Plain Salon Tables Go Dimensionally Black and Blue (and Silver)

I met Gwen recently,  she owns The Cutting Point Salon in Washington Township.   She stopped by the store and loved the warmth of the furniture finishes in the showroom.  She had 4 perfect sized tables (3 black, 1 red)  for her blow dry stations, but in updating her Salon’s decor, the tables no longer worked.  Time for a makeover

First I brushed one coat of Reclaim Licorice on the red one, to turn it black…

Stool rungs suck…   I like working on things that I can kick out quickly, and stools aren’t one of them….

Now that it’s black like the other three,   time to get artsy

I use the Caromal Colours textured basecoat paints Peppercorn (black) and Colonial Blue, dragging first the black, then the blue, to create a dimensional stried organic texture…

When that dries, I dry brush in a little Modern Masters Warm Silver for a highlight, sand a little to get rid of any crispy feeling

and then topcoat with Min wax Wipe-on Poly

That week  I stumbled on these 2 metal frames

and decided to surprise Gwen…  I dragged the textured basecoats over the frames as well…   Peppercorn first

then the blue, then a little warm silver….

I used a stencil and the textured basecoat paint to stencil words right on the outside glass – then behind it I painted the warm silver for the perfect backdrop

I think a hair salon could use these somewhere, don’t you think?

Love Gwen, her husband’s a nice guy too  – her salon was hopping when I was in there …  Stop by and check it out!

Cutting Point Salon On Campground between 27 and 28 Mile

Great Site For Home Design Eye Candy…

I found an interesting website that you can look at for hours – photos of home and design -  room by room, as you choose-   www.houzz.com

You can also pick a state – and get their “style”.

If you join their website (free), you can inquire about anything that might catch your eye in any of the rooms. The designer answers via email. Pretty cool!

Be prepared to stay awhile!

Inspire… Be Inspired…

 

Metro Detroit Special – Wet Noses Pet Camp

From Ron, the owner:

Free half day of Doggy daycare for all friends of Patty , 1st timers only please, 20 % off Grooming

Conveniently located near dowtown Rochester, Michigan, Wet Noses Pet Camp offers both daily pet care as well as extended stay packages.

Wet Noses Pet Camp
200 South Street
Rochester, MI 48307

http://wetnosespetcamp.com
(248) 759-4025
(586) 839-7900

So you know, I do not receive compensation for these ‘shouts’ – I merely want to spread the word about this biz because my pupster Bella loves it, and owners Ron and Cathy Omilian are the nicest people around!

If you don’t have animals, tell your friends that do!

 

(A side note:  I just found out today that  we got a free day for Bella-boop because my neighbor friend checked out Wet Noses – they need a place to board their dog this holiday weekend…  so, THANKS  Wet Noses,  but honestly, that’s not why I love them!)

Redesigning An Endodontic’s Office – Bloomfield Hills

This week I met up with Charlene Morris, IDS.   Charlene owns  Charlene and Company, an Interior Design firm specializing  in both residential and commercial design with particular emphasis on Medical/Dental offices.  

  

She is updating an interior design of an Endodontics office,  and I am working up a price for her to update all the existing wood finishes from purplish red to a rich brown, like this color-  

A number of doors will have to be updated, but still a cost savings for the client-  

  

This whole reception desk surround is changing, but the wood will remain and get a facelift -  

  

Four of these columns will be updated, and the whole reception area will receive crown molding, and that will need to match as well -  

  

These story boards are a great way to put the whole design on display.  The picture is a little washed out,  but the colors are rich and warm – olives, caramels, sage, coffee and russet-  

  

New carpets, fabrics, counters, furniture -  I can’t wait to see it come to life!

Other commercial spaces designed by Charlene and Company-  

  

  

  

  

Charlene and Company, an award-winning Interior Design firm, was established in 1975, and is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Their sense of style is sought by many Health Care facilities, based on their turnkey interiors.  They will follow projects from initial meetings, through final furnishing and installation, always mindful of  clients’  budgetary constraints and OSHA requirements.  

6167 Dakota Circle Bloomfield Hills, Mi 48301       248-932-8818