We are well underway with the transformation of our unused ‘shell’ of a home theater room into a studio for dance, Kung fu, and other forms of exercise requiring a lot of floor space. And that’s a good thing, because it’s Week 2 of the One Room Challenge; time is short and the to-do list…
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My Berkshires Home Multipurpose Room with Circle Furniture
I sat down to write this post and suddenly realized it was my first time blogging about the second home I am building with my family in the Berkshires (aka #KRIProjectGoldenrodHill on Instagram. How is that even possible? I’ll aim to do better going forward, promise!
I’ve spent countless hours selecting the materials, finishes, and furnishings for this home. Some of it flowed easily, some of it was like trying to squeeze blood from a stone. As a designer, I’m really good at helping clients make decisions…not quite as good at making them for myself, unfortunately. 🙂
And one room – what we are calling the Multipurpose Room (labeled ‘Study’ on the architect’s drawing above) – really had me stumped…so much so that I saved it for last and decided to figure it out ‘later.’ Months went by, and I had a rough furniture layout and not much else besides tumbleweeds floating between my ears.
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Day 29: Project 1896 (Our Home Renovation)
First of all, I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to read and/or comment on my One Room Challenge reveal last week. I am overwhelmed by the feedback, and couldn’t be more delighted with the results. It stands as one of my favorite projects to date – I adore creating unique and imaginative…
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Project 1896: Kitchen Plans!
I think it’s finally time to start blogging about the renovation my family has been planning for, oh, about 4 years. After a series of postponements and false starts, we are ready to go now. Let’s get this party started! And by party, I mean 7-8 months living through a major construction project that involves…
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Behind the Scenes: My HGTV Magazine Photo Shoot
As some of you may already know, my home is a featured ‘House Tour’ in the December issue of HGTV Magazine. I am honestly still pinching myself that I’ve been published in a national magazine. I haven’t even been published in one of the regional New England design magazines! It was not something I expected at…
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One Room Challenge Week 1: This One’s for the Boys
After sitting out last spring, I am thrilled to be participating in my third One Room Challenge, the bi-annual blogger extravaganza put on by Linda at Calling it Home (whom I had the pleasure of meeting this past summer, what a treat!). If you are new to the ORC – here’s how it works…20 preeminent…
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Room Reveal: My Colorful, Light + Airy Guest Suite
It has been quite a month! Aside from being busy with many great client projects, I managed to polish off a few things in my own home that had languished in an unfinished state for a long time. May kicked off with the reveal of my One Room Challenge Vestibule – AND a feature on a…
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One Room Challenge – Week 5: The Photo Shoot
Well, as I proclaimed on Instagram this past Monday… View this post on Instagram That's a wrap! Shoot complete; #oneroomchallenge is in the can. Or, is it in the umbrella stand? Stay tuned for a "behind the scenes" for my Week 5 update on Thursday. #thisismycrappypicture #KRIProjectVestibule #kellyrogersinteriors #interiorsforfamilies A post shared by Kelly Rogers…
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