Thursday, May 31, 2012

PERSONAL FAVORITE:  CRAFTSMAN ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

Key Associates
By:  Allison Taylor

Lue Kirchner, executive director and lead designer at Key Associates, freely admits to being an architecture freak.  She can eat, sleep & dream architecture.  And while she truly admires most architectural styles, her personal favorites - - the homes she now gravitates toward living in - - are of the American Bungalow (a Craftsman style) and then the Gothic style of architecture. 
Click on the link below to read this great article from Houzz which showcases the Craftsman Style of design, and peruse the fantastic slideshow.

Friday, May 25, 2012

INTERIOR DESIGN:  DOWNSIZING
:: THE LIVING ROOM ::

Key Associates
By:  Allison Taylor
www.keyassociates.biz

At Key Associates, we frequently assist clients as they downsize.  For this project, we were called in to provide our Interior Design expertise as our clients had sold a large home and were moving into a much smaller apartment.  For the living room, the clients requested a look that was warm and inviting.  It was also requested that we incorporate existing furnishings with new furnishings.  We enjoyed mingling original furniture with new pieces that were more in scale with the apartment size.  The result is warm and inviting, yet very comfortable and functional.

Friday, May 18, 2012

DESIGN SERVICES:  BEDROOM
Key Associates
By:  Allison Taylor
www.keyassociates.biz

Last week we showcased an interior decorating and design job on a kitchen/breakfast area.  This week we are going way back in our photo files to focus on this budget-minded spare bedroom makeover.  Notice how a couple of changes such as decluttering and adding crisp, contrasting colors really brighten the room.  The updates create a clean, open, and inviting room that guests are sure to enjoy.  Do you have a room in your home that needs a fresh look?  Give Key Associates a call - we love creating a new perspective in our clients' homes!
 

 

Friday, May 11, 2012

DESIGN SERVICES:  KITCHEN/BREAKFAST AREA

Key Associates
By:  Allison Taylor
One of the services that Key Associates offers is interior decorating and design.  Check out this kitchen/breakfast area that our team had the opportunity to work on.  Notice how some simple changes with colors, and the scale of the background picture, really pull the room together.  Whether you're working with a limited budget or endless finances, Key Associates can work within your parameters.  We enjoy the satisfaction of completing major renovations/remodeling projects, as well as working on simple changes such as these.  Just ask how we can help, and we'd be glad to discuss options for designing your dream living space!   By the room or by the house, we can help you create the beautiful space you desire, while incorporating comfort and function to fit your lifestyle. 


 

Friday, May 4, 2012

REMOTE HOME STAGING

Key Associates
By:  Allison Taylor
Did you know that Key Associates is able to execute home staging remotely?  We had a recent client that needed assistance in another state.  We were able to work this project through a telephone consultation. The client and a Key Associates Home Staging Professional went through each "Before" MLS photo.  Key Associates then made detailed recommendations relative to paint colors, changes, decluttering, etc.  The client then followed through with a vengeance and did a great job!  Check it out for yourself:
 
DINING ROOM BEFORE
DINING ROOM AFTER
LIVING ROOM BEFORE
LIVING ROOM AFTER
BEDROOM BEFORE
BEDROOM AFTER