garden)
Use smaller blocks as planters for table arrangements.
(photo credit Design Sponge & Design Improvised)
Start a raised bed garden.
(photo credit Savvy Gardening)
Add a succulent wall to an unused area.
(photo credit Apartment Therapy)
Make it easier to get from one level to another. This one will take more than a weekend.
(photo credit The Figure 5)
Create an outdoor bar or console.
(photo credit Hunted Interior)
]]>- Experimenting with harsh colors…..Color is great and I generally love adding bold bright colors to a space…but not here. Because bedrooms should provide a relaxing, comforting and soothing environment, this is the room where soft and soothing colors can help to promote a restful night’s sleep, creating a sanctuary from the rest of the world.
- Controlling natural light…..Consider window treatments that can darken the room when necessary but are flexible enough to allowing light in when desired. Layering can be the perfect solution. Lined outer draperies can both absorb sound and create a cocooned feeling when closed but when opened to reveal a shear under treatment allow the room to be filled with soft natural light. Many of the new Hunter Douglas shading products allow for this flexibility without the use of an over drape, so today’s choices are almost limitless.
- Too many pillows…..One of the biggest mistake people make is loading the bed up with too many pillows. It can not only look to fussy but creates too much work. Edit your choices to a few carefully selected pillows to coordinate with the other fabrics and colors in the room.
- “Buying the Bedroom Suite”….Although buying a complete matching bedroom set may seem to be the easiest and most logical, it often results in a static and boring finished product. Take your time to search for “coordinated pieces”…special pieces that you will love and that will give your bedroom a timeless quality.
- Skimping on lighting…..The best solution for lighting a bedroom is providing a combination of sources….decorative bed side lamps for soft lighting and aesthetics, general overhead lighting ( recessed or surface mounted) in the ceiling and when possible, low voltage recessed lighting in the ceiling at the back of the bed for nighttime reading.
- Skimping on a quality mattress….People often spend more time on selecting their furniture, fabrics and thread count on their sheets than they do on their mattress. A mattress is an investment and is literally the heart of a good bedroom and a good night’s sleep. Choose and invest wisely.
Check out the full article: SDHG Dialogue 07July2014
By Mark Hiss, photo by Martin Mann.
]]>The Floriano was inspired by nature, more specifically the spout is indicative of a drooping tulip and the handle of a fern unfurling.
The Vuelo is suggestive of a swan, with its majestic curves and silhouette.
The glamorous RSVP is evocative of elegance, glam and the stately curves of a woman’s body. This collection is complete with finials of Swarovski Elements.
Can you guess the inspiration of this one?
Give up? The Williamsburg is reminiscent of Aladdin’s magic lamp! Last, but certainly not least, is a beautiful and unique faucet with a TWIST: the Virage, inspired by wrought iron.
We hope that you find these as inspirational as we have. We are excited for the next kitchen or bath remodel where we can incorporate these stunning faucets!
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This spa like bathroom also won second place in ASID San Diego’s 2014 Design Excellence Awards!
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Check out the photos and compare how Regina re-created their living room by using and reupholstering their existing furniture.
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New Home:
Repurposing your existing furniture not only saves you money, but is very green and it enables you to keep your sentimental pieces. Giving furniture a “facelift” by refinishing and reupholstering updates and refreshes any space to make it feel like new!
]]>We are also thrilled to unveil our re-designed website! We have designed countless interiors throughout the years, it’s about time our website had a remodel of its own. Now, with its new clean look and user friendly navigation, viewing our portfolio, designer bios, contacting us, and much more is easier than ever!
So… how does it look?
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