Spring Market 2014- Gold! Gold! Gold!

Hi Everyone,
So it's been a little busy and I'm just getting around to sharing some pictures with you from Furniture Market in High Point last week.  Once again, Scott and I had so much fun perusing the showrooms and checking out the latest trends.  I apologize if I can't remember what showroom all of these pictures are from and for the fuzzy pictures that I took with my camera phone:(

Gold, Gold, Gold...antiqued gold, brass, antiqued brass, gold leaf, gilded gold- so many names this traditional finish goes by these days.  It was everywhere at market, from lighting to tables, to accessories.

Worlds Away was all about the Jewel Tones- Emerald Green and Fushia look great with all things gold!

Currey and Company had an abundant of gold lighting- the showroom was gorgeous.  A special thank you to Sonny Koontz for assisting us- having the CEO show you around was quite a treat!

   More stunning plums and golds

Even my buddy and renowned photographer Michael Partenio was sporting their gold logo on a navy blue background.  If you've never seen Dunes and Duchess before, check out their website here -  very unique lighting and accessories designed by Michael and his amazing partner Stacy Kunstel.

Oly had a stunning showroom - fresh whites with pops of aqua and gold- this chandelier is a show stopper...

How cool is this coffee table? - mosaic resin veneer atop a traditional wood base- so unique

For those of you that have never been to market, it can be a little overwhelming.  Unfortunately our schedules only allowed us one day so we tried to get in as much as we could.  Already looking forward to Fall Market!

www.allywhalen.com

Mountain Island Lake Kitchen Transformation

This beautiful home on Mountain Island Lake was in need of an update and what better place to start than with the kitchen?!  The homeowners knew they wanted a fresh look, but weren't quite sure where to start, so in I come helping them step out of their box and into the world of pretty blue/grays and soft whites for one of the most amazing transformed kitchens that quite frankly gives me kitchen envy!

The darker cabinets, blue tile backsplash with beach motif and ho-hum lighting screamed, "ready for a makeover"!

Before:

and After….

Before:

And After:

ooh la la, loooooove this kitchen!

It all started with the paint.  I knew what color I wanted the walls, the cabinets, island and bar area, but needed that perfect countertop to pull it all together. And here it is, the most beautiful quartzite I had ever seen.  Beautiful movement with different shades of grays and whites- perfect with the paint we selected.

Here is a great picture of the quartzite installed…

A few more great shots…

A separate bar area complete with mini fridge and ice maker

Look at all this storage concealed behind a great barn door

               An innovative spot for the microwave- even opens by the push of a button

Love the splash of red in this space…

Every cooks dream... hidden storage for spices flanking the stove- a perfect place for them!

 

We used Amerock hardware from their Allison line, its modern edge with classic vibe added just the right touch!

I love my job- to be able to see a space transformed and know I had an important part in bringing it all together, makes me very happy!

New Ally Whalen Design Logo!

What does everyone think of my new design logo? 

Simplicity Interiors will remain as the shop name and furniture line, but Ally Whalen Design will represent my interior design portion of the business!