tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56129239775165382992024-03-28T02:20:33.263-07:00WHITE + GOLDAn Interior design company based on SLC, Utah.Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-49019139406838670762015-10-18T23:38:00.002-07:002015-10-21T21:30:29.646-07:00I'VE MOVED!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My blog will continue to be a place for me to share the "behind-the-scenes" of my business. I will always have the desire to share some of the wisdom I continue to learn about home design. I want to be a resource for you as you navigate all things home design/remodeling/decorating. And I love sharing the progress of current projects, being a part of fun blogger series, and whatever else comes my way.<br />
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Please continue to follow along and know that I am really happy you landed here! Don't be shy and make sure to comment! I love reading your words and learning more about my readers. Best to you and yours...Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com215tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-46761918361970418622015-04-13T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-13T04:00:08.490-07:00SELECTING TILE <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am ALWAYS on the look out for great tile at good prices. Living in Salt Lake City, we have some good options, but are lacking in some areas for sure. Online is my other source (<i>of course</i>). As I was scourging the internet for unique tile I can't find at the usual places for my <a href="http://whiteandgolddesign.blogspot.com/2015/03/new-remodel-project-cherokee-circle.html" target="_blank">Cherokee Project</a>, I came across <a href="http://store.missionstonetile.com/" target="_blank"><b>Mission Stone Tile</b></a>.<br />
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Let me tell you, when you are always looking at tile options, it gets to be a little monotonous. The usual marble sizes - 12x12, 2" hexagon, 3x6, etc. Ceramics come in the same sizes. If you want something that's really stunning you go to the designer resources like Ann Sacks of Walker Zanger (<i>there are a million) </i>and now you are often spending at least $24 a square foot. What I was loving about <b>Mission Stone</b> is that they had really unique tile, that isn't cheap, but is all less than $24 a sq. ft.<br />
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When I saw their 8" hexagon tile I needed to see it in person and hopefully order it for the project.<br />
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At <b>$18 a piece</b>, or about <b>$23 a s.f.</b>, this is not inexpensive tile, but for a marble mosaic, it's not bad either!<br />
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And then I saw their porcelain chevron tile and fell in love. I could use this in a lot of homes - traditional, yet modern. Score!<br />
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At <b>$14.99 a s.f. </b>this is a great option for smaller rooms (<i>or big rooms if it's in the budget</i>). Porcelain is really great for areas that transition to the outside - I can see this tile in an entry, laundry room, or bathroom. I would love to use this in my Cherokee project. And I really like both the gray and tan colors. The faux-marble is a little faux for my taste, but is a great alternative to real marble for areas where marble is too soft and precious.<br />
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I also really like their other 8" hexagon tile options. On the top left is their Oriental White 8" Hexagon Tile. It is GORGEOUS installed.<br />
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This tile is <b>$18.80 a s.f.</b> so also not cheap, but oh so pretty! And not as hard to install as the 2" and 1" hex, so hopefully you save a little on the labor to go towards the tile. I want to use this tile in a bad way - maybe in my own home some day.<br />
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And then there is the Porcelain Hex Tile. <b>$15.40 a s.f.</b>, I love the size and scale of this tile. And it would be so great in outdoor areas as well. A pool area, porch, or bathroom. I would love to do every other tile black and cream making a checkerboard-esque pattern.<br />
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And let's talk about this honeycomb ceramic tile. Can I tell you how fantastic this would be as a kitchen backsplash? I want to use it in my 6th Avenue Project (<i>which I need to blog about - a charmer in the Avenues</i>).<br />
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I love how it has a slight pattern to it that adds dimension, but isn't too trendy. And I love the 4x5 size. A nice break from the typical 3x6 size. At <b>$16 a s.f.</b>. it's a little splurge, but if you don't have a lot of square footage in your kitchen, it shouldn't be too much. I also love this minty/blue color.<br />
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A big bonus to ordering from Mission Stone is that they offer FREE shipping for orders over $999. That is a HUGE deal for me - since shipping on tile is $$$. And $999 in tile is not very much if you are doing a few rooms.<br />
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So here's my plan - the black and white marble hex in the Cherokee upstairs bath. The honeycomb tile as a backsplash in my 6th Ave property. And possibly the Porcelain Chevron in either the master bath, or downstairs bath.<br />
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Do yourself a favor, and check out <a href="http://store.missionstonetile.com/" target="_blank">Mission Stone Tile</a>. They really do have some great, unique tile options I have not seen online before, and I know :) And look at my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Marmbrown/tile/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> board. I'm always adding my favorite tile finds.<br />
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*<i>I was not paid to blog about Mission Stone Tile, but I did receive the tile samples free of charge.</i>Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-12340563238515718632015-03-27T05:00:00.000-07:002015-03-27T05:00:11.545-07:00AN ODE TO MY CLIENTS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>Oh my clients, how I do love thee...</i><br />
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I was thinking about work and why I continue to do interior design for clients, because there are a lot of days I think it would be a lot easier on myself, my family, and my body if I took a break. And then I think of the fulfillment I get from being creative, but more than that, I LOVE working with the people I do. <br />
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Every time I get a request for new projects I get a little giddy. Almost like a first-date. Meeting my clients for the first time, being allowed into their homes, their lives, and being privy to very personal details is an honor and privilege. And at the risk of sounding cheesy, I am so grateful for the opportunity every time I am hired to work with a new client or on a new project.<br />
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I have learned so much from my clients.<br />
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I have learned graciousness and timeless style. I have seen what it really means to be sweet and kind deep down. I have been inspired by a client/collaborator who is kind and gets things done in a professional, efficient and creative way - a balance I thought was impossible. I am inspired by the humility of a client who could be anything but humble. I have found I have so much in common with a client that we even share the same birthday! I have seen how you parent your children and I leave wanting to be better. I have seen the sacrifice it takes to save the money to make your home your favorite space and the gratitude you have for all you have. I have laughed with so many of you at the comical way everything can go wrong in the remodeling/designing process. I have been a guest in your home and not wanted to leave because you made me feel so welcome (and every time I eat Skinny Girl lime popcorn I can't help but think of you :) I have seen how the various times of life creates for different needs in the home and I am fascinated by how we all live and constantly change and adjust. I have seen how redesigning a home helps some move on, and how it helps others not forget the past. We have spent many hours getting caught up on lost time since we last saw each other, talked about our families, our friends, and the people we know. You have made me laugh so hard I've almost cried. You brought me soup when I was sick and pregnant and made my week with that simple gesture when I wanted to give up. You reminded me how grateful I should be for what I have when I hear the trials you have gone through in your life. You inspire me with your personal style and great clothes. You take me to concerts and introduce me to Celine Dion (<i>I couldn't resist that little brag)</i> but really I am more starstruck by you and impressed by your talents and the way you live such a down-to-earth life. You are my topic of many conversations with my husband because I am so excited to tell him how funny you are, how cool I think your job is, how much I love your home, how smart you are, how beautiful your children are, and how you just "get it" and I so appreciate that.<br />
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I have played with your children, met your parents, extended family, and been told details of your lives you haven't yet shared with your closest friends and family. We exchange Christmas cards and baby/wedding announcements. I consider you all my friends by the end of our projects and consider myself a better, more well-rounded person by being influenced by you.<br />
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Every single e-design, one-hour consultation, and full design project has made an impact on me. I am so grateful to you, my clients, for wanting me. For appreciating my skills and talents and feeling like I am worth spending your hard earned money on having me help you create a home. I hope you know and feel the gratitude I have for you when we meet, talk, and correspond. I wish I could personally let each of you know specifically just how you influenced my life, but I hope you read this and know that I really am talking about you when I say that my life has been enriched by you.<br />
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<i>Oh my clients, how I love thee...</i>Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-61002186168000211032015-03-11T22:38:00.002-07:002015-03-11T22:38:28.786-07:00NEW REMODEL PROJECT: CHEROKEE CIRCLEIf you have been following me on <a href="https://instagram.com/mariannebrown12/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, then you maybe saw <a href="https://instagram.com/p/y4zMNXMmxw/?modal=true" target="_blank">this post</a> about the fireplace design/inspiration I am working on for my latest remodel project in the Foothill area of Salt Lake City on Cherokee Circle.<br />
