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Renovation Diary: The Shades

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Several of your asked about the roman shades in the new powder bath that I posted…so I thought you might like to see their “kissing cousins” across the landing. Same fabric. Same trim. Different design. I had to have a little Greek key somewhere, and it was a nice way to tie this upstairs area together.

I have been working with Michele Green Designs and must tell you how much I think of her design eye and professionalism. If you’re near my area….she’s an absolute gem! Her workroom did the fabrication.

Fabric is by Fabricut. Pattern is Breezy in Color #20.
Trim is a French grosgrain ribbon in Charcoal by Samuel & Sons.

And since I had the pleasure of meeting Benjamin Moore’s in house blogger, Michelle Zakko, I want to give them a shout out because I used all Benjamin Moore paints on the renovation.
The powder bath is: Amherst Gray
The landing and playroom are: Light Pewter
Trim throughout: White Dove
Next, I thought I’d take you back downstairs into the the mudroom, which you walk directly into from the side entry. I really wanted closed cubbies in this high traffic area. I like to collect, but I don’t love clutter. And, this way my boys can shove all the jackets, backpacks, artwork and random items into their cubbies and I can still feel zen. The drawers below are for shoes…yes, they get dirty, but I’d rather clean them out than look at dirty sneakers! 

 How many of you have the classic L.L. Bean bags?!

It’s pretty bare bones right now, but it’s functioning! Next,I need a colorful seat cushion for the built in bench. Hmmm…this project doesn’t seem to end.

Are you starting new projects or are you taking the summer off?

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  1. Elizabeth,
    What an endeavor and you have so carefully thought of every detail! Thank-you for sharing your shady spot~
    Love it and I know you will continue to add your flourish.
    Starting lots of new projects always keeps me happy and then planning a wee bit of time off gives me time to re-charge. A bit of both here! Taking the Summer off would be lovely but not a reality here. I have my business which requires lots of action. I love it all~~~
    pve

  4. stunning elizabeth, absolutely stunning!
    just loving this tour and your amazing sense of style. those greek key shades are a crisp clean look that packs a punch.
    well done!
    xo
    debra

  6. Elizabeth, everything looks fantastic. The roman shades look so polished and I love your gray/white color scheme. (We also have Benjamin Moore's White Dove for all of the trim in our house). I'm filing away your mudroom photos because I want to do something similar with our basement entrance which I want us to start using more in the fall when we plan to get a dog. It would be great to have cubbies for leashes and a place to wipe muddy paws. I think that projects are never truly done in a home – we've been in ours for four years and always have something going on! This summer it's a redo of the the built-ins in the family room to make room for a giant TV my husband can't live without.
    Congratulations on such a successful remodel! XO

  7. It is all gorgeous! I love the POOL and BEACH LL Bean bags, so smart. We have a jumbo one that says MURPHY and it holds everything for summer

  8. Looks stunning! Love the utility and looks of the mudroom too! I have the same sconces in my dining room that you have in your hallway…simple and chic.

  9. Love the shades. Beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing all of this information, and yes, my daughter and I have an LLBean bag and just love them. I don't think they will ever wear out, especially if they are anything like their book bags!
    Your home is SO beautiful, and you have done wonderful job adding on.
    Teresa
    xoxo

  10. The shades look perfect! I am doing something similiar for my husbands bath and eventually a few bedrooms and have always loved this tailored and beautiful look, its timeless elegant. Love the beautiful mudroom…looks amazing! And yes those LL Bean bags are so fantastic and rugged and hold up to anything. Give yourself a giant pat on the back, you did an outstanding job Elizabeth!

  14. Oh, love these shades! And I am catching up, the bathroom is fabulous! And can I say that I am SOOOO envious of your mudroom. We had to table our mudroom in the remodel b/c the budget only went so far. I have big drawers in our butler's pantry off the kitchen for shoes…..even my 19 month old knows to put his shoes away! Love seeing the inside…you have done a fabulous job!

  15. I am officially obsessed with the mudroom – what a perfect way to stay organized, and I cannot get enough of the Greek key shades!! Love every detail of this remodel, Elizabeth…so many wonderful ideas ~

  19. Thanks for sharing the details – love both curtains and the really complement each other.

    Aaaah….the mudroom and cubbies. Love yours but they look nothing like mine. Mine are simliar in size and design minus the doors. They seem to collect the uncollected – everything that doesn't have a home. I.MUST.DO.SOMETHING.ABOUT.IT.NOW!

  22. Elizabeth, all I can say is WOW!! This looks great and so functional.Great thought on all the details. No big projects here, just small ones. I just finished re-organizng my closet for my summer wardrobe. It was fun and I am pleased with the results, Still some tweaking to do, but almost done!! Have a wonderful summer with your boys.
    xo Kathysue

  24. I found this article whilst looking for other information on roman blinds however I have to say the images are great and I particularly like the French grosgrain ribbon in Charcoal by Samuel & Sons design!

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  26. Just got to say those blinds are awesome, love the design work and attention to detail, can imagine these becoming really popular in odenr contemporary interior design!

    Cheers

    Carl
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