Guide to Kids Bathrooms

Doing a kids bath can be fun and a place to do interesting things. I have loved this sink by Kohler for a very long time. I have finally convinced a client to add this sink to his boys bath in a new construction home. This sink comes in a black finish but can be painted. It is great for tight spaces that don't have a lot of floor space for a traditional vanity. It does have the goose neck faucets you would need to use and a place in the center for tooth brushes. I could also see using open shelves for towels etc and or baskets for extra toilet paper. I don't love the light in this photo and would use a library type light with an arm for over the sink (photo from Houzz.com) but love the sink and can't wait to share the bath we will be placing it in very soon.
Happy Sunday.
SJ

Seeing Red

I have to admit I have never had a Red dining room until I inherited this one. I don't like red, I have never suggested it for any of my clients. I don't own any red clothing (because I don't look good in it) I don't own Chanel Red lipstick or even Target brand red lipstick ( I am secretly jealous of women who can wear red lipstick) 

Anyway, red walls with a pickled pine tongue and groove ceiling and some pink porcelain tile in my mind is not a good look. Dark colors make rooms look smaller and I know the designers that I follow will say Red is warm and inviting in a dining room and it makes you want to eat etc. FYI I do not need a reason to eat!!  I like light and white and bright, it relaxes me if that is possible. 

Upon inheriting this room it didn't appear large enough for a china cabinet, round table and side board. Upon painting it Benjamin Moore Natural Creme on the walls in a flat and White Dove High gloss on the wood ceilings it all changed for me. Plus, adding the furniture there was really plenty of room. I can't forget the light fixture and yes I have been using some brass lately but this light just can't compete with the light from Low Country Originals. This light is made using hand strung oyster shells and it is truly beautiful. The two ladies that own and started this lighting company are so amazingly talented this light could make any room look good. 

I am still jealous of anyone that can wear red lipstick but you can keep your red dining room as I am just not interested. 

Happy Wednesday. Happy January. Keep Warm. 

SJ

House addict

I am so behind in my blogging 

I have been blessed by being so busy with design work for clients and my own project 

I recently sold my house after a year in that one and have moved on to this one

It is by far my favorite yet 

My good friend JB asked what style is this house I made up the following; New England modern with a hint of Hollywood went to the farm! He said I was full of it! 

Anyway more photos to come of before and after but here is the new iron staircase being built by an awesome iron artist. This house is by far my favorite and hope to move in next week 

More photos to come