Out with the Dark, In with the Light: A Basement Reno

This terrace-level space was a cinch to make over. The client and I have too much fun, and making the decisions with her for a lighter, brighter, more comfortable family space was easy peasy. A neutral space with more texture than color, it's now ready for holidays and summer time parties - or even just Saturday football games. ;) 

The most dramatic effects came from simply painting - painting all of the kitchen cabinetry and walls and trim made the space seem more open and inviting, instead of dark and basement-like. Adding the pendants above the island was a maja transformation too! 

And I may be a bit partial, but any space with a Renee Bouchon commissioned original AND a full set of Leigh-Anne O'Brien's gorgeous oysters is on point! You guys go check out these two friends of mine and their websites - any of their pieces would make FABO Christmas gifts! 

Just for fun, here's the BEFORE:

And now, more of the AFTER: 

All photos taken by Alexandra Haynes of Alexandra Haynes Photography! 

She always amazes me with the way she captures my spaces! 

Out with the Dark, In with the Light: A Basement Reno

This terrace-level space was a cinch to make over. The client and I have too much fun, and making the decisions with her for a lighter, brighter, more comfortable family space was easy peasy. A neutral space with more texture than color, it's now ready for holidays and summer time parties - or even just Saturday football games. ;) 

The most dramatic effects came from simply painting - painting all of the kitchen cabinetry and walls and trim made the space seem more open and inviting, instead of dark and basement-like. Adding the pendants above the island was a maja transformation too! 

And I may be a bit partial, but any space with a Renee Bouchon commissioned original AND a full set of Leigh-Anne O'Brien's gorgeous oysters is on point! You guys go check out these two friends of mine and their websites - any of their pieces would make FABO Christmas gifts! 

Just for fun, here's the BEFORE:

And now, more of the AFTER: 

All photos taken by Alexandra Haynes of Alexandra Haynes Photography! 

She always amazes me with the way she captures my spaces! 

Baby Griffin's Nursery Reveal

I am so excited to share this room with you guys! We will welcome our little man in just a few days (11 til my due date) and I am so happy to have his sweet room ready to welcome him! Now, I know that he won't spend a lot of time here in the beginning, but its ready when he is! :) 

I went with a sagey-green grasscloth on the wall for coziness and warmth, and an antelope rug on the floor. I added a few things here and there, but am also using everything from my Henry's first nursery too. 

Click here to see that room in our last house: 

http://www.maggiegriffindesign.com/2013/04/our-little-mans-nursery-reveal.html

Baby G's bathroom got a little love with wallpaper and trim paint too. 

Hope you guys enjoy the pics! 

All photos taken by Alexandra Haynes of Alexandra Haynes Photography! 

She always amazes me with the way she captures my spaces!