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A Few Updates at the Dollhouse

Monday, July 14, 2014

Hello there! I hope you're having a great summer so far, even though it seems to be passing by so quickly!

Today I wanted to share a few little updates we've managed to get done at over here at The Dollhouse.

Let's start big. Unbeknownst to you my foyer has been nothing more than a plywood sub floor for some time now.

I'm elated to report that over the weekend my hubby changed that situation for the better.

Yay! And I think there's an opportunity for some sort of fun albeit small piece for the wall to the left, so I'll keep you posted when I find my love match.

Also, if you follow me on Instagram, then you already know that I recently purchased this sketch from a local artist.

and I've incorporated it into this vignette in my family room. It's getting increasingly hard to find places to put things at my house. I have no book cases or mantels and my rooms are narrow so I don't even have side tables in most cases. It's a struggle for this collector, so I'm layering art where I can.

So what's next you ask? I've got my sights set on the hall bath. When we moved in we tore out the old linoleum flooring and the tub surround and replaced all of that with new white tile.

Nothing extravagant, but I wanted white tile to brighten up this dark space and make it feel cleaner. I don't want to spill too many details about my plan for this lackluster space but I'm very excited about moving forward and I think it will be one of my very favorite makeovers at The Dollhouse.

In the meantime, this 1970's wallpaper is being stripped

and will be replaced with a Brunschwig & Fils kind of gorgeous.

and that's just the beginning. Stay tuned, and if you'd like to stay updated with all things The Green Room Interiors, the best place to find me is on Instagram, so please follow along!

The Green Room Interiors provides Interior Decorating and Design Services in Chattanooga, TN. If you'd like to discover the joy of living in a well designed home, contact Kim Lemmon at 423.653.3186 or email thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com

Collected Family Room Project Reveal

Monday, March 24, 2014

Monday again! How was your weekend? Mine was a mixed bag of work, play and rest, with an emphasis on the "rest" portion.

Most noteworthy this weekend was a nice surprise in my Inbox from a lovely client who happens to be a talented photographer. She snapped some photos of her family room we've been working on and I wanted to share them with you.

A little background info - this is a very well traveled young family that just relocated to Chattanooga. They've lived and traveled all over the globe and have amassed a nice selection of meaningful keepsakes and family heirlooms - many of which we are working into their decor. Their design style leans very classic, light and family friendly. They're not afraid of color, and wanted their home to be a reflection of their family and their lives.

Nearly everything you see in the room above was theirs, with the exception of the drafting table against the back wall, the lamps which I sourced for them and the Asian wing chair, (which was purchased from me and reupholstered). We also reupholstered their existing sofa and love seat with a neutral velvet and had her throw pillows re-made with a mix of new fabrics. The walls were coated with Benjamin Moore's Manchester Tan for light, neutral envelope.

Just a few weeks ago we installed the photography wall so it could be seen from the new banquette in the kitchen (photos will be coming soon!). I think the photography wall is the thing they love most about the space.

The end tables are antique family pieces and the coffee table was purchased while they lived in Asia.

Everything we used to style the mantel has special meaning to this family. The oars belonged to the husband's side of the family and we hung them with jute. The brass lantern and green camping box also hold special meaning, as well as the books and pottery items. We have since added some fresh greenery to soften the look.

This is my favorite shot. I think it really speaks to my client's photography skills. Such a beautiful image!

While most of our efforts have been concentrated in the main living areas downstairs, we also added a book case in the upstairs loft area. Just last week I styled the book case for them using some of their favorite possessions.

I'm excited to share more of this special home with you as projects get completed, so please stay tuned for more!

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ORC Week 2 - Some Progress in the Kitchen

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

I think I owe my kitchen an apology after last week's post. The truth is I love this little kitchen even though it doesn't have fancy pants finishes or high end gadgets. What it does have is a perfectly laid out work triangle, plenty of countertop work space, and lots of potential!

Remember what my kitchen looked like before we moved in?

Let me bring you up to date on some of the changes we've made so far.

The cabinets have been painted Sherwin Williams Dover White - its a clean, warm white, and we used an oil-based paint for durability. We also replaced the kitchen countertops and I decided to go with butcherblock countertops to add some softness and warmth. I love lots of white combined with wood, so we replaced our stainless steel sink with white porcelain. We also changed out the faucet.

After a lengthy search we found an almost counter depth refrigerator that fit the available space perfectly!

And we tiled the backsplash. White subway tile was selected for its timeless clean look and budget-friendly price.

A very poor quality photo, but we've removed one of the upper cabinets and the ugly wooden valance that was so common in homes of this era. Note new vintage light fixture above the sink. It's so sweet and the prismatic shade casts the most wonderful, sparkly light. In place of the deleted cabinet is more white subway tile, and soon I will have some shelves instead! Something like this.

What else? Well, I have a small seating area that could use some love in a large way. Between the nasty wallpaper and the 80's flooring I have 50 shades of blah going on here. Left side of the wall shows the wall repair in progress.

And speaking of walls, these are crying out for help!! I think a wallpaper intervention is in order.

Behold.

That's all I can share for now! I hope to have my dining table and chairs figured out and ready to share with you next week.

Let's head on over and see what the other ladies have managed to get done, but meet me back here next week for another progress report!!

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The Green Room Interiors provides interior decorating and design services to happy homeowners in Chattanooga, TN. If you'd like to discover the joy of living in a well designed home, contact Kim Lemmon at 423.653.3186 or email thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com