Remodeled Farm House

Well, we are almost complete with our latest Farm House update and wanted to share some of the pictures of our progress! We were on an extremely tight budget to remodel 2 bathrooms and change wall colors in the living room, kitchen, hall, son's bedroom and both bathrooms.  It was a challenge we were anxious to tackle!  We just have the window treatments left to finish and they will be added in the next few months, when our client is ready.  

Here are a few before and after pictures.

Hall Bath 

Shower Before

Shower After

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet Area Before

Toilet Area After

In the before picture, you will notice that there was a corner shower unit and the toilet next to it.  We changed the corner unit to an enclosed  4' shower with porcelain tile on the walls and floors.  We moved the toilet behind the door where the standard washer and dryer were.  The homeowners bought a stack able washer and dryer and the storage cabinet so that we could put it where the toilet was. We also added an ADA Toilet and had a custom vanity made with new counter-tops and sink.  We took the wallpaper and bead board down, then painted the walls with SW Tatami Tan.  It turned out beautifully.

Master Bath

Shower Before

 

Shower After

  

Vanity Area Before

 

Vanity Area After

After

In the before pictures you will notice the short bath/shower unit where our client had major water splash problems that eventually caused the sheetrock to mold and peel. We tore out the entire area and replaced it with a jetted tub while adding porcelain tile up to the ceiling so as to not have those same water problems. We tiled the floor with a complimentary porcelian tile, added a new counter top with sink to match the new jetted tub.  We also added a new ADA toilet, new plumbing fixtures and painted the walls in SW Spiced Cider.

 

Color Changes

 

Open Area Before

 

Open Area After

   

Living Room Before

Living Room After

 

Dinette Before

Dinette After

 In the before pictures you will notice bead board and wall paper throughout the dinette area.  We took it down, changed the wall colors in the main area and hall to SW Tower Tan.  We added two accent walls, one on the staircase in SW Brandywine and one on the living room/dinette wall in SW Sierra Redwood. We also painted the patio doors in SW Brandywine and the front door(not shown) in Sierra Red. (The green vertical blinds will be changed when we do the window treatments.)

A few more After Pictures!

So all in all, it has been a fun project with many challenges but it really turned out warm and inviting!  Our client is thrilled with the turnout and that's what makes it all worthwhile!

If you would like a change for the new year, give us a call!  We will be happy to help make your home EXTRAORDINARY!

A special thanks to AG Cabinets and C & M Painting for the great job they did!

Antionette King, Designer

Pezzo Bello Interiors

816-891-8400

aking@pezzobellointeriors.com

Getting Through the Winter Doldrums!

It's that time of year, when the winter (at least in KC) has finally set in.  You have taken all of your Holiday and Christmas decorations down and inside your house emulates the winter season that we are experiencing outdoors, empty and cold.  This time of year is such a downer that we need something to uplift our spirit!  Something to give us a boost! So we came up with a few ways to help lift your spirits in small ways to get through this blah time of year.

Add music to your home. This may be the quickest and easiest thing to do.  There is something about music that lifts your spirits and makes your heart smile!  Be it, songs that remind you of specific times in your life, or new music to add to your  music palette.  So turn the TV off and turn up the music!  Dance......you will be surprised by how much this helps with your attitude!

Add new scented candles to your home. It's amazing how what you smell makes your brain turn from blah to aha! Maybe take your normal winter scent and replace it with a spring scent.  There's enough winter smell outside, bring something spring like inside!

Change your Throws and Throw Pillows.   This is an easy way to refresh an entire room and your spirit.  You can add a new pattern pillow to your solid ones, or you can take a color out of a pattern pillow that you have and add a different solid color or two to your grouping.  You could change your whole color scheme just by changing pillows.  While you are at it, add a luxurious throw too!  It's not overkill to have something soft on every sofa or chair.  You can get a little wild and add the newest hot thing, faux fur throws and pillows!  Anything to lift your spirit and keep you warm at the same time.

Add a Vase of Flowers to your Kitchen Table.  Flowers, any day, but especially on dull winter days, can lift your spirit quick.  Not only are they beautiful to the eye, they smell so good!  Maybe you have an anniversary or birthday coming up.....request flowers from your loved ones!  If not, go to the grocery store and pick up a bunch that they already have together and just add them to your vase! The grocery florist is a cost effective way to purchase everyday flowers to brighten your mood.

And Finally.....Think Spring!  Make plans for your springtime activities.  Start jotting down what you would love to do when it finally does arrive. You'll be ready when it does!

Antionette King, Designer
Pezzo Bello Interiors
816-891-8400

Cost effective Updates for Your Kitchen in 2012

Most of us know that our kitchen is the hub of all activity in our homes.  We use it not only to cook and serve food, we use it to hang out when we have family or friends over.  It is the ultimate multipurpose room in our home!  So....lets talk about improving it's functionality and aesthetics for 2012.  No matter what your budget is, from affordable fixes to complete overhauls we have a solution for you.  Today we'll talk about the cost effective updates to add interest in your kitchen.


Paint.  We believe that paint is the most affordable and dramatic way to to update any room, even the kitchen.  You can begin by creating an accent wall in the area.  Pick a color that will make a bold statement to use on the wall behind the table or the space above the sink. Wherever you think a bold splash of color is needed. You can also achieve this with a colorful tile back splash or wallpaper.

 Paint the cabinets!  This requires a lot more work but has the same dramatic results!

Update your knobs and pulls.  This is a relatively easy way to add a little pizazz to your kitchen.  Just be sure that you measure the size of your existing pulls before you head out to the hardware store!  There are many different sizes and styles available.

Add Artwork.  Adding artwork will instantly personalize your space.  Just because your kitchen is a functional room, doesn't mean you can't give it a little flair! If you have a large wall or only have a small shelf, live it up....add some flair!

eclectic kitchen design by dallas media and blogs Jamie Laubhan-Oliver

Update your chairs/stools.  From your kitchen breakfast bar to your dining table, your chairs are an important part of your kitchen.  They should be comfortable as well as functional and they can be the spark your kitchen needs!  By just reupholstering your stools or chairs, it will make a profound difference in your kitchen.  Bring in color and pattern to create a distinct style.  If you have wood chairs...paint them!  You can also keep a few of the old and add a few new ones.  The options are endless!

contemporary kitchen design by new york interior designer valerie pasquiou interiors + design, inc

Add New Light Fixtures.  Lighting is all-important in the kitchen. If your kitchen doesn't have a mix of ambient lighting and task lighting, you may want to consult a kitchen designer ie; Pezzo Bello Interiors, to help you to update your lighting.  You can add recessed lights, pendant lights, under cabinet lights, or other solutions to make your kitchen more functional and bright.

traditional kitchen design by boston kitchen and bath Venegas and Company

Replace your sink and faucet.  Take a minute to assess your relationship with your sink.  You likely spend far to much time hovering over it to be unsatisfied.  Undermount and flush sinks are great choices. They’re easy to clean and have a chic, seamless look. Single-bowl sinks provide enough room for washing dishes and large pots, but multi-bowl sinks provide the option of using half the sink as a drying rack or soaking area.  Your faucet is not only for cleaning and rinsing your dishes, it should be able to reach every corner of your sink.  Take measurements and decide on your preferences before heading to your local showroom. 

The updates are endless so......live it up and think outside the box in 2012!  If you need any help with Reviving your kitchen, contact Pezzo Bello Interiors @ 816-891-8400 or aking@pezzobellointeriors, we look forward to working with you to create your dream kitchen!