renovation Archives - Kelley Astore Interiors

Custom Slipcovers

Custom slipcovers can change the appearance of any room immediately without the cost of reupholstery. I have helped numerous clients over the years reinvent their living spaces by custom making slipcovers. Some clients opt to have a couple of sets so that they can change them for every season.

This particular client chose new white matelasse slipcovers. These are very clean looking. It is difficult to decipher if they are even slipcovers; they look almost like they have been completely upholstered!

Slipcover Tips:

Choose textured fabrics to add visual interest. Textured fabrics, such as denim, twill, and sailcloth, are more wrinkle-resistant.
Do not choose a slipcover fabric that is too heavy, this will make the seams too bulky.
Choose a tightly woven slipcover fabric, this will further protect the upholstery underneath.
Slipcovers work best on fully-upholstered furniture. Slipcovers are best for fully-upholstered furniture.
Slipcovers should change the look, but not the comfort of the furniture.
Dry clean slipcovers to prolong their life.

Slipcover Benefits:

More affordable than reupholstering or purchasing a new piece of furniture.
Easy to remove and clean.
Can create a relaxed or fitted look.
Keeps furniture looking new.
Aids in blending mismatched furniture.
Can easily change the look of your home.
Protects furniture from damage and spills.

A wonderful way to change the fabric of your furniture without the cost of having the items reupholstered is to let us make slipcovers! My team and I can help you pick out the perfect fabric. Also, we will pick up your sofa or chairs to ensure a custom fit and that the process goes effortlessly for you and your household.

Home Spa Retreat – Testimonial

My client has always dreamed of being able to come home and feel like she is stepping into a spa retreat. She played volleyball in college and now plays in an adult league. Therefore, it was very important that she has a place to rejuvenate after a long game or practice. It was my pleasure to deliver this spa retreat to her home.

“For years I have dreamt of bathrooms with a calming atmosphere to come home to each night. Kelley Astore Interiors partnered with me every step of the way to make my home oasis come to life. From the relaxing earth tones, heated floors & textured pebbles that rub the bottoms of my tired feet, I couldn’t have imagined being happier with Kelley & her experienced team.”

Sarah H.

The first request was that she has a free-standing jetted tub so that she could relax and enjoy a pulsing massage after practice and games. Another wonderful feature of the fabulous tub is it has a heater to keep the water at just the perfect temperature for soothing achy muscles. The spa feel did not stop at just the tub. The shower stall has all the latest and greatest plumbing supplies from Grohe: a rainfall shower head, individual wall jets, and an additional pulsating shower head. We installed pebble flooring on the shower floor for an instant massage to those tired feet! Since my client and her husband are both over 6’ tall, we opted for the custom-made vanity to be installed higher than a normal countertop. And last but not least, of course there is floor heating under this lovely tile!

Interior Design Through the Years

Through the years, interior design has shifted from traditional to transitional to modern, some trends adopting signature statements from former decades. For example, mid century modern and art deco are resurfacing once again. I have gone back and pulled a few of my favorite trends that I have seen transform during my time as an interior designer.

Bathrooms

The photos above depict the evolution of an old style, traditional bathroom. The stone is not bright and fresh, the vanity is a dark stained wood, the window treatments are heavy and dark, and the plumbing fixtures are antique brass. The newly renovated bathroom is much lighter! We’ve used chrome finishings, sleek roman shade window treatments, and the vanity is white instead of mahogany. The tile has evolved from 18 x q8 travertine tiles to marble pattern tiles, which have become popular.

Interior Design Through the Years

Window Treatments

Twenty to forty years ago, window treatments were heavy and complex with lots of swags and cascades. Now, they are much lighter in both fabric and style. In the photos above is a window treatment upgrade that brought the room to life. The breakfast nook was quite dark before but we were able to bring in more light by changing the fabric and choosing brighter colors, which happen to be my client’s favorite colors. It was a simple design that went from out of style to timeless and made a world of difference.

Lighting

Another big shift in interior design trends can be found in lighting, moving from sconces and candles to smooth fixtures with clean edges. In the past, lampshades were made of parchment; now, we find lampshades of different fabrics and brilliant designs. An example being a beautiful ‘Ikat’ print.

There are many trends that have made a splash into modern interior design and several that feed off of decades prior. It is fun for me to see the progression of interior design trends through the years and use them as I am bringing my clients’ visions to life. I, also, enjoy incorporating beautiful antiques throughout my designs for a unique statement!

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