From the complete remodel to the décor, this is officially the last phase of the Sams’ home. I had a blast working with this sweet couple and was able to finish the journey by doing their nursery!
In addition to the nursery, this phase included their upstairs bonus room, hall bath and den.
Thanks David and Taylor. You have a cozy home to begin your family.
When Sandy Perlewitz contacted us about updating their home, I instantly liked her and knew she was going to be a joy to work with. Well, I was right. Sandy is kind, generous, loving, full of faith, and just the kind of person you want to keep in your circle of friends. What I loved about Sandy was the struggle she wrestled with in spending money on herself, her house. After giving her the proposal she sat on it for a month or two and decided that the numbers needed to come down for her to have a peace about the project. I love that about her. She is thoughtful about the resources that God has given her and she wanted to make sure that before she spent it on herself, He needed to give her a peace about it. I know she bathed the decision in prayer and council. This made the project all the more special. I knew this was a family that rarely spends money on their own comforts and this was a big deal that she was taking this leap with us. We were honored.
Sandy’s house was modestly decorated. Nothing flashy, formal, or overly pricey. Since moving into their home a few years back, Sandy was never really in love with the overall feel of the house. That’s why she called us. Keeping all the existing furniture she just needed help with paint colors and finishes. Shopping for the Perlewitz family was so much fun because I knew they were going to be grateful with whatever we came up with. I was right. When Sandy walked through the finished product, she looked like she didn’t know what to say but wanted to shed tears out of thankfulness.
Sandy and Tim, I want you to know how GRATEFUL we are that we got to serve your family in this way, giving you the house of your dreams, a place you love coming home to, a place you can serve God and serve your family and friends. You guys are one of a kind and we are so thankful to know you.
Charles and Gayle Beck moved to Clermont from Maryland a few months ago and they brought nearly nothing with them. By nothing I mean they were sleeping on air mattresses and sitting on lawn furniture. They wanted a fresh start to kick off retirement and they called us to help them make their new home the Florida home they had been dreaming of. Their new home is located on a beautiful lot in a well-maintained neighborhood located on a golf course. The Beck’s have great taste and were willing to spend more to get great pieces of furniture to withstand the test of time. We selected beautiful, solid pieces from Ethan Allen and La-Z-Boy for their main pieces. Pier1 and Homegoods had some great finds on some solid wood coffee tables, buffets, and end tables. The family had only three pieces of furniture that had been passed down as family heirlooms…a dining room set, entry table, and china cabinet, all really beautiful pieces that had great bones. The Beck’s were so fun and easy to work with which made this project even more special. It’s always fun to help transplants feel welcome by making their home a place they want to put roots down. Thank you, Charles and Gayle, for trusting us with your new home! We have thoroughly enjoyed working with and for you.
Check out the before to get the full effect!
Billie Williams came to us from a friend’s recommendation. She knew what she liked–funky, unique 70s pieces mixed with mid-century modern flair. Billie just had a hard time making big decisions and pulling it all together. Of course we were happy to help. This was such a fun project to work on. Billie loves color and wanted her main living spaces to reflect that. Some family heirloom pieces were mixed in too– and we think the end result is totally groovy!
The Hills have one incredible family of seven. Their house was full of love and casual comfort but lacked a bit of cohesiveness. With a frugal budget and using a lot of her existing pieces and accessories, I was so thrilled to give this home a little love. Kate’s style is truly eclectic. She’s not afraid of color so I went with navy, gray blues and coral. Antiques were mixed with modern pops of whimsy all surrounded by causal family sayings and pictures. We even used some of the kids framed artwork. It is evident walking throughout their home where their priorities are and what a lovely family this is. Best part is I gained a new friend!
Thanks Kate for trusting me to bring out your style. Thanks Craig for jumping on board and being such a team player.
Mermaids, Pirates, and French Provincial! What could these three things have in common? Siblings! The Sampson home phase two was so much fun I was sad to see it finished. The three children, ranging in ages from 4 to 16, already had great furniture, Pottery Barn! Our job was to finish it off with accessories, artwork, curtains, pillows, and lamps. I think each room turned out great and each has it’s own unique spin. THANK YOU Sampson’s for allowing me to, once again, be trusted with your home.
I love when the conversation starts with total REDO!
Gutting the kitchen, new floors, removing wallpaper and mirrored walls, even totally redoing the exterior…you name it we did it to the David Sams/Taylor Hensley home.
After many Pinterest finds that I had Taylor find so I could pinpoint their tastes, I knew exactly where to head. Plumbing, light fixtures and hardware were edgy and modern so after the “Joanna Gaines” type décor, things would remain young and sleek.
Rustic yet sleek was the overall idea as we really nailed that with the kitchen redo, pallet wall and master bath tile design.
David and Taylor let me run with everything knowing that I had the décor and the finishing details in mind during the renovations. This is when a home run is formed with I get my hands on the details from the ground up 🙂
Now onto the nursery….yes they are expecting….the office, pool bath and upstairs bonus room (well it’s way more than a room and more like another house upstairs!)
David and Taylor, let’s continue the fun!!!
She loves Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper. He loves Restoration Hardware. These two styles are not completely at separate ends of the spectrum but enough to keep me on my toes, which I love. It is so fun to mix two worlds! It’s even more fun to see the look on the faces of the homeowners when they see their two styles living in perfect harmony. Projects like the Sampson home remind me that there are MANY ways to decorate a home and mixing two styles, often gives the perfect style.
