Polo Home (Entrance and Hall)

The Hallway was the last job in this home, it needed some updated and a little de-cluttering.

As you can see below I removed the border and a lot of the small pictures and a fresh bright cream colour was added to the walls.

The lighting (not shown in the original photograph) were dated smoked glass fixtures I changed these for a brushed nickel finish lighting fixtures.

A small table was added to the entrance and a silver tray where you can drop your change, car keys and sunglasses. Then you always know where to find them!

Polo Home (Living room)

The living room is directly off the entrance hall and the first room you see when you come in.
The lavender blue colour was making it a little cold and the room was ready for a change.

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I choose a colour that was similar to the fabric colour of the sofa's.
I also decided to change the layout of a room so the seating was together which would be better for conversation and hosting guests.
The lavender accents in the pictures, flowers and drapery are now a perfect accent.
A new rug now grounds this space and is more appropriately sized for the area.

The wall cabinet moved to the front of the room is now decluttered and holds crystal ware perfect for those pre-dinner drinks!

Polo Home (Kitchen)

This kitchen is the heart of this home, the wallpaper and wallpaper border needed to go to update this space along with some decluttering.

Luckily the homeowners were also ready to invest in some new appliances as well as the stove had really had it's day.

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After removing the wallpaper the walls needed some plastering work as it seems as though the walls were not properly primed before the paper was applied.

This done we were ready for a fresh new coat of paint.

The fridge decluttered, new linoleum, new window treatment and new task lighting above the sink really brightens and updates the space.

A simple kitchen table and chairs in a similar finish to the cabinets replaces the old set and a new and updated piece of furniture for the TV which was also new.

New lighting fitting the rectangular table was added, this gives the space a more updated look.

The homeowner wanted a chair rail, so a simple white moulding was added to the wall.

Fresh new paintings add a little colour and interest.

Just by decluttering and freshening up the space gives this kitchen a new lease of life without the expense of changing the cabinetry.

Polo Home (Dining Room)

So after a quick detour to do the master bedroom and en suite I moved back onto the main floor and tackled the dining room.

The drapes were a little on the heavy looking side and the light fixture dated the room.

Not really as much of a drastic changed needed in this room, just a little decluttering, a neutral paint colour and some updated light fittings.



The room looks lighter and fresher with the colour scheme and without the heavy valance.
I am looking for a table runner to complete the look.

I love the silver light fixture and how it compliments the picture and the new curtain pole.

The small unit at the back of the room changed sides and I have added a gorgeous new lamp.

I am very pleased how this room looks now and am now going to move on to the adjoining living room.

Polo Home (en suite)

Next on the list after the Master bedroom was the en suite.
As we are decorating to sell the flowery country style was going to have to go.

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This room just needed some spa like accessories to freshen it up, a new shower pole, new curtain rings and waffle texture shower curtain.

I spray painted the existing wicker shelf and added some candles and folded towels.

I decluttered the counter top and purchased beautiful bamboo bathroom accessories.

To finish off some matching waffle texture towels and a fabric print art piece which brings in the colours from the bedroom.

Polo Home (Master Bedroom)

My clients were going away for a few weeks and had been living through the decorating so far. I knew this would be the ideal time to tackle the master bedroom.
Plus I was excited to think that when they came back it would be a nice surprise!


The wallpaper border and swag over the window was just not cutting it anymore, it was time for a change.

I also was looking forward to giving them so beautiful bed linen and changing the two large pieces of furniture around. It's a big room but was a little dark due to the colour and the chest of drawers in front of the window.

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I decided to go with this beautiful light reflecting colour, it's called white Satin by Benjamin Moore (As you can see it's actually a light blue colour).

The bed linen was ordered and made within a week in this gorgeous cream colour with beautiful detailing. The lamps are to die for, they are modern yet elegant.
I opted for pull down blinds and sheer curtains for the window treatments.

The contemporary artwork balances out the rest of the traditional decor.

Another gorgeous lamp on top of the chest of drawers and this great mirror was a find in another bedroom and was sprayed silver.

My clients love the room, in fact they thought it was so nice they could not even sleep in it the first night as they didn't want to make it a mess!

I love that they love it, because I love the way the room turned out too!

Polo Home (Family Room)

The family room looks out onto the sun room that I had just painted. This room was also in need of some updating, decluttering and some TLC!

This room had a lot of stuff. I worked hard with this couple to declutter.

The back of the room.

Looking to the side where you go into the sunroom.

More stuff!

I decided that we need to change the colour to brighten the room up and it needed some better and more elegant lighting.

The book shelves are now painted and staged and makes the room look less heavy.

(There is currently an electric fire in front of the wood burning fire which will be removed when the house goes on the market in the spring).

The back of the room has also been decluttered. Tea cups and glassware are now displayed.
The sofa has been removed from the back of the room to the side.

A contemporary striped rug in a choc brown, wheat and blue colours was the jumping off point for this room. The wheat colour was added to the wall, the choc brown ties in with the sofa's and the blue is a great colour for the cushions and decorative objects.

The blinds have gone and blue faux silk drapes with wheat striped coloured sheers now adorn the windows.

The sofa and chair above have been given a new lease of life with the co-ordinating soft furnishings.
I love how this room came together and there is nothing like your clients phoning you up saying "I can't believe it, I feel like I have a room from a magazine!"

Polo Home (Sun Room)

This is a home I am currently working on, this room shows some pretty drastic changes in the before and after shots!
It was a dark room but had lots of potential.
It also ended up gathering clutter, so I emptied it out and set to work.

This whole room was painted with a brush only, sadly I could not use a roller on it!

Luckily I am working with a handy homeowner who added some paneling to cover the corrugated green plastic.

Wow what a change, bright airy and begging to be used for a morning coffee and a read of your favourite book!

I used the original table and added some inexpensive wicker chairs. The fabric was a find in their linen closet. Perfect for adding that beach type feel so I used it and made some cushions.


I re-purposed this wicker sofa from the hallway, added a slip cover, throw and some cushions. I also got a great end of season bargain find with beautiful pale blue garden stool.

Accents like the jars and shells complete the space and add that fresh breezy beach feel!