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I think it was a close tie, maybe a slight lean toward the left image because it has more drama and modern goodness. And a lot of suggestions to do a tall fireplace like the left but in a lighter color - a win-win! So I think that is the plan - a more dramatic and modern fireplace. But right now the fireplace looks like this...<br />
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As I am working on the design of this home I keep running into a little dilemma. First of all, this modern home is a stretch for me, as it's not my go-to aesthetic (<i>even though I love modern design</i>). Secondly, when I do design modern, it falls into two categories that I like to call "<b>masculine modern</b>" and "<b>pretty modern</b>". As you can see from the two exterior inspirations, one is more "masculine" and the other more "pretty". For resale, I can't decide what appeals to more buyers. Your help on this problem would be SO helpful!! I'm torn...<br />
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The kitchen is going to be a stunner with no upper cabinets and lots of bronze paned windows, kind of like this.<br />
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Also, if you or someone you know is looking for a great home in Salt Lake City - email me. The home is about 3800 sq. ft. and will be selling around $860K and it's going to be a stunner! (<i>or at least that's the idea</i> :)</div>
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The kitchen and dining room area was like the family room, a purely cosmetic update. In the photo below you will see that the cabinets were the outdated honey-color with lack luster hardware and beige tile that was "meh".</div>
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We needed to update the kitchen, but we had the countertops to work around. With the black/brown speckled warm-toned granite I thought black cabinets would look the best, but we didn't want to make the space too dark and dramatic, so we went with white upper cabinets and black lowers. As for the dining area, I unfortunately didn't take a before picture, but you can imagine the changes we made by looking at the photos.<br />
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These are the updates we needed to make:<br />
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<li>paint kitchen cabinets</li>
<li>new tile backsplash</li>
<li>new floor tile</li>
<li>new hardware</li>
<li>new barstools and dining chairs</li>
<li>new wall paint</li>
<li>dining light</li>
<li>window treatments</li>
<li>create computer space in dining </li>
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(all photos are by the talented, <a href="http://sarabphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sara Bateman</a>)</div>
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<b>FINISHED DESIGN:</b></div>
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<li>The <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=2672" target="_blank">dining light</a> is a favorite of mine - and it fit the space perfectly! </li>
<li>And who doesn't love some classic <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/vienna-white-side-chair/s599363" target="_blank">bistro chairs</a>?</li>
<li>Isn't the white wall color classic? It's my favorite go-to Benjamin Moore 50/50 mix of White Dove and Glacier White. Hasn't failed me yet!</li>
<li>The earthy/industrial<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/twist-swivel-stool.do?&from=fn" target="_blank"> stools</a> are a great value and a must-have.</li>
<li>The white beveled subway tile and black slate tile really complete the room. (locally sourced)</li>
<li>And I am loving the cabinet hardware. The <a href="http://www.build.com/amerock-bp26131-cabinet-knob/s437114?uid=1314815" target="_blank">knobs</a> and <a href="http://www.build.com/amerock-bp26130-cabinet-pull/s440394?uid=1315486&source=gg-gba-pla_1315486____21602127199&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!45262299799!g!!21602127199!&gclid=CI3HgaHAsrgCFQpxQgodTTgARw" target="_blank">pulls</a> are perfection.</li>
<li>The kitchen roman shade is custom, and I love how it ties together the green accents and black in the room. It finishes off the space in just the right way. </li>
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Hope you enjoyed this project as much as I do! It's a great example that you don't have to gut your home to get the look and feel you want. </div>
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Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-61437201080822631192015-02-25T10:22:00.003-08:002015-02-25T15:19:46.433-08:00FAMILY HOME FACE LIFT - FAMILY ROOMI was saving this project for a special day, and it turns out that this ordinary Wednesday, is that day. I actually finished this project almost a year ago, but it remains one of my favorites to date.<br />
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<b>PROJECT NEEDS:</b> My clients are one of those beautiful couples with even prettier children who needed a home that matched their great taste and good genes. They had a good budget, but didn't want to tear down any walls but rather work with the space that they had. In the kitchen they simply wanted a face-lift, not new cabinets and appliances, etc. So we were going to do a cosmetic overhaul on this family room, dining room and kitchen area. Today I'm going to focus on their family room.<br />
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<b>STARTING POINT: </b><br />
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The bones of the room were good: the floors were nice original wood floors and the fireplace mantle was pretty and original. But the room was missing the finishing touches that makes a room feel sophisticated and interesting (without furnishings). What they needed was finishing work:</div>
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And let's talk about the furnishings. They had inherited this furniture and while it was comfortable, the sofas were way too big for the space. The earthy tones didn't fit their design aesthetic anymore. This beautiful couple also happens to travel to New York and London often on business and wanted furnishings that you would find in the chic spaces of these cities. We wanted to go from earthy to glamorous and traditional. </div>
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<li>family friendly sophisticated seating</li>
<li>art on walls (they had great art they had accumulated over the years)</li>
<li>new fireplace tile to match the new furnishings</li>
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And this is what we created.</div>
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(all photos by the talented <a href="http://sarabphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sara Bateman</a>)</div>
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<li>The <b>English Roll Arm</b> sofa is made of a beautiful extra-durable fabric that cleans beautifully but looks high-end and comes in the best colors. (<i>sofa available through White + Gold</i>) </li>
<li>The <b>Chaise/Bench sofa</b> was a custom design to allow the light from the front window to come through without a back of a sofa blocking it. It is also extremely comfortable to lay on while watching TV or reading, which is what they wanted for the kids. </li>
<li>The blue <b><a href="http://www.madelineweinrib.com/carpets/cotton#6645" target="_blank">Madeline Weinrib</a> rug</b> added the color we wanted for the room. My client was in New York and spotted this rug I had shown her, in person, and fell in love. It's the hero of the room for sure. </li>
<li>The <b>slipper chair </b>is upholstered in a bright graphic pattern that they wanted to be the hint of glam and trend in our traditional room. It's also as comfortable as it is pretty. (<i>slipper chair available through White + Gold</i>)</li>
<li>The <b><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Gold-Leaf-Collection-Coffee-Table_2/productinfo/W9551" target="_blank">marble coffee table</a> </b>is from Wisteria and it's a total love for me. A great piece for any room.</li>
<li>The <b>mirrored sconces</b> added style to the fireplace mantle and made the TV not feel too techy and more artsy. (<i>sconces available through White + Gold)</i></li>
<li>The <b><a href="http://www.walkerzanger.com/collections/products.php?view=mat&mat=Ceramic%20and%20Terracotta&coll=6th%20Avenue" target="_blank">fireplace tile</a> </b>is my so great! I love how it's reminiscent of a honeycomb since Utah is the "beehive state" and the marble surround and threshold is so pretty. </li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/51314/770294" target="_blank"><b>velvet blue piano bench</b> </a>was a lucky find and fit perfectly! A great way to glam up your piano. </li>
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<b><br /></b>Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-81834853917879872202015-02-19T16:23:00.000-08:002015-02-21T10:16:26.864-08:00BEST OF HOUZZ 2015I NEVER WIN ANYTHING. Raffles, giveaways, games at parties, (like the guess how many gumballs in the jar game), and definitely not awards. So when I saw a message in my inbox from "The Houzz Team" that said, "You won..." I was super excited! It could have said, "You won a free subscription" and I would have been thrilled. But this was even better - I actually won <b>Best of Houzz 2015</b> in the <b>Design</b> category. And they gave me a badge for my website and a certificate to display!<br />
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<br />The little kid in me is really excited about this. It just felt good to win something and get a BADGE! I mean, when was the last time someone gave you a badge? Even if it is for my website and blog. I am wearing it proudly.<br />
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And this was the room that helped me win this prestigious award...<br />
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Yes, it's my master bedroom that was so well captured by the talented <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emyleibovitz" target="_blank">Emily Brown</a>. And it's funny, because this room is probably my least expensively decorated room. With nightstands and a rug from Ikea, bedspread and skirt from Target, and $30 art from a consignment store. The only expensive item is the headboard, which is custom and was the big splurge of the bedroom coming in at $1200. </div>
