Monday, March 8, 2010

New Projects!!

I am excited to be starting two new redesign projects, one beginning this week and the other later in the spring.

The first is Max's room, a Big Boy's Bedroom. He has patiently waited for me to get to his room over the last year, watching me work on the Girl's Dream Bedroom for Isabella, the Living Room Redesign for myself and the Home Office Redesign for his Dad.

(By the way, the office is currently on hold as I wait for the Hoosier Cabinet to be stripped of its lead paint. Once returned I'll refinished it and wrap up all the little details to bring that project to its completion.)


For Max's Big Boy's Bedroom I will be working with the items already in the room, pieces that were brought together the first time I designed a room for Max in our previous home. The plan includes refinishing the table between the beds, reinventing the table lamps, painting the walls, hanging a new ceiling fixture and figuring out how to help the existing pieces work more successfully in this new room. All while sticking to a strict budget.


The second project is a family room, a space I selected from those submitted to my recent casting call post. This is a new construction home and while very nice, lacks the details and finishing touches to bring the space to the next level. I chose this project because I think it is one that many people will be able to relate to, how to take a room from okay to great through creativity and attention to detail. One of the inspirations for this room is yellow, a wonderful color that has recently been getting a lot of attention. I'll begin working on a design board in the next week with the work starting later in May.


And up tomorrow? Look for a fun little interview I had with Max, in which he shares opinions and requests for the redesign of his room!
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15 comments:

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

I can't wait to see the little/big boy room!

Design Esquire said...

I can't wait to read your interview with Max!

Clean Design Fan said...

This looks to be a fun project. I really like the approach that you take in terms of the initial interview with the client and this one being your son. This will be an enjoyable process to follow.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Well, I'll bet Max is happy! What a great looking space, Janell! I can't wait to read about Max's wants and what you are going to do here.

Kathysue said...

Janell, this will be fun to see what you do. I am starting a playroom where I have boys and girls in there. I have the bedding posted and now on to paint!! It is fun to see the process unfold. I am sure Max is a very happy boy. Looking forward to following your process,Kathysue

Destination Seaborn said...

How exciting! As the mother to two boys {one also named Max}, I'll be anxious to see how his room turns out!

Bailey Quin said...

Yay for Max! Can't wait to see it!
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Ashley said...

Yay for new projects! Can't wait to see it.

LAKEITHA said...

I've been waiting on you to design Max's room! I can't wait to see what he wants in his space!!!


And a family room with yellow? This is going to be good! I have decided to include yellow in my bedroom. We will se how that goes...

Averill said...

I can't wait to see what you do with Max's room!

Kelly said...

Max, you lucky kiddo!

Kelly

p.s. I love how you're calling it The Hoosier Cabinet! Classic!

Dreams of Perfection said...

Is it just me or are all the little boys in the blogosphere growing up? I'm starting my son's room & so is another blogger. Now you're doing your sons room. SO funny b/c we all have different ideas! Can't wait to see what direction you go.

Susie @ Maddie's Nest said...

Looking forward to seeing what you do with Max's room. And, when will you reveal the "mystery" room. Cannot wait to see that!

LindsB said...

Yeah for Max- he must be so excited it is his turn now. I cant wait to see the progress of this room!

Struggler said...

Looking forward to hearing more about these rooms, although, I confess the Family Room is probably more immediately relevant to me!