My clients have a three bedroom short-term rental property in Nashville. A few years ago, they furnished the space themselves.  To help them compete in the growing market, I was asked to come in and help them “up their game” by making it a little more attractive. When I saw the place I realized that it looked like a bachelor pad—it had all the essentials, but no fabrics/rugs/texture, no drama, not much in the way of decor. They had a “cozy” sofa bed in the…Continue Reading “Client Living Room Before and After” →

My clients have a three bedroom short-term rental property in Nashville that they needed help redecorating. This is the small second bathroom. There was nothing to it. Just blah. In a short-term rental, you need the space uncluttered, with items that can easily be cleaned, and that can withstand wear. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or you have to spend a lot of money. With a little creativity, the space can have a little panache. I added an amber bottle for…Continue Reading “Client Bathroom Two Before and After” →

After I closed on my house on a Friday, I didn’t drink champagne or go out for dinner. I drove to the house and started painting the laundry room. Yep, it was that bad—the ugliest room in the house. I had to brighten it up. And because I also wanted to redo the floor. I had to get started before the movers started moving furniture the next day, Saturday. The laundry room could also be called the back porch. It’s an enclosed porch that both…Continue Reading “Laundry Refresh Before and After” →