You Pick the Name: New Faux

Once again, here I go trying to break the mold of traditional faux finishes. I developed this finish for a very special client of mine. They have no restrictions when it comes to texture, deep colors and shimmers. So that's what I gave them, and we ended up with an ultra rich finish with tones of lavender, so refreshing I'm not sure if they'll leave the bathroom(I'm joking ;))


I was asked on this project what my favorite project has been. If you've been following the blog it would seems as if the latest post would be my latest favorite... but it's the truth. If you can find joy in everything you do, then why not have your latest project be your favorite! I was taught at the Maryland Institute, by a drawing teacher, that you are going to create things in life that you're not going to enjoy, and you better find a way to enjoy it. In adition you must create as if it's the best idea in the world... and it usually ends up the best idea in the world, until the next project.

The bottom photo is the guest bathroom down stairs, demostrating the fearlessness in texture/ shimmers and richness in color.

Preview your room with a Faux Finish

I've finally sat down and discovered how to show clients how their room will somewhat look. By photographing my finishes, and using tools from a designer program. This way I'm able to give clients a feel for what certain textures and colors will feel like. Sometimes it's a huge jump going from white walls to color, so here's our answer!

Busy, Busy...Making Life Easier one Step at a Time

We all know how hard it is to keep up with our own schedules, never mind trying to coordinate times to meet with others, that are outside our immediate bubble.

I've found that in decorative painting, you always have great ideas for your home, but never have the time to sit down and plan the project. I'll get you one step closer to making your dreams turn into reality by applying a calendar to my website with select times that are available for consults. This way times are clearly displayed and meetings can be made, with easy.

Please feel free to let me know how you like this new feature of scheduling your decorative painting consultation.

Try it out for yourself: www.kamitremblaydesign.com

Carrisa & Laura's Bedroom

You can see the progression starting with the last photo... (I will upload the pictures that got missed when blogger is fixed... Sorry)

We started with a general concept board, but that changed during the painting of the room. I do have another sample board depicting the plaid for the bottom of the wall.

We were going to keep the room in a pink and white theme, but then while I was painting I realized that I'm all for pretend, but this pretend wasn't right! The trees looked sick without leaves! Like something got into the water... so leaves it was.

Talk about a sophisticated look for 2 little girls!

Suzie's Kitchen is done

For all you cycling fans, check out the bike and the like (www.bikeandthelike.com). It's Suzie, my client's cycling touring company. I can't wait to head out on one of them!

Alright, now for the decorative painting part. Suzie's kitchen is done! I'll be taking better pictures, these don't do it justice at all!

Suzie decided that she liked the branches and flowers to be more faint, and I think that was an excellent idea to keep things faint.

Orchaid Inspired Kitchen Mural | Sample board

Here's a proof of a kitchen mural I will be doing. It was inspired by this arched wall that I had previously done. Instead of reproducing the previous mural I mixed up the colors with light peaches and apricots vs the neutral colors. It'll be interesting to see this up against the cabinets that are in the kitchen. I have a feeling that it will make the kitchen flow more rather than be choppy.

I used faux techniques mixed in with traditional painting techniques to create this sample board. These proofs are getting so much fun to do. My client wanted to keep this and frame it... and it's not the first time this has happened.

Off to bed to paint this tomorrow in my clients home!

The art of LESS is MORE: Ruby’s Nursery

We all love the challenge of re-inventing the wheel... because it is possible (right?!). This was my chance to reinvent the lovely birds and branches we always see. The challenge was making it soft enough for the new baby, Ruby, but not making it to girly girl, and tying in the Dwell Studio sheets from Target.

The end result is a room that has a zesty pop, yet calming feel all in one breath. How did I accomplish that? I put a pop of color on the ceiling and window wall. This wall already had a bit of action on it with the window, and the dormer style roof slope, so that’s where I put the ‘accent’ color. To balance off the boldness of the green I added a soft latte color for the surrounding 3 walls.

For the branches and birds, I created a template of 3 birds that I created free-hand to keep the sizes consistent through out the room. Since the green was bold and the branches holding the birds could be too busy for the size of the room, I decided on picking 3 spots around the room to place the branches and birds. I also made a template out of circles on my computer, printed it out and cut them out as a template that also picked up the circle pattern in the bedding to sit as flowers in the trees. If you look closely you will notice that the green flowers are not the same color as the ceiling. I used a lighter value to give the room some movement without changing to much. White flowers were also added to give some depth from keeping things from looking too flat.

Wa-la! We have a little girls nursery all ready for her when she gets here in April!

P.S.- I had to top off the room with 2 little birds flying off!