light, medium or dark

9.21.2009

when it comes to hard wood floors do you prefer light, medium or dark?  i personally prefer a rich medium wide plank.  i do think that each of them can look beautiful in the right setting.  i found some photos to help you decide which one you like best.

first up…light floors

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image – amanda nisbit

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image – amanda nisbit

rustic lighter floor are a close second to medium for me.

image – martha stewart living

image – martha stewart living

image – house beautiful

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medium anyone?

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image – robert grayson interiors

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image – velvet & linen

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Foyer 2

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and now for the dark…

image – burnham design

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image – mary mcdonald

image – martha stewart living

image – martha stewart living

image – elle decor

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so, which one will it be???

crowne plaza worcester renovation

9.20.2009

about a year ago i started working on the renovation of the crowne plaza in worcester, ma a full-service luxury hotel which is owned and operated by lodgian, inc.  the scope of the project was to renovate floors 5 through 9 including the priority club lounge and suites on the ninth floor for a budget of $2.9 million.  the renovation took about 4 - 5 months to plan and 3 months to execute.  it was officially completed back in july and i just got the professional photographs of the guest rooms.  i threw in some of my personal photos as well since the professional photographer didn’t get all the shots that i wanted to show you.

here are some before shots of the rooms.  they hadn’t been renovated for quite some time.  the rooms were worn out and dated and extremely traditional.

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the bathroom was the worst part of the guest rooms.  the fluorescent “box” light was awful.  i don’t know who invented this light but it should have been banned a long time ago.

Before Guest Bath

the color scheme i used in the guest rooms was deep salmon, beige and chocolate with brushed nickel accents.  in the suites i added a hint of blue.  my 2 favorite parts of the redesign were the guest bath and the window treatments.  i opted for custom designed pendant lighting in the bathroom instead of the typical sconces.  i also designed a custom millwork piece for the vanity with cubbies instead of a granite apron.

Renovated Guest Bath

for the window treatment i opted for using a salmon colored blackout with a striped sheer in front instead of using a typical white or cream sheer and side panels.  these pictures don’t do it the window treatment justice.

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double/double guest room

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another shot of the double/double room

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king guest room

Reno Guest room sitting area

sitting area in king and double/double rooms

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executive king suite – the coffee table and dining table didn’t show up in time for the photos so the tables in the photo are the ones the hotel had to rent to stage the room. 

this is what the 54” dining table that is on order looks like

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here is what the coffee table will look like

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if you’re ever in the worcester, ma area stop by and check it out.

loving…

9.17.2009

1. swedish clocks

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check out this store for more swedish clocks. 

2. this quote from the renovation planning blog…

“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.”

3. henry’s nursery from the holly mathis interiors blog…so adorable.

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4.  this headboard tutorial from design*sponge.  i know, i know, i’m going overboard on the DIY’s, but i keep seeing them and have to share.

5. this lovely pool house designed and posted by brooke over at velvet & linen.  yes, i did say pool house...can you believe how gorgeous it is.   

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6. this reclaimed wood coffee table from aidan gray

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happy weekend and war eagle!  i’m headed to the auburn game this weekend.  so excited about it.

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