Total Beach House Transformation

Inspiration Images, Interior Design, Things I like

Talk about a before and after! I got a phone call from a former client on a Sunday with a quick-turn around request: fully furnish her beach house (which was currently being used as a storage unit) by the following Saturday. Yep, you heard me right–6 days to transform this…..

into a place where her family could come to stay. The house sat vacant for months before we went to furnish it. I shopped around locally, as I had no time to order furniture. Since the house is directly on the beach.. (HELLO amazing view)

I chose to go with a color palette that reflected the outside surroundings of beautiful Blue Mountain Beach on 30a. Here is the finished product-ENJOY!

The Pros of Staging

Inspiration Images, Interior Design, Things I like

One of my co-designers, Karen Kerns and I have been chosen to partially stage 4 available units at Sanctuary by the Sea in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. When the building was built, the developer kept a few units as investment properties, all of which have sat on the market for quite some time. When we talked with realtors and prospective clients, we realized the reason they weren’t getting the attention they deserved was the fact that they were a spatial furniture challenge. Most of the rooms are HUGE, and the average person can’t figure out how to lay out their furniture in such a large space. A small-scale sofa and pair of chairs gets swallowed in a 20’x30′ open concept living room. So, we were hired to furnish those “problem areas” to help prospective buyers really see the potential of each unit. It’s a night and day difference to see how the furniture makes the unit feel so much more homey and lived-in. A buyer can really envision themselves living there.

I’ve attached some before and afters to show what a difference furniture makes!

For purchasing info please visit Royce’s site:

http://www.roycemitchell.com/purl/property

Entry before and after:

Living Room before and after:

Dining Room before and after:

Master Bedroom before and after

Acrylic Barstools

Interior Design, My Favorites, Things I like

These AMAZING barstools were my favorites from HighPoint Spring Market. They’re made by Gabby Home, and come in a few different varieties.

Check them out!

http://gabbyhome.com/products/king-bar-stool/

One on One

Articles and Publications, Interior Design

Here’s a blog post with a one-on-one on the Lovelace website.. check it out below. Also, check out our blog for monthly posts and get to know our design staff!

http://lovelaceinteriors.com/blog/

Most treasured possession or splurge item in your home: Local art from talented South Walton artists such as Justin Gaffrey, Mary Hong, and Allison Wickey

Celebrity closet you’d like to raid: Kate Hudson. She’s the perfect mix of Bohemian Chic with stunning Red-Carpet Style!

First thing I notice when I walk into a room? Lighting!

What countries design style do you find inspiring? The crisp whites/Blues of picturesque Santorini Greece

Favorite colors: Gray/silver/gold/black/white.. You can never go wrong with neutrals!

My dream vacation is: Tahiti or Bora Bora in one of those cool above water bungalows where you see fish through the glass floor

My perfect day is: a productive (or completely lazy) day spent reading a design magazine on the beach with a margarita in hand

I never have enough … time to go to the beach— this summer it’s a major priority

In my fridge there is always… Cheese, all kinds –from gourmet Goat cheese to plain ol’ Velveeta slices. A girl can never have enough!

My go-to restaurant is (chain): Bonefish Grill (local): Marigny, Hooray! Crawfish season is here

I love to shop at … LOVED (past tense), CWonder in Soho, NYC– RIP.

What is your favorite college town? Oxford Mississippi, Hotty Toddy!

What four legged friends share your home? My furry 7 year old child, Grover Miller, a 25 pound Cream French Bulldog—he DEFINITELY rules the roost!

Watercolor New Construction COMPLETE!

Inspiration Images, Interior Design, Things I like

This has been one of my favorite projects to-date. It’s a stunning house in Watercolor’s Forest Lakes disctrict. The owners are from Dallas, and chose this location to invest in a rental property. Karen Kerns and I were thrilled to be chosen to help with the interiors. They purchased the home while under construction as a spec home by Ben Giles, so we had some flexibility with colors/lighting/flooring/finishes. I love how the design really came together from concept to completion. Also, look for a design feature of this home in Destin Magazine’s upcoming issue. If you’re interested in renting the home, here’s a link:

http://www.360blueproperties.com/rentals/properties/watercolor-27-running-oak-circle/

I’ve included all the pictures in my Design Portfolio tab, but here are some of my favorite shots by MoonCreek Studios. Truly stunning, and even more beautiful in person!

Cabinets are in!

Interior Design, My New House

If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I’m in the process of building a house. I was able to go inside last week to check on the progress and take some measurements. I love seeing the progress week by week! Since I’m moving into a production home, I am limited in my interior spec choices, so I am doing quite a bit of work post-close such as adding wood floors, changing wood stair balusters to metal, painting throughout, changing mirrors and light fixtures, etc. I’m glad to have some before and after pictures for the blog. Here’s the latest progress!

New Artist Alert!

Art that Inspires, Interior Design, Things I like

While browsing on Pinterest, I came across this artist, and absolutely fell in love with her work! I contacted her to show some of her pieces in our showroom, so we will be exclusively showcasing her work here at Lovelace. Check her out!

http://www.jennmeadorpaint.com/

Progress Pics!

Interior Design, My New House

As most of you know, I’m in the process of building a house. It’s amazing to me how quickly things start moving after that initial breaking ground! Here are some up-to-date pictures. I’ll be going in in the next couple of weeks to take interior shots and measure for wood flooring, backsplash tiles, etc. Stay tuned… More pics to come!