Light It Up

Have you been procrastinating about replacing your outdated light fixture? Well, there is not better time than the present.

According to the United States Department of Energy updating your current lighting with more energy efficient fixtures can reduce your energy consumption 50 – 65%. As a result, your energy bill will be lower. Ultimately, these fixtures can pay for themselves in as little as a two years.

Energy efficient lighting is not only going to save you money, but it will also allow you to update your décor with minimal out of pocket expense. It’s a quick, easy and inexpensive way to give your home a mini facelift!

As a rule of thumb most lighting is offered in three price categories. The first category is an affordable basic solution. The most common placement of these essential fixtures is bathrooms, studies and laundry. They would likely include fluorescent lighting and basic ceiling and wall fixtures. Although there is not a lot of zest in this category it still offers adequate refresh opportunities.

The second grouping is a mid range solution. Your costs will be approximately 10% more than the basic lines, but your varieties are in sprout. This group offers endless options that allow wiggle room in your pocket book. Within this category you will find ceiling fans, pendants, fundamental chandeliers, can lights and unique bath bars. All items will spruce up your room and in most cases improve your entire room aesthetic. In our opinion, most major and minor projects can be completed in this category and within budget.

The third grouping is the artist collection. These fixtures are beautiful to admire, but higher in cost. Usually, these fixtures are easily customized to your exact wants and needs. You’re likely to specify within this category to fulfill lighting opportunities in main focal areas. These focal areas usually include the entryway or above a dining room table. These fixtures are perfect for showcasing your individual artistic personality. They definitely have a WOW factor!

You would be surprised at how much of a difference a new light fixture will make for your interior. Aside, from being aesthetically pleasing it also helps your home’s resale value. Updating light fixtures is a win/win regardless of your budget.

If you need assistance locating and updating your lighting, Pezzo Bello Interiors is just a phone call away. We have access to most any lighting that you will need from chandeliers, pendants, and sconces to floor and table lamps and everything in between!

Plus, as an added bonus to using our services we are offering 10% off your lighting purchase for the summer months.

Call us today to “Make Your Ordinary Home, Extraordinary!”
Pezzo Bello Interiors
816.891.8400
info@pezzobellointeriors.com

Vacation Home Make Over

Not too many experiences compare to the peace of mind that overcomes you when escaping real world dramas and paying a visit to a treasured vacation home.  Sanity can be achieved from simply getting out of town. 

When someone chooses a vacation home it is important to choose one that is soothing and represents personality.  What a lot of people overlook is the potential in older property builds.  Pezzo Bello is certain that although it may seem impossible, it is absolutely achievable. 

Many Missourians are familiar with the Lake of the Ozarks.  Although it is only a couple hours absent from home, it is a place to let loose and enjoy time away.  Pezzo Bello has spent the last couple years helping Lake Ozark property owners take rags to riches, all with a couple small sweat projects.

Below is an example of what a typical lake condominium might look like. For the most part finishes are outdated, but with an eye for the potential it is possible to achieve personality.

For this project, Pezzo Bello took all wall coverings down, repainted the walls and updated furniture, accessories and hardware.  All very simple projects that helped bring the property value up and uncover individuality.

For this project there are still a couple small updates to be completed in the coming months, but all the improvements you see were completed in two seasons.  Proving that taking something old and bringing back its youth is not as impossible as many expect it to be.  As long as the core of the build is sturdy and hardy you can expect sweat equity to happen easily.  Meaning, you can enjoy all there is to love about your vacation home in a matter of months.

As future updates are fulfilled we will share with you. Stay tuned!!

Remember to call Pezzo Bello Interiors for your next project.

816.891.9400

info@pezzobellointeriors.com

My First Place…Help!

Pezzo Bello Interiors is so thrilled with our newest project and we want to share it with each of you. Mostly because it is a familiar scenario, one that almost all of us have experienced ourselves.

Our client is a young, vibrant 25 year old female who is facing one of the most exhilarating experiences in her adult life. Yes, you guessed it; she has purchased her first home. It’s a great 25 year old ranch that just needed updating. Her excitement is contagious, her attitude is positive and her expectations are inspiring.

