Kathy Banak

January 11, 2011

Apartment Therapy Mention

My friend and interior designer colleague, Mary Mader, Moda Interior Design, participated with 22 other local interior designers to provide interior design & decor for a private apartment for a new local YWCA Women’s Shelter.  Mary’s room featuring Authentic Home COLOR Paint in Glacier was mentioned on Apartment Therapy’s blog!

Housed in a vintage renovated building the shelter provides a safe place for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and gives them a space so they can start to rebuild their lives. The one requirement was to include a daybed that could be used as a sofa and sleeping space.

Thank you Mary for considering Authentic Home COLOR Paint for such a wonderful project. And now on to the next project to give back!

July 18, 2010

Elegant Room Inspiration

I created this elegant inspiration for you using the Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ palette and designer fabrics.

Transform your room into a warm, comfortable place complete with class.

  • Think: rich, luxurious, classic, timeless
  • Good For: reading a romance novel by the fire, snuggling in a cashmere throw, entertaining guests with champagne
  • Colors: sparkling “Champagne” whites, rich sable “Milk Chocolates,” calm and cool “Glacier” blues

Elegant Room Inspiration

SHOP FOR ELEGANT PAINTS OR FABRIC

Listen to your intuition for it will guide you in creating your own Authentic Home.  Be Relaxed. Be Daring.  Be Yourself.

October 27, 2009

Bedroom Sanctuaries

I was inspired by these beautiful, serene bedroom images to share with you my views on the importance of creating a peaceful space in your home.   

I so often find that the master bedroom is the last room in the home to be transformed.  The family room or kitchen is often the focus of attention.  Yet in order to give energy back to yourself or to your family, you need a place of restful retreat.  A bedroom should not be cluttered with “stuff” or have energy zappers such as tv’s/dvd’s or anything else high tech in them.  Your sanctuary needs to be a space for you to renew and refresh your energy.   

This is the time of year we all are hibernating in our homes.  Perhaps a new paint color with a new set of draperies or a new duvet cover will create that sanctuary for you.  Why not transform your bedroom this month and experience your own transformation.