Clients call award-winning interior designer Julie Shaheen for many reasons. Lately, the impetus ranges from disliking the décor of a recently purchased house enough to consider reselling it, to needing for a simple refresh. The owners of the home whose refresh we chose to spotlight are empty nesters who have lived in the home for 20 years. They had a tight budget in mind because they thought they would likely sell the house in another five to seven years.
In the kitchen, the decision was made to simply paint rather than replace the cabinetry, installing hardware where there had been none. Paint was applied to the center island as well, but in a different color and with the addition of some molding around the base and sides to make it appear more like a piece of furniture. All new countertops and appliances, a new ceramic tile backsplash and floor refinishing that extended to the rest of the first floor topped off the new look.
That same family room is where the whole family hangs out, including the dog, so performance fabric was chosen for the sectional and ottomans to diminish wear and aid in cleanup. Light from the large windows framing the TV and fireplace was needed to brighten the family room, so fixed, partial curtains frame the fireplace rather than drapes that would fully close.
Julie works either as an-onsite contractor or in consultation with clients who want to the painting, staining and refinishing themselves. What makes this process seamless either way is her use of 3-D software that can help both hands-on and hands-off clients visualize the completed look, down to the colors of the walls and upholstery. A punch list of furniture and fabric providers completes the process, with Julie on hand to answer any questions that arise.
Call Julie Shaheen, Jewel Marie Interiors at (571) 831-1770, email julie@jewelmarieinteriors.com, or book a 20-minute discovery call for free here: https://schedule.jewelmarieinteriors.com/discover