Glazed Tiles: Client Project Update

Fond'a Ronda and I are at it again!

The blue prints for her custom home are finalized (after numerous changes...
better now than later, right?) and it's time to get to the pretty part.
We started at Renaissance Tile and found inspiration from her current
china that she uses daily. This will be a stunning combo
using gray white with a pop of yellow!
The possibilities are endless...

We've booked another day this week to scour many more
tile showrooms to add to her collection... Ann Sacks is definitely
high on the priority list.

Read more about her project here and here.


The backsplash sets the stage for your entire kitchen.


DRESS IT UP!


Here are a few ideas using the ever popular
Glazed Tiles:

 Something that has taken a new look and
gone from traditional to TODAY!

Many of the high end tile manufacturers are coming out with
  incredible designs of ceramic glazed tiles. 

They are incorporating them into backsplashes and even FULL walls!

 Ann Sacks carries this beautiful interpretation of the traditional hexagon design.
With it's inverted and exposed edges, this tile gives much dimension to the room!

A new fad that is here to stay is the use of glazed "subway" tiles.
This is used in 2 different ways -- one with a white grout and one with dark grout.
Both give off different looks that take a traditional bath or kitchen to something
new, transitional and fresh!!

Walker Zanger carries this beautiful tile.

Another Walker Zanger tile is this teal glazed mosaic.
I love this contemporary take on the linework and design of the pattern.

Many of Walker Zanger's speciality tiles have gold or
silver leaf incorporated into them in some way. Talk about flashy!!

 Ann Sacks carries this elongated hexagon alternating height glazed tile!
I think this is absolutely amazing. They depth it creates along with the
glazed look gives it a very sophisticated look.

This metallic backsplash is made for a very specific type of client!
Anyone out there brave enough??

 Lastly, Walker Zanger is wonderful about bringing COLOR into a room.
Use this glazed ceramic as a wall accent or a small backsplash border.
Either way...you get incredible color and forms.

 A white, glazed ceramic tile can give a room and very fresh, clean look.
Let's get to work on YOUR kitchen or bath now!!

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With all these great looks, who knows what I will be tiling next:)

Until Next Time,

Banister Features: Same ole' Spindle?

Knee deep in remodels and custom builds these days

and finding my clients wanting to spruce up their stairwell...

to what? Iron balusters... (yawn).

I have to say... they are not for everyone!

For those who like to step out of the box a bit,

keep reading for ways to attract the WOW! factor.

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Banisters…is their only purpose to help you up the stairs?? I don’t think so…
this is an excellent place to feature something unique! Something different, and new!

What an adorable lakehouse stairway!

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Need an open, airy feel to your stairway to keep it from closing in??
This elegant, iron banister is the perfect conclusion.

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Looking for a modern, log cabin feel? Mix your mediums!
Using wood and iron, the modern banister is here!

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Another open staircase. These really help your whole room feel about 4′ wider!

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Get creative and unique with your wood patterns down the staircase!

House Beautiful

Still wanting the single bar look, but different than the typical?
Carve unique patterns within each column.

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Forgive the scanned image….but check out the TREE inspired banister!!!
Proves, nothing is too much!

RositaZee  

Go for it:)
 

Until Next Time,

Bright White in the Kitchen!

Does your kitchen have a color scheme?
Do you have a "favorite thing" about your kitchen?
Right now, I am really being drawn to all these WHITE kitchens!

And so are my clients!

I'm working on three custom builds right now and all
have white cabinetry. We're mixing up with some gray
glazed tile, another has white subway tile and the third
is a bit more on the modern rustic side... gorgeous!


Is it for you?

A white kitchen screams clean (when it is clean, so those of you that don't like to clean,
this might not be the best option for you ;).
 A white kitchen also opens up an area to make it feel light and airy.

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Using an accent color within the white gives a pop of interest and a color splash.
Navy and white are excellent compliments.

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If only we could all have these open windows ;)
This picture was just to pretty not to drool over a bit!

What does your lighting say about you? The light fixtures in a room like a kitchen
can really tell the style in one piece. A traditional light, a modern
 or contemporary light, or eclectic!

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Opening your cabinetry with glass panes (or open panes) when neatly
stacked dishes are within, can make the room appear less
closed off and restraining.

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White barn sink anyone?

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Another example of light fixtures setting the style for the room.
Cover up the fixtures and the room has much less interest until these pop in!

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And over sized light fixtures (if they work for your space) are amazing too!
All around a wonderful photo.

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Until Next Time,

 

CI Design Delivered Project: Transitional Living Room Space Planning!

Our FIRST CI Design Delivered project!

We recently completed our very first "Designed Delivered" Living room 
and Kitchen Remodel. Take a look below for a sneak peek of the
 design and to find out 
what the buzz is all about!

Don't forget to visit Connell Interiors to learn more about it!!

This particular client had an excellent taste 
for transitional design. She loved greek key, 
chevron and trellis patterns...
which were able to incorporate all of them!

You will receive a rendered floorplan from the 
dimensions and measurements that you supply us with:

 

And rendered elevations for your aid in 
installing and creating!:

Visit our CI Design Delivered page to learn how you too can get the
Connell Interior Style in your own home!

Yes, YOU too can be a "do-it-yourself'er"! 
We thought of several great tips for living room design 
and space planning during this Design Delivered project 
that YOU could implement TODAY!:

 

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Here are some major points thanks to Houzz and Nest to consider 

when planning the layout of your room:

1. Create seating arrangements that can actually be used.

Can you chat with a friend without yelling? Allow them to be flexible.

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2. Allow ample space for moving through a room.

Do you have to squeeze by the coffee table? 18" is the standard distance to allow 

from a table to a sofa or chair. If your space is tight, you can cheat a 

little and go with 15" -- but not less. 

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3. Place the largest pieces first :

 In furniture arrangement of any room, the major piece for the 

primary activity of the room must be considered first – 

the sofa in the living room

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4. Be aware of traffic patterns

You can direct the flow of traffic through furniture arrangement. 
Leave a minimum of two and a half feet for walkways and avoid 
flowing traffic through a conversational grouping if possible. 

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5. Let your personality shine through

Ultimately, your home is an expression of who you are. Design your rooms 
so that you are comfortable, with a realistic eye on your own taste and habits 
rather than relying on a picture from a magazine. After all,
you’re going to be living there.

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 Let us know if WE can help you with your living room space plan!

Until Next Time,

Creative Consoles

Stuck on designing an empty foyer... or a lonely hallway?

And...You have this skinny table, somewhere pretty prominent in your home...
what do you do with it?!


Here are some tips for using and accessorizing your 
console tables throughout your home!

If your console doesn't have any storage beneath, use it for extra seats!!
This would be great for areas you don't have a lot of seating,
but don't necessarily need it all the time.

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A simple vase and bowl can jazz up a simple console. No need to clutter.

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Mirrors over consoles are always nice, and usually a good way to make the room feel larger.
Flanking both sides of the console with a decorative table lamp can ease the symmetrical feel.

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For a more casual look, be asymmetrical with the placement of vases and only use one lamp.

Ballard Designs

Very minimalistic look here, a similar glass table can be found at High Fashion Home

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Layer a few pieces art and tilt them up against the wall for a more casual look
 instead of attaching them to the wall.

Pottery Barn

Over sized piece of art?? Try it, you might like it;)

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Make use of the bottom shelf of consoles by stacking books and accessories

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A few "Deal Finders!!" for you!

West Elm $499

Haute Box $299

High Fashion Home $499

Target $249

And this I just love and it was a deal finder in itself!! High Fashion Home $299

Until Next Time,