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I do love this room today as much as I did four years ago when we moved into our new home. The best part about it is that I don't feel like I need to redecorate it because it feels really timeless to me, but not boring. (<i>a win-win</i>) Thanks Houzz community for sending the love my way and giving me this award!</div>
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And in honor of this award I'm going to post my newest project that I posted to <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/whiteandgold/__public" target="_blank">Houzz</a>, next week. It's one of my all time favorites, and I can't wait to share. Look for it on Monday and have a great weekend!</div>
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It's funny how much my home changes from year to year. I don't feel like I'm always working on a project or buying new furniture, but as I look back on pictures from past years, each year almost every room in my home has changed quite a bit. I guess that's what happens when your family grows and changes so much during the years when your kids are small.</div>
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Once we found out we were having our third girl, we moved my daughter out of her room to share with her sister to make room for our new baby. It was time to redecorate it as our nursery.</div>
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I started out with an eclectic, organic nursery like this in mind...<br />
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(<i>you can see links to these products and more ideas I had for the nursery on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Marmbrown/baby-girl/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> board</i>)<br />
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But then my sweet and stylish grandma passed away and I inherited this chair. I wanted to use it in the new nursery, and thought about recovering it, but the fabric is retro and girly and I liked the uniqueness of it.<br />
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This chair changed my plan quite drastically. Nothing in my original plan really worked anymore, except the <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/DaVinci-Jenny-Lind-3-in-1-Convertible-Crib-M7391C-DV1768.html?refid=SBP.rBAjD1OWJwK-Q188ZcR0AgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA." target="_blank">Jenny Lind crib</a> and <a href="http://www.blissstudio.com/s.nl/c.1259335/it.A/id.52630/.f?sc=10&category=56438" target="_blank">gold wreath</a>. I also needed to find the bedding I wanted for her crib.<br />
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I found this crib sheet at <a href="http://bohem.co/collections/bedding-sheet-sets/products/blue-ladder" target="_blank">Bohem</a> at their Designer's open house and loved the block-print and soft blue color. It's created an eclectic vibe, which is what I really wanted in her nursery.<br />
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For the walls I loved the striped <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/closetstripe/wallpaper/fcp-category/list" target="_blank">Farrow & Ball wallpaper</a> and really wanted to use it, but the cost was more than I wanted to spend at the time, and I didn't feel like it worked as well now that I had the new chair and crib sheet.<br />
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So now I needed to decide whether to leave my blush pink walls or paint them. I took the decision to <a href="http://snapwidget.com/v/849405380712885642" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and my nice followers chimed in, helping me make the decision to paint the walls navy blue. I chose <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/hague-blue/colours/farrow-ball/fcp-product/100030" target="_blank">Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue</a>, which I was more than happy with. My new go-to navy blue.<br />
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This gold medallion replaced the wreath from my board because I also inherited it from my grandma. The medallion was even better than the wreath because it hung in my grandma's home and reminds me of her every time I look at. A more thoughtful decoration.<br />
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I would have loved to get a new dresser for the changing table and storage, but with all of the expenses of a new baby, Christmas, and other things, we decided to wait and just use what we had. I have had our changing table since my first daughter, and it was too shabby chic for me. I needed to update it and saw these <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-hardware/30896922.jsp#/" target="_blank">knobs</a> at Anthropologie that were gorgeous and perfect.<br />
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I kept my sisal rug (<i>that I've had in this room from the beginning)</i> from Ikea, but I plan on eventually changing that out as well. My rug has a navy blue border and is no longer available, but they sell a <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30270316/" target="_blank">similar one</a>.<br />
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I am currently working on more art for the walls, curtains, and finishing touches. As soon as I feel like it's where I want it, I will share the pictures of it for a more complete view of the room. Until then...Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-76098293103633054262015-01-19T10:17:00.000-08:002015-01-22T15:40:24.288-08:00OVERSTOCK.COM PHOTO SHOOTI am lucky enough to have had <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/scottdavisphoto/scott-davis-photography" target="_blank">Scott Davis</a> shoot my house twice now - once for <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/thomasafox1234/fox-group-construction" target="_blank">Fox Group Construction's</a> portfolio, and the other time for Overstock.com.<br />
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It was quite the ordeal to have them come. We basically had to move out of our house for two days. They moved all of our furniture on the main floor into other rooms, but they were great to work with and really professional. They put everything back to its original place when it was all done, and it was like they were never there. Pretty impressive considering how much they had to move around. You can see for yourself in the photos.<br />
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I never actually saw this campaign, but Scott sent me his favorite photos from the shoot, (which turned out great). It was entertaining for me to see my home in a whole new light. It's amazing what different furnishings do to the same home.<br />
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Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-74552307462126312712015-01-13T16:15:00.002-08:002015-01-13T16:17:30.979-08:00I'M BACK! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's been a while since my last post - a long while actually. As you can see below, I've been a little busy growing, delivering, and taking care of a baby. A very precious, healthy, baby girl that we feel extremely grateful for.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband and I at the hospital right after we had our third baby girl - I look tired because I was! (and still am)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my girls meeting their sister for the first time</td></tr>
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Having baby girl #3 has been wonderful, challenging, and just plain tiring, but overall we are happy and feeling lucky.<br />
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Before I had the baby, I finished up another investor home - the La Har project. Here are some snapshots...<br />
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brass hardware, white subway backsplash, and carrara marble countertops</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GUEST BATH<br />
white hex tile, carrara marble countertops, medicine cabinets, and gray/green subway tile shower</td></tr>
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shiplap accent wall, bead board ceiling with beams. paint color Benjamin Moore China White</td></tr>
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This home has a lot of charm. A loft bedroom, a beautiful yard, and cottage-feel that makes it very homey and inviting. It's still for sale! And located in a fun neighborhood between Sugarhouse and Millcreek (<i>for those who are familiar with Salt Lake City</i>). Message me if you are looking for a home and are interested! We are also working on a couple other homes in the Avenues, and one in the Foothill bench area - can't wait to show you the progress on these great homes. </div>
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I am starting to work a little bit, and so far, so good. Before I had the baby I wrapped up most of my projects and didn't take on any new business. With this new year, and a fresh start, I'm thinking about approaching my business differently this year. I'm not sure what exactly it will look like, but I do know the goal is to achieve higher levels of efficiency, professionalism, and continue to learn more about design and hone my skills. There is a lot I need to think about and act on with my business, and with the sleepless nights, some days it feels daunting, but other days it's exactly what I need. I know I will figure it out and White + Gold Design is going to have a great year this year.<br />
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All in due time. But for right now, I'm going to snuggle this little one and take it day by day...<br />
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<br />Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-20211960021679847912014-10-10T05:00:00.000-07:002014-10-10T05:00:14.751-07:00REMODEL PROJECT: COMMONWEALTH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2523 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT</div>
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$389,900</div>
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Another flip project has finished, and only a week on the market and I think we have a buyer! That's always a great feeling. This home is in a nice area of Salt Lake and I love the floor plan and feel of this home. I think we made the best use of the space. With classic finishes this home will only be enhanced by great furnishings.</div>
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I will give you a quick tour of the home. I used a lot of the same finishes I have been using in my other homes - quite honestly I don't have time to reinvent the wheel on these flip projects since they are more side projects and I need to dedicate more time to my other projects. But I love doing these flips and taking homes in dire states and turning them into fresh, happy, homes (on a budget).</div>
