Renovation Diary: The Shades

Several of your asked about the roman shades in the new powder bath that I posted...so I thought you might like to see their "kissing cousins" across the landing. Same fabric. Same trim. Different design. I had to have a little Greek key somewhere, and it was a nice way to tie this upstairs area together.


I have been working with Michele Green Designs and must tell you how much I think of her design eye and professionalism. If you're near my area....she's an absolute gem! Her workroom did the fabrication.


Fabric is by Fabricut. Pattern is Breezy in Color #20.
Trim is a French grosgrain ribbon in Charcoal by Samuel & Sons.

And since I had the pleasure of meeting Benjamin Moore's in house blogger, Michelle Zakko, I want to give them a shout out because I used all Benjamin Moore paints on the renovation.

The powder bath is: Amherst Gray

The landing and playroom are: Light Pewter

Trim throughout: White Dove

Next, I thought I'd take you back downstairs into the the mudroom, which you walk directly into from the side entry. I really wanted closed cubbies in this high traffic area. I like to collect, but I don't love clutter. And, this way my boys can shove all the jackets, backpacks, artwork and random items into their cubbies and I can still feel zen. The drawers below are for shoes...yes, they get dirty, but I'd rather clean them out than look at dirty sneakers! 

 How many of you have the classic L.L. Bean bags?!

It's pretty bare bones right now, but it's functioning! Next,I need a colorful seat cushion for the built in bench. Hmmm...this project doesn't seem to end.


Are you starting new projects or are you taking the summer off?