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One Room Challenge: From None to One Modern and Sophisticated Bathroom – Week 1

April 5, 2018 by magda Filed Under: Uncategorized

Hi there! If you are new to my blog, I am glad you are here! I am Magda and I own ReImagine Interiors, an interior design boutique firm based in the Philadelphia suburbs. It is my first time participating as a guest in the One Room Challenge and I am super excited about it (and nervous too!)

So what will I be designing? I put a lot of thought into this, and believe it or not I was paralyzed by indecision until earlier this week because while I have so many projects in work, finalizing a room in 6 weeks feels like is a lot of pressure. Since both my in-laws and my family will be visiting this summer the pressure is on already to have the guest suite ready. We’ll start with the guest bathroom since that does not really exist…yet.

The space that will become the guest bathroom used to be our(awkwardly located) walk in closet that we re-designed to be a laundry room and guest bathroom. The framing is done and the plumbing is there. We also had a few oopsie moments along the way so this should be easy right?

And here is the partial design board for this space. I tried to not get to crazy with it, since it will be a space used by my in laws, but keep will it light and bright like the rest of the house.

Our To Do List:

Hanging drywall on the ceiling and walls – halfway done
Laying cement board on the floors and shower wall
Installing the vapor barrier
Tiling the floor and shower walls
Priming & painting the space; hanging wallpaper
Build the vanity
Installing fixtures
Installing the light fixture
Purchase all finishes and hope everything will make it on time! This is not a time you want to hear the dreaded “on backorder” word

That seems like a lot and I am pretty sure I forgot some things on the way. Wish me luck and follow along for the next six weeks as I share the progress of this bathroom makeover. You can find updates on Instagram and Facebook, and of course, right here on the blog every Thursday.

In the meantime, check out the main participants and sponsors of The One Room Challenge. Be sure to check out the week 1 linkup for the guest participants

Mixing metal finishes – what you should know

February 6, 2018 by magda Filed Under: Color and Design, Interior Design&Decorating

I love mixing metals because it’s an effortless way to design a room that has a collected feel. Mixing metal finishes will also add interest and depth to a room — as long as it is done right, of course. Not done right and your space will become mismatched or overbearing.

So how do you do it right? These are my top five tips on decorating with mixed metals:

1. Choose a dominant finish

While all the metals you will choose will play an important role in the overall look you should focus on a dominant one and then decide on the others. Choosing the dominant metal finish depends on the overall look you want to achieve. Once you decided which metal will work with your design style you can go ahead and choose the accent finishes just as you’d choose an accent color.

In the kitchen below the gold used for fixtures and accents adds a warm glow and charm while complementing the oil-brushed hardware used as a dominant finish.

Kitchen design – mixed metals

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2. Treat metal finishes like colors.

When planning your design thinking about metal finishes the same way you do for a color scheme can be helpful. With mostly cool finishes or colors in the space adding warm metals, like gold and brass can come off as a pop of color.

We used gold accents in the dining room below to add warmth and contrast with the navy walls and dark wood.

3. Don’t single out.

The same way we would do with color, pattern or any other design element, repeating a metal in the space will create balance.

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4. Placement is key

Another way to mix metals successfully is by separating the different finishes by height. In the picture below even though both silver and gold finishes were used they never compete for attention. They add to the room dynamic and can I say just how much I love the contrast between the gold handles and dark cabinetry!?

Bathroom Design|Mixed Metal Finishes| Gold and Chrome

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5. Consider Your Color Scheme

Traditionally, warm metals like gold and brass are usually used with a warm color palette and cool metals like silver and chrome with cooler hues. In neutral rooms, adding metallic accents is mandatory in order to bring texture, color and warmth. When using gray tones like we did in the living room below using gold accents can really make a room come to life.

Additionally, using cooler metals in combination with an earthier color scheme can give an updated feel.

Planning to (re)decorate this year? 4 things to consider first.

January 25, 2018 by magda Filed Under: Interior Design&Decorating

New year, new projects! This time of the year is a good time to start planning if you consider remodeling and schedule some updates around the house that you’ve been putting off. Here are a few things you should do before starting any project

Open Layout Family Room and Kitchen Design

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1. Plan Before You Begin

Know what you want done. Is it the family room? Is the family room and adjoining kitchen? Once you have that down try and figure out what are your must haves for each space and what are your “would be nice to have but can live without” items. Knowing the scope of work will help you get your budget in check.

2. Think budget

When allocating a budget for items splurge on signature, quality pieces that will stand the test of time. Items like kitchen cabinets, solid wood flooring, dining room tables, beds, and architectural details like exposed beams and your front door, to name just a few. And, if you are like most homeowners and don’t want to redecorate in 3-5 years stick with classic lines and timeless styles for these items. Read here how you can create a home that is current, yet timeless

white kitchen navy island and gold accents

Splurge in items that will stand the test of time

3. Keep function in mind

In order to make your remodeling/redecorating project a success it is important to have a functional design. Your aim should be to create a space that is equally efficient and appealing. It will also be easier in the long run to switch up decor if the base layout is solid.
Think ahead on how are you using the room and if you want to accommodate large or small gatherings and plan accordingly. The furniture should fit in a room perfectly. It should belong to a room and be neither too large as to overpower, or too small as to seem unimportant.

4. Keep in mind that things do go wrong

It’s not like always something goes wrong but there might be items you didn’t account for or just unexpected expenses. Always budget an extra 10-15% for these. Common budget busters are typically impulsive buys, freight and shipping or the electrician that had to step in when you thought you can install the pendants yourself.

If you need a comprehensive plan for your decorating or remodeling project and peace of mind you are making the right choices the first time, I can help. Contact us today.