Category Archives: Traditional Interior Design

Fixer Upper Kitchens Season 4

Fixer Upper Kitchens – Season 4

Since Chip and Joanna Gaines have announced that Season 5 would be their last I decided to do a post on their fabulous Fixer Upper kitchens. I love their show and I’m going to miss it, but I can understand why they made the decision to end it. What a whirlwind their lives must be; hardly a moment to breathe.

Another reason I was inspired to post about Fixer Upper is that I’ve recently been lucky enough to work with one of my favorite client’s again: Kristi Russo. We started working together several years ago and now we’re going to update her kitchen. She love’s Fixer Upper too, so part of the inspiration to do this post was to get ideas from these impressive kitchens.

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I love Drapes

It’s no secret that I LOVE drapes!  A big part of my business is designing and installing window treatments. You can give any room in a boost with beautiful drapes and the draperies you choose go a long way toward giving your room personality.

When designing a room there are many layers but the one that makes the biggest impact is the window treatments.  The other elements are super important too; paint, rugs, furniture,  art, and accessories but the drapes are always the icing on the cake.

What can be more lovely than volumes of beautiful fabric that add softness to a room and are functional as well if you choose to use them as your window coverings? If you prefer decorative side panels; pair them with blinds or a shade for a perfect combination. Here are a few of my favorites:

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