It never gets old…helping people make the home they have lived in for years, have life again. The Britt’s have a beautiful North Lakeland home but it needed some love. Over a the course of several months we transformed their cozy home into an over the top southern paradise. Teal, soft ivory, gray and mustard became the pallet. Touches of industrial accessories, shabby chic furniture, and old mixed with new items, helped pull together the over all feel. It has been a pleasure to work with the Britt’s! It feels good when someone trust you completely with their most protected space, their home.
The whole KK team is thrilled to announce an up coming project that we are super passionate about. Please read below for more details about what the Florida Baptist Children’s Home is doing for the children in our community. Also, check out our short video which will fill you in on all the exciting details about this new endeavor.
Please click here to give and indicate in the notes section “Emergency Shelter Renovation.”
When a child is rescued from abuse, recovered from abandonment or removed from a neglectful situation they need somewhere to go where people will love them with open arms and care for their every need.
At Florida Baptist Children’s Homes the Emergency Shelter on the Lakeland campus is a place of reprieve and safety for children experiencing sudden upheaval in their lives. Whether a child arrives at 2 a.m. or 5 p.m. it is certain they will have a warm bed, nourishing food and trustworthy care givers providing them with hope in the midst of an uncertain transition.
The Emergency Shelter at Florida Baptist Children’s Homes is ready to care for children who are in the midst of a crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Children often arrive with only the clothes on their body and nothing more; many are stunned when they are shown to a comfortable bed to call their own because they have grown used to sleeping on the floor or in makeshift living arrangements.
The expert staff ensures each child has the necessary clothing, transportation, spiritual guidance, medical access and educational support while an FBCH caseworker helps determine what the best long-term living arrangements are.
In 2015, 161 children were admitted to the emergency shelter and every day is a new opportunity to show a hurting kid what real love and trust look like and to share with them the love of Jesus Christ.
Donna Cotterill is not only a driven and successful business woman but she is a single mom looking to make a fresh start for her and her daughter in 2016. When she came to me we dreamed about what her newly built Ernie White house could be. So this project was especially rewarding as I got to see every single detail of the process come to fruition and then finally decorated and handed over to Donna and her daughter. Thank you Donna for trusting me with your home. Sad to see it end!
Meet KC…He is active military, moved to Lakeland to further his career in his field, and he knows one here. How intimidating it must be to start over in a new city. After purchasing his house he called on Kristina Kreations to help him make his new “bachelor pad” feel more like home. We hope KC finds his new home a great place to build new relationships and put down some roots!
What can we say about the Hodge family that we haven’t already said the first Hodge blog? They are wonderful. We wish every project would go as smooth as both Hodge projects went. Can’t help but wonder if it went so smooth because the Hodges are such a pleasure to work for and with. In keeping with the essences of who this family is, we used touches of country mixed with touches of class. One of our favorite things to do is mix two design worlds and this was a fun project for that reason. Hope you love the outcome as much as we do!
Staging is a great way to sell your home quickly. The idea is to give the empty house a “lived-in” feel so that buyers can image settling in and nesting. This Hyde Park staging project was a great house with great bones. It was such a pleasure to take this already beautiful home and give it a boost with our staging inventory. We look forward to many more opportunities at making an empty house look like a cozy home.
Decorating the Hodge home can be summed up with one word…FUN! Taree Hodge, wife and mother of 4, was up for anything. It’s always nice to work with people that trust the process and believe in your craft. Taree was such a delight and was always agreeable and upbeat about all aspects of the journey.
First came the ultimate remodel. I had Taree select some inspiration pictures from Houzz.com of kitchens and rooms that she was drawn to. I helped her put those dream images to real life by selecting painted/glazed cabinets, cambria countertops, new appliances and a travertine backsplash to add warmth and texture. Also added a pantry/buffet in the nook for more usable cabinet space that also served as a built-in buffet for entertainment. Vinyl plank floors were the perfect choice to secure that welcoming touch of wood but intense durability. A variety of muddy teal paints were bounced throughout the spaces to bring cohesiveness to all of these open spaces. Medium oak vinyl plank “wood looking” floors were selected to tie in the décor that was soon to be.
I did an inspiration palette and let Amanda run wild with her creativity.
Kristina Jesse, Designer
At first glance, it’s clear that the Hodge family loves hunting, country living, and family. Taree wanted to make sure that her house wasn’t stuffy but rather welcoming to the grandkids and extended family. She wanted a space that was cozy, soft, and rustic. All the main living spaces were getting a facelift and our pallet was light blues, soft creams, and neutral browns. We started with an amazing rug found at Wayfair that really brought the living room together and set the tone for the whole house. The “Man Cave”, complete with deer heads and other , was brought together with a bold rug and a lodge style window treatment. The rich colors and rustic elements, like antler lamps and tree branch candles, really gave this room a balance of masculinity and style.
When you get to know Taree, you really can’t help but like her. She is sweet and kind; someone we truly wanted to bless. We were thrilled she walked in to see her new home and was speechless. It was such a great privilege to serve Taree and her family in this way. It never gets old helping people to make their house, their home!
Amanda Bass, Assistant Designer
