Karen Murray Interiors

Vignette

Karen Murray — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:04:57 +0000

I am going to try to post some vignette photos as often as I can. This is where people seem to have the most difficulty when decorating. Its all about the scale, feel and theme.

I change mine constantly. Actually…thats a problem for me. Too many ideas. Too small a house.

Candle Collection

I have recently discovered electric candles with a remote! I love remotes. For the TV the stereo, my lights especially. They have remote plugins for your table lamps at Home Hardware! Put them on all your table and floor lamps. They really do make your life easier. Sounds silly-try it!

Here are some of my thoughts on 2012 Trends..

My Top Favourite things for 2012

TEXTURE

Tufted Sofa or Ottoman

Colours:
Grey & green- in the green or brown families Benjamin Moore HC 48

from off white greys to deep brown grey and all things grey green Painted Cupboards! Boo to wood.
Metals – industrial or Chrome
Textiles: linen, nubby silk, weaves , velvet -texture!

Silk Faux Pleated Floor Length Drapes Textured walls in Natural Hues-vintage Plaster

Countertops: Quartz
or the opposite,
-Honed veined granite that looks like leather or petrified wood

Punch colours-Soft Black (Vintage or whitewashed)
Wood: textured, whitewashed and worn looking
All things reclaimed … antiques @ oversize dining tables-mix with clean simple decor Large Large dramatic artwork
In short everything textured! from walls to floors to fabrics. Elegant but easy and lived in.

Faux Finishes and Textures

Karen Murray — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:46:26 +0000

Here are a few photos of some faux finishes and textures!

The Textures are dimensional while the faux’s just appear that way!

Gold or Metallics are best used under Glazes

Country or Modern – Faux works with it all!

Warm Colour can change the whole feel of a room.

The Possibilities are Endless

Warning! Faux is addictive!

Fresco is our most popular finish…

The Kids Have all the Fun

Karen Murray — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:10:26 +0000

I have done a lot of Childrens Rooms in the past. Many before my computer days…so I have only a couple to show here. But it seems as though we have gotten very sophisticated with our children. We do ’safe’ rooms a lot of the time. I say ‘let them have fun’!When I was little my mother always let me pick the colours and decor for my bedroom. It was the 60’s so you can imagine. But she never held me back. I still have a soft spot for orange!

This was a teens room I did a few years ago. We continued the ‘painted’ valance across the window..

I did this room as a ‘while you were out’ with Kim Haight. I drank a lot of coffee that day!

This is still one of my favourites! I think I can still recite most of this book!

I love to make retail bedding look more custom by putting the details on the wall.

The Great Chair Event

Karen Murray — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:31:31 +0000

I’ve spent the last year having fun with chairs. I discovered along the way that it was not so much about reusing and saving money as it was about creating a unique treasure. I am happy to say that many of my clients have felt the same way and have expressed their joy at having something that speaks to them in a very personal way. Here are just a few of the creations from 2011..

Save Your Quality Wood Cupboards!

Karen Murray — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:51:13 +0000

We bring the Fantastic and Fresh look back to your kitchen!

Painting your kitchen cabinetry is not only far more economical than replace/reface but far more appealing and often better quality than what is available today.

Established since 1995, Karen Murray Painting is renowned for skill and talent when it comes to painting kitchen cabinets as well as walls, colour selection and specialty faux/texture finishes.

Regarless, if your kitchen is large or small, modern or rustic Karen Murray Painting can make your kitchen cabinetry shine with new pride.
There is now a way to ReNew your existing cabinets, don’t discard them or reface them with plastic doors. Your older cabinets are probably better quality than anything out there today! Karen Murray can update them without compromising quality.

We use only the finest quality materials. All of which are Enviro-Friendly Products.

Make an appointment for a free estimate and see samples demonstrating gorgeous results!

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519-749-8791

This kitchen needed some major updating but the cupboards are solid wood.

Why replace them when you can do this?

Even an old kitchen can transform!

Just look below…

Yes! Believe it or not! That is the same kitchen!

Quick Fix

Karen Murray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:14:38 +0000

I loved this Oriental Cabinet but it got lost in this room. So Meryl let me fix it…

Fasten Your Seatbelts! BEFORE PHOTO

Curl up with a Book AFTER!

Kitchen Wow

Karen Murray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:04:00 +0000

Changes are afoot for Darlene, who loves to cook! A budget reno with remarkable results! Thanks to Steve Dyet’s remarkable abilities in putting our vision into place!

before

Granite counters paired with a budget Ikea kitchen and cupboards to the ceiling give Darlene more storage and working space! New neutral ceramic tiles throughout the kitchen and entry made a huge difference too. The Murano glass pendant lights weren’t in yet but its looking good so far!

Visual Mapping Helps

We added a little detailing at the door on the tiles with a mosaic.

Detail at Front Door

And Voila!

Fantastic Difference!

Bath -from Pale to Warm

Karen Murray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:46:27 +0000

In the bath below Sherry wanted to update everything without taking out the vanity base or large fixtures. So we put in new tile, lighting and a counter top. We created a warmer palette throughout the house and the transformation was dramatically represented in this space!

Dramatic Changes

New Ways with Old Styles

Karen Murray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:20:20 +0000

I am so excited about the new furniture venture for many reasons. Besides helping our environment by reusing this process encourages a more creative approach to decorating and is just plain fun. The pieces I will present, I hope, with make us smile and encourage a free spirit in your decorating.Bold colours can enliven otherwise sedate rooms. Vibrant colours will offer the unexpected-which is really the point to decorating our homes isn’t it? Just check out the photo above.

MIX MASTERING

Can pieces be mixed? Yes! Especially if you think of it as Art rather than furniture. A little diversity is what makes your rooms look like it has a story to tell, rather than a staged ‘decorated’ look.

Join me on this adventure into the mix master of singular art and furniture!

Revived Furniture

Karen Murray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:20:44 +0000

This piece is absolutely adorable! Solid Wood with turned legs! Note the fantastic silver beading that makes this really unique. $150.00

Note the detail!

Round Occasional Table