Before and After Photos-Home Makeover

We surprised Mendy and her 4 children with a "One Day Home Makeover" of the following rooms: living, dining, master suite and kitchen. We will choose another lucky homeowner for a home makeover in October!

Enjoy the photos!

Dining Room before

Working on the Dining Room- Cindy, Holly, Merina and Jan

The redesigned Dining Room with Jan and Me! We painted the walls Macadamia from Sherwin Williams. Jan found this refurbished table, now there is plenty of space for Mendy and her 4 kids.

The Living Room before

The Living Room after

The living room before

The living room after. We put Mendy's kitchen table behind the loveseat so the family could play board games/cards or do homework.

The master bathroom before

The master bathroom after

Master bedroom before

The master bedroom after

The sitting area before

The sitting area after

The sitting area after with Cindy and Merina

The kitchen after

Now, the Big Reveal:

One Great Team!

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Items destined for the garage sale find new purpose

I was invited to a friend's house for a mantle and bookcase makeover. She has a beautiful home and a charming family.

Here is the "before" photo:

The items on the mantle are nice, but they are small in scale and all about the same height. Below is the bookcase.

Now take a look at the mantle and bookcase after the redesign:

Notice the silver pot with greenery. I took some greenery from another arrangement in the house, placed a plastic cup in the pot and voila, instant success!

Color, texture and height all play a part to create an interesting arrangement on the mantle and bookcase.
Here is what the homeowner said: "The room I thought was okay, however you were able to take it up a “notch” that I would have never been able to achieve on my own! I was amazed how you gave “new life” to items that were going to soon make it into our next garage sale."


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Don't throw away that chandelier!

Do you have a shiny, brass chandelier? Would you like a new chandelier for less than $10? Have I got a solution for you! You can transform your chandelier with a can of spray paint. You can purchase the paint at Wal Mart or Home Depot for about $6 and you can choose from brushed nickel, bronze or black finishes.

Take a look at the before and after photos from friend and client, Lara. She moved into her new home and it had this chandelier. If you know me, you know that I like paint and if I could, I would paint everything! So, I suggested that she paint it and she did!

Here is the chandelier after it's makeover. Wow, what a difference! Great job, Lara and thanks for sharing your photos.

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Win a FREE Home Makeover Contest!

Tell your friends and family about the Home Makeover Contest! 

The lucky winner will receive the expertise of 7 certified redesigners who will redesign the following rooms:
1. master bedroom and bathroom
2. family room
3. kitchen and nook
4. a secondary bedroom of our choice

For more information go to:  http://www.makeovermastersofnorthtexas.com/.

The deadline for entries is September 30 so don't miss out!

Staging Slide Show

It has been a long time since I have posted anything!  I have been enjoying time with the kids this summer and trying to figure out why I am anemic.  Lately I have had very little energy for anything.

I did a highlight staging for a great family in Allen last week.  They received 2 offers the first day and one was for more that the listed price!

Here is the link to the slide show:
http://www.realestateshows.com/426136

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Dallas condo for sale...check out the slide show!

I staged the second level of a condo in Dallas last week on Holland Avenue. The condo has two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and an abundance of natural light.

The white walls and wood floors with distinctive grain pattern and black coloring inspired my choice of furnishings. I chose a crisp, white slipcovered sofa and matching chair for the living area. Then I brought in a shaggy wool area rug that has great texture but does not compete with the distinctive pattern of the wood floor. Accents of green and yellow are fresh colors for the season. Check out the lamps. They have a sculpted wooden look...so earthy yet contemporary with their oval shades (I want some for my house!).

The dining set is sleek and masculine with leather chairs that boast clean lines and nice detail with the round, covered buttons. I chose a standing floor mirror because the owner had just painted the condo and didn't want too many holes in the walls. The mirror reflects light and I like the thick, wide frame which again is contemporary and minimal in style.

For the kitchen, I chose a wood cook book stand, glass jars with dry beans and peas, white pottery and a vase of palm leaves; simple and textural.

