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Splurge & Save: Modern Playspace

Krista Watterworth — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:02:59 +0000

On today’s episode, with a budget of $4000 and not much furniture to start with, I had my work cut out for me. What it needed? Color, storage and seating. It was an empty space because Dianne had a habit of returning everything she buys, and they were pretty indecisive about what to do next. But they needed a family room they could use regularly as it’s open to the kitchen. So…. what do you think?

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS ROOM RECIPE:

Chiasso Aero convertible sofa – white
Benjamin Moore Paint in Kiwi #544
Pottery Barn Kids Cameron Cubby System
IKEA Mammut Stool
IKEA Poang Chair
IKEA Sater Sofa in white

Splurge & Save: From BLAH to MOD

Krista Watterworth — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:22:51 +0000

Yesterday on my show Splurge & Save I took a traditional living room space without a lot of pizazz and gave it a mod face lift. It was a great success! The homeowners seem to really love the design. Here’s the before and afters as well as the Room Recipe for this design.

Before Blah, After Mod

My favorite part was the customized wallpaper with personal photos embedded done by a very talented group J Wallace LLC. What do YOU think?

Custom Wallpaper with Family Photos by J Wallace LLC

INGREDIENTS:
Bo Concept, Quattro Sofa $3,250 SPLURGE!
West Elm, Round Braided Rug $250
IKEA, Knappa Pendant Lamp $24.99
West Elm, Rectangular Wood Floor Lamp $199
Design Within Reach, Eames Molded Plywood Coffee Table $849
IKEA, Anno Inez Curtain Panel $9.99 (tryptic to hide TV)

Handmade Toy Storage Seating & Splurge Sofa

Thanks to my amazing design coordinator Saudia!

The Unsellables…with attitude!

Krista Watterworth — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:14:58 +0000

New show on HGTV called The Unsellables is really great! It’s part of HGTV Canada… and I think the British host is fab. She can be brutally honest, but that’s a breath of fresh air. People really need help if they have to sell their home quickly, and it’s best to have an expert opinion when doing so. I only caught one episode, and the ingredients for the re-design was simple, clean and sexy!! Me likey…

Save My Bath for Rockers

Krista Watterworth — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:43:37 +0000

I was speaking with a fan of my HGTV show, Save My Bath, about a recent episode that just aired. She was surprised at the outcome of this bathroom because it was so “out there” (in her words). Well… I was a bit taken aback, as you may imagine. She said “don’t you design a space based on your own good taste?” *Good* being a relative word, of course, because what is good taste? My taste is removed from the equation when I’m designing for other people. After all, people are like snow flakes – there is not one that is like the other.

Before & After: Belisle Family Rocker Bath

This bathroom was designed for the Belisle family. Hubby used to be in a metal rock band, and wifey was also a musician. They had masks and skulls all around the house, and a poker room tricked out with a flame-motif table. They were fun, young and edgy. So their bathroom had to reflect that. Shabby Chic was not an option.

The ingredients for this Room Recipe: Chrome, lucite, glass and a vibrant color palette.

Before & After: Bath for a Rockin Family