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Pendant light fixture: <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-1-Light-Weathered-Bronze-Pendant-Light-25396-105/202786139" target="_blank">Home Decorators Bronze Pendant</a> - $89</div>
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My favorite mirrors: <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gatco-Jewel-23-5-in-Rectangular-Mirror-in-Chrome-4149S/202511431" target="_blank">Rectangular Mirror</a> - $89 each</div>
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Sconces: <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=543" target="_blank">Circa Lighting Bryant Sconce</a></div>
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Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Moonshine</div>
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Tile: Carrara Herringbone tile from <a href="http://www.saltlaketilecompany.com/" target="_blank">Salt Lake Tile Company</a></div>
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Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Moonshine for walls, and White Dove for Trim</div>
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Chandelier: Circa Lighting <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=3028" target="_blank">Large Country Chandelier</a></div>
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I'm excited to finally post the pictures from my recently finished flip project of this charming Avenues project. Below are a mixture of photos from the listing on the MLS and my phone.<i> I apologize for the less-than-professional pictures, but if I waited to have it professionally shot, it would never happen (unfortunately).</i><br />
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214 N M Street, Salt Lake City, Utah</div>
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2,005 square feet</div>
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$459,000</div>
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3 Bedroom</div>
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3 Bath (2 full)</div>
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2 car garage</div>
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Built in 1910</div>
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I decided to keep it simple and classic in this home. When doing a flip it's so hard to know what the end buyer is going to love or hate! Because this home was built in 1910 I wanted to use vintage finishes, like honeycomb tile, brass hardware, and subway tile. There is definitely a black and white theme throughout the home - but what is more timeless than that color combination? </div>
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The home was completely gutted and the floor plan redone. All of the flooring, base and case, and finishes are new. Hope you like this one!</div>
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FLOORS: White Oak (sand and finish in place) </div>
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LIGHT: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/globe-pendant-milk-finish-w1047/?pkey=cpendants&cm_src=pendants||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-" target="_blank">West Elm</a></div>
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SCONCES: <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=3464" target="_blank">Circa Lighting</a></div>
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TILE: Black marble herringbone tile from <a href="http://www.saltlaketilecompany.com/" target="_blank">Salt Lake Tile Company</a></div>
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COUNTERTOPS: Carrara Marble</div>
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LIGHTS: <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=2258" target="_blank">Circa Lighting</a></div>
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BACKSPLASH: Carrara Herringbone tile from <a href="http://www.saltlaketilecompany.com/" target="_blank">Salt Lake Tile Company</a></div>
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HARDWARE: Jeffrey Alexander <a href="http://www.build.com/jeffrey-alexander-8233/s350086" target="_blank">Pulls</a> & <a href="http://www.build.com/jeffrey-alexander-1091ab-antique-brass-milan-collection-decorative-square-cabinet-knob-1-3-16-inch/p1881193" target="_blank">Knobs</a></div>
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FLOOR TILE: Black 1" Hexagon tile from Arizona Tile</div>
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SHOWER TILE: White Subway tile from Home Depot</div>
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VANITY COUNTERTOP: Carrara Marble</div>
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SCONCES: <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1574" target="_blank">Circa Lighting</a></div>
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This home is such a charmer in person, and I hope you got a little sense for it from my pictures. There of course is more to the home, but these are the highlights. If you live in Salt Lake City and are in the market, you must stop by! This home won't last long and it is such a great area. Call BJ Blaser to show the home @ 801-309-7603.</div>
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And get excited for two more projects that I am finishing in the next couple of weeks! </div>
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I'm so excited to announce that I'm teaming up with Kirsten Krason and Erin Morgan of <a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/2014/06/introducing-house-of-jade-interiors.html" target="_blank">House of Jade Interiors</a>, <a href="http://www.caitlincreer.com/" target="_blank">Caitlin Creer</a>, <a href="http://www.sitamontgomeryinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Sita Montgomery</a>, and <a href="http://withheart.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Stagg</a> to have a designer sale of all our odds and ends, things our client's didn't use, and even some new product. And as a special treat we will have Kera of <a href="http://www.hellointerwoven.com/" target="_blank">Interwoven</a> selling her fantastic kantha quilts, and rugs and pillows. </div>
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Here are some highlights of what I'm going to be bringing to the sale...<br />
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This 7' brand new sofa for only $1000!<br />
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2 of these fabulous metal shades from Circa Lighting for $100 each.<br />
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This classic and super functional bench/ottoman in white painted wood with linen. It's SLIGHTLY used and retails at $1200 but I'm selling it for $650!<br />
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A couple of yards of this fabric that is indoor/outdoor and was super $$$.<br />
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And some pillows, odds and ends, a desk, a rocker/glider, a fantastic slipcovered sofa, and much much more! CASH, CHECK, or PAYPAL only please!<br />
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And check out Kera's AMAZING new collection she will be bringing. Go to <a href="http://www.hellointerwoven.com/" target="_blank">INTERWOVEN</a> to see it all!<br />
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Can't wait to see you there!Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-15636403499049549682014-08-05T03:00:00.000-07:002014-08-05T03:00:01.676-07:00TRIED + TRUE TUESDAY - DOWN PIPE BY FARROW & BALL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've never done a paint color for <a href="http://whiteandgolddesign.blogspot.com/#uds-search-results" target="_blank">Tried + True Tuesday</a>, but today I thought, why not? Paint is definitely a product we all buy and use and we need to know if it's a good product, right?! I picked one of my favorite go-tos, <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/down-pipe/colours/farrow-ball/fcp-product/100026" target="_blank">Farrow & Ball's Down Pipe</a>.<br />
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Keep in mind that while buying the paint from Farrow & Ball is best, there are ways around it if you are on a budget (since their paint is a little pricey).<br />
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- <i>Order a sample paint can from Farrow&Ball and have it matched at your favorite paint store.</i><br />
- <i>Get a swatch from F&B and take it to your favorite paint store who can likely match it from the swatch. Best part is that their swatch books are <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/colour-card///fcp-product/700011" target="_blank">free</a>! </i><br />
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I have used Down Pipe for a number of projects.<br />
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1. CABINETS<br />
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Kitchen cabinets are stunning in Down Pipe.<div>
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2. EXTERIORS<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before on the left, and Down Pipe painted on the right <br />(one of my current projects - soon to be on the market)</td></tr>
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3. INTERIOR ROOMS<br />
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Loving this treatment of Down Pipe - contrasted with fresh white painted stairs and flooring.<br />
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And as a wainscot color it's beautiful.<br />
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After looking at these pictures you see how different applications of the paint and lighting changes the color. In my experience, Down Pipe is a deep gray with a blueish undertone. And my favorite application is probably on exteriors, since exterior colors are so hard to find, and this color hasn't failed me yet.<br />
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Have you used Down Pipe in your home? Please share!<br />
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Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-31888689995323034752014-07-01T23:57:00.000-07:002014-07-01T23:57:17.201-07:00FURNISHING MY VIRTUAL DREAM HOUSE - DAYBREAK SERIESAnd now for the fun part! Furnishing my virtual dream house in the <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Lake Village</a> built by <a href="http://www.destinationhomes.com/neighborhood/South-Jordan-Daybreak-Lake-Village" target="_blank">Destination Homes</a>.<br />
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To furnish this entire home would possibly be the world's longest post, so I'm going to spare you (and myself), and just focus on my favorite areas of the home: <b>the kitchen dining nook</b>, and <b>the family room</b>.<br />
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Here is a reminder of the space we have to work with...<br />
