best colors for kitchens: long distance decorating

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Remember the cute couple in Houston?  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4W-OG4JyVAPnmQAS274972bPkHOM7zrf57Lem7_xhQUdxzdJgiWitMjOkEf6ogY0VrhrZnmEhcylanPVaL8m_L6xBCw5e8U8M0Ny-GqJYoak9j2SAAvF5RSN89m-6_BgonpAa6sETaw/s1600/kit+kiz7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4W-OG4JyVAPnmQAS274972bPkHOM7zrf57Lem7_xhQUdxzdJgiWitMjOkEf6ogY0VrhrZnmEhcylanPVaL8m_L6xBCw5e8U8M0Ny-GqJYoak9j2SAAvF5RSN89m-6_BgonpAa6sETaw/s1600/kit+kiz7.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br />I featured their long distance design project <a href="http://perfectly-imperfectlife.blogspot.com/2012/11/that-cute-couple-in-houston.html">here</a>.   </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It was so fun to work with this young couple on their first home in Houston, Texas -</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />see their new home and help them with a color palette and design choices via email, text and Skype.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I came across their 'after' photos today and realized I needed to post them!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />   The transformation is amazing - </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />starting with this gorgeous entry staircase which featured outdated golden oak.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwtRm-dKm53rwD6bicDqsalldQXMemIbQ1xp-91DJVGy5x6e0SiFJ0B1sMMbEky49D9bWOE5wy4KTeO9bTpDv3lB-jWCpv_gH7n6zcHQzP-J04eGf7mzbgPzq9Z182AvRXhS5554hpsA/s1600/602623_10151204043823184_833404969_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwtRm-dKm53rwD6bicDqsalldQXMemIbQ1xp-91DJVGy5x6e0SiFJ0B1sMMbEky49D9bWOE5wy4KTeO9bTpDv3lB-jWCpv_gH7n6zcHQzP-J04eGf7mzbgPzq9Z182AvRXhS5554hpsA/s1600/602623_10151204043823184_833404969_n.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />With a more neutral color for the walls, a redo of the bannister and spindles and a beautiful new chandelier, it has a fresh, clean contemporary appeal.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lQJR3TbgmXe_nCN36KddCJehvpxhNStbt1hees60tqliKwwPMjbdAo5ifH3BWt-RDDcigeqU4I3aHg43-nl-HXdODlHk1j9argyE1oFJuiFxmWSzNIIOoJxyP18eopd_bDKdWaVVNNo/s1600/kiz+entry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lQJR3TbgmXe_nCN36KddCJehvpxhNStbt1hees60tqliKwwPMjbdAo5ifH3BWt-RDDcigeqU4I3aHg43-nl-HXdODlHk1j9argyE1oFJuiFxmWSzNIIOoJxyP18eopd_bDKdWaVVNNo/s1600/kiz+entry.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Just gorgeous!</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The living room was heavy and dark with golden oak paneling</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT2eOGwJak0zH0DjgLqOwFpdVxXByHXJlPomTDfz87Fr9aYEzpZfv0ExOjKEFBNKGsjMCooMkUQrebsiLijfqJ057ZtWrNPoECxsFePP8WSk5L7UEsocWi4HIsDRxwE7S9-FnnJMYSodQ/s1600/560617_10151204040943184_29256367_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT2eOGwJak0zH0DjgLqOwFpdVxXByHXJlPomTDfz87Fr9aYEzpZfv0ExOjKEFBNKGsjMCooMkUQrebsiLijfqJ057ZtWrNPoECxsFePP8WSk5L7UEsocWi4HIsDRxwE7S9-FnnJMYSodQ/s1600/560617_10151204040943184_29256367_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and a massive brick fireplace.  