Cabin Back - Before

Kathy partnered with All Pro Painting to provide their expertise in repairing and painting a home located on the sea.  The home had not been painted in over 15 years so there was considerable amount of caulking and repair work needed on the original wood siding and deck.

Cabin Side - Before

Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ was used on the exterior of the home.  Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in Sable was applied to the body, and Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in Dark Glacier was applied on all the window trim, sills and soffits and Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in Prosseco was applied on all window panes.

Cabin Side - After

The home looks fresh and new and ready for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Cabin Back - After

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The challenge for the living room makeover was to appeal to both Jarrod & Katie and to create a space that was a reflection of them and that they both would feel comfortable in. My challenge was to incorporate the feminine “shabby chic” feel with masculine touches while using their current furniture pieces.  The large 10’ x 15’ living room is just to the left of the front entry and has 4 East facing corner windows that let in a lot of light.  Setting a color palette for the room makeover was the first item on the agenda.  I selected Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in London Fog for the living room walls with Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in Champagne on Ice color for the ceiling.

The ceiling was the original fir bead board which is very predominant, was the first thing I saw when I entered. The dull colored fir ceiling darkened the room and I knew it needed lightening up in order to achieve our desired look and feel.  It was the only fir ceiling in the house so I encouraged them to have us paint it.  Both Katie & Jarrod were nervous about painting the fir bead board ceiling so we provided samples of a glaze to paint mixture for their review. After reviewing the samples we decided to use a 1 part glaze and 2 part Champagne on Ice paint mixture to give the “white washed” look to the ceiling while allowing the fir grains to still show through.  Billy Brandt Painting provided his expertise to transform the dark ceiling into something unique and exceptional.

The next area that needed updating was the fireplace. The original orange colored brick lined both the hearth and surround and it quickly dated the entire room.  We agreed that a 12” x 12” tile for both the hearth and surround would improve the overall feeling of the room as well as enhance the original mantelpiece. I selected Castillian Gray tile that brought out the blue London Fog wall color.  Tom’s tile team quickly transformed the fireplace which freshens up the entire room instantaneously.

I rearranged the existing furniture to create a conversation zone in front of the fireplace which is the room’s focal point.  I moved the upright piano to the East wall, the first wall you see upon entering the space. Previously the piano was in the left corner of the room and you barely saw it.  Now it is the second focal point and fits perfectly between the 4 corner windows.  The ivory color armoire that houses the TV was positioned to the left of the room’s entry and placed on an angle. An ivory shag rug anchors the conversation zone and decorative accessories in our color palette pull the room together and are the final touches to complete the new look.

“It was so easy working with Kathy Banak, Tom Fine, and their teams on our living room remodel!  Kathy brought fresh ideas to our living room which we’ve struggled with over the years to arrange and decorate.  We love the color palette that she chose and the updates to the fireplace by Tom’s team have given our living room a more modern feel.  The biggest change was to paint our wood paneled ceiling, we were nervous, but Kathy showed us examples from her own home to reassure us that it would look great.  We finally have a living room with the right colors, the right furniture placement, and the right décor.  We are extremely happy with the end result and highly recommend Authentic Home and Fine Construction.” –Jarrod and Katie Hamilton

The first day Billy Brandt, of Billy Brandt Painting, gave the fir ceiling in the living room a new look.  He applied a white washed finish to lighten up a rather dull and dark living room ceiling.  A mixture of 1 quart of glaze to 2 quarts of Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in the Champagne on Ice color provides a fresh new “shabby chic” look to the room. Tomorrow he will be painting the walls!

As you can see the light ceiling will brighten the whole room and give all the elements, including the fireplace and windows and doors,  a whole new look and feel to them.

Yesterday, Billy applied the Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ in the London Fog color on the walls.

I love the lighter feeling the room has and how the piano and armoire are highlighted by the blue/green tone of the new walls!

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This small out dated master bathroom was in need of a major update. The client never used the bathtub so requested a large steam/shower combination along with a two sink vanity and heated floors. There was ample room in an adjoining closet to move the sinks to adjacent wall.

The Authentic Home COLOR Paint tm in Glacier was selected for the wall color to compliment the silver, beige and blue tones in the colors travertine which was used on the steam/shower walls and vanity countertop. Stone pebbles adorn the steam/shower floor and a 13” x 13 marble was set on point with 2”x 2” ocean blue glass inserts set on a diagonal. To continue with the elegant feel of the space, a crystal chandelier was added to bring warm and whimsy to this master bathroom.

You can contact me at info@authentic-home.com with questions about this particular project or any paint and interior design questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

I selected the Authentic Home COLOR Paint ™ in Pewter for the wall paint color to bring a more contemporary, urban feel to the space. The existing draperies had colors of black, white, grey and a hint of red in the fabric so that became the inspiration for the furniture, area rugs, lighting, artwork and accessory colors.

The long, narrow, bowed shaped living room was created to have a conversation of sitting area centered in front of the fireplace and to have the dining area next to the kitchen. The couple also wanted to have a large plasma TV placed the wall and the only wall big enough to hold a TV was across from the now sitting area. After meeting the young couple and discovering their entertaining lifestyle, I immediately felt the need to flip the two spaces. Now the couple can enjoy intimate dinners in front of the fireplace and watch TV with ample room for many viewers.

This new living arrangement is the talk of the town home community as many that have experienced the space have decided to flip the two rooms as we have done.

Remember to think outside of the box and be open to new ideas when you are dealing with challenging spaces.

You can contact me at info@authentic-home.com with questions about this particular project or any paint and interior design questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

The home is located on Puget Sound so a lighter beach feel was decided on for the overall direction of the kitchen remodel. We chose The Authentic Home COLOR Paint tm in Glacier for the walls and Champagne for the ceiling along with a Linen color for the custom Alder cabinets. This established our color palette for all the other elements such as the granite countertop, backsplash, window coverings and upholstery fabric and the island cabinet color.

The kitchen underwent two new interior design changes. The first was the addition of the window seat area. The family desperately needed a place to dine comfortably and it now has become one of the focal points of the room. The kitchen was extended 4 feet onto the existing patio in order to build this important element. An enclosed window “sun room” was designed to allow ample morning sun into the entire room. The wrap around window seat, custom made Alder tabletop and custom hand forged steel base is the ideal setting for family meals.

The second structural element was the ceiling height which was raised 9 feet. New custom oak beams added to the casual, comfortable feel of the space. This important change to the ceiling height makes the entire space feel more open and much larger.

The light blue, warm sand and pale green granite countertop was selected due to the beach and flowing water feel. The shimmering iridescent glass mosaic backsplash in blue, copper and green tones and coordinating copper bowed 1”x 9” subway tiles make the room sparkle with color and elegance.

The dark stained Alder furniture island makes it one of the room’s focal points. A small prep sink, large counter area and raised counter make the island a statement piece. The microwave was placed on the lower level so that the teenage daughters could heat up things easily.

The clients are extremely happy with their new up to date kitchen and the new space has truly become the heart of their home.

You can contact me at info@authentic-home.com with questions about this particular project or any paint and interior design questions. I look forward to hearing from you.