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<b>KITCHEN DINING NOOK:</b><br />
There isn't a lot of space for a table and chairs, so I want to be creative with the space. I like to eat at a table versus the bar, so this space will be my hang out in the morning when I eat my cereal.<br />
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I want to combine this look...<br />
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with this look...<br />
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I love the idea of having a mirror on the wall making the space appear bigger. I'm a big fan of the lantern over the table, and I want a white table.<br />
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<b>a.</b> <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2140618&categoryId=cat1990150" target="_blank">floating mirror</a> <b>b. </b><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=4084" target="_blank">oversized lantern</a> <b>c. </b><a href="http://lisagolightlyart.com/paintings/2014-paintings/" target="_blank">lisa golightly art</a> <b>d. </b><a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Furnishings-Chairs-Quincy-Chair" target="_blank">corner chairs</a> <b>e. </b><a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/Manon-Dark-Walnut-and-White-Round-Dining-Table__5K045.html?cm_mmc=GOO-SE-_-CI%20General-_-General-_-5K045&sourceid=DFGBPB5K045&gclid=CjgKEAjwuMmdBRDljdfi2_qQpxkSJADDCRwsgD_lwzm3267B-rDh4s1k6Zeoxz3jUy0crLqKboMXj_D_BwE" target="_blank">white and walnut dining table</a> <b>f. </b><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/neils-natural-chair/f56278" target="_blank">natural wood and rush chairs</a> <b>g. </b><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-dinner-collections/23730187.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-23730187-_-Large_27#/" target="_blank">colorful bowl</a><br />
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The corner chairs will be perfect to create an "L" shape for the corner of the nook, against the wall. I think the space is too small for a built-in, so this is the perfect solution. In reality, the mirror wouldn't be centered - the mirror would go on one wall, the art stacked on top of each other on the other wall. I think it would be a perfect nook that will go with my black + white + carrara kitchen.<br />
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<b>THE FAMILY ROOM:</b><br />
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This room has a beautiful fireplace in the center of it, which is one of my favorite features of this home. I want a room that has a feel like these photos...<br />
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This has been a favorite of mine for a long time - love the light, the oh-so-impractical white sofas, and the natural woven coffee table.<br />
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The simple fireplace and the clean lines of this room is both timeless, modern, and serene.<br />
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And to put a twist on it - I would love to use some of the colors in this room. It would make the room just a little more happy.<br />
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It's hard to really know the layout of this room from the board, but I would of course have the art over the fireplace in the center of the room. If you look at the floor plan you see there is quite a bit of space to the sides of the fireplace, where I would place these modern consoles. I am scared of white sofas with kids, but this sofa is only $1000, so I think I could try it for a year or two and if it gets really dirty and unsalvageable I won't be super sad. There's always bleach, right?!<br />
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And how about the pop of color in this fantastic Madeline Weinrib rug? The pink with the blues and natural seagrass helps ground the room and make it feel more young and casual.<br />
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By seeing these two rooms you can possibly imagine how the rest of the home is going to go. Fresh, classic, casual, with modern touches.<br />
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And that's it for my Virtual Dream Home! Now if you are looking in Daybreak to buy, just follow my four blog posts and you will have a beautiful home unlike any other in Daybreak :)<br />
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And remember to check out the other posts and how my friends finished off their virtual dream homes.<br />
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This is where it gets fun, and real, and stressful - when you pick all of the finishes, and there are so many decisions to make!<br />
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If you are building in the <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Lake Village</a> with <a href="http://www.destinationhomes.com/" target="_blank">Destination Homes</a> you get to go to their design center and have all the finishes right there at your fingertips, which as a designer & home builder, is SO helpful. Unfortunately there is that little problem of a budget. And even though this is my "virtual dream house" we thought it would be good for this to also be realistic exercise and keep it within a mid-range budget for this home.<br />
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Let's start with the BASICS:<br />
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1. FLOORING<br />
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I am a little bit of a wood-floor snob. I like my materials to be real, and not manufactured, (just like my food). The flooring on the left, is solid oak wood floor. The option on the right is a beautiful walnut, but it's engineered, so it will only last about 20 years. Still, a great option, but I think I will go with the solid oak floor (and it was basically the same price). That way I don't have to worry about replacing it down the road, just refinishing it.<br />
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As for the carpet, I am really liking this diamond patterned carpet. I installed something similar recently in a client's home and it creates a classic graphic feel. With having small children, I liked the middle swatch on the far right. It's a nice warm gray and not too light for kids. And this was a medium-priced carpet which worked for my budget! yes!<br />
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2. PAINT<br />
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This is my go-to white for interior walls. I love this color because it's not too bright, but not too creamy. I've painted it in countless client's homes, and it will also be going in my virtual dream house!<br />
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3. LIGHTING<br />
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If you know me and my work at all, you know I am particular about lighting. Unfortunately the options at Destination Homes are too limited for me, so what I would do in this case is have them put in the standard, no additional fee lighting for me to replace once we move in. Why have them install any lights at all? Because lighting gets backordered, decisions are hard to make, and it would be nice to have some light fixtures in the home just-in-case.<br />
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Now on to the KITCHEN:<br />
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1. CABINETS<br />
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I am a classics girl, so of course I love the shaker style, but also love when there is a bead detail, so my favorite door style was the blue door style. I love the extra detail. I would need to pay a little extra for that detail, but it's not much, so that's what I'm going with. And I LOVE the off-white color of the cabinet door on the top row, next to the blue door (in the middle). It's reminds me of the color of bone. Timeless.<br />
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(<i>and for the laundry room, I would do the cabinets in that blue color - I love it!</i>)<br />
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2. COUNTERTOPS<br />
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As you can see in this picture, I would pair my "bone colored" cabinets with a honed black granite countertop <i>(just below the cabinet door)</i>. And in the laundry room I would pair my blue cabinets with carrara marble.<br />
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3. HARDWARE<br />
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As you can see in the picture above, there are a LOT of options for cabinet hardware. I am personally a fan of the cup pulls for the drawers and simple round knobs for the doors. I am especially liking the satin brass cup pulls on the bottom right. <i>And on the long drawers, pairing two cup pulls together on the same drawer is a must.</i><br />
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And now the BATHROOMS:<br />
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1. TILE<br />
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This was probably the hardest part for me. Mostly because the tile I like best, was all in the most expensive category. I realized that I needed to splurge on my tile and countertop budgets and skimp on my faucets. Once I settled on that upgrade, all tile was available to me. Now to decide what I actually want to put in the bathrooms.<br />
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For the upstairs kids baths, I like the classic 1" hexagon for the floor. For the showers, I really like the "H-Line" series of 3x6 tile. I've been using this line of subway in a few remodels lately, and I love the colors and how it looks more luxe than the standard Home Depot subway. Especially liking the light blue and gray colors.<br />
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In the master bath, I really wanted to use carrara marble and the only carrara option was for the countertop. I opted to do a gray slate-looking floor and white subway in the shower. The H-Line series has a really nice looking chair rail and I would do a wainscot look with the chair rail and white subway, just like I did in my bathroom in my current home.<br />
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2. FIXTURES<br />
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It pains me to have to settle on anything in my virtual home, but in my opinion the tile is much more important than the fixtures, and fixtures are easier to replace down the line if our budget will one day allow. So the top photo is what I will be putting in all my bathrooms. Not bad, not great, but the rest of the finishes will be so beautiful, you won't even notice!<br />
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3. CABINETS<br />
