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The other photos show a small room off the master that in its current state was not functional. The homeowner expressed a desire for a dressing area. Once again, this space was quite small so Wesley found this adorable, small-scaled chair with a soft, feminine fabric and contrast welt. The cream vanity has velvet lined drawers which hold all her jewelry. The stool is covered in a fun Schumacher fabric.

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These “before-and-after” pictures show the guest bedroom and a dressing room in the Love residence.

The basement guest room posed some design challenges right from the beginning. First of all, it is small with doors to closets, storage and a sitting room on all the walls but one. The one wall, ideal for the bed, has an off-centered window with an unpleasant view of the stairs outside. Although natural light is always ideal in a basement, Wesley decided to sacrifice the light and the view. She had off-white draperies hung, equidistant from both the side walls. Staying closed, they conceal the offset window which allowed Wesley to center the bed on the wall with larger nightstands that offer storage.

There was also room for a fabulous bench at the foot of the bed for guests to set their belongings. A neutral, soothing color palate was chosen using fabrics that coordinated with the existing wall color. Alabaster lamps, floral etchings on the wall, and some small accessories on the nightstands finish the room.

The other photos show a small room off the master that in its current state was not functional. The homeowner expressed a desire for a dressing area. Once again, this space was quite small so Wesley found this adorable, small-scaled chair with a soft, feminine fabric and contrast welt. The cream vanity has velvet lined drawers which hold all her jewelry. The stool is covered in a fun Schumacher fabric.

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A while back, we let you know about the Lilly family, who asked us to redesign their dining room. We also redesigned their laundry room, and we wanted to show you the amazing transformation that took place. What do you think?

Wesley approached the layout differently, treating it the townhouse more like a home than a designed model. The kitchen was designed with comfort and more seating areas for better function, considering that it would be the hub of the house. We used some interesting fabrics, like Sunbrella fabric which is stain and fade resistant, and some vintage pieces from an antique store in Charlottesville, Virginia (check out the amazing table!). Wesley also helped with all the other selections for house (lighting, furniture, drapery, etc.), with the exception of two toothbrushes, of course.

The entire project took about six months.  On “move-in day” we installed EVERYTHING.  We made the beds, washed the new dishes and stemware, filled the picture frames with their photographs, lit candles and waited for our client to “come home”. It was such a rewarding experience for all of us.  Our client was overwhelmed by her new, beautiful house.  We opened a bottle of champagne and walked from room to room watching her take it all in. 

These are the moments that we designers relish.  It is a lot of work to design and install an entire house, but it’s moments like this that make it all worth while.

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When we first met this client, who was a guest at our Halloween party last year, she was living in a temporary place while her new town home was being built. Our ears perked up when she mentioned she would be interviewing designers to help with her new home; she wanted to use a designer to furnish her entire home so she and her daughter “would only have to bring a toothbrush”.

After interviewing a few designers, she selected Dream House Studios, mostly because she really connected with one of our designers, Wesley. After connecting so well, Wesley designed the home for this young single Mom and her daughter, both whom are sophisticated and girly in their personal taste and style. And although girly can sometimes mean an all over pink house, we sufficed with just a pink bathroom, while the overall style remained a neutral palette: creams, greys, & browns.

Wesley approached the layout differently, treating it the townhouse more like a home than a designed model. The kitchen was designed with comfort and more seating areas for better function, considering that it would be the hub of the house. We used some interesting fabrics, like Sunbrella fabric which is stain and fade resistant, and some vintage pieces from an antique store in Charlottesville, Virginia (check out the amazing table!). Wesley also helped with all the other selections for house (lighting, furniture, drapery, etc.), with the exception of two toothbrushes, of course.

The entire project took about six months.  On “move-in day” we installed EVERYTHING.  We made the beds, washed the new dishes and stemware, filled the picture frames with their photographs, lit candles and waited for our client to “come home”. It was such a rewarding experience for all of us.  Our client was overwhelmed by her new, beautiful house.  We opened a bottle of champagne and walked from room to room watching her take it all in. 

These are the moments that we designers relish.  It is a lot of work to design and install an entire house, but it’s moments like this that make it all worth while.

Through our creative process, we discussed the Simm’s goals, likes, dislikes, and style. They brought example material to us for inspiration, but let us help in every selection from paint to flooring to lighting. Pictured here is the kitchen and family room, where the Simm’s family will congregate and spend a lot of their time together. We had to keep this in mind, choosing materials and furniture pieces that were family and kid friendly.

So in combination with the Simm’s goals and our own creative vision, we helped create a home that compliments the style of the family that resides there.

If you live in Maryland and want creative interior design that matches your style, give us a call at 410.224.7588.

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The Simm family, from Crownsville MD, interviewed three different designers as they embarked on finishing their custom home. Their goal was to create a beautiful customized home with the help of professionals. The Simm’s said they ultimately chose Dream House because we really took their goals and vision to heart, ultimately helping them create a truly unique place to live.

Through our creative process, we discussed the Simm’s goals, likes, dislikes, and style. They brought example material to us for inspiration, but let us help in every selection from paint to flooring to lighting. Pictured here is the kitchen and family room, where the Simm’s family will congregate and spend a lot of their time together. We had to keep this in mind, choosing materials and furniture pieces that were family and kid friendly.

So in combination with the Simm’s goals and our own creative vision, we helped create a home that compliments the style of the family that resides there.

If you live in Maryland and want creative interior design that matches your style, give us a call at 410.224.7588.

For daily design tips and trends, follow us on Twitter!

The Lilly family came to us for help designing and creating their mudroom. They loved the result so much they asked us to create something spectacular for their dining room. With an open mind, the Lilly’s were willing to go with the flow. Wesley Thompson, one of our designers, had ideas that were unique and fit the family’s style, making the Lilly’s feel right at home. Check out the beautiful new room.

Kristie Lilly said, “Wesley was so great to work with. She came up with a plan that suited our tastes and needs perfectly and created a room that is functional, unique and beautiful. She somehow managed to come up with exactly what we wanted when we didn’t even really know ourselves!”

Transforming the old room to a new one with personality, Wesley’s designs hit the nail on the head. Note the grass cloth on the walls and the antique table, which is actually a European parquet floor transformed into a table. The room includes a fully upholstered and skirted host and hostess, Hickory chairs that are finished with Sunbrella indoor/outdoor fabric, and Hickory White side chairs. Together with a unique chandelier, the room provides visual comfort, a perfect blend of modern and traditional, fitting the Lilly family perfectly.