This young couple needed a fresh, clean space</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvBS1XEMTl0guH8NuRcZBo_oSxBTn4PBizEQ_UuxiFf-MmSsKZ4byCQzSGV2GiUuhj9cX95yMAG3yTSunprfI5Gnyq772SZfmyWtQWogXECZMfU7F73H44yUGJhkT__upiQuAu8mFcbg/s1600/409257_10151204040923184_1431824180_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvBS1XEMTl0guH8NuRcZBo_oSxBTn4PBizEQ_UuxiFf-MmSsKZ4byCQzSGV2GiUuhj9cX95yMAG3yTSunprfI5Gnyq772SZfmyWtQWogXECZMfU7F73H44yUGJhkT__upiQuAu8mFcbg/s1600/409257_10151204040923184_1431824180_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />so we painted the paneled walls fresh white</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and the ceiling a soft grayed down blue green</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(the ceiling makes this room...)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55IKrGwUDDBfnda5YVgY6jMZWnqwXADXNlOLUuN33BPCzeZR5aZ_SkuQ4AtwltFXagPpRdHwNmgxLqvFd7Ply7i8hV_qoFEoTt7L5Usj3W71RbcbBlqJ8Nj_CaFRpyx0QucmCMdNRtF4/s1600/kiz+liv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55IKrGwUDDBfnda5YVgY6jMZWnqwXADXNlOLUuN33BPCzeZR5aZ_SkuQ4AtwltFXagPpRdHwNmgxLqvFd7Ply7i8hV_qoFEoTt7L5Usj3W71RbcbBlqJ8Nj_CaFRpyx0QucmCMdNRtF4/s1600/kiz+liv2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the soft white paint brings out the detail of the molding and panels </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbY4Y-1m51Oa1MNpyN_WiWtcVJ_w4MeG2jUWGS79gFXJiRZSa0DrrA78NPPABACtH0RG0ocjhu4raKkD5Nx6CMFzWBx5lAWYl7S08DAtppcre-UsxGCh5Hlc90HR35SnKAypsqu_59vQ/s1600/IMG_0523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbY4Y-1m51Oa1MNpyN_WiWtcVJ_w4MeG2jUWGS79gFXJiRZSa0DrrA78NPPABACtH0RG0ocjhu4raKkD5Nx6CMFzWBx5lAWYl7S08DAtppcre-UsxGCh5Hlc90HR35SnKAypsqu_59vQ/s1600/IMG_0523.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />We also added a fresh coat on the mantle and the addition of a mirror</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmrAg8ynYycoZfSYXOrFr22Qe1bkmhycyrXGJ6eGymLFXn8Mgg_-f5ccBusgYE3c-0cq5tF6AahSLh8n0mCabqub7pM1U9KCNd-VCpN8hZAwfMp-dpfYu9W1K459VkoCGAtBVxp-HXfk/s1600/kiz+liv1_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmrAg8ynYycoZfSYXOrFr22Qe1bkmhycyrXGJ6eGymLFXn8Mgg_-f5ccBusgYE3c-0cq5tF6AahSLh8n0mCabqub7pM1U9KCNd-VCpN8hZAwfMp-dpfYu9W1K459VkoCGAtBVxp-HXfk/s1600/kiz+liv1_edited-1.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The kitchen had good bones - nice cabinets, but again, heavy oak everywhere</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and dated wallpaper borders everywhere</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCuav2s4xBnfR_-nRMgqFp7bhr7Zof4yqJEdoSPm-kzBBkL9FIkDD_eLr6uVzZrpCoD506v5Xvbka4D6F7LYRiCxR4_grKEgq_r5n4GTd1nSSHFKTqiHzqXEKvwk5_BGyT3FrDmnocpQ/s1600/12688_10151204043208184_2024272978_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCuav2s4xBnfR_-nRMgqFp7bhr7Zof4yqJEdoSPm-kzBBkL9FIkDD_eLr6uVzZrpCoD506v5Xvbka4D6F7LYRiCxR4_grKEgq_r5n4GTd1nSSHFKTqiHzqXEKvwk5_BGyT3FrDmnocpQ/s1600/12688_10151204043208184_2024272978_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />heavy soffits above the cabinets needed to be removed</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHdjEwp5v4d-HLnRKkrhhKRxfQGNqZYF-omKCR_Jgqj4ODK4f9CZe7kR7x-_XPjVanUY989xRrSi8Lk2pnlDOCmiJrEcVXAKt0XYsNExTxPgTCSyE2zlStD9bqtrrjWtJ1hRU3BJ8b7M/s1600/579342_10151204043523184_711247737_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHdjEwp5v4d-HLnRKkrhhKRxfQGNqZYF-omKCR_Jgqj4ODK4f9CZe7kR7x-_XPjVanUY989xRrSi8Lk2pnlDOCmiJrEcVXAKt0XYsNExTxPgTCSyE2zlStD9bqtrrjWtJ1hRU3BJ8b7M/s1600/579342_10151204043523184_711247737_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />new countertops and a fresh coat of paint....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrxg66A85JtUJNbQvA72NqZVa28zT94o4C8QopmscTrN7_A1kwwp0o7xN79AajiYrXr88gUVIy9ipl2-Hv8GGhKafBVoyKjtOs8x8kHK8gAF1quxykU_qsOyZlL4wBhh97nNp_t4xAqU/s1600/395075_10151204043303184_770578443_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrxg66A85JtUJNbQvA72NqZVa28zT94o4C8QopmscTrN7_A1kwwp0o7xN79AajiYrXr88gUVIy9ipl2-Hv8GGhKafBVoyKjtOs8x8kHK8gAF1quxykU_qsOyZlL4wBhh97nNp_t4xAqU/s1600/395075_10151204043303184_770578443_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Look at the amazing transformation - I LOVE this kitchen now...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />fresh creamy white cabinets</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLE9-99Jh1dKEXsuuKzG3eH0xyC-GTDbLWFGkG0G7cJZmP_QqU2DSHbhl1aCEUlWp9ZB98X-5Hs32Cj5U7szOKg5b8sABze5MMEf2iod7ENZpBlNlZ-bdBpWmSSd0SwZNEJxRfEV9Sp4/s1600/kiz+kit1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLE9-99Jh1dKEXsuuKzG3eH0xyC-GTDbLWFGkG0G7cJZmP_QqU2DSHbhl1aCEUlWp9ZB98X-5Hs32Cj5U7szOKg5b8sABze5MMEf2iod7ENZpBlNlZ-bdBpWmSSd0SwZNEJxRfEV9Sp4/s1600/kiz+kit1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />beadboard added for farmhouse appeal</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the island was painted a contrasting color - love the robins egg blue</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFmsPb-l2bnJkGk06MhPead2UQPeT9AMiKM-qTFvLCPkHf1OCI5KWyDiP0xNs5bRnIpCj9uq6cZdol91BMo0c6I4woOXTlo8vpACKU1GBrLRSCSJCuMJiUzFzWmQRSdXwHo7UJcj-uGE/s1600/kiz+kit4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFmsPb-l2bnJkGk06MhPead2UQPeT9AMiKM-qTFvLCPkHf1OCI5KWyDiP0xNs5bRnIpCj9uq6cZdol91BMo0c6I4woOXTlo8vpACKU1GBrLRSCSJCuMJiUzFzWmQRSdXwHo7UJcj-uGE/s1600/kiz+kit4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />these pictures were prior to the back splash being added - and it still looks amazing</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFAPDJ4ldzSYMacskKpxMwRFIQiKUzewXTqYT4aLfgf6Vz8tolNXUL5yw4VCtGxX3GXl8jHMBt2NxKyCMViQlCiNDdrsZPdf_Apz7TfISykg86oMfHe25LK618HBm87EQLbYgZdvfGOg/s1600/kiz+kit2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFAPDJ4ldzSYMacskKpxMwRFIQiKUzewXTqYT4aLfgf6Vz8tolNXUL5yw4VCtGxX3GXl8jHMBt2NxKyCMViQlCiNDdrsZPdf_Apz7TfISykg86oMfHe25LK618HBm87EQLbYgZdvfGOg/s1600/kiz+kit2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />nickel knobs and pulls add a finishing touch to the cabinets</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2-izzuOuaSGtHgybc3xHff5SFJx1gs2tJ2kUiMuIGQqo9S5yMRWA_6JJIl_yifU0J6KPE4OAziWEHxeBdOIgly_fBDjUUkOR9Vzy1YDysbkCKNCH_3ZzNRQoXHW5NzfV6wRXyI8O6-g/s1600/kiz+kit3_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2-izzuOuaSGtHgybc3xHff5SFJx1gs2tJ2kUiMuIGQqo9S5yMRWA_6JJIl_yifU0J6KPE4OAziWEHxeBdOIgly_fBDjUUkOR9Vzy1YDysbkCKNCH_3ZzNRQoXHW5NzfV6wRXyI8O6-g/s1600/kiz+kit3_edited-1.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we mirrored the island paint color on the inside of this display cabinet</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJfKKjQ6AuGOpQe4EUtNKwHwyI_0foei24vtnoGvYqj_E7OiiCWly67grSVcxuSQMiMwjhL65g-wcQWR0_C7Lxu0MFD-Qi14Y2KcRawGrChwwdvk8cNmWAQ7t68kUFeKEk99XBCIKAP8/s1600/kiz+kit5_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJfKKjQ6AuGOpQe4EUtNKwHwyI_0foei24vtnoGvYqj_E7OiiCWly67grSVcxuSQMiMwjhL65g-wcQWR0_C7Lxu0MFD-Qi14Y2KcRawGrChwwdvk8cNmWAQ7t68kUFeKEk99XBCIKAP8/s1600/kiz+kit5_edited-1.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and added turquoise glass knobs!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />fresh, clean, youthful and fun</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsfEDnZ9ND4WLIhIYufFq2x08FsbQc68qlsm_bpRoK15DBLxdBavDh-i-4g-nwarFl6nIf1o2XBCPIg_1HcgRSOT0e7OqH8IYtpGmQnmbAfDCNy8zTy1_ZDdMLXIagr0jhyoImhbGxDk/s1600/kiz+kit6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsfEDnZ9ND4WLIhIYufFq2x08FsbQc68qlsm_bpRoK15DBLxdBavDh-i-4g-nwarFl6nIf1o2XBCPIg_1HcgRSOT0e7OqH8IYtpGmQnmbAfDCNy8zTy1_ZDdMLXIagr0jhyoImhbGxDk/s1600/kiz+kit6.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The formal dining room was a page from the 80-90's.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Wallpaper, shiny brass chandelier... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />this room really needed a makeover</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQ4IV_NAc012i9p-Z_qplIRi_lNz0NEPT0uBmkwRRO0FfdjhohzuBTjHIsW8C32T2xCAC0Fsn2zbc0m6RhuoS6aol6a4OttQxzhYrpj6z3HxATspqqNn_DnX6sJgL6Z6J607C0zzlY9Y/s1600/284025_10151204040808184_1224581341_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQ4IV_NAc012i9p-Z_qplIRi_lNz0NEPT0uBmkwRRO0FfdjhohzuBTjHIsW8C32T2xCAC0Fsn2zbc0m6RhuoS6aol6a4OttQxzhYrpj6z3HxATspqqNn_DnX6sJgL6Z6J607C0zzlY9Y/s1600/284025_10151204040808184_1224581341_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and even without the furniture - what a transformation!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DEhc5Iwhyphenhyphen0PtzAua29jOIoF4OFDH88JcjWFjPIaU4Ptx6TJeVy2FsELQkQ7DRXwmOg0VZIO96CWOuqpmRLBpNoMOXTI7ieAoFNvmxqJmqWhPiT4TnJrLP0YH2COp6xCjEGiJAw9aTXo/s1600/kiz+din.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DEhc5Iwhyphenhyphen0PtzAua29jOIoF4OFDH88JcjWFjPIaU4Ptx6TJeVy2FsELQkQ7DRXwmOg0VZIO96CWOuqpmRLBpNoMOXTI7ieAoFNvmxqJmqWhPiT4TnJrLP0YH2COp6xCjEGiJAw9aTXo/s1600/kiz+din.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />we switched the colors here and put the living room ceiling color</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />on the walls</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4G3y3eEtI1qsfNDi7qvtnjsbWD85djCvbf99r5vvqIcWq3wvns8sJl70EX9YkqOpMD-XXV0x4uwzm9grIOEGZW3YBl0YiCPKfaeCXyNH3Tt02XLV1CYh2plq7DK_9gDBH4niJG7yx0c/s1600/kiz+din1_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4G3y3eEtI1qsfNDi7qvtnjsbWD85djCvbf99r5vvqIcWq3wvns8sJl70EX9YkqOpMD-XXV0x4uwzm9grIOEGZW3YBl0YiCPKfaeCXyNH3Tt02XLV1CYh2plq7DK_9gDBH4niJG7yx0c/s1600/kiz+din1_edited-1.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />gave the moldings and wainscot a fresh white coat of paint</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUS4sTlGDCgu9KH-HX_UMlDomxCLSLgF6hwmv2FYdQPWIBoPTAa50JzkbbeYJAS-PrILzFEvmbv8qMxrRrPp8X3_m1WlAF8MgZn0tUSdNC98vVbSMV7Yt2SfoAHzeyTWJKXnYZltb2Fc/s1600/kiz+din2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUS4sTlGDCgu9KH-HX_UMlDomxCLSLgF6hwmv2FYdQPWIBoPTAa50JzkbbeYJAS-PrILzFEvmbv8qMxrRrPp8X3_m1WlAF8MgZn0tUSdNC98vVbSMV7Yt2SfoAHzeyTWJKXnYZltb2Fc/s1600/kiz+din2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and added a Pottery Barn chandelier... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />beautiful!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />This 'mud room' type area was dark and dreary...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and I can't find the before photo - so you will have to take my word for this..</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZ7ExuEuNeehL_KC0d9irTyzdCor71ND1Xx9TK0r3j-9Cm_zHlRz9bGMbdrH2czvmXGefLg6sIDMHgPgnharLIUf9A2epPzvGDGd4BLG4UPBrIyvMDOQN2vaaGChodZA9ycoQYfvxDeo/s1600/kiz+mud_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZ7ExuEuNeehL_KC0d9irTyzdCor71ND1Xx9TK0r3j-9Cm_zHlRz9bGMbdrH2czvmXGefLg6sIDMHgPgnharLIUf9A2epPzvGDGd4BLG4UPBrIyvMDOQN2vaaGChodZA9ycoQYfvxDeo/s1600/kiz+mud_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />fresh and light filled now - with homey accents</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4dcr6qMSIrCSIR-bHxvbrox11v3QpnO67PsTygSeGZmfgRH4sgQlW9hXI7Gi2S_yWTEr-HX9IkThnd_s8SZULY8Wpw-oSXmzLD8yHdO1LL1p5qP1-wThhYi8BcD8lIiNKcMkt5cf8e4/s1600/kiz+mud1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4dcr6qMSIrCSIR-bHxvbrox11v3QpnO67PsTygSeGZmfgRH4sgQlW9hXI7Gi2S_yWTEr-HX9IkThnd_s8SZULY8Wpw-oSXmzLD8yHdO1LL1p5qP1-wThhYi8BcD8lIiNKcMkt5cf8e4/s1600/kiz+mud1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />A masculine paneled office was overwhelming with wood grain...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhBRIiByWMDFQR2r_HyE-sE0O6a5anW73b1Z_PD5NOW7PJK9Dr7bkVhcI8mwR-4OiKiLUO8VjFQJe2__YWNe3rJYJal-UasSY6i496T3UR5xvJZPZGwfnVfXeqfjXpFjPUKNC_-hwpdI/s1600/35442_10151204044038184_265798694_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhBRIiByWMDFQR2r_HyE-sE0O6a5anW73b1Z_PD5NOW7PJK9Dr7bkVhcI8mwR-4OiKiLUO8VjFQJe2__YWNe3rJYJal-UasSY6i496T3UR5xvJZPZGwfnVfXeqfjXpFjPUKNC_-hwpdI/s1600/35442_10151204044038184_265798694_n.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />it received a fresh coat of neutral gray...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZNRokdOOKzK6_9vetC38a46p6bVuamRHMo-1NEP4V4Llf7t7mouYuL-fjP_gVC6GgfvS7sqpylwOxqGNFh6lw3aQWsZtrdVaFb341bw_30cqOdA8sCwuSDnB5DyChm7jIRIiLTZtvQ4/s1600/kiz+off1_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZNRokdOOKzK6_9vetC38a46p6bVuamRHMo-1NEP4V4Llf7t7mouYuL-fjP_gVC6GgfvS7sqpylwOxqGNFh6lw3aQWsZtrdVaFb341bw_30cqOdA8sCwuSDnB5DyChm7jIRIiLTZtvQ4/s1600/kiz+off1_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The Master Suite was a study in peach...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and wallpaper...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br />thats adorable!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Our next project in this house is her photography studio.... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but I love how this home reflects their taste and their style</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />looks fresh and new</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and updated!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br />

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Remember the cute couple in Houston? I featured their long distance design project here . It was so fun to work with this young couple ...

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HOUSTON REMODEL

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