KOMO video of makeover 

“For the first time, a Seattle mother and daughter say they have a home. They are domestic violence survivors who recently moved into an apartment, but had no way to decorate it, and barely had any furniture. KOMO4′s Michelle Esteban was in on a surprise Home Makeover.”

Before Mother's Bedroom

Before daughter

Before bath

Enjoy your holidays and share the spirit of giving to others. My sincere wishes for a joyous season.

Faith

Clean, uncluttered lines and abundant windows

My clients found a home in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle and quickly embarked on a major remodel of the main floor including a custom kitchen. An overriding desire to connect the kitchen to the outdoors results in an eight foot window instead of traditional upper and lower cabinets. Peeks of garden foliage and abundant light from all four directions via the stairwell and other windows unify the main floor remodel of this Madrona home with an open theme. My clients prefer a Zen-like concept of clean lines, sleek surfaces and minimal clutter.

Before remodel shows upper cabinets and refrigerator

After image shows undercounter refrigeration and storage

I located all refrigeration undercounter and customized storage throughout the remodel with pullouts that organize recycling, tableware, glassware, cookware and spice storage.  A wall of cabinets 24″ deep collects small appliances, baking supplies, linens and other kitchen essentials.

The use of horizontal Wenge and horizontal rift-cut white oak veneers maintains a recurring horizontal design element throughout the home as do the simple cabinet pulls parallel to the grain. The Basalt counter material continues to the floor on the island and maintains smooth, continuous lines.

Enjoy the before images and the transformation. Learn more about Faith Sheridan and her team.

HGTV Designer's Challenge Deja Vu Tranquil Master Bathroom

I“competed” to win the contract of a Seattle couple who were looking for a new design for their master bathroom.  The couple, Chris and Sharon Lockwood, told me that they loved my design, and that is the reason why they chose Faith Sheridan Interior Design during a two-day shoot.  

“The inspiration for Chris and Sharon is a calm oasis, a serene spa-like setting so they will love to come home,” Sheridan said.  “This bath features an innovative shower system, luxurious natural materials and a partnership with respected Northwest artisans in glass and specialty finishes.  The view of Lake Washington is the focal point.”

The couple heard pitches from Sheridan and the others, and chose Faith Sheridan to re-do the bathroom.  Over three months, the TV show  videotaped Sheridan working with the couple on the specifics of the re-design, and showed  Sheridan’s chosen contractors rebuilding the bathroom. Sheridan maintains offices in Portland and Seattle.

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Take a look at what we did.

Family Room-Home Theater Before

Family Room-Home Theater After

A new arrangement is both conversational and perfect for watching sports and movies. All the furnishings are from my favorite company, Hickory Chair. The addition of a game table affords another conversational area. The owner loved to sail and I used black and white photos to emphasize and support that interest. More memorabilia is on the open shelf unit too.

Furniture from Hickory Chair: Marshall chair; Cate side table; Gunnison leather chair and others.

The outcome of the design concept introduces paint and color finishes in the wood side table and etagere.  A sheer texture drapery fabric over wood blinds combines to add a sense of coziness, warmth and intimacy. 

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Before and After

See this example of a dining room with simple changes like paint, new rug, chairs and moving existing art to the newly painted wall.

So I say, “Let’s do this!”  Try a  new approach and benefit like other customers who are finding design more accessible and less expensive. Take advantage of color consultation, art hanging and personal shopping from a second pair of eyes and a  short term relationship with a professional designer.

The other challenge was a very tall male… who loved the the idea of a ceiling showerhead which he often used  in hotels while traveling.  So now you know the general parameters and can see the transformation.

before vanity

before shower

before soaking tub

Now for the transformation

Vanity, natural cherry with dual sinks

Shower and solartube

Soaking Tub

Solutions  to this master bathroom remodel:

• a single vanity with customized storage for him and her
• balanced lighting from sconces and overhead fixture
• 36″ counter height suits both
• glass wall between tub and shower enlarges room
• Solartube adds lighting  with less expense (original plan included skylight)
• hotel towel shelf stores extra towels
• mosaic border adds horizontal element
• travertine throughout is easy to maintain

Before

After

Close Up

You can see more examples and shop online at Kaarskoker.com. What a treat!

Always eager to hear your comments so please send them, Faith.

Here is a before and after example.  In this multi-level home, the entrance affords a water and mountain view immediately. With that drama, the goal was to complement but not compete and provide a gracious, elegant accent.

A console table in your foyer can serve as a staging ground for your accessories, like photos, lamps, vases, and small art work.  Whether you use table lamps, sconces, or natural forms of lighting, the impact of lighting adds and enhances the appeal of the senses coordinating with the rest of the furnishings to produce a tasteful and gratifying response towards a greater appreciation of the focal points of the room. Focus your lighting to add soft warmth, to highlight a beautiful painting or artwork or use lighting to create an impact.

Use wall art to make it more interesting. You can either have a single framed wall art or multiple frames. Decorate your table or console with accessories  Whatever you do, decorate sparing to avoid overcrowding the design. Keep your design clean and interesting so that each piece can be visible.