This Henry Walker model home is open Monday through Saturday from 11 to 6pm. To give this home a more custom feel I used stripes of paint in the great room. The 5 metal frames above the mantle mimic the 5 panel doors to add cohesion to the space. (The bottom frame has outlets for a flat screen.)

Great Room

I carried the accent paint color into the kitchen, painting the hood and the back of the glass cabinets. An easy DIY update for any kitchen with standard white cabinets! Adding the pop of color behind the glass adds instant personality to the space.

Kitchen
Kitchen & Dining

Master Bedroom

It is always fun to see the same furniture used in two different spaces. You can see some of these pieces in the St. Augustine home here.

Loft
Guest Bedrooms & Office/Craft Room

My talented friend Karen and I made some Christmas wool wreaths. It was so fun and easy I wanted to share the idea! All you need are several old wool sweaters, scissors, a needle and thread!
The ideal thing to do is to find old sweaters with holes in them (you could also mix in wool socks as well). Cut several 4″x4″ squares. Use a needle and thread and tie a knot at the end of one square. Your thread should be 42″ long by the time it is knotted. String your wool squares in whatever color pattern you choose! If you don’t have wool handy, try the same method with whatever materials you have on hand!

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My dad owned a family business making circuit boards for computers out of copper sheets. Over the years I have converted the copper sheets into new product for building materials and decor. At my last studio I used copper sheets on the exterior of the building.

I have also used it on the fireplace at our new studio and the fireplace in my personal home.

For the holiday’s I had ornaments crafted out of the copper sheets. If you are interested, I have several for sale. Please contact me if interested. $9 for a set of 6!

A popular trend in home decor is the chalk board. In our recent parade of homes house we took the trend right to the kitchen wall, using chalk board paint from the local hardware store.

One trend that we don’t see often in Utah is the use of draperies for outdoor living spaces. In the same home we wanted to extend the indoor living space outdoors and by adding drapery, the deck can now be used all hours of the day. Definitely a trend worth trying!

I am commonly asked where to go for great flooring. I have been going to Regency Royale for years. Their selection of carpet and rugs comes from across the world.  They carry unique must have carpets that you won’t find in standard carpet stores. I love the staff for their vast knowledge of products and the time and research they put into finding the best suppliers. I also love their selection of stair runners!

I envisioned a contemporary dining room table for the St. Augustine Parade of Homes house. I had a white base to start and wanted something chocolate brown with a subtle grain to top it. I talked with craftsman George Merrill about the look I wanted as well as the home show budget. Walnut had the right look and by choosing a veneer we were able to create a thick 2″ slab without going over budget.

The result was a stunning 8 foot long x 38 inches wide contemporary dinning room table.

We had several inquires about the paint colors in our St. Augustine Parade of Homes house. All of the paint used in this home is Kwal Paint. With the exception of the accent walls, all the walls are painted in Silver Lining. The baseboards, casings, and door frames are painted in Rock Bottom. The accent wall in the great room as well as the boot room are painted in Plank.

Creating your own piece of custom furniture can be as easy as updating pieces you already own. In this home I had custom hard surfaces made to transform the furniture pieces below.

Starting with a white laminate desk I had George Merrill, a talented craftsman use custom reclaimed weathered barn wood to create a unique piece.

This Rojo Alicante marble top was made to fit perfectly inside the lip of the existing coffee table.

White carrera marble was cut to sit on top of the rustic buffet table as well as the top of the sundry cabinet.

Just a few examples of the strong impact wallpaper can create. If you make it to see house #1 on the Parade of Homes tour, make sure you look up when you walk into the laundry room. I had maps from an atlas wallpapered right onto the wall and ceiling!

I have had several inquires about the wallpaper in house #1, St. Augustine. I will be posting finished photos as well as information on ordering the wallpaper soon. In the meantime you can see a preview of the fabulous paper below.

Laundry Room in Havenwood, last years home show house.

Master Bedroom in Copenhagen, home #10 on the tour.

Laundry Room in St. Augustine, house #1 on the tour

Master Bathroom and Kitchen in St. Augustine, house #1 on the tour.