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And finally the cabinets for the bathrooms. I want the blue cabinets in one of the kids bath, pedestal sinks in the other bathroom, and in the master, I think I'm going to stick with the same cabinets that are in the kitchen.<br />
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My designer/remodeler tip for the finishes phase is to stress over the more permanent finishes of the home, which are 1) Wood Flooring 2) Cabinets and 3) Tile. All of the lighting, plumbing, and hardware are relatively easy to change. Don't sweat these decisions, but make sure you love the permanent finishes and will be happy for years and years with what you chose.<br />
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And next and for my final post, I will be decorating my beautiful new virtual dream house! I don't know which phase I love more, the finishes or the decorating. Do you prefer one over the other?<br />
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And remember to check out the other blog posts in this series!<br />
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<br />Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-68081442322237533192014-06-18T03:00:00.000-07:002014-06-18T03:00:08.744-07:00PICKING A FLOOR PLAN - DAYBREAK VIRTUAL DREAMHOUSE SERIES<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Building a home for the majority of people is stressful and not a particularly enjoyable experience. The idea of building a home would be a dream come true for me, but still really stressful. The nice part about building with a home builder like <a href="http://www.destinationhomes.com/plan/The-Great-Outdoors" target="_blank">Destination Homes</a> is that they streamline the decision making process by giving you good options, but not endless options.<br />
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When building a home, the first thing you need to decide is the structure/floor plan of the home. Destination Homes has 3 floor plans you can choose from in the <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Lake Village</a> and I went through all three when I visited. Although they all had their strong points, I was particularly drawn to the "Great Outdoors" floor plan.<br />
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Reading floor plans isn't the easiest thing, so I wish I had pictures of the home to illustrate the layout, but of course I picked the one home that was under construction in the drywall phase - nothing to look at.<br />
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So let me tell you why I picked this floor plan and what to think about when you are building a home of your own.<br />
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<i>There's really only <b>1</b> thing you need to know when building a home</i> : <b>KNOW HOW YOU LIVE</b><br />
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One of the main reasons I chose this floor plan is because we love to entertain and host family parties so a big dining room and family room that are close together are important. We can have a lot of people over in this home.<br />
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Charm and character are important to me. We don't particularly love huge kitchens, I care more about a cute dining nook, a quirky ceiling (<i>like the ceiling in the kitchen I chose - you can't see it in the floor plan but it slopes a bit and would be super cute with ship lap/beadboard on the ceiling</i>), and a pantry. And we aren't really kitchen island sitters, so a big island also wasn't as important to me as the dining room.<br />
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Because of my job as a mother/interior designer, having a home office is important. This floor plan has a beautiful office space with big windows and a nice view. Possibly my favorite room in the home. It's also open to the main living area so my kids won't be in a basement with a closed door looking at the computer - also very important given how dangerous the internet can be!<br />
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I am lazy and forgetful. I do not love the idea of running up and down stairs to grab my keys that I forgot in my room, or my cell phone, or whatever. A main floor master is a must.<br />
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Because we will have 3 girls (<i>yes, this is my announcement that I'm pregnant with my 3rd girl!) </i>we need 3 bedrooms on the same floor for our kids. This layout has 3 bedrooms on the top floor, but only 1 bathroom! What?! 3 one-day teenage girls sharing a bathroom? I think not. So the alteration I would make to the floor plan is to add another bathroom on the top floor where it is labeled "open to below". I was so glad Destination Homes has that option. It would be a must for me.<br />
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And last, but not least, I love the outdoor courtyard/porch. It's the perfect size to do something cute like this, and great for hosting outdoor parties. Because after we go kayaking we need to eat :)<br />
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And that's how I decided on a floor plan. And can I stress how important getting the floor plan and layout right is?!!! You can change paint colors and tile much more easily than where bedrooms are located and how big your kitchen is. <b>Spend your money on a great floor plan</b>. When I go into old homes to remodel them, it's amazing how much money we save when we don't have to gut the home to create a good layout. It is crucial. Just saying.<br />
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And remember to check in next Wednesday to see what finishes I chose for my well-laid out home :) And of course visit my friends' posts to see what they chose for their virtual dream homes!<br />
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Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-53736795463714181272014-06-17T17:11:00.000-07:002014-06-17T17:16:54.310-07:00SIMPLE EXTERIOR FACE-LIFTAs you know, I help with a lot of residential investment properties that my investors restore to their glory once again. A lot of times these homes are inexpensive homes with not a lot of curb appeal, and my job feels like I'm simply polishing a turd (<i>excuse the graphic description, but that's what it feels like</i>)<br />
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Once in a while I get cute little homes like this little charmer. It is in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, and I only helped with the exterior paint colors, but it turned out quite nicely and I thought I would share it to inspire you this summer to give your exterior a little paint face-lift.<br />
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I almost hated painting the exposed brick because I think it's charming having that showing, but there wasn't a good way to paint the home and be able to leave it.<br />
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We painted the body of the home <b>Benjamin Moore White Dove</b> (<i>my favorite go-to white</i>), and the trim <b>Ben Moore Narragansett Green</b>. The home was built in 1891, so I wanted to achieve an architectural feel that would fit the time period of the home. I think the green and creamy white colors achieved the right look. And just think what some planter boxes under the windows and shutters on the window to the left of the front door would do.<br />
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But what really made this home pop, was coating the roof asphalt shingles with a<b> <a href="http://www.mymainsupply.com/4-75-gallon-pro-series-57-rubberized-sbs-roof-coating.html?gclid=CjkKEQjwzv-cBRD_oY2PouKVvMIBEiQAKuGNC_GZbS6c2ctz0W79lk3b6VtH8MD5DVmxTTYUjX7K35bw_wcB" target="_blank">black sealant</a></b> to make the roof darker and give the home contrast. I mean, what would you do with that light mint roof shingle? It made finding a paint color for the exterior almost impossible - that's why the entire home at one time was painted white. Blah. This little trick has saved us on our exterior remodels! Re-roofing is expensive and when it's not necessary, this is the best solution for us. My little trick-of-the-trade - don't tell! :)<br />
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If you have an exterior face-lift, please share! I'm a sucker for an exterior face-lift.Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-2936361048958575512014-06-11T04:00:00.000-07:002014-06-11T04:00:07.751-07:00LAKE LIVING - DAYBREAK VIRTUAL DREAM HOUSE SERIES<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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For years I have envied people who live by a lake. How picturesque. How idyllic, to be able to go kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, or boating right out your back door?! And then I was invited by the people of Daybreak to come visit the <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Lake Village</a> and take part in a fun blog series where we build a Virtual Dream Home in the Lake Village at Daybreak. And when I got in a kayak on the Oquirrh lake, I was sold. If I were to live in Daybreak, this would be the place to be!<br />
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I've always joked that Daybreak was a little too "Truman Show" for me - with the perfectly planned community, and new perfect homes on tree-lined streets. And while it definitely has that feel to it, it's a beautiful community. And you can't really fault someone for making a beautiful and family-friendly community, right?<br />
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One of the things I did to get to know the area and what the Lake Village had to offer, was go kayaking on the lake. It was really fun, and if I lived here, I know I would kayak with my family at least a few times in the summer, not to mention do some paddle-boarding. And my kids would love to simply hang out on the beach and throw rocks, dip their feet in, etc. The lake would definitely get used - it wouldn't just be scenery.<br />
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To help us get a feel of the neighborhood, we (me and 3 other design bloggers), rode electric bikes to the pool and to the downtown of Daybreak, SoDa Row (which has the best boutique, <a href="http://shopnestboutique.com/" target="_blank">Nest</a>, and even a <a href="http://granatos.com/" target="_blank">Granato's</a> deli). It was just as I expected, suburbia at its best. Very nice neighborhoods and nice people. And sidewalks everywhere! Oh how I wish I had sidewalks like these in my neighborhood so my kids never had to go on the street, EVER.<br />
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<i>And by the way, these electric bikes were SO fun. I am sold on buying one of these. Perfect for pulling the kids on the trailer up steep hills, and just super fun. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the community pool at Daybreak</td></tr>
