Well, ya’ll, this is officially our last “Behind The Scenes” blog of 2020! It has truly been a WILD year, but there are still so many things we can be thankful for! For starters, we’re so grateful that you’ve been a part of our journey at Ivory Lane Interiors, and we can’t wait to reveal some EXCITING things we’ve been planning for 2021...so, stay tuned for those! In the meantime, we wanted to share with you a few beautiful revamps that we recently had the pleasure of working on, along with some styling tips that truly help transform a space!
With so many of us working remotely now, or at least spending more time than normal inside our homes, this year has led to an increased desire for making our spaces more enjoyable, functional, and efficient for current needs and lifestyles. A number of our clients came to us in recent months with that very goal! To reinvigorate a particular room or repurpose a corner of their home! Ya’ll, you would not believe how simple changes to your space can drastically improve an aesthetic and help bring out the natural character of your home. It doesn’t always take a full remodel to rejuvenate a space and bring the excitement that a completely new room would bring.
For our first example, let’s take a look at this stunning dining room makeover! Our client’s existing dining room was spacious, classic, and full of potential. The goal was to transform the room into an even more luxurious and warm space for hosting and enjoying family, and accomplishing this is all in the details! You’ll notice the BEAUTIFUL accent wall below, and incorporating this molding truly took the space to the next level. What was once a simple and unassuming wall is now a statement that serves as a piece of art in the room, even with a neutral paint color. (Speaking of art, is this chandelier not stunning?!)
Our next example from a recent project is an elegant kitchen revamp. And let me just start by saying this - if you’re considering tile for your space in the slightest, don’t hesitate to incorporate it! Something as simple as adding a tile design that truly fits your space can completely transform a room for the better! For our client’s kitchen, we decided to utilize a beautiful herringbone tile for the backsplash (ya’ll, I am a TOTAL sucker for anything herringbone pattern - can I get an amen?!). This pattern provides a stunning but simple gradient design of white and gray tones. The color palette compliments the clean aesthetic of the white cabinetry without competing, while further enhancing the crisp, modern kitchen design.
Continuing the backsplash tile theme, we incorporated another tile design in the same color palette to make the stove niche truly pop. We wanted to ensure the tile used in this nook area didn’t compete with the herringbone pattern used throughout the rest of the space, so we selected the same tile but a larger subway pattern. The tones complement the stunning stainless steel range hood, while seamlessly tying in, again, with the cabinetry. Talk about a space we could all enjoy cooking in! (And we know what you’re thinking - yes, they remove these beautiful boards when the burner is being used!)
Last but certainly not least, we want to share a mudroom transformation with you! It’s not every day that you see a mudroom makeover, and it’s not always a space you’d think of reinventing. But we’re so glad that our client asks us to be a part of this revamp! What was previously a hallway housing just a small desk was really an underutilized space lacking true purpose. We decided that recreating the space as a mudroom was much more conducive to the family’s lifestyle and needs. So, we incorporated a beautiful maplewood built-in shelving system that optimizes organization in the household and creates a bright, clean aesthetic. The lighter tones of the maplewood are complemented by a stunning shiplap wall painted in a deep midnight blue. The dark storage baskets serve further as a gorgeous contrast to these cubbies, and the overall unit creates a statement piece in a previously-purposeless space. This revamp just goes to show what wonders built-ins and finishing touches do for a home!
Well, that’s all we’ve got for you for now - thank you for joining us here to learn about these recent transformations! Most of all, thank you always for being a part of the Ivory Lane Interiors community. We are truly so thankful for you and want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We’ll be back in 2021 for more design tips and tricks and behind-the-scenes details on the blog! We’ll see you very soon. <3
Sending Love From GA,
Sarah