Since this project is still in the beginning stages we are presenting the before pictures today. However, as the weeks progress, we will have final pictures to share. This is going to be a fun one to watch!

Our first objective was to update all the walls with fantastic color! Brighten it up…make it new! All of these colors were purposely chosen to fit our client’s unique personality.

The Living Room will be Sherwin Williams Proper Grey and the ceilings a bright white. In the Kitchen, all of the wallpaper below the chair rail will be removed and replaced with the same Proper Grey that is in the living room. All walls above the chair rail in the kitchen will be in the coordinating lighter shade, Essential Grey.

The owner was concerned about the age and style of the kitchen cabinets but we reassured her that they were perfect! We fell in love with them the moment we saw them. Just a little clean up and new cabinet pulls and they will be a great focal point in her kitchen. The back splash will be updated and changed from the brick red tile to a metallic of copper, bronze or silver.

The bathroom of course is our designer Antionette’s favorite because it is going to be painted the rich purple shade of Sherwin Williams’ Clematis. The bathtub/shower, and toilet have been replaced with white fixtures. The countertop will be white marble, and just this week new ceramic tile was installed on the bathroom floor.

The master bedroom will be Sherwin Williams’ sassy shade of blue called Blue Cruise, a color that complements our homeowner the best.

The spare bedroom will be a beautiful shade of green called Rockwood Jade by Sherwin Williams.

The next phase will be window treatments throughout the home. Check in often to see the total transformation!

Designer Antionette - Project Profile

Designer Antionette King of Pezzo Bello Interiors has been hard at work installing her latest designs. Her client was in need of a makeover to create the ultimate home interior.

Antionette took this opportunity to update paint colors, modernize furniture pieces and accessorize true to her clients character. Below is a before and after of the living room, one of 4 rooms in the process of being completed. The living room is still awaiting a new area rug.

As additional items get installed and the project is absolute we will share more exciting pictorials. Until then enjoy!

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AFTER:

Call Pezzo Bello Interiors today to schedule your home make-over and save 20% off your first art purchase

816.891.8400

816.289.8040

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Challenge: Saying Good-Bye To Clutter

Pezzo Bello Interiors wants to test your design skills.  Can you see past the clutter and uncover the potential of the room below?  Tell us how you would fix this nasty situation.

Making a House a Home

Have you ever looked around your house and evaluated the worth of every item that makes it a home? What if tomorrow all of it was taken from you and you were only allowed one item to keep…what would you pick?

As Americans we spend much of our time accumulating consumer goods. Sometimes we purchase items because they are necessary. While other times we choose bits and pieces because they represent our personality. Whether it be our clothing, our cars or even our favorite sofa we form a connection with all of our purchases. Sometimes those connections die off and we move on, while others hold a special place in our hearts. So we ask you again…what would you choose?

Would it be the family portraits that help you revisit your memories?

Perhaps it is the kitchen table that your family and friends have spent the most time making memories with you?

Could you leave behind your grandparent’s antique cabinet that has been in the family for years?

How hard would it be to part with your favorite dinnerware that has fed the mouths of all those your care about?

The truth is it would be hard to choose. As human beings we naturally grow attached to our surroundings. That is why it is important to choose your surroundings wisely. Choose your goods with one thing in mind "you". Quality items that represent your true values can be cherished for years and shared with those you care most about.

Pezzo Bello Interiors Gains Another 4 lbs

April 20, 2010 was a day that offered great anxiety as well as precious beginnings for the Pezzo Bello Interiors family. Our graphic artist/daughter/sister Alexis Bennett went into early labor while traveling at the Lake of the Ozarks. She was two months early, with a scheduled delivery for June 27th.

Jackson Tighe Bennett is the first baby boy grandson/nephew for the Pezzo Bello family. He is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Weighing in at just 4lbs, he is quite the tiger. We are so thrilled!!

The Bennett bunch is so grateful for the positive outcome, as there could have been so many complications. No doubt, the power of prayer is amongst this miracle.

Join us as we celebrate the Bennett family’s newest addition. Congratulations!!