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Let's talk more about the family-friendliness of this community. The pool is fantastic, and not too crowded, which was much better than expected. And the parks. Oh the parks at Daybreak. They are everywhere! And they have a new park that was really fun, with a brook running along side it. (of course, right?!) And my favorite part is they have sun-shades that cover the slides so your children don't get third-degree burns trying to play on the equipment! (<i>such a pet-peeve of mine when you go to a park and everything is way too hot to play on - we live in a desert!!</i>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's right - I slid down that slide like no one's business</td></tr>
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And to end my day, I went through the model homes to see what the actual homes at Daybreak had to offer. Honestly, I love the location, because I really like the Lake Village, and the homes are definitely an upgraded version of other homes in Daybreak, which of course was a plus, but they are builder homes. Nicely built and laid out, but I am such a custom-home designer, the "builder" home is not usually my favorite. And this is why I was so intrigued and excited about this "Virtual Dream House Series" because I would love to get my hands on one of the homes and make it as custom and unique as possible.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"The Grand Porch" by Destination Homes at the Lake Village</td></tr>
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And that's just what I did, and I am really happy with what we came up with, so I can't wait to share. I was fortunate enough to be paired with <a href="http://www.destinationhomes.com/" target="_blank">Destination Homes</a>, (who also built my sister-in-laws home), so I know I liked their work and designs, which made it the perfect fit.<br />
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This series is a 4-part series, which will post every Wednesday, so check back next week for more on the home I chose to "build" and how White + Gold Design does a home in Daybreak!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kirsten Krason, Jennifer Stagg, Desiree Campbell, and I taking a break on the porch of one of the homes</td></tr>
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And check out the other bloggers and their Daybreak Virtual Dream Homes! We had a really nice time together, and I was pleasantly surprised with how genuinely nice and smart, and of course talented these girls were. And they have much better blogs, so you will want to see their posts :)<br />
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<b><a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/2014/06/why-i-love-living-in-daybreak-new-lake.html" target="_blank">Kirsten Krason of 6th Street Design School</a></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/?p=20430" target="_blank">Desiree Campbell of The 36th Avenue</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://withheart.com/featured/building-home-lakeside-living-daybreak/" target="_blank">Jennifer Stagg of With Heart</a></b></div>
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<br />Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-6963416926154865272014-05-08T03:00:00.000-07:002014-05-08T03:00:03.246-07:00WILLOW WICK PROJECT REVEALThe day has finally come that my Willow Wick project for some real estate investors is finished! If you've been following along, you've seen where I <a href="http://whiteandgolddesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-remodel-project-willow-wick.html" target="_blank">started</a>, <a href="http://whiteandgolddesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/willow-wick-project-update-behind.html" target="_blank">the progress</a>, and now the reveal. As I always say, it's a little underwhelming without furnishings, but one day they will let me stage! One day...<br />
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And because my business is two-fold: (1) designer for investors who flip properties, and (2) designer for clients who are designing their personal homes, I want to make it clear that we make design decisions on these flip properties based on budget and the ability to make a profit when the project is finished, <span style="font-family: Cambria;">therefore</span> I design differently for these projects than I do for my personal clients. We don't invest in some of the design details and finishes we normally would because we leave some updates up to the lucky person who buys the home :)<br />
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price - $479,000</div>
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sq. ft. - 3,000</div>
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4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms</div>
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<b>Paint Colors:</b> Brick - <i>Farrow & Ball Manor Gray</i>, Hardie Board - <i>Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray</i>, Trim - <i>basic white</i>, Front Door - <i>basic black</i></div>
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<b>Paint: </b>Walls -<i> Martha Stewart Popcorn, </i>Trim - <i>pure white</i></div>
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<b>Lighting: </b>Visual Comfort Classic Ring Chandelier - purchase via <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=894" target="_blank">Circa Lighting</a><i> </i></div>
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<b>Flooring: </b><a href="http://duchateaufloors.com/product/white-oil/" target="_blank">Du Chateau White Oil Vinyl Deluxe<i> </i></a></div>
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<b>Tile: </b>2" Carrara Hexagon (<i>from Container's Direct)</i></div>
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<b>Cabinets: </b>Color is Pure White that was standard with cabinet company - <i>Canyon Craft Cabinets</i></div>
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<b>Countertop: </b>Carrara Marble<i> </i></div>
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<b>Lighting: </b>Visual Comfort Boston Library Light - purchase via<a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=649" target="_blank"> Circa Lighting</a></div>
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The master bathroom is going to be my favorite room in the home with this v-groove paneling and Farrow & Ball Downpipe painted vanity.<br />
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For those of you in the business or remodeling you will feel my pain on this one - they installed the hardware without even asking anyone on the project if this is what we wanted!! I was hoping to do a brass and lucite hardware but now that the holes are drilled and the size is impossible to find, I am stuck with this hardware. Very disappointing, although this hardware is just fine. When I have a vision in my head and it doesn't get realized, it is disappointing. </div>
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They also started to install a faux marble on the floor when we had specified Carrara marble, so once that was pulled up, we laid the Carrara and it's looking very nice. </div>
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I opted for a simple banister to go with the v-groove and "farmhouse" feel of the home. The light wood floor was being installed on my last visit, so I will take a picture and show you as soon as it is finished - it is going to look so fresh in the home when it is all done!<br />
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I love the scale and size of the fireplace in the room. I was hoping for a slab surround on the fireplace, but we needed something ready and in-stock for project timing and deadline so I opted for this 2" Carrara Hexagon from Container's Direct. Once it's grouted and all of the edges finished, I think it's going to look even better. I am hoping to stage this home - it will be stunning with the right furnishings. <br />
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This is a quick snapshot of the upstairs hall bath shower. On the top I chose to do a simple border below the chair rail. I think it will be a nice little pop of color and detail that will always be showing behind the shower curtain. <br />
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And here is a picture of the Carrara marble countertop in the same bathroom with a large scratch on it! Aagh! Luckily it can be buffed out and refinished, but it's the little things like this that frustrate me. Obviously someone did not observe the very large sign that was taped to the countertop that said "DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS ON THE COUNTERTOPS!" <br />
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The lighting in this home is also a favorite, and I can't wait to share the pictures once it all gets installed. My patience has definitely been tried on this project, but even though my design preferences aren't always being realized, at least the work is good and they make sure to make what they can right. We always make sure we are selling a high-quality home, and that really is the most important. So I can't have my lucite and brass knobs - I will live :)<br />
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For the entry I chose this Classic Ring Chandelier from Visual Comfort, available <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=894" target="_blank">here</a>. The finish I chose is polished nickel, so use your imagination :) We needed a big light to fill the space in the vaulted ceiling entry and even though this light pushed my lighting budget over, it is going to be worth it. The first impression needs to be the best, right?!<br />
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The ever wonderful and classic go-to sconce, the Bryant Sconce! Three of these sconces will be flanking the walls of the master bathroom. You can find these lights <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1387" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Two of these fantastic library sconces are going in the kitchen. We didn't have the ceiling height we needed for pendants, so I opted for these lights over the sink and window seat in the kitchen. I can't wait to see these installed. This is another go-to light and I highly recommend all three of these lights for any project. High quality, great style, and timeless. Find this light <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=649" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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And I was super excited about this pivoting mirror and the price. Two of these will be in the master bathroom and if you are looking for bathroom mirrors, look no further! Now, I haven't seen these in person yet, but the reviews are good and the price even better.<br />
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This project is slated to be finished in a month. Keep in touch to see the finished product, and if you know anyone looking for a nice family home in a great neighborhood in Salt Lake County don't hesitate to contact me for more information! I would love to have this home go to a cute family with great taste :)</div>
Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-35447892463083733212014-03-17T03:00:00.000-07:002014-03-17T03:00:08.685-07:00THE HOME I GREW UP INI was at my Dad's house tonight and we were going through some old photos. "Do you want to see pictures of our house when you were a baby?" Um, yes!! <br />
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And that's when I saw these gems. My home looked almost exactly the same until I was 17 years old. That's right - we had a mirror wall, rock accent wall, and brass fireplace with the metal mesh on it until the year 2000. Way too long, and yet I love the antique vibe in my home and seeing these pictures reminded me why I have a thing for Asian pottery, brass, and grasscloth wallpaper.<br />
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The only interior photos he had were of our living/dining room. I wish he had more! But enjoy these retro beauties:) <br />
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<i>I broke that lamp on the side table - my parents bought it in China. It's safe to say my Mom was pretty devastated about the loss of that lamp and I was grounded because of it. The pillows on the sofa were beautiful embroidered pillows also from China. (My parents went to China for 3 weeks when I was 6 months old - a trip for work that was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.)</i><br />
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<i>Call me crazy, but I kind of love the fireplace design even though it's really retro. And look at the lines on both of the sofas - so great! I wish I had the foresight to ask for those sofas when they were giving them away!</i><br />
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<i>This picture must have been taken on a day they were having a party at the house. We only put chairs like that out on the patio when we were having family or friends over. Loving the wicker chairs on the patio and the bamboo chair in the corner.</i><br />
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<i>I never liked that triangular window. But I'm guessing it was a cool design back then because I have torn quite a few of these windows out of homes we remodel - more than I wish ever existed. But the Asian screen could be very cool even today, right?! My sister gave it to someone and I'm kicking myself I didn't ask for it. It was hand painted and quite pretty.</i><br />
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I'm so grateful to have these pictures. Even though it seems a bit trivial, everyone should take pictures of their home. These pictures bring back more memories than other photos of specific events because they remind me of my everyday life in my home. They remind me of the details of my childhood. How I would sometimes sleep on the yellow sofa and how I told my sister on that sofa about my first kiss. Or how I hit the corner of the rock wall and got stitches. And how every Christmas morning we would come get our stockings that were hanging over this fireplace at 4 am because we were too excited to sleep. Looking at these photos has also helped me understand where my design influence has come from. As a designer, I really appreciate that. <br />
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If you don't have photos of your home for your kids, do it now. They will definitely appreciate it one day. There are so many details we forget!<br />
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Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-16809945074221084382014-03-06T05:00:00.000-08:002014-03-06T05:00:02.140-08:00REMODEL PROJECT NOW ON THE MARKET! 6TH AVE<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you follow me regularly you know that I help some home builders/investors design the homes they flip. This project was a full remodel, but pretty low-key and we kept it simple and classic. It was a quick project, but the home has a great feel to it and it's on the market in a great neighborhood and everything is brand new. It would make a very happy home for the right buyer! <br />
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<b>THE STATS:</b><br /><b>Address:</b> 683 K Street in Salt Lake City<br />
<b>Price: </b>$349,000 <br />
<b>Square Feet:</b> 1511<br />
<b>Bedrooms/Bathrooms:</b> 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms<br />
<b>Originally Built:</b> 1916<br />
<b>Listed By: </b>Darrel Thomas, Select Group Realty - 801-641-4862 <br />
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Can I tell you how much I want to stage these homes?! The bones are there but imagine a cute striped curtain on the shower and a blue and white soap dish on the counter of the bathroom. Or a flokati rug in front of the fireplace with a leather ottoman and two chairs with an arching modern floor lamp and antique accessories.<br />
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I am trying to convince the investors to put up some money to have me stage the homes. What do you think? Worth the investment? When you are buying a home do you prefer it to be furnished and do you think it increases the value when it's furnished well? Or do you think an empty home is just as great and leaves room for the imagination? Would love to hear your comments!!<br />
<br />Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-11306036647012954082014-01-22T07:55:00.001-08:002014-01-22T07:55:38.286-08:00NEW REMODEL PROJECT: WILLOW WICKI am so fortunate to be able to work with such a great real estate team that invests in making homes better by renovating them and taking the care to hire a designer to make sure it gets done better than your average flip.<br />
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I love doing these projects because they challenge me with their budget restrictions and need to be "safe" for the unknown buyer, while also being stylish and beautiful. But as you might suspect, it is very fun for me to be able to design the space exactly as I would like to (<i>given my sometimes very strict budget restrictions</i>).<br />
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My latest project I was hired to help with is in Sandy, Utah on a street called Willow Wick. It is going to be a wonderful family home when we are finished, but it started out as a very strange home with a difficult exterior renovation needed.<br />
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Here are my plans for the home with the BEFORE pics.<br />
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Thinking of blueish-gray exterior color with white pillars to make this strange home exterior into a fresh, cape-inspired exterior. <br />
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Benjamin Moore Glacier White tongue and groove accent wall will give it a casual, cape/farmhouse look I'm thinking of for this home. Considering marble for the fireplace, or even a limestone or slate.<br />
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We will be adding glass doors to the opening to create a definitive separation between the formal dining and the kitchen. <br />
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The ceilings are too low for pendants over the new island, so to add some lighting (besides the cans we are putting in) I am doing two overhead sconces to add character and directed light. The room next to the kitchen is going to be turned into a mud-room and pantry.<br />
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I wish I had more pics of the house to show you more of my plans, but I will share some of my inspiration photos instead and watch for updates of the home as we go! (<i>BTW, my Insta account (mariannebrown12) is the best way to keep updated on projects if you are interested!</i>)<br />
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<span style="color: #7f6000;">FARMHOUSE/CAPE-INSPIRED HOME REMODEL</span></h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tongue + groove for the accent wall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love the tongue + groove and lantern lighting for the master bathroom</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">vertical tongue + groove could be cool?! Loving the simple fireplace.</td></tr>
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I have big plans for this house! Excited to get working on this one...by the way remember my <a href="http://whiteandgolddesign.blogspot.com/2013/06/new-remodel-project-b-street.html" target="_blank">B Street project</a>? Guess what, we still haven't even progressed past dry-wall! Aagh! Hopefully we will move that one in a couple of months as well...Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612923977516538299.post-70165213125091454912013-12-23T22:36:00.000-08:002013-12-23T22:42:36.448-08:00PROJECT SNAPSHOTS: WANDER LANE <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As the year ends, so have a lot of my projects! My Wander Lane project was one where I was hired to help with the building of the home. <a href="http://foxgroupconstruction.com/" target="_blank">The Fox Group</a> was the contractor on the project, and had started building the home as a spec home but sold it to my client before many of the finishes had been chosen...and that's where I came in. The layout, wainscot and floors were done, (not painted or stained) and my client and I designed and chose the rest as we collaborated with The Fox Group. <br />
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Because I didn't help with the furnishing of the home, I can only show a handful of the photos that aren't furnished. I hope you can get a feel for the home with these few photos, and I hope to get a few more photos to show you. All photography is done by the talented <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/scottdavisphoto/scott-davis-photography" target="_blank">Scott Davis</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">visual comfort sconces, client's mirrors, limestone countertop, custom cabinetry, benjamin moore gray owl paint, thassos marble tile wainscot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">visual comfort sconces, gray wainscot room, herringbone floors, carrara marble fireplace surround</td></tr>
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More photos to come soon!Marianne Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14636852527259686391noreply@blogger.com14