And last but not least, the area close to the huge window turned out to be the perfect spot for a desk. Everyone needs an office these days, so it made sense to add the desk along with another earthy, sculptural lamp.

To tour the condo contact Jean Bryant with Keller Williams at 972-672-4399.

Okay, the best part is the slide show, so here it is...
http://www.realestateshows.com/402401Condo slide show

And the photos:






























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Steel Magnolia Gifts and Decor

Steel Magnolia is a gift and home decor store in Allen, TX.  The shop is currently located at 537 W. McDermott Dr., Allen.  In the about two months, it will move to Watters Creek at Bethany and Highway 75. The owners are Sherrie and Bob Blandin and they will provide you with the best customer service!

At Steel Magnolia you will find all kinds of gifts and treasures from rustic roosters to decorative crosses.  You can also purchase whole bean coffee by the pound (try the creme brulee, it's delicious!) and beautifully scented candles.  I borrowed several items from the shop for my class, Accessor-ease, How to arrange your accessories to complete the look of your room.  Here are some photos of a mantle display with a cottage theme...perfect for spring!  So, make a trip to Steel Magnolia, browse and purchase a gift or two and tell them that Holly sent you!

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mantle

Spring Brings Changes!

Hi Friend!

Some exciting changes are in the making! The first change is our newsletter. I will continue to make posts here, and you will continue to receive them, but you will also receive my new newsletter with articles written for you in mind.

I am also happy to announce a new seminar: Accessor-ease! Have you ever been frustrated with decorating your mantle, coffee table, sofa table, or any flat surface? If you answered yes, then this is the seminar for you! I will keep you updated on the dates and locations.

You can help me with future articles and get rewarded for doing so. Answer the following question and take 15% off any redesign service:


"What is your biggest decorating challenge?"


Call or email: 214-532-9677, Holly@ReinventingRooms.biz
Decorating tip: Welcome the birds and your guests with a bird bath! Place the bird bath (this one is from Southern Living at Home) on the porch near the front door. Add colorful aquarium rocks and glass marbles first, then add water, finish it off with white mums or daisies.




























































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Color Trends for Spring

Hooray! Spring is almost here and I am ready to start planting flowers and experimenting with new color combinations!

The trendy colors this season are fresh and fun. The colors remind me of Easter eggs: periwinkle, lime, orange, lilac, violet and yellow...bright, happy, sunny yellow!

Louise Smith, color and design manager for Dulux, says, "This is the year to go wild and express yourself. Since fewer people will be moving, the onus is on personalization and reinvention."
(excerpt taken from The Dallas Morning News)

Did you here that? This is the year for "Reinvention." A beautiful room does not have to be costly. A little paint and fabric with the rearrangement of some accessories can perk things up!

To view some beautiful colors, check out the photos from Better Homes and Gardens: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/basics/hot-summer-colors/?page=9

Organize Your Home with Closet Tailors

Can you believe that it is February? Well, the year is still young and ripe with possibilities for home improvements. Personally, I plan to keep a clutter free desk and I plan to keep only clothes and shoes in my closet...with just a little bit of inventory! I have inventory for my business stashed all over my house and some times it pops out of the cupboards and drawers! It has taken over my master closet and this year I plan to tame the inventory!

If you have stuff that you need to organize, give John a call. He owns Closet Tailors and specializes in creating custom organizational systems. I have worked with him on a few projects and I know that he listens well and privides great customer service.


Closet Tailors designs, sells, and installs custom cabinetry and organization systems for closets, garages, home offices, commercial offices, laundry rooms, pantries, craft rooms and more! Closet Tailors is locally owned and operated by John Scheschuk, who is involved with the customer throughout the process. Should you have any questions about the Closet Tailors offering or if you would like to request a complimentary in-home consultation, please visit the Closet Tailors website at (www.closettailors.com). Thank you for your time and consideration and remember, when you organize your spaces, your life will follow!

Best Regards,
John Scheschuk, Owner
Closet Tailors of Texas
1210 W. McDermott Drive, Suite 104
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 740-9944
(972) 767-4301 - fax
www.closettailors.com
jkscheschuk@closettailors.com
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