I'm so happy with how this hallway and stairway Decorator in a Box came together. With the right artwork, stair runner and window treatment this space is so much more cheery and beachy. The client even installed the stair runner on her own. She did this by finding a good old Youtube video. It's easy to forget about the spaces we pass through in our home. The stairs and the hallways are just as import as the main rooms of your home. With the right design selections you can easily transform these spaces.

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Patio season is here! I just love this time of year and getting to design more outdoor spaces. The mission for this dog loving family was to incorporate a swing on the lower patio. They loved the thought of sitting with the dogs on the swing near the lake. I love this thought too. They also wanted to use a lot of their existing furniture. They just needed me pull it all together for a finished look. Mission accomplished! Here's a little sneak peek of the detailed shopping list, furniture plans and vision board that was mailed to the client. 

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Xo,
Annie

I like to call these the Polar Vortex shelves. During this years chilly Winter I received so many accessorizing design orders. While the people of New York and Minnesota were freezing they made the most of it by designing their homes. I guess when your stuck inside you notice all your rooms that could use some love. I created a shelf diagram, shopping list and vision board to guide this client to shelf accessory happiness. I like how the green accents take us into Spring and out of that oh so cold Winter this year. Here's a look at the before and after. I'm always amazed at the power of accessories. 

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​Annie

I'm thrilled to be featured in Home Accents Today's April issue! It was a pleasure to answer Product Editor Lauren Burkhead's questions about Decorator in a Box. I could not have explained the benefits of my mail away interior design service better.  Thank you Lauren and I hope to help you with your Foyer design very soon! I'm so glad you found Decorator in a Box in your search.

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Annie

Which floor do you think we decided to go with? Slowly but surely we are beginning to update our circa 80's home. This means we have carpet galore. This means I want all the carpet to be wood. It's so much easier for me to make design decisions for other peoples homes. On my own house I go back and forth. Light floors or medium brown floors? I currently have three cases of different wood floors in my family room. This is the best way to decide on flooring if your doing a pre-finished wood. Don't ever go just off that little wood sample you see in the store. Order a case and see several planks before you commit. At big box stores you can even purchase a case to look at and return it. This is the best way to decide on a floor that you will love. I hope to be showing you a before & after of this room very soon. 

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It's that time of year when Minnesotan's do what they do best...go to the cabin. This has me dreaming of what I would want my modern lake cabin to be some day. This dream won't be happening any time soon, but until then a girl can save a pin right?

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Annie

image via becki owens instagram

image via studio mcgee

It's the details that make the design. Art selection is a huge part of those. Art is often times the most personal selection I make. It's also the first thing my clients notice in a design. I was very excited to hear I made some art selections this client in Orange County, Ca loved. There were actually even some fun coincidences that related to places she had lived and traveled. The one selection I made was to frame photos. With this clients busy life she knew this was a project that would not get done. So we opted to replace the frames with some art prints. I just love how these prints by Becky Nimoy from Minted bring nature into the space in a modern way. They also bring in soft colors. This art makes a huge difference in the space by creating a sense of calm and relaxation. Just as a bedroom should be!

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Annie

Art prints and framing via Minted.com & photography by Becky Nimoy

I love everything about this nook under the stairs. It has me at french stripe upholstery, bolster pillows, good use of space, extra storage and school house electric sconce. Who wouldn't love this in their own home? 

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​Annie

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Hello! I hope you all have a nice weekend in store. I finished this Master Suite design earlier this week. I love how it came together. It's definitely one of those designs where I wish the room was mine. This happens to me often when I'm designing a space. I start thinking about designing a similar room in my own home. The mission for this room in Irvine, CA was to create a relaxing retreat. The client's Pinterest inspiration boards were modern and relaxed with touches of timeless furniture. I used light blues, blush pinks and gray to create calm. Mixing in linen, baskets, chunky knits added texture to the space and created that relaxed vibe. I'm so excited to see this room transform. I will keep you posted with before and after photos. 

Do you have a room in your home that has you feeling overwhelmed? Send me an email here and tell me about it. Let's create a plan that works with your budget and personal style. I can work with items you have or we can start from scratch. A well designed home can be life changing. 

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Often times all a room needs is some new bedding and accessories. This change can really make a room appear like you did more than that. That was the case with this Master Suite in San Diego, CA. I designed the bedroom about five years ago and it needed a refresh. What better time to do this than in the Spring. Here is a little sneak peek at the vision boards and box that is on it's way to the client. 